endorsedOngoing

iOS & Android Dev for Family Messaging App

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

106 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 October 2017

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

82/100

Strong

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Client

Confidential

San Francisco, United States of America

Project Summary

Yellow provided development resources and product expertise for a dual-platform family messaging app, contributing to iOS and Android development, backend and database work, UI design, and project management. The team produced wireframes and a focus on MVP features, integrated third-party services (AWS, Heroku, QuickBlox), and helped deploy the alpha to TestFlight and both app stores. The alpha performed well with testers and the client praises Yellow’s product focus, communication, and ongoing support ahead of a public launch.

Key Challenges

Deliver an alpha version within one year and a beta for public testing three months after
Build a fast, reliable, and scalable product capable of integrating third-party services
Maintain daily/weekly communication and accessibility via Slack and Skype

Project Deliverables

Project outline and wireframes for iOS and Android
iOS and Android mobile apps (alpha)
Backend and database development
TestFlight deployment and Apple/Google Play store management
Integrations with Amazon Web Services, Heroku, and QuickBlox

Project Solution

Yellow produced project outlines and wireframes for both iOS and Android, iterated designs, and developed the minimum valuable features required for launch. They contributed iOS and Android development, backend/database development, and UI design, used third-party services including Amazon Web Services, Heroku, and QuickBlox, and assisted with TestFlight deployment and App Store/Google Play management. The team provided daily progress updates, stored QA'd code in the client's repository, and supported product and release processes.

Project Outcome

An alpha version was launched in both stores and tested by family members with positive results
The product is described as solid, unique, and fast on both platforms with improvements ongoing ahead of public launch
Client satisfied with workflow and recommends Yellow

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

iOS
Android
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Yellow exceeded expectations of an outsourced vendor. Engaged, supportive, and invested in project success, the team offered constructive criticism, creative guidance, and honest communication. Their user-centered approach resulted in a unique and reliable product that operates well on all systems.”
Jim Barkow
Founder, Famlicious Inc. at Confidential
Date: 03/09/2018