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Parental Control Android App with Web Dashboard and Cloud Backend

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Mobile Application Development • Website Development

Industry

Education

Duration

33 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 March 2016

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

77/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Germany

Project Summary

Wiser Technology (formerly Bulbera) designed and developed a parental-control Android mobile app with a cloud-based backend, a web interface, and a launch application that included remote application control. They managed the Android solution, the web dashboard, and ongoing project coordination. After launch, user ratings improved and new customer acquisition doubled; stakeholders praised the vendor's project management and client focus.

Key Challenges

Create an app compatible with multiple devices.
Reduce crashes and improve overall stability.
Make the app difficult for children to uninstall.
Scale the project from a single app to a complex system with a cloud backend, launch application, web interface, and remote control.

Project Deliverables

Mobile Android application
Cloud-based backend
Web interface
Launch application
Remote application control

Project Solution

The vendor designed and developed the Android mobile application and the accompanying web interface, and delivered a cloud-based backend plus a launch application enabling remote control features. They staffed a four-person team (a technical program manager, a software development manager, and two engineers) and coordinated weekly with the client throughout the engagement.

Project Outcome

Customer reviews increased from an average of 3.3 to 4.1.
New customers doubled.
There were significantly fewer complaints about the app crashing or not working.
Weekly project coordination was effective and well-planned.
The vendor offered to complete outstanding interface elements for free when schedule allowed.

Platforms

Mobile
Web
Cloud

Tech Stack

Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Internal stakeholders are quite pleased with user app ratings. Wiser Technology (formerly Bulbera) provided professional project management and was generous with their time and resources. Their regular communication and commitment to client success are hallmarks of their work.”
Benjamin Gilg
Head of Product
Date: 04/19/2019