Subscription Module & iOS Augmentation for Art Kive
Services Covered:

Industry
Education
Duration
115 months
Budget
Less than 10K
Start Date
1 January 2017
Team Size
1-5 Employees
Engagement Model
Offshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
75/100
Good
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Client
Art Kive
Project Summary
Uptech augmented Art Kive’s team to provide Swift iOS development, implementing a subscription module and supporting ongoing hotfixes and releases. They worked alongside the client’s existing Rails server and delivered stable, low-bug updates. The client praised their availability and responsiveness during sprints and ongoing maintenance.
Key Challenges
- Find a solid Swift iOS developer to augment the existing team
- Solve problems in an existing codebase while working concurrently on server and client
- Overcome time-zone/availability issues with an overseas team
Project Deliverables
- Subscription module for the native iOS app
- Subscription detection and member-plan logic
- Checkout UI enhancements with pricing and discount presentation
- Hotfixes, updates and ongoing version releases
- Integration with the Rails server
Project Solution
Uptech provided Swift iOS developers to augment the client's existing team, collaborating on the design and development of a subscription module while the client built the Rails backend. They implemented subscription detection, member-plan logic, checkout UI for pricing and discounts, and delivered focused sprints and hotfixes. The client directly managed the Uptech team and relied on their availability for nights and weekends as needed.
Project Outcome
- No new bugs introduced; stable releases and positive quality feedback
- Successful implementation of subscription and pricing features
- Responsive, available team that completed focused sprints and ongoing support
Platforms
Mobile
Tech Stack
iOS
Swift
Ruby on Rails
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
5
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“The launched product has received only positive feedback, thanks to Uptech’s bug-free deliverables. Their fluid workflow and responsiveness allowed the unorthodox system to succeed and continues to strengthen the partnership.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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