endorsedOngoing

iOS app development for Soundly (social music platform)

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • UI/UX Design

Industry

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Duration

62 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 June 2021

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

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Client

Soundly

Miami, United States of America

Project Summary

TekRevol is developing the iOS app for a social music platform called Soundly, handling both design and full front- and back-end development. The vendor is building the iOS frontend in Swift and a backend on AWS that leverages machine learning; the project completed an alpha phase with positive feedback and is ongoing since June 2021.

Key Challenges

Build and launch a social music mobile app with robust front- and back-end
Implement donation capabilities (card and PayPal) for artist profiles
Support livestream events for artists to receive donations
Deliver polished UI/UX from initial mockups and monetize the platform

Project Deliverables

Full front-end iOS mobile app
Backend deployed on AWS with machine learning algorithms
Donation feature with card and PayPal integration
Livestream/donation event concept
UI/UX designs and improved mockups
Monetization workshop materials

Project Solution

TekRevol took ownership of designing and building the platform’s front- and back-end, improving client mockups and producing UI/UX designs. They implemented the iOS frontend using Swift and are building a backend on AWS with machine learning components. They developed features such as a donation flow (card and PayPal integration) and prototyped livestream-based artist events, and provided a workshop on monetization.

Project Outcome

No bugs reported during alpha testing
Positive feedback from family and social shares, indicating strong design and UX
Alpha build submitted one week ahead of schedule
Ongoing partnership with clear communication channels and strong project management

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Swift
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The client is pleased with TekRevol's remarkable development and design skills. During the alpha phase, the company has been impressed that they didn't encounter any technical issues on the platform. The team is responsive, committed, and helpful, leading to an ongoing partnership.”
Ethan Dobbins
Founder & CEO
Date: 09/27/2021