endorsedOngoing

iOS Encrypted Messaging App Development for Software Tech Startup

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Software Development

Duration

75 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 May 2020

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

82/100

Strong

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Client

Confidential

United States of America

Project Summary

A software tech startup engaged Yellow to deliver a cost-effective iOS mobile app focused on encrypted messaging and relationship management. Yellow handled the project end-to-end from mock-ups and design through development and a beta launch, using native technologies and React. The engagement began in May 2020 and has continued; stakeholders praise the app's UI/UX, the team's technical skill, and adherence to the original scope and quote. Communication primarily used Slack and email.

Key Challenges

Need for cost-effective software development focused on chat architecture

Project Deliverables

Full iOS app (encrypted messaging and relationship management)
Initial mock-ups and UI/UX design
Beta launch build
Cross-platform plan for an Android version

Project Solution

Yellow provided full development of an iOS app for encrypted messaging and relationship management, covering initial mock-ups and design, front- and back-end development, and a beta launch. The team used native technologies alongside React and plans to complete an Android version after the iOS beta. The vendor worked with the client via a project manager and engaged front- and back-end engineers and designers; primary communications were Slack and email.

Project Outcome

Positive reception from entrepreneurial peers for UI/UX and product functionality
Strong project management with effective communication via Slack and email
Vendor maintained original quote and scope despite changes
Ongoing partnership with the engagement starting in May 2020

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

iOS
React.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The client's entrepreneurial colleagues have praised the continued developmental progress of the app, citing its focus on functionality and UX. The internal stakeholders are particularly impressed with the team's loyalty to the original scope and their vast technical prowess.”
Jon Shower
CEO, BlackBird at Confidential
Date: 10/11/2021