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Android & iOS App Development for Prometheus MOOC Platform

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • iOS Application Development • Android Application Development

Industry

Education

Duration

113 months

Budget

Less than 10K

Start Date

1 March 2017

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

72/100

Good

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Client

Prometheus

Ukraine

Project Summary

Uptech developed Android and iOS apps for the Prometheus MOOC platform using provided prototypes and technical specifications, re-coding video playback so apps could stream videos from Prometheus servers. The apps went live in summer 2017, increasing the platform’s audience and receiving positive student feedback. Uptech delivered a stable solution suitable for Prometheus’ large user base.

Key Challenges

Launch Android and iOS apps for an Open edX–based platform
Provide features including streaming video, offline downloads, quizzes, announcements, and closed captions

Project Deliverables

Android app
iOS app
Re-coded video playback functionality to stream from client servers
Server integration to support video streaming and app communication

Project Solution

Uptech took the provided Android and iOS prototypes (updated for the latest Open edX version), reconfigured servers for app communication, and implemented the remaining technology per technical specifications. They re‑coded the video playback functionality to stream course videos directly from Prometheus’ servers and improved the prototypes to produce stable, scalable mobile apps for a large student audience.

Project Outcome

Mobile apps went live in summer 2017 and increased the platform’s audience
Positive feedback from students and new agreements enabled by the apps
The vendor delivered work faster than expected and provided a stable solution for a large user base

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Android
iOS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The app has received positive feedback since its launch and generated an increase in users. Uptech improved upon the existing products and delivered a solution that was stable and suitable for an audience of over 500,000 users. They are unafraid to question requests and offer better solutions.”
Ivan Primachenko
CEO
Date: 01/22/2018