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Podcast Monetization iOS App with MEAN Backend & Shopify Integration

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • Web Application Development • API Development • DevOps
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Industry
Industry

Financial Services

Duration
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15 months

Budget
Budget

Confidential

Start Date
Start Date

1 February 2017

Team Size
Team Size

1-5

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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76/100
Good

Project Capability Score (PCS) estimates how capable Squash Apps is of successfully delivering a project like this, based on its past experience, track record, and ability to handle similar work. Learn more about PCS

Client

707 Ventures

mapLos Angeles, United States of America

Project Summary

Squash Apps built a native iOS podcasting app and primarily developed the MEAN-stack backend using Express, Node.js, and MongoDB, with an Angular web app for content management. They implemented a Shopify API integration for monetization, set up a GitLab-based content integration/CI workflow, and added Elasticsearch to support instant search across millions of records. The app is live on the App Store and the client praises the vendor's technical leadership, communication, and ongoing support.

Key Challenges

  • Find a reliable offshore development partner after unsatisfactory prior developers
  • Develop a native iOS app for podcast monetization integrated with Shopify
  • Build a scalable backend and fast search capable of handling millions of records

Project Deliverables

  • Native iOS app
  • Backend API using Express, Node.js, and MongoDB
  • Angular web app for content management
  • Shopify integration (API)
  • Content integration framework and CI setup in GitLab
  • Elasticsearch-based search implementation

Project Solution

The vendor developed the backend of a MEAN-stack podcasting app (Express, Node.js, MongoDB), built an Angular web app for content management, and delivered a native iOS client. They implemented an API integration with Shopify to enable on-demand and subscription monetization, integrated Elasticsearch for fast search across large datasets, and established a GitLab-based content integration and CI workflow. The vendor also provided architecture guidance and supported developer transitions.

Project Outcome

  • App launched on the App Store
  • Improved database and search functionality using Elasticsearch
  • GitLab-based continuous integration and robust architecture established
  • Ongoing technical and strategic support with effective communication

Platforms

  • MobileMobile
  • WebWeb

Tech Stack

  • Express.jsExpress.js
  • Node.jsNode.js
  • MongoDBMongoDB
  • AngularAngular
  • ElasticsearchElasticsearch
  • iOSiOS
  • REST APIREST API
  • GitLabGitLab

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

5star

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

Squash Apps finished the app, and it's now on the App Store. Their CEO's broad expertise really helped the development. Their team is patient and flexible, and communication is well managed. They offer great value at affordable prices.

Phil Mannle

Partner

Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.

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