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iOS App for Finding Local Flash Deals

A real-time marketing solution for mobile

ABOUT
the project

Client:

Startup Delivering Software for Local Venue Discovery

Location:

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USA

Company Size:

30+ Employees

Technologies:

Swift

Uber API

Google Maps & Google Places SDK

Facebook SDK

 

An iOS innovative real-time application that enables users to find the hottest spots and the most attractive local offers in just a few clicks. The functionality allows filtering offers by services, food, drinks, and various types of entertainment.

It provides up-to-date information to help users find the best prices. After choosing the offer, the user is provided with the Google Maps route and an option of a quick pickup by Uber.

We delivered an excellent iOS app for finding local businesses and venues in the short term. The application is tailored to the customer’s business needs and market positioning and provides an excellent user experience.

Mykola V.

iOS Development Tech Lead at Leobit

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Customer

Our customer is a U.S.-based startup founded in 2016 to help local venues and businesses promote their services. The client came up with the idea of building an iOS app that would help attract more audience to various local venues, depending on their interests.

Business Challenge

The customer lacked the mobile development expertise required for building a user-friendly solution with several integrations. In particular, they needed help with configuring Google Maps mechanics and ensuring seamless integration with Uber.

Why Leobit

Our knowledge of mobile application development made it possible to create the platform the customer needed. We prepared the best strategy to implement the solution with strict adherence to the customer’s needs and proposed several architectural decisions to enhance its efficiency.

Project
in detail

Driven by our iOS development expertise and a solid understanding of startup software development intricacies, we took a well-organized approach to the project.

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We started by analyzing the customer’s value proposition. Our team created a detailed roadmap for implementing the project. This roadmap involved several crucial integrations ensuring convenient delivery of goods via Uber and the solution’s navigation mechanics.

The Leobit team helped the customer create a user-friendly UI/UX design for the dynamic iOS application. The design concept was developed in accordance with the client’s branding requirements and optimized for seamless integration with Google Maps and other third-party services.

Our iOS developers used Swift to create a convenient and dynamic iOS app. At this stage, we also used external APIs to integrate the application with Uber and Google Maps. We also added functionality for saving and storing photos and videos of “flash deals” between the clients and venues.

Once the major work on the application was completed, we ran several tests to ensure its stable and bug-free performance. After testing, the aplication was deployed and released to the App Store.

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Convenient search functionality

The application offers several search filters, including map search functionality, to help users find the most attractive venues, restaurants, cafes, and other service providers in their area. The filter feature applies to five categories of services:
⬥ Food
⬥ Drinks
⬥ Fun
⬥ Services
⬥ Products
Custom search algorithms allow the clients to find services with the best prices and contact their providers

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Functionality for connecting users with service providers

Upon finding the appropriate service, app users can find the quickest route to the restaurant or venue with Google Maps functionality. Integration with Uber also provides an option for quick pickup.

As a result, the customer can find the most relevant offer in real time and get to the venue providing this offer in the shortest terms possible.

Technology Solutions

  • A SWIFT-based application providing an excellent experience to iOS users
  • Efficient integration with third-party services, such as Google Maps and Uber
  • Convenient and detailed search filter functionality providing dynamic recommendations based on user needs

Value Delivered

  • An excellent iOS app conforming to the customer’s business requirements
  • Fruitful cooperation with various venues as their owners are interested in promoting their service offers via the app
  • The opportunity to discover new local businesses through their instant promotions