endorsedOngoing

iOS & Android Mobile App Development for HiHi (Cloud Communication Platform)

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • UI/UX Design

Industry

Telecommunications

Duration

29 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 March 2024

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

84/100

Strong

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Client

HiHi

Christchurch, United Kingdom

Project Summary

Webskitters developed a brand-new iOS app from scratch and delivered an updated Android version for HiHi, a cloud-based communication platform, while providing UX/UI design support. The team ran a pre-engineering workshop, managed an Agile backlog in JIRA, and supplied specialists including an iOS tech lead and a DevOps engineer. The iOS app earned a four-star App Store rating and the releases reduced user support requirements compared with the legacy application. The vendor was described as communicative, flexible, and quick at delivering quality code.

Key Challenges

Mobile app development.

Project Deliverables

iOS mobile application
Updated Android application
UX/UI design deliverables
Project backlog and JIRA setup
DevOps support

Project Solution

Webskitters ran a pre-engineering workshop, reviewed client user stories, and had an IT analyst prepare project paperwork. The vendor established an Agile backlog in JIRA and executed development sprints while providing a UX/UI consultant, an iOS tech lead, and a DevOps engineer to support the build. They delivered the iOS app as a greenfield implementation and produced an updated Android release.

Project Outcome

Ios app launched and rated 4 stars in the App Store.
Updated Android release with new features and a refreshed appearance.
Significant reduction in user support requirements compared with the legacy application.

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

iOS
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Webskitters has delivered a functional iOS and Android app that meets the client's expectations. The iOS app currently has a four-star rating on the App Store. The team's ability to quickly deliver well-written code has been outstanding. They're also transparent, flexible, and communicative.”
Simon Robinson
Senior Product Owner
Date: 10/07/2024