endorsedOngoing

iOS & Android Social Media App Development (React Native)

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • UI/UX Design • Software QA and Testing • API Development • Custom Software Development

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

74 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 June 2020

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

77/100

Good

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Client

Scoby Social

Washington, United States of America

Project Summary

Softermii built iOS and Android mobile apps for a social media platform using React Native, providing backend development, UX design, and QA. The apps were published to the App Store and the vendor integrated with the client's internal team, contributing UX, business analysis, and project management. Internal stakeholders report satisfaction with the app's functionality and the vendor's professionalism and responsiveness.

Key Challenges

Address the shift to remote video calls driven by COVID-19
Build a directory to help users find and join relevant live conversations
Acquire development support to design and build the social media platform

Project Deliverables

iOS and Android mobile applications
UX flows and prototypes
User stories and backlog artifacts
Backend/API integrations

Project Solution

Softermii developed native mobile applications for iOS and Android using React Native, iterating on UX flows and prototypes with the client's product owner. They supplied frontend engineering, UX design, business analysis to articulate user stories, QA/testers, and project management support. They also built backend integrations and an API to onboard additional machine learning and product resources, and continue to deliver new features.

Project Outcome

Delivered a robust app integrating multi-party video conferences with social media dynamics
Launched to the App Store after addressing App Store comments
Achieved results equivalent to a larger team while operating with two full-time engineers and additional support
Integrated external machine learning and product management resources via APIs

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

React.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Internal stakeholders are pleased with the app, which functions well and is now in the App Store. Throughout the collaboration, Softermii has proven to be a professional, reliable, and effective partner, integrating well with the internal team. Customers can expect a successful engagement.”
David Levine
Founder & CEO
Date: 12/01/2020