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iOS & Android Mobile App for Financial Services Startup

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • UI/UX Design • Software QA and Testing • Security Testing • API Development • Custom Software Development • DevOps

Industry

Financial Services

Duration

6 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 July 2020

Team Size

16-20 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

77/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Toronto, Canada

Project Summary

Zazz developed a native iOS and Android mobile app for a Toronto-based financial services startup to consolidate financial and non-financial data using blockchain and public/private APIs. The vendor led discovery and market research, produced multiple UX/UI designs and prototypes, and implemented system architecture, front-end, back-end and API development. They conducted QA and security testing, deployed the app, and optimized AWS to reduce costs and improve responsiveness. The app saw increased downloads and strong app-store feedback (average rating 4.9); the client praised Zazz's communication, technical knowledge, and transparency.

Key Challenges

Develop a native iOS and Android application
Integrate blockchain technology with public and private APIs to consolidate financial and non-financial data for end-consumers

Project Deliverables

Discovery and market research
Product discovery and feature roadmap prioritization
Multiple UX/UI designs and high-fidelity mockups
System architecture
Front-end, back-end and API development
Quality assurance and security tests
App deployment and AWS optimization

Project Solution

Zazz performed end-to-end mobile product development: they led discovery and market research, produced product discovery outputs and a prioritized feature roadmap, and created multiple UX/UI designs and high-fidelity prototypes. During development they implemented system architecture and performed front-end, back-end and API development. They conducted quality assurance and security testing, deployed the native iOS and Android apps, and optimized the AWS environment to reduce costs and improve callback performance.

Project Outcome

Uptick in app downloads within the first few weeks of launch
Achieved an average app-store rating of 4.9
Strong positive client feedback on communication, technical knowledge, and transparency

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

iOS
Android
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
REST API

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Zazz’s work increased app downloads and improved feedback across app stores, meeting expectations. They were communicative and flexible throughout the process. Their team was easy to work with — they displayed a high level of technical knowledge on top of their professionalism and transparency.”
Anonymous
Financial Analyst
Date: 03/28/2022