The problem is that numerous factors can influence app development costs. Do you want to create an app that works on both iOS and Android? What country do you want to hire a development team from? What kind of app do you want to create? The cost of your project will vary greatly depending on the answers to these questions.

As a trusted software development company, we have created over 100 mobile apps since the company first surfaced in 2009. Being a part of the Apple Consultant Network, our article speaks from our own experience. Let’s delve into the most influential factors influencing mobile app costs and provide real-world app cost examples.

With this information, you’ll be able to estimate the cost of developing your mobile app. Anyway, feel free to contact our managers for a more precise estimate or further consultation.

1. What Factors Influence App Development Costs?

As with any complicated app development process, a variety of factors can influence the final cost. Here are the most important ones.

1. App Types (native, cross-platform, hybrid)
2. Platform (iOS, Android) 
3. Design
4. Features/complexity
5. Developer Rate (varies depending on location, hourly rate, and team size)

1.1. Android and/or iOS

Android and iOS are the two most popular mobile operating systems. They aren’t the only ones, but they rule the mobile world, with Android accounting for 69.74% of the market share and iOS accounting for 29.49% as of 2022, according to Statista.

When you begin working with a project manager on the first rough estimate for your app, one of the things you’ll research is the best platform to build for. What mobile devices does your target audience prefer? For example, 55.26% of mobile users in the United States use iOS, whereas in Poland, it is less than 10%. As a result, before deciding on an operating system, you must first research your target market.

If you choose one platform to begin with, the cost difference will be determined primarily by the length of development. iOS and Android development rates are roughly comparable.

Building an Android mobile app typically takes longer because your team will need to test on a wider range of devices.

1.2. Native, cross-platform, or hybrid app

When estimating the cost, the type of app makes the most difference. First, what exactly are these apps?

Native mobile apps are designed exclusively for a single mobile platform. It is impossible for a regular user to run an APK file (executable for Android) on an iPhone or an IPA file (executable for iOS) on an Android device.

Android and iOS use different programming languages and frameworks: Android uses Java and Kotlin, while iOS uses Swift and Objective-C. If your target audience owns both Android and iOS devices and you decide to support both platforms with native apps, you’ll need to create two apps: one for Android and one for iOS.

However, you can build a single app for both platforms (in addition to a web app or a responsive website):

1. App for multiple platforms
2. App hybrid

Cross-platform apps can be written in C# using Xamarin or JavaScript using React Native, while hybrid apps use AngularJS and its Ionic framework. All of these options are compatible with both Android and iOS devices.

You might be thinking right now. Why would I create apps for each platform when I could create a single app for both?

Indeed, developing a hybrid app is faster and less expensive than developing two native apps. However, you should be aware of the disadvantages that cross-platform and hybrid apps bring. Here is a brief comparison:

Despite these disadvantages, there are some popular cross-platform and hybrid apps, such as Skype, Slack, and Instagram. The trick is determining what type of app your company requires. Perhaps the disadvantages will be irrelevant to your application. But perhaps they will.

1.3. Cost of App Design

Great visuals are the foundation of a good app, so it’s no surprise that design can influence the cost of developing an app. Custom icons and design elements, such as screens, logos, and buttons, will take time and money to create. In addition, each screen in an app must be drawn separately. Making custom animations is an entirely different challenge, but they are frequently a winning feature.

However, great design does not always imply complex visuals. Sometimes simplicity is the best solution: depending on what your app does, it may be possible to use standard OS-provided elements that don’t take much time or effort to compose.

When it comes to games, design is an especially important component of the cost of mobile application development.

1.4. Features

The cost of developing an app is largely determined by the number of features — but this is not the only factor.

The complexity of those features can be more influential at times. Some features rely entirely on standard tools and APIs. Others necessitate the use of third-party APIs. A third type necessitates the development of custom algorithms.

It’s something of an industry standard to divide mobile apps into three categories based on complexity:

1. Simple apps have few features, most of which are either fairly standard or relatively simple to implement. Consider this type of app to be a minimum viable product (MVP), or an app with only the features necessary to collect feedback and validate the app idea. Some finished apps are similarly straightforward. Building a simple app can take between 2 and 4 months and cost between $18,000 and $60,000.
2. Medium-complexity mobile apps typically take 6 to 10 months to develop. Apps of medium complexity have more screens, features, and complex features than simple apps. If a simple app has a basic login feature, for example, a medium-complexity app would have Facebook integration. That’s just a simple example, but you get the idea. The cost of developing a medium-complexity app will most likely start at $50,000 and can rise to around $130,000.
3. Complex apps include features such as augmented and virtual reality, bots, payment integration, NFC (near-field communication), and media streaming. Development time can range from 7 months to more than a year, depending on the number of such complex features. The average cost of developing an app with complex features starts at $130,000 and can reach $500,000 or even more.

1.5. Backend

The backend, also known as the server-side, is the part of your app that is invisible to your users but supports some of the more complex features, such as device syncing and push notifications (though the latter can be handled by cloud integrations today). Servers host your databases, custom, and third-party APIs, and other applications.

A backend isn’t required, but if your app requires one, you’ll need to hire a separate developer, such as one who works with Ruby on Rails or Python. And, of course, that developer will raise the price of your app.

1.6. Workload

When asked, “How much does it cost to develop an app?” The answer is typically calculated based on the amount of time required for analysts, developers, designers, and testers to complete all stages of development. However, developers’ work can be calculated in two ways:

1. In hours, which is the traditional unit of measurement for task complexity. Developers estimate the time required to build each feature, allow for unexpected complications, then total the time for all tasks and multiply it by the hourly rate. Easy.
2. In story points, a system that is increasingly being used in Agile development. The idea behind the story points system is that instead of attempting to predict how long it will take to develop a specific feature, the feature (or story) is assigned a number of points for difficulty.

Story points are subjective. The team chooses the simplest story (one with the fewest risks and the least amount of effort) and assigns it to two story points. Then all of the other stories are compared to it and given points in comparison. Typically, stories begin with two points. Not 1, because something is always added or removed during development, and a story worth fewer points than the one previously thought to be the smallest may appear.

1.7. Team Size

It’s difficult to estimate the average cost of developing an app without knowing how many people are involved. After all, these are the people you’re paying to do the work.

A single UI/UX designer is usually sufficient for both iOS and Android apps, but an additional web app may necessitate its own designer. A backend developer is required if your app requires a server-side.

This team can be expanded for faster and more complex development, which will impact app development costs.

1.8. Outsourcing vs. Internal Team

Hiring a team of specialists to sit in your office and work solely on your project is what in-house development entails. Outsourcing means hiring a separate company to do the development for you without having the developers within arm’s reach.

Both options have advantages and disadvantages, but we’ll concentrate on the price differences here. To make a long story short, hosting a team of developers in-house is far more expensive than outsourcing. Having an in-house team means you’ll be paying for the followings:

• Salaries
• Taxes
• Additional office space and workstations
• Software and hardware
• Tools for developers
• Everything you pay for your regular employees’ social benefits and everything else

These costs vary greatly depending on where your office is located. Even general numbers are impossible to state. An in-house team is sometimes justified, especially if you have multiple mobile products that must be constantly updated. In other cases, outsourcing is a better option. And outsourcing can be calculated with some accuracy.

1.9. Development Team’s Location

The geographical location of the company you’re hiring accounts for the majority of the cost of outsourcing. Here is a list of countries organized by average hourly rates, from the most to least expensive:

• North America (the United States and Canada) – $100-150 per hour
• $110 per hour in Australia
• Western Europe (the United Kingdom, Germany, and Austria) — $90 per hour
• $50 per hour in South America
• Eastern Europe (Poland, Ukraine, Romania, and Bulgaria) — $40-50/hour
• $25 – 30 per hour in Asia (Vietnam and the Philippines).
• Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa — $30 per hour

We can estimate the average cost of developing an app in different regions using these approximations. To accomplish this, we simply need to go back in time and recall the average development time for each of the three types of apps:

• Small app for at least two months
• Average 6 months for a medium app
• 8 months to more than a year for a complex app

2. The Unknown Costs of Mobile App Development

The cost of developing an app extends beyond the development process. There may (and almost certainly will) be additional expenses to consider along the way. Here are the five most common hidden costs you may not have considered.

2.1. Upkeep and upgrades

The app’s release is undeniably significant, but it is not the endgame. As long as the app is available in app stores, you must maintain it, respond to user feedback, and provide regular updates. According to the Outsystems Survey, the cost of app maintenance during the first year after launch is approximately 50% of the cost of app development. The second year is usually 25%, and each subsequent year is 15-25%.

Maintenance and updating services typically include the following:

• Optimization of code
• Server enhancements
• Application updates and bug fixes
• New technologies and features
• Support for new operating systems
• Scalability of the app

2.2. Infrastructure expenses

These costs are primarily associated with app hosting on servers. The main goal here is to ensure that your platform can handle traffic spikes following the launch. The scalability requirements of your app will determine the cost of these services. Here is a list of infrastructure fees you may be required to pay:

• Server
• Storage of data
• Content distribution networks
• Integrations
• Tools for development
• Load balancing devices

2.3. Functional expenses

This section’s services are designed to help your app’s functionality. For example, you may need to subscribe to several services and set up third-party integrations. The cost of these services varies according to how many you require, and these expenses frequently include:

• Notifications via push
• Notifications via SMS
• Integration of social media
• Geolocation
• Gateways for payments

2.4. Level of app security

While you can completely delegate the development process to the hired team, there are a few aspects we recommend familiarizing yourself with, one of which is security. You can inquire about the development team’s security practices and discuss the best options for firewall protection, secure transactions, and other critical issues. Making the platform as secure as possible may increase the cost of developing an app, but it is well worth the investment.

2.5. Patenting applications

This legal step will protect your intellectual property rights while also assisting you if other app owners falsely accuse you of intellectual property theft. This must be completed before the app is released to the public.

During the patent application process, you will need to specify what makes your app unique, define the aspects of your app that you want to claim ownership of and provide a visual representation of the app.

The cost will vary depending on the country in which you file your patent application and the type of mobile app. A regular non-provisional patent in the United States, for example, can cost between $2,000 and $5,000.

3. App Development Cost Examples

As evidenced by the preceding, so many factors influence the development process that estimating the cost of creating an app on the spot is difficult. At Mind Studios, we write articles in which we share our insider knowledge of the development of various types of apps, including cost estimates.

Here are several examples of the costs of developing an app for both iOS and Android in 2022, as estimated by The Mind Studios with their $45/hour rate:

• FitBit-like fitness app — $84,600
• Tinder-like dating app — $108,470
• Discord-like VoIP app — $99,950
• $82,440 for an educational app similar to Udemy
• Signal-like messaging app — $100,080
• Headspace-style meditation app — $76,590
• Postmates-style food delivery app — $130,500-148,500
• IKEA Place-like augmented reality furniture app — $91,800-124,200
• $137,700-162,000 for a marketplace app like Etsy or eBay

How much does it cost to create an app you have in mind, and how can you find out? If you know exactly what you want to build, you can either contact an app development company for a rough estimate (which is what our contact page is for) or use an online app cost calculator.

Online cost calculators are straightforward web applications. They allow you to select from a variety of parameters and features, and then automatically calculate a rough estimate based on the rates set by the calculator. When using one, keep in mind that the majority of these calculators estimate the cost very, very roughly. Most are designed to obtain your email address and entice you to contact the development company.

4. Mobile App Development Cost – Interesting Facts

As you may have guessed, when we said numerous factors influence app costs, we weren’t exaggerating. And it’s not just the app development options that matter. Post-launch marketing and maintenance costs, economic conditions in the leading software service providers’ countries, and the evolution of the mobile app market all have an impact on the costs to launch a mobile app.

We’ve compiled a list of statistics about app development costs and the mobile app market in general that you may not be aware of.

• According to the Business of Apps, you should set aside at least $10,000 to plan your app’s go-to-market strategy.
• The cost-per-install (CPI), which is the price the app marketer pays to engage one user, can be used to calculate the cost of marketing. The iOS CPI in 2021 was $3.6 per app install, while the Android CPI was $1.22 per app install. Overall, app marketing can cost up to half the cost of development during the first year after launch.
• The average cost of maintaining software and, in particular, applications is approximately 15-20% of the cost of development.
• According to an Outsystems survey, more than 80% of mobile apps take 3+ months to develop, and 40% of applications take 6+ months to develop.
• According to Market Research Future, the mobile app development market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of at least 23.80% over the next eight years.
• According to Globe Newswire, the global mobile applications market is now worth US$ 112.6 billion and is expected to be worth more than US$ 307 billion by the end of 2031.

Given the last two forecasts on the list, it appears that the global mobile app market will continue to evolve at a rapid pace over the next decade, implying that app development costs will not decrease. So, if you’ve been thinking about creating your own mobile platform, now is the time.

5. Mobile App Development Costs by Types

So, how much money does it take to launch an app? To answer this question, the development team must first understand the type of application you wish to create. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, but each type of mobile app has a standard set of features that will allow the team to create a rough estimate for the project quickly. In the table below, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most common app types. Remember that the estimates are based on a $25 hourly rate.

These are only a few of the most common types of mobile apps. If you have an idea for something unique and even innovative, please contact our business development team. We will gladly listen to your idea and answer all of your questions.

6. How to Reduce App Development Costs

If the prices listed above make you nervous, here’s a list of seven things you can do to cut the cost of mobile app development.

• Make a thorough plan

Can you draw it? Better yet! Bring a clear idea and a way to properly explain it to developers.

Make a list of the app’s technical specifications and requirements.

This can prevent miscommunication, nervous breakdowns, and financial loss. In our previous article, we discussed the significance of requirements.

• Outsource

Using outsourcing development services is significantly less expensive than hiring an in-house team, especially if you hire a team from a region with reasonable hourly rates.

• Beginning with a test

Although it may appear obvious, not everyone does this. Early testing helps you find bugs that, if not fixed quickly, can lead to more bugs in the future, necessitating the rework of entire features.

• Create an MVP/MLP

A minimum viable product, also known as a minimum lovable product, can assist you in gathering data and avoiding mistakes long before you launch.

• Maintain regular contact with developers and check on progress

This will keep you and your team on the same page and help you avoid major mid-development changes or adjustments.

• Find a reliable mobile app development company

It is sometimes better to pay a little more for a development team that is experienced in your field and has a good reputation. Examine previous projects and reviews on professional websites such as Clutch.

7. How to Precisely Estimate App Cost?

At Savvycom, we estimate the cost of app development in six stages:

1. You get in touch with us and tell us about your project.
2. We are contacting you to gather general information.
3. Our project managers conduct preliminary research and develop a rough estimate.
4. We will contact you with our estimate.
5. If everything is in order, we will begin a more in-depth discussion with you about the functionality and content of your app.
6. Based on all available information, we create a more precise estimate.

After the final app development cost estimate, there may be adjustments if new features are added or additional technology is required. Slight cost adjustments are possible with any changes. However, the cost rarely deviates significantly from the final estimate.

Before app development begins, reputable software development firms will usually provide you with a rough estimate of the mobile app development cost. The quote is based on your project description, as well as your business and technical needs. This data is compiled and summarized in a preliminary list of features.

It’s also worth noting that initial estimates and actual application development costs don’t always match up. Aside from the obvious assumption that the estimate was incorrect in the first place, another common cause of the mismatch is a change in the app development scope. This can occur if:

• Midway through the project, the client decides to increase the number of features or make other significant changes.
• The MVP launch or soft launch, during which initial feedback is gathered, indicates that the team needs to make some significant changes or even look for entirely new solutions.

Fortunately, in most cases, these disparities can be avoided by investing time and money in the proper discovery stage. That is the first thing Mind Studios does after accepting a new project. During the discovery stage, we determine whether there is a market need for the app, which features the target audience will require, and how we can differentiate the new product from the competition.

8. App Cost By Stages of Development

The entire app development process can be broken down into four major stages. Let’s look at how much each of them might cost and how much of the overall process they compensate for. Remember that the calculations below are based on a $25 hourly rate and apply to medium-complexity projects like an on-demand delivery app or a fitness app.

1. The discovery stage is when the team analyzes the market and the target audience, calculates the risks, and develops solutions that will help the app succeed.
   Time and cost estimates: 80 hours, $2,000
2. The UI/UX design stage is when a team of UI/UX designers decides on the app’s features and develops its visual concept. The outcomes of this stage are presented in the form of prototypes — visual mockups of each app screen.
   Time and cost estimates: 160 hours, $4,000
3. The development stage is when a team of developers turns the prototypes into a fully functional mobile application. The following estimate includes iOS, Android, and backend development.
   Time and cost estimates: 2080 hours, $52,000
4. Testing is the process by which QA engineers test the app and look for bugs to report to the development team so that they can be fixed.
   Time and cost estimates: 200 hours, $5,000

The project management component is an additional important component of the overall development cost. It is not a stage in and of itself, but rather a tool that assists the client and team in staying on the same page throughout the collaboration. This service takes 200 hours on average and costs $5000 for a medium-complexity project.

9. Conclusion

There are numerous factors that can influence the cost of developing a mobile application, including whether it is native or cross-platform, simple or complex, and developed in North America, Asia, or Eastern Europe. Even with the statistics on app development costs in 2022, making an accurate estimate without knowing the specifics of the project is difficult. However, in this article, we’ve covered the most common types of mobile apps on the market, so you can get an idea of how much your project might cost.

If you’d like a more accurate estimate for a mobile app, our business development team will gladly conduct a free consultation for you.

That is why online cab booking software is in high demand nowadays. Statista predicts a 2.5 percent increase in taxi app users and a 60 percent increase in ride-hailing segment revenue in 2021. This article will show you how proper taxi app development is done and give you a brief idea of how much it costs to develop a taxi app from scratch or fsoftware outsourcing companies and why should a supportive and technologically forward-thinking software development company be your first pick.

Taxi App Development

1. Taxi App Development Best Practices

Given the intense competition within the ride-hailing industry, it’s natural to seek inspiration from its influential leaders when contemplating how to develop a taxi app. Given that Uber, Lyft, and Grab dominate the taxi industry, it’s worthwhile to closely examine their strategies and practices.

1.1. Uber

UberCab, which Garrett Camp established in 2009, is the forerunner of this ride-hailing service. Uber is now available in 630 cities and is still growing. The acquisition of related services is one of the ways this growth is taking place. Uber paid $3.1 billion to buy Careem, a Middle Eastern taxi booking app, in 2019.

There are many categories in the service to meet the needs of different users and price ranges. Uber Pool, Uber X, Uber Go, Uber Black, and others are just a few of the options. Uber is also looking for new markets to join. The organization has recently begun experimenting with parcel and food distribution like “Uber Fresh” and “Uber Eats”

Uber has evolved, and the costs associated with its development are difficult to quantify. According to NextWeb, based on Uber’s early funding rounds, the cost of an Uber app, which includes a taxi driver app and a rider app, would be between $1M and $1.5M.

The creation of the Uber taxi app cost a lot of money.The initial investments totaled several million dollars from nine investors. Consider this: Uber Technologies has raised more than $22 billion in funding to create its taxi booking app in the last nine years.

1.2. Lyft

The Lyft app was released in 2012, shortly after Uber. It started as Zimride, a long-distance ridesharing service that connects drivers and passengers via Facebook.

With a presence in more than 200 cities around the United States, the Lyft taxi booking service is now considered a direct Uber competitor. Lyft’s distinguishing feature is its ranking system, which ensures that only the best drivers are retained. In addition, the Lyft taxi app has $1 million in liability insurance. Apart from that, Lyft is thought to be less expensive than Uber; you should expect to pay about $12 versus $16 for Uber.

1.3. Curb

Curb is another taxi booking service based in the United States, with a pool of over 50,000 taxis and a few hired cars spread across 65 US cities. During the ride-booking process, passengers have three options: “ride now,” “ride later,” and “pair and pay.”

The most significant difference between the Uber app and the Curb app is that the Curb app does not have the aggressive surge pricing that Uber has been chastised for. Surge pricing refers to adjusting the price in response to demand at a particular moment. As a result, the Curb ride fare is lower, and the taxi app provides a more environmentally friendly service. In addition to the trip fee, passengers are paid a $1.95 commission.

1.4. Grab

Grab is a popular taxi booking app in Southeast Asia, with Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. This taxi app offers a variety of travel choices and payment options (a card, cash, Grab credits). GrabTaxi, GrabShare, GrabHitch, GrabBike, or GrabFamily are the mobility options available to passengers. Additionally, Grab also provided nummerous services for food and item deliveries which is extremely popular among restaurants and retail sellers.

1.5. Gett

This taxi booking service is available in over 100 cities throughout the United States and Europe. The ability to book your trip two weeks in advance and the availability of 24/7 passenger service are two of the Gett app’s competitive advantages. The Gett app does not have surge pricing, and each trip only costs a 10% commission fee. The Volkswagen Group is said to have invested $300 million in the service’s launch in Europe.

2. Features & Monetization for Taxi App Development

For starters, in taxi app growth, creating a native app is the recommended approach. This enables developing a custom app for each operating system, ensuring improved performance, speed, security, and access to built-in smartphone features such as geolocation and maps. A traditional taxi app solution includes three distinct but interconnected components: a driver app, a passenger app, and an admin panel for business operations management.

2.1. Basic & Advanced Features for a successful Taxi App

We have compiled a detailed table of both basic and advanced features that you should consider during your taxi app development.

2.2. Monetization of Taxi App

You want to monetize your app while you’re working on it. There are various ways to earn money from mobile apps, but they differ depending on the type of app and its features. Let’s take a look at the monetization possibilities for ride-hailing applications.

a/ Commission from the trips

Profits from the trips. This is a self-evident option. It’s all about the taxi industry as a whole rather than the app’s monetization. It means that the business owners receive a certain percentage of the driver’s earnings.

The passengers pay a little more than they would without the commission percentage, but the drivers’ compensation can be structured differently. A driver may be delivered the full fare for a ride and then return a portion of the money to the company, or he may be paid the net income all at once.

As an example, suppose there’s a driver balance option in an app. In the first example, if a customer pays $10 for a drive, the entire $10 goes to his bank, and at the end of a set time, he returns a certain percentage of it, leaving $9 on balance. When only $9 is on balance at first, the second option is available.

b/ Driver’s fees for using the app

Payments may be a specific percentage or a fixed amount, depending on the application. Depending on the company’s policies, a driver normally pays it once a week or once a month.

c/ Cancellation fees

This revenue is typically generated by the passenger, but some apps will choose to provide this feature for the driver. If a passenger or a driver refuses to take or offer a ride, money should be deducted from their account in all cases.

d/ Advertising

It’s one of the most popular ways to make money off tech. In the case of mobile applications, it is much simpler to incorporate. A product owner places ads in an app and charges a cost-per-click or cost-per-impression commission. However, you must exercise caution when using this technique. Consider where in-app advertisements are placed, how many there are, and how relevant they are to the app’s content.

e/ Subscription for additional services

You will monetize premium deals if you can think about them. Make it a revenue source if you can do something that your rivals can’t.

Of course, not all distinguishing features should be charged, so people who choose the standard subscription over the premium subscription would find the taxi app identical. You might also think of using a freemium model. It allows users to try out some of the additional features before deciding whether or not to pay for them.

When it comes to premium features for your cab-hailing app, use your imagination and try to imagine what passengers may want and be willing to pay for. Because of the constant furry, your audience might find features that save them valuable time—for instance, a subscription for some of the trips they take frequently. You could also have secret phone numbers, super-fast taxi delivery, and other services.

3. Taxi App Development Process

Before we get into the cost of taxi app growth, it’s essential to understand how the app software is made. The procedure is divided into a few global stages, which are as follows:

1. Discovery & Market Research phase
2. Development – includes testing and deployment processes
3. Maintenance and Support
4. Marketing and Promotion (Digital Marketing & SEO Services)

3.1. Discovery Phase

Though it may not seem so, the discovery stage is just as critical as the others. Some people believe it is not worth investing money in, but it ultimately saves many lives.

During the discovery process, a customer and a service provider collaborate to create a shared understanding of a potential app and specific guidelines. Business analysts, a project manager, a product owner, and designers are all actively working at this stage.

During the discovery stage, the designers’ goal is to imagine what other team members explain verbally, and during production, they design the entire cab booking app. They create graphs, maps, wireframes, and mockups as needed.

3.2. Development Phase

The software goes through the same stages regardless of the SDLC model, but some methodologies are more versatile than others. Consider the term “agile.” It has proven to be a reliable and trustworthy approach. The customer relationship is its primary emphasis. Agile provides for deviations from the original plan to meet the needs of the client. Unlike the Waterfall model, for example, Agile allows specialists to improve the app’s layout in the middle of production.

During the development process, a taxi app development company sends out a trial version of the app to various platforms to see how it works. As a client, you will check it out and let the development team know if anything is to your liking. If that’s the case, they’ll publish the final version on the AppStore, and support, maintenance, and updates will begin.

3.3. Support, Maintenance, and Updates

This stage necessitates the least amount of customer participation. During the assistance, repair, and upgrade phases, the service provider’s team is in charge of everything. It begins soon after the product is launched and continues for years. Our experts will update a taxi app on a regular basis, fixing glitches when they arise and improving it.

4. Taxi App Development Cost & Timeline

The production team is the first and most significant price shaping element. The experts who will make up your team will be determined by the project’s details. Developer wages are not the only factor that goes into determining the final price, but they are a significant one. The following is a list of the basic team members:

• Business analyst
• Project manager
• UX/UI designers
• Back and frontend developers
• QA specialists

During the pre-development stage, the project’s timetable is estimated. When specialists have gathered all of the criteria, they will call the anticipated period. It is dependent on the app’s features. We can only make an educated guess at the time frame because we don’t know anything.

A driver’s app would most likely take three months to create, two months for a passenger app, and one month for the dispatch panel. With these figures, you can estimate how much money would be spent on wages. Learn more about Savvycom IT Outsourcing Costs!

Here at Savvycom, we’ll offer the final estimated numbers to those who don’t want to do some evaluating. Depending on whether you take a hybrid or a native approach, the price can vary. Let’s look at the raw numbers now that we’ve discussed the benefits and drawbacks.

In case of native development:

• An MVP with basic functionality would cost about $40k per platform
• More complex app with advanced functionality – $100k-$150k per platform

In case of hybrid development:

• An MVP with basic functionality – $45k
• Taxi app with advanced functionality – $125k-$175k

5. Conclusion

Don’t forget to think about the taxi-hailing service’s potential. As previously stated, the world is embracing cheaper and more convenient mobility and transportation solutions. And with the future advancement in autonomous vehicles, eliminating the need for a driver, reducing running costs, and eliminating parking space issues. Tesla Inc. and General Motors are now working on self-driving cars as part of a collaboration with Lyft. 

To summarize, taxi app development necessitates a significant financial and time commitment. It’s critical to find competent and dependable taxi app developers.

1. Mobile App Development in 2022 – Yes or No?

In 2020, when going digital is the only way businesses can continue to operate seamlessly due to the effect of the global Pandemic (Covid-19), many SMEs, entrepreneurs, and startups are yearning to launch their mobile apps to bridge the gaps between them and the clients while making the most out of digitalization.

The mobile app industry is unquestionably thriving and enticing as mobile user and mobile app usage have increased exponentially for the past year. It is safe to say that the Mobile App Market is a never-ending pie that everyone wants to have a bite at some point on the way. Pointing out some outstanding numbers is also easy as the projected revenue from mobile app downloads, in-app purchases by 2023 will reach a whopping $581.9 billion, stated on Statisa. And if that wasn’t convincing enough, we have a few more numbers that we would like to show you.

• App stores saw a record 204 billion app downloads back in 2019.
• And according to Statista, by 2021, there will be roughly 7 billion mobile users worldwide.
• Mobile App downloads are expected to go up to 258 Billion by 2023.

So no matter what industry it is, the next step for business owners, startups, and enterprises has transitioned to go “Digital”. Sure the process can cost a lot and may take some time to finish, but the business benefits of building a mobile app are more than enough to compensate. The top functional and marketing benefits of business mobile applications are as follows:

• Direct Communication
• Geo-Targeting Marketing
• Increased Recognition
• Better Customer Loyalty
• Website Creates Awareness And The App Makes The Sale
• Improved Customer Engagement
• Boosts Brand Recognition
• Improved visibility

However, there are many mobile app development companies worldwide, which makes it tricky to choose the best mobile app development company to help you go mobile. For you to make the right choice, I have curated a list of the 10 Best Mobile App Development Companies in Vietnam that are absolutely worthy of your attention. If you are wondering why you should find a trusted Tech Partner in Vietnam, we have another extensive article for it.

2. Vietnam – Ideal Destination For Offshoring

01. Pandemic Stabilization

Recognizing that its medical system would soon become overwhelmed by even mild spread of the virus, Vietnam chose prevention early and on a massive scale. The country reported one of the least cases in Southeast Asia with minimal deaths. We are also featured in various reputable newspapers for our relentless efforts and successful pandemic countermeasures. This has given businesses based in Vietnam a head start over global competitors at this time.

Update 16/5/2022:

• Over 80% of Vietnam’s population has been fully vaccinated.
• Vietnam has dropped the Covid-19 test requirement for foreign arrivals from May 15
• The recovery rate is 87.5%, while the Fatality rate is only 0.4%

02. Cost-Effectiveness

According to Innotech, outsourcing software development in Vietnam costs 50% less than the rivals from India and China. Anderson Vietnam also estimates that outsourcing per person in Vietnam is only $20,000 per person a year compared to $40,000 per person in India. These figures are convincing enough to place Vietnam as the top future contender for offshore development projects. 

As Indian companies enter the maturing cycle, the cost differential between India and Vietnam will increase even further. The outsourcing costs in India are most likely to increase in the coming years.

03. Potential Workforce

Human capital in Vietnam is witnessing positive trends. Some of the most notable highlights in Vietnam IT workforce in recent years are:

• Top 7 countries in Asia with the highest EF EPI Average.
• Top 5 countries in Asia with the fastest improvement in English skills.
• Top 10 countries in the world with the most engineering graduates.
• Top 10 countries of origin of international students in key study-abroad markets.
• Top 10 countries in Asia Pacific with the highest Human Capital Index.
• Top 10 in regional groups in global attraction and global knowledge skills.
• Top 30 countries in the world and top 2 in SEA countries for basic academic skills.

Moreover, Vietnam has a population of over 90 million people and over 60% of the population is under 30 years of age. With that being one of the countries with a young population, the Vietnamese – or Vietnamese workforce specifically – are perceived to be fast learners, dynamic, innovative, tech-savvy and flexible to changes.

04. Knowledge & Skills

As the surge of technology is making a significant impact on every generation, more and more STEM majors, schools and academies are opened to encourage the young to invest their talents in technology and relevant sectors and hone their skills. The rapid development in both quantity and quality of IT education in Vietnam provides an extensive supply of software developers for Vietnam outsourcing companies in the years to come. 

On the other hand, Vietnam students are often appraised for their fast absorption of knowledge, most of them have good to excellent academic background as certified by standardized exams, endorsements from global recruiters, honours and awards. 

05. Vietnam’s Developers Ranking

Workers in Vietnam have extensive English language training. Because the majority of the software engineers you’ll be hiring are college graduates, they’ll have attended English classes throughout the years and will most likely be fluent in English already.

With that said, it is considerably easier to outsource to other countries when you have solid English communication abilities. If you want to work in software engineering or business process outsourcing, you should have excellent communication skills.

3. Top 10 Software Development Companies In Vietnam

01. Savvycom

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If people were to ask, “Which company is the best at App Development in Vietnam,” it would not be an exaggeration to say that it’s Savvycom. Throughout 2021, the Savvycom team remained one of the top app developers on both Clutch & The Manifest and belonged to the top leading Software Development Companies in Vietnam. Founded in 2009 and under the leadership of Ms. Thanh Van Dang – Asia Society Distinguished Fellow, Savvycom has carried out the mission of leveraging engineering resources in Vietnam and empowering businesses worldwide by utilizing the power of technology for over a decade.

The team at Savvycom is fueled by a pay-it-forward mindset and a creative approach to technology. The company provides excellent full-stack solutions to many industries, including insurance, finance, healthcare, education, logistics, blockchain, etc.

The company’s successes are reflected in its 150+ endorsements from clients, including Fortune 500 companies, in its receipt of more than 20 international honors and awards, and its strategic partnerships with technology brands such as Apple, AWS, and Microsoft.

02. CMC

CMC Global is a subsidiary of CMC Corporation with the goal of bringing Vietnamese ICT products, solutions, and services to the international market. They are proud to be one of the leading companies in Vietnam in providing a wide variety of comprehensive IT Solutions & Services, ranging from traditional services to Digital Transformation and Telecommunication, as well as Consultancy, to organizations worldwide, having been established in March 2017 as a strategic move by the Corporation to enter the global stage.

Learn More About CMC Global On:

• Website
• Clutch Profile

03. Sotatek

SotaTek is a part of Sota Holdings, a global Software Development as a Service (SDaaS) & IT Consulting group. Their 500+ team offers experts who bring Digital Transformation approaches to achieve sustainable growth for enterprises of all sizes. In 2021, except for the Sao Khue Award, SotaTek has excellently won the hat trick of VINASA awards, including the “Top 10 Vietnam Information Technology Enterprises 2021 Award” and the “Top 10 Blockchain Services Providers Award”.

Learn More About Sotatek On:

• Website
• Clutch Profile

04. Smart OSC

SmartOSC is a full-service e-commerce agency that was founded in 2006. Lotte, Courts, PayPal, Boozt, SpaceX, Smartbox, eWAY, Priceline Pharmacy, Club 21, Delta Apparel are among the company’s more than 500 global clients. SmartOSC has a global presence with 500+ employees and offices in Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, the United States, and the United Kingdom as of January 2017.

SmartOSC provides consulting, UI/UX design, development, and managed services, among other things. The technical and business expertise of the company is based on a few platforms: Magento, Sitecore, Adobe, Hybris, and Kentico.

Learn More About Smart OSC On:

• Website
• Clutch Profile

05. Rikkeisoft

Rikkeisoft provides software services and solutions for clients worldwide, ranging from Web/Cloud Systems, Mobile Applications, Games, and Blockchain to AI, IoT, Business Processing, and Embedded Systems. Eight years since being founded in 2012, they have successfully established three branches around Vietnam and three affiliated companies. Rikkeisoft takes pride in building better lives through advanced technology for people. Their vision is to have 10,000 employees by 2025 and become one of Southeast Asia’s top Vietnamese software development companies.

Learn More About Rikkeisoft On:

• Website
• Clutch Profile

06. Saigon Technology

Saigon Technology Solutions is one of Vietnam prestigious Tech Solution providers focused on delivering cost-effective solutions to its clients. Its customers are located in the US, the UK, Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands. Their services include custom application development, web application development, and mobile application development. It is listed among the top software development companies around the world. Additionally, Saigon Technology Team also provides .NET Core, Java, PHP, ReactJS, Angular, Azure, AWS, microservices, and machine learning. Some of its impressive clientele include Kaercher, Abbott, Panasonic, Topicus, and DMI Inc.

Learn More About Saigon Technology On:

• Website
• Clutch Profile

07. Tpp Technology

In Viet Nam, TP&P is one of the leading, highly diversified, and pioneering IT service providers and investment management firms. TP&P applies its extensive experience and specialized knowledge to various technology startup investment and service provision strategies, including software development, development and cloud management, and business consulting.

Learn More About Tpp Technology On:

• Website
• Clutch Profile

08. NTQ Solution

A Vietnamese based company, specialized in Software Consulting & Development. Founded in 2011 by a group of IT experts with great passion for technology, our company has been providing cutting edge engineering solutions, helping worldwide customers untangle their issues. NTQ takes pride in the quality of their work and constantly seek new ways to improve their know-how & capabilities.

Learn More About NTQ Solution On:

• Website
• Clutch Profile

09. S3Corp

S3Corp prides itself on putting the client’s needs at the core of its operations. The company has been in the Vietnam tech industry for more than a decade. Through this period, it has worked with various companies and brands from across the globe, including Absolute Software, Change Lab 23, SingTel, Vinasa, Ruckus, HCA, Pepsico and Paradigm, among others.

With the team of talented software engineers, S3Corp provides full custom software development services, including full lifecycle development, new feature development, UX/UI design, web and desktop application development, mobile application development and driver/firmware. Additionally, it also provides automation testing for software products and product verification for assured quality and successful integration of custom software products into your business operations.

The company prides itself in utilizing some of the latest technologies and tools in the market today, thus guaranteeing products that are at par with the current and future industry standards. Further, the company has partnered with other recognized institutions in the tech industry, including Microsoft, ISO and SiteCore.

Learn More About S3Corp On:

• Website
• Clutch Profile

10. Agile Tech

Agile Tech was established in 2015 in Hanoi, Vietnam. It specializes in web development, mobile app development, AI- big data services and blockchain services. Through its team of highly skilled software engineers and IT professionals, the company has built multiple software products for leading companies and brands in more than 10 countries.

The company’s portfolio provides sufficient evidence of the company’s proficiency and ability to serve multiple industries. Agile Tech has developed custom software products for enterprise management, e-commerce, social media and entertainment, Fintech solutions, Service industry, Travel and hotel, healthcare, real estate, education, transportation and lifestyle, among others.

Agile’s mission is to provide reliable technical solutions to enterprises to boost their business outputs. Guided by a mission to deliver successful and innovative solutions at reasonable costs and within short timelines, the company has earned the recognition and a spot at the top of the list of trusted custom software development companies in Vietnam.

Learn More About Agile Tech On:

• Website
• Clutch Profile

According to Statista, the mobile app market revenue reached a whopping $693 billion in 2021. However, it is only the beginning, as according to Gartner, only 0,01% of mobile applications actually succeed and manage to stay in the game. In this post, we will take a look at the latest Mobile App Development Trends trends, so you can ensure your next app is the one from 100 that turns out to be a great hit.

Learn About The Evolution of Mobile Applications

So, What Happened Last Year (2021)?

It is no exaggeration that people spend more time on mobile devices than on everything else. Statistically, more people own a cell phone than a toothbrush. Mobile devices generate 70% of traffic, and around 75% of emails are being opened on mobile devices. The ease of use and convenience of mobile devices have changed how we behave online and offline. According to Google, 80% of smartphone users are more likely to purchase from companies with mobile apps, and in a world where Covid-19 is still a concern in most parts of the world, people are even more inclined to stay home and buy things from Apps.

Statista goes even further and states that by 2022, App Store user spending will increase to $157 billion (up by 92%). In 2021, the mobile market is set to grow by 385%, and there will be about $7 billion mobile users worldwide.

However, in this dynamic and ever-evolving environment, apps that shined in 2020 may not have the same success factor in 2021. That is why incorporating the latest trends into your mobile app development strategy is vital to a company’s success.

Top Mobile App Development Trends To Watch Out For In 2022

01. 5G Technology Implementation

It is impossible to leave the 5G Technology out of the picture when it comes to the Mobile App Development trend. Despite being around for recent years, 5G has not yet become standard in many areas; however, it will by 2022. Many people are eager to try out the latest 5G connections and experience their seamless connectivity. According to PRNewswire Report, the global market for 5G infrastructure is forecast to increase from $12.9 billion to $115.4 billion between 2021 and 2026.

With the 5G connection lightning capabilities, which promises up to 1,000 times faster speeds than 4G, there are endless possibilities in both software ,and mobile app development industry. Developing apps that rely on technologies requiring faster connections to work correctly, such as AR and VR, will get a much-needed boost as 5G becomes all the more accessible to a larger audience. Moreover, the best part about the 5G network lies in its stability and less latency that enables users to watch for 4k resolutions and play games without any single trace of buffering or glitches.

02. Cloud-Native

Cloud-native apps are written with a cloud-first mindset, eliminating the need for a dedicated hosting server. Everything else is handled by cloud-native solution providers like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure in the case of those apps. Google Cloud serverless tools allow automated scaling based on website traffic is one of the numerous advantages of cloud-native for developers and companies.

03. AI & Machine Learning

After FaceApp’s unprecedented success, many people were left asking, “What’s next?” That’s when AI delivered something that blew my expectations out of the water. The MyHeritageApp includes a vital photo animate tool that transforms photos into realistic animations. These animations are so good that you get the impression that your loved one is smiling at you. It elicited some spectacular reactions.

It wasn’t the only exciting development in AI last year. Google also added new capabilities to its Maps app that employ AI to improve the user experience. One such feature is Live view, which allows users to navigate large indoor spaces using augmented reality. Google also utilizes AI to offer fewer carbon-intensive routes by optimizing directions for lower fuel usage.

AI and machine learning have been among the most popular mobile app development developments for the past few years. However, these technological breakthroughs have raised the standard for mobile app creation in 2022, and it will be intriguing to watch what the year delivers.

Machine learning is another promising subject where we expect to see groundbreaking developments. When Deep Learning and Machine Learning work together, they can provide valuable data and real-time insights for mobile app development initiatives.

04. Apps for Foldable Devices

Even though foldable devices account for a small portion of the entire smartphone industry, this will alter in the following years. In 2022, 50 million units will be shipped, according to Statista. As a result, it’s time to think about foldable devices as part of your mobile app development strategy. Ensuring that your apps work well on foldable smartphones could potentially be an excellent sign to users, showing you are ahead of the curve.

By simply increasing the screen size of video streaming and gaming apps or using the extra space to offer additional information and controls, foldable devices can reap maximum benefits. As a result, one of the leading mobile app development trends in 2022 will be building apps with the screen in mind.

05. AR & VR

Pokemon Go’s success was fleeting, but it cleared the path for augmented reality in smartphone app development. It demonstrated to the rest of the world that virtual reality could be used to provide users with an immersive experience. Today, if we look around, it’s not hard to see big brands using AR & VR to enhance user experience.

• Ikea uses AR to let users see how furniture will look at their home before buying it.
• L’Oreal has a virtual makeup app that allows users to see how the makeup looks on their faces.
• Microsoft Mesh is a collaboration and communications platform developed by Microsoft with the vision to unify holographic virtual collaboration across multiple devices, be they VR headsets, AR, laptops or smartphones”.
• The newer VR Headset Model from Oculus now works independently without the help of a Modern PC or Laptop.

Apple, Google, and Meta are all bringing AR and VR technologies to the market. In Google Maps, Google added a feature called “Live View,” allowing users to see the direction in real-time on real-world photos.

Another significant technological innovation in the world of AR that we’ve lately seen is LiDAR. Apple dubbed the technology AR at the speed of light, and it debuted since the introduction of the iPad Pro, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone Pro 12 Pro max. It’s taken augmented reality to a whole new level. It is now possible to take high-quality photographs in low light using LiDAR.

06. Wearable App Integration

Wearable technology has already taken over the planet. According to Statista, there were 453 million linked wearable devices in 2017 and 929 million by 2022.

In the wearable devices market, many noteworthy developments happened this year. Apple has released WatchOS 8 for the Apple Watch, bringing new features, new watch faces, increased wallet access, and a revised UI.

Even Google revealed a unified wearables platform that combines its Wear operating system with Samsung’s Tizen software platform, resulting in a 30 percent reduction in app startup times. It foreshadows the rise of wearable technology, which will be one of the most important mobile app development trends in 2022.

In other words, app developers and businesses should provide apps that deliver an exceptional digital experience to customers on Smartwatches and wearables in order to obtain a competitive advantage over those who do not. Take advantage of this mobile app development trend to get closer to your target audience by providing a seamless digital experience.

07. Mobile Entertainment & Gaming

Apps for entertainment and games have become ingrained in our culture. Some folks can’t imagine living without them for even a single day.

Netflix has roughly 74 percent active customers, in the United States and Canada, so we can predict how popular mobile entertainment apps are. Furthermore, with over 159.1 million mobile phone gamers, mobile devices are the most popular among gamers, accounting for over 89 percent of all digital gamers in the United States.

Popular Tech Giants like Tencent, Microsoft, and Sony have all recently acquired major gaming studios like Bethesda, Bungie, Activision, and Blizzard as following:

• Publisher Take-Two announced plans to pay US$12.7 billion for Zynga, the developer behind Farmville and Words With Friends, once the biggest titles on Facebook and mobile, respectively. Sony said it would snag Destiny developer (and former Halo developer) Bungie for US$3.6 billion.
• And on the same day the U.S. government announced new plans to rein in runaway digital age consolidation, Microsoft revealed its US$67.8 billion bid to buy gaming titan Activision Blizzard. In a move that dwarfs others, the Xbox maker is swallowing up what was already an absurd concentration of blockbuster titles, representing a sizable chunk of the global gaming market.

The Market for Entertainment and Gaming will surely be an exciting land to watch out for in 2022.

08. Food & Grocery Delivery Apps

As a result of the lockdown due to the Global Pandemic, people began gravitating toward applications that cover food, grocery, and other day-to-day products delivery services. One of the most popular apps in Southeast Asia is the Super app called “Grab” which aims to provide everything you need without stepping foot outside. As a result, these two app categories grew at the quickest rate in 2020 – 21.

According to Statista, sales grew by 80 percent from March to June before declining to 5.7 billion dollars in August. As of October 2021, online grocery deliveries and in-store pickups reached 6.4 billion U.S. dollars.

As we return to normalcy, we may notice a minor slowing in their growth. Food and grocery applications will continue to play an essential role in our lives. People will never stop ordering food online, and 15.5 percent of smartphone users will still use grocery apps.

Whatever the case may be, only time will tell. However, it will be interesting to watch how much road food and grocery delivery applications have progressed by 2022.

09. Mobile Wallets

Mobile wallets have grown in popularity among users, especially as economies worldwide shift to digital. People prefer to use mobile wallets such as Google Pay, Apple Pay, Amazon Pay, and others instead of cash or inputting credit card information for speedier transactions. Because the market has not yet reached saturation, there is still room for future expansion. Future trends in mobile wallets include:

• Audio-based mobile wallets
• Near-field communication (NFC) based payments
• Radio-frequency identification payments

10. Chatbots

Although current chatbots are far from flawless, they gradually make their way into our daily lives. They aid with the ordering process by automating repetitive user interactions such as answering simple inquiries like “is the store open.” Furthermore, more than half of purchasers say they want more self-serving customer service capabilities, and chatbots are an excellent method. According to statistics, 36% of Americans have used a chatbot, and with the popularity of Facebook Messenger, chatbot usage on mobile is increasing even more.

11. Virtual Events Streaming

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Because individuals could not attend gatherings in person because of the Covid-19 pandemic, virtual events became popular. Even in the post-pandemic era, however, virtual events open up entirely new possibilities, making them less exclusive and more accessible to people from all over the world.

Hopin, one of the most popular online event platforms, allows users to switch rooms, listen to different presenters, and chat with other users. We will most certainly see more of these platforms emerge in 2021.

Another fantastic example would be “Gather,” which is centered around fully customizable spaces. Gather makes spending time with your communities just as easy as in real life, thanks to Gamification.

12. Super Apps

For years, mobile app development businesses have taken the approach of one app, one goal. However, things are changing now. Companies are moving away from single-purpose apps and toward multi-purpose solutions – a new trend within mobile app development “Super App.”

Super Apps are a type of app that is extremely popular in Asia. In the west, though, the trend is catching up. Natural AI, developed by California-based startup Brain Technologies Inc., is one exciting example in the US industry. It aims to revolutionize how people use their phones by addressing various problems with a single app.

Furthermore, you may have noticed how Facebook has evolved beyond its original role as a social networking site. It currently offers provides markets for users to buy and sell goods. Aside from online shopping, Amazon now allows you to pay bills and make payments.

In Western countries, the thirst for super applications isn’t as intense, as consumers prefer to experiment with several options before settling on one. But in the end, though, everyone desires convenience. As a result, super apps are a must mobile app development trend to watch in 2022.

13. Predictive Analytics

For a long time, businesses have used predictive analytics in mobile apps. Netflix utilizes it to make recommendations for movies and TV shows based on the viewing behavior of its subscribers. In addition, Amazon uses predictive analytics to tailor product recommendations.

Predictive analytics will become more prevalent this year. In 2022, we see the trend having a critical role in mobile app development in two areas:

• To Optimize the Development Process: Enterprises can process the data gathered from developers to discover issues before they occur and suggest better alternatives.
• To improve the User Experience: Businesses can use user data to predict users’ actions and personalize their journey.

As a result, we can cut development time in half while maintaining high quality and focusing on producing innovations.

14. Simplifying MCommerce

Mobile commerce, or MCommerce, allows customers to make transactions using their mobile devices. Consumers benefit since they have to open a Mobile App to explore and shop for items and services. Furthermore, consumers are more inclined to use Mobile App Development with digital payment choices in the context of COVID-19, where more minor touch is preferred.

Even though MCommerce has been on the increase in recent years, it is expected to skyrocket in the following years, reaching a value of $22 billion by 2022. The Mobile App Development industry will undoubtedly see an increased focus on designing native apps to serve this rising purchasing trend as the market grows.

Businesses and brands would move a significant portion of their operations on the MCommerce platform to increase sales and improve customer experience. Furthermore, Software Providers can incorporate AI and Machine Learning into the application to deliver targeted offers and discounts to a specific target group, resulting in increased sales. This cutting-edge technology also enables the analysis of a user’s geolocation data and the recommendation of their preferred language option, resulting in increased user convenience.

15. Internet of Things

By the end of 2022 IoT market in the US is expected to exceed $500 billion, and a significant part of this share will be the consumer electronics segment. This technology impacts how people interact with each other and in their own homes by providing opportunities for everyone to engage with appliances and gadgets in real-time. The most prominent IoT impact will be intelligent homes or smart homes to many, since more and more smartphone users control their home devices with apps.

Forecasts say that by 2030 there will be around 50 billion of these IoT devices used worldwide, resulting in a massive web of interconnected devices. What is more, IoT has the potential for data sharing, which will act as a gold mine for app startup and companies.

Suppose you are one of the brave and optimistic tech food entrepreneurs who are considering developing an app like Grubhub or UberEats. In this case, you need to know UberEat’s business model and simple steps to build as well as the expected budget for such an app.

Let’s see how food delivery marketplaces similar to UberEats operate and how much it will cost you to involve in an on-demand food delivery app development.

1. Why Invest in Food Delivery Mobile App Development?

Nowadays, people don’t have time to go to restaurants. Yet, the food delivery industry is booming. Because they have developed apps that deliver food right at the customer’s doorstep. People enjoy delicious meals in the comfort of their homes, without having to dress up and go to restaurants.

• Restaurants that do not provide online food delivery would lose more than 70% of their clients by 2020.
• According to Statista, in 2021, revenue in the Online Food Delivery segment amounts to US$151,526 million.
• This is expected to show a growth rate of 9.9% per year, resulting in a market volume of US$182,327m by 2024.
• Of the total online food delivery revenue, the Platform-to-Consumer Delivery segment has the largest part with a market volume of US$79,608 million in 2019. This is expected to increase to US$96,864 million by 2024.
• The Restaurant-to-Consumer Delivery segment amounts to US$71,918 million in 2021, expected to increase to US$85,463 million by 2024.

As a result, investing in a meal ordering app will provide you with a sizeable prospective consumer base.

2. How Does On-Demand Food Delivery App Work?

It is critical for you to understand that there is not just one app; instead, there are 03 food delivery applications, each with its own set of functions and features. But to sum it up, they are all designed to make the food delivery experience as simple as possible.

The Customer App: The customer app is the one that your customers will install. This app should be easy to use and allow users to compare different restaurants and offers.

• The customer logs in and adds a delivery address to their profile.
• App users look through the app’s meal menu.
• The user places an order after selecting their chosen food.
• Once the order is validated, the user makes the final payment.
• The user can monitor the delivery, time, and position.
• The user may select to rate the food and service after receiving the last order.

The Restaurant App/Admin Panel: With the help of the admin panel, a restaurant owner controls and manages delivery orders using this web-based platform.

• On the app, the restaurant lists the food and menu, as well as the costs.
• They receive an order and either accept or reject it. Upon confirmation, the restaurant assigns employees to prepare the order.
• The restaurant observes neighboring delivery boys while preparing the food and assigns the food to delivery.
• The restaurant can also view a list of completed deliveries.
• Finally, pay the delivery man and oversee activities.

The Delivery Driver App: This app is used by delivery personnel to manage order pick-up and drop-off.

• The delivery driver will create a profile on the app with all of his information.
• The driver receives an order and decides whether to accept or reject it based on their convenience.
• When he accepts the orders, he can see the details of the delivery tasks.
• They will traverse the map, and the app will offer routes to deliver the order to an exact spot.
• Deliver the order and collect tips
• On the app, check the box next to ‘complete order.’

3. Key Features of Food Delivery Apps Development

The app’s essential feature lists differ depending on the user role. The following sections introduce the feature lists for the customer app, restaurant app, and courier app.

3.1. The Customer App

Consumers tend to dine at home and wish to have the same food quality as they do in a restaurant. As a result, the app should offer as many nearby food outlets as possible.

3.2. The Driver App

The goal of the delivery person app is to increase the number of delivery requests. It entails making it simple for couriers to gain access to cross-interface capabilities. The apps for independent couriers should make it easy to follow orders, choose those that are close, and ensure the shortest delivery and instant payment processing.

3.3. The Restaurant App & Admin panel

The admin app introduces the authorized workers of the restaurant or food delivery business. Its scope of functions indicates that it accepts customer orders, dispatches orders, processes payments, tracks orders, and builds logistics.

Choosing this business strategy means that the restaurant has complete control over the process, from updating restaurant information to monitoring feedback channels.

4. How Do Food Delivery App Generate Revenue?

Food delivery applications can generate revenue in a variety of ways. In particular, you can profit financially from:

• Setting fixed commission rates
• Engaging in restaurant promotion
• Charging delivery fee.

To make this clear, we have included several money-making methods that UberEats is currently using:

• Depending on the distance between clients and restaurants, delivery fees range from $2 to $8 per order.
• Each order accepted through UberEats incurs a service fee ranging from 15% to 40%.
• Promotion is when a partner restaurant pays to be ranked first in a search, increasing their visibility to customers.

5. How Much Does It Cost to Develop an On-demand Food Delivery App?

The cost of labor is a critical issue that heavily influences development costs. Labor costs vary between countries and areas. For example, developers in the United States and the United Kingdom often charge between $70 and $250 per hour. Rates for Eastern European developers range from $50 to $170 per hour.

However, this hourly pricing is highly reasonable in Vietnam, where seasoned mobile app developers may be found for as little as $20 to $50 per hour. Thus, in terms of labor costs, Vietnam is unquestionably the most viable option.

6. Conclusion

Meal delivery services are changing rapidly, which is expanding the market for food delivery apps. Food delivery apps provide various chances for restaurants, consumers, and courier services while engaging customers in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East.

With the growing number of delivery players, home cooking is losing ground, and an increasing number of consumers prefer the concept of contacting a local restaurant via a meal delivery app. Our business offers unique solutions for food delivery app development to improve and enhance the client experience.

1. Mobile App Design UI/UX Tips

To make a well designed app, there are a few tips you need to take into consideration. Below are the top 9 tips we have collected that you might want to put in your list.

App Navigation

A user-friendly navigation bar makes a good first impression

App navigation is crucial for every mobile app design. It should be visible, intuitive and user-friendly. Navigation buttons should be colored contrasting with background and have enough visual weight. Every button must be interactive, clearly labeled and follow the same pattern across the app to ensure a smooth customer experience.
About the menu, categories should not overlap and are easy for users to understand the site’s structure. Putting the navigation bar at the familiar locations and using the tab bar for iOS and Navigation Drawer for Android is highly recommended. 

Neatly design UI

Too many elements like texts, images, video, buttons on screen disperse the users’ focus and decrease the efficiency. Try to keep the app interface minimal and simple, highlight the unique or frequently-used features. Focusing on one or two actions per screen shows the best customer experience result. This helps app owners to deliver the concise messages to the customers.
Besides, white space and color should be used wisely. White space is used for separating different sections while the colors attract the focus. However, using too many colors will confuse and annoy the user.

Readability

Mobile screen is much smaller compared to desktop’s one. Hence, the design must be responsive to fit in the small screen. The content also should be brief, direct and visualized. Data and tables should be shown in various formats.
Also, fonts and colors of text need to be chosen carefully to keep the users’ focus and increase the interactions. The important information can be highlighted to catch the attention. Do not use more than 3 fonts in an app and the font size should be above 16px.
It is essential to keep tracking (space for groups of letters) and kerning (space between pairs of letters) consistent. The users might find it difficult to read if the tracking and kerning is too far or too close.

Buttons

Simple buttons deliver clear messages

Simplifying button designs has been a trend. Do not make it too complicated as it takes time unnecessarily and returns the inequivalent result. A good button should be labeled clearly and placed in the discoverable locations. Here are a few button options that designer should consider for your apps:

• Square or rounded corner buttons (rounded corners have been more trendy recently)
• Ghost buttons
• Floating buttons

Finger-friendly tap targets

Friendly finger tap targets are top priority when designing apps for mobile devices. The finger tap targets must be visible, big enough for the user to tap precisely. They easily get annoyed when tapping the wrong targets multiple times. This might be caused by too small and condensed targets.
A UI designer should keep in mind that the average human finger pad is 10 x 14mm, the average fingertip is 8-10mm, making 10mm x 10mm a good minimum touch target size. The gap between targets also needs to be big enough so users do not tap the wrong ones

Don’t forget the thumb zone

Mobile phone size has become increasingly bigger, making holding it by one hand difficult. Hence, the designers need to pay more attention to the thumb zone where thumbs feel the most comfortable when interacting with the screen.
For example, try to avoid putting too many objects at the OW zone as it causes inconvenience for users when holding a phone with one hand. Instead, the frequently-used functions or buttons should be placed in the Natural zone.

Accessibility

Apps should be designed to be accessible for everyone

A well-designed mobile app should be accessible, it means everyone can use the app without difficulty. Designers need to consider all kinds of users including the disabled, any type of impairments. For example, UI designs must be clear enough for color-blind users to have a smooth experience.
As mentioned, the color should be combined with high contrast as the high contrast backgrounds are easier on the eyes and can reduce eye strain and better for the users with low vision. Additionally, mobile apps should be provided in multi-language and the used language should be simple, clear and precise.

Reduce the number of user inputs

Mobile apps with few inputs are preferred

Businesses want users’ information, developers want to enhance security by 2-step verification, constant login, all these actions require users’ inputs. However, users need things to be done quickly and are reluctant to fill in information repeatedly.
The solutions for this might be a brief, direct and sweet form that can be done within less than a minute. Allowing users to save the info for the next inputs is also a great idea. The most important thing is ensuring the forms work well.

Make a great first impression

First impression is one of the factors keeping users continuing using your apps. If the users do not have a great first impression, your apps hardly have the second chance, nobody has time for a boring, unimpressive app. You can make a good impression by improving UI design and ensuring app running speed.

2. Top 10 Mobile App Design Ideas

In recent years, UI design is the most changing industry in the mobile app field. Here is a list of top ten mobile app design trends that will accelerate in 2021:

Tailor-made Personalization

Tailor-made apps bring satisfying customer experience

There are over 3 million mobile apps existing on both the Google Play Store and Apple Store. Mobile app user expectation is all about end-to-end, customized user experience, especially in the context of COVID-19 when the demand for sharing screen and wallet becomes greater. 
To win this hyper-competition and gain user engagement, conversion, mobile app designers need to equip their app with strong personalization backed up by strong UI/UX. It is the time when UI meets AI to uplift CX. This mobile app design trend matters even more in such industries as e-commerce, entertainment, and news. For example, streaming mobile apps including Soundcloud and Youtube offer song or video recommendations based on historical user choices.

Seamless Experience throughout Devices

According to Statista, by 2020, each user will have access to an average of 6.58 connected devices. Users expect a non-disrupting flow when moving from one device to another.
Therefore, device-agnostic mobile app design, which aims to create seamless UX throughout different devices, is an essential approach. App designers need to imagine the whole journey of the app user instead of thinking computer or mobile categories only.

Design with Rounded Corners

Rounded corner is another mobile app design trend accelerated from modern mobile devices Both iOS and Android physical devices, such as iPhone 12 or Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, have rounded corners. These curved corners gradually get reflected in the UI design of mobile apps.
This mobile app design trend is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also has a positive impact on the user experience. These curves make it easier for the human eye to see and more quickly for users to input data and carry out transactions.

Dark Themes

Dark theme has been a trend

A dark theme plays a role as a supplemental mode to the light theme, the default mode in other words. Dark themes change nearly the entire screen of UI to dark surfaces. 
This mobile app design trend helps to decrease the luminance emitted from the displays, yet still ensure minimum contrast ratios. Like the former app design trend, dark themes have other functionality rather than merely aesthetics. When changing to dark themes, mobile app users can reduce eye strain, adapt screen brightness to the current lighting environment, and save battery power.

Voice-powered Interfaces

Voice User Interfaces are everywhere now. Apple’s Siri interface is an example of both voice and graphical user interfaces existing at once. Voice-powered mobile apps are facilitating our busy lifestyle in modern times to be easier, faster, and more convenient. 
However, the way users interact with voice interfaces is very different from how they interact with graphical ones. More than just using technology, users expect the ability to communicate with and talk to a real person. Hence, to meet user expectations, mobile app designers need to determine the key factors which make their voice interaction stand out from the rest, or otherwise user experience will end up very frustrating if things go wrong.

AR/VR

Statista predicts that the worldwide user base for AR and VR will reach 443 million by 2025, meaning that it is becoming increasingly important for UX mobile app designers to create amazing VR and AR experiences. 
Virtual reality and augmented reality technology enables app users to actualize what they see on digital displays in the real world. By providing app users with fresh and practical images in their daily routine, this mobile app design can create a holographic user experience that wow.

Password-less Login

Password has been out of date in the modern era

According to Think With Google, users install and engage with an average of 35 apps on their smartphones. Failures to remember passwords of all mobile applications usually happen, disrupting user experience. Therefore, passwordless authentication is more preferred in mobile app design now.
Login by password is gradually replaced by facial or fingerprint recognition, also known as biometric recognition. Other less popular methods include sign-in links, pattern recognition, OTPs or one-time temporary passwords.

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Liquid Swipe and Buttonless Design

This mobile app design idea is also inspired by modern mobile design. It’s been a long time since any of us use a mobile phone with a physical button. 
With screen space freed, mobile app designers can provide users with more information, all the attention is focused on the content. At the same time, gestures are used instead of any physical or even digital buttons.

Chatbots UI/UX Design

Data from Business Insider shows that people are using messenger apps more than they are using social networks. If mobile app designers want to build a marketing machinery on smartphones, they need to create an environment which can optimize user interaction.
Hence, the role of Chatbot UI design is beyond information provision. It is more about processing personal query, in every type of language variations- different language semantics, emotions, slangs, phrases, and text structures.
To improve Chatbots UX, mobile app design needs to be customized by a set of options that can reflect their brand personality the best, including avatars, response buttons, and welcome messages. 

Design for Disabled People

Disabled people should not be missed when design apps

More than 50% of all internet traffic in the world falls on mobile devices. The issue of access to information for people with limited physical abilities may have the same meaning as having absolutely no infrastructure for those people. It is impossible to become a complete member of society without the necessary access to information. There are many mobile app design ideas which will help designers optimize their accessibility in UX. 
A display for the blind can help them to hear UI elements by reading out loud and offering vibration feedback and acoustic signals. Accessibility-first UX mobile app design can also adopt transcripts in audio or video content, combination of colors with high contrast, voice input, and gesture recognition technologies.

3. Great Mobile App Design Inspiration From Savvycom

From all the mobile app design tips and trends above, we suggest a few apps to keep you inspired!

Kokkiri – Meditation App

Kokkiri is a meditation and relaxation mobile application that provides relaxing sound recording and meditation/psychology classes for healing and relaxation of the mind.  In the app, users will be able to explore the schedule, lessons, and track records and move up to a higher mental level.
The app has an attractive interface with beautiful illustrations and logical app navigation. Users could download the app easily through Google Play and the Apple Store. It is also integrated with various social platforms such as Facebook, Naver or Line to give users a sense of selection and convenience.

Jio Health – Telemedicine App in Vietnam

Among the uncertainties and challenges brought about by COVID-19, there are also a number of positive changes, such as the emergence of new technology that is helping people adopt a healthier lifestyle; from how they study and work to how they relax and consume entertainment.
Jio Health is your family’s private clinic. With Tech support from Savvycom, Jio Health deliver quality, trusted healthcare to your family online, in the office and at home.

Wanna Train – Fitness & Social App

Connect with fellow gym members, friends and others nearby on Wanna Train Fitness Platform created by Savvycom. Whether you’re looking to snap and share a photo, network on similar training techniques, or simply stay in touch with other passionate fitness enthusiasts, WT creates a unique ecosystem that is changing the way people make healthy connections.

Tutor App Development Processes

Global mobile app revenues are expected to hit 581.9 billion in 2020. If you want even the thinnest slice of this pie the mobile application development must remain sleek from beginning to end. Whether it is a proprietary undertaking or involves a partnership with a tutor app development company, standard procedures must be followed. We’ll keep it short as our focus remains on the features of tutor apps, which makes up the follow-up section.

Step 1: Research as much as you can

Create buyer personas, draw app usage patterns, and demarcate your ultimate customer demographics from the crowd only to discover the reality that could be totally different. You need someplace to start and the safe haven of your thoughts, the birthplace of your brainchild, you must do hard research on. 

Step 2: Wireframe your application

Wireframe is a visual guide that represents the skeletal framework

This step involves giving an artistic, user-end face to your applications. Define entry points, in-app navigation routes, exit doors, and all that the users will find in your app. Use storyboards to elaborate on user engagement. Get this step right and you shall have your work cut out for the next step. 

Step 3: Check for technical sensibility

Ensure you have the right tool sets to help chart the journey. Having said that, what about the backend infrastructure to build and scale the app? When doing things in-house, reconnaissance the open-source, public API database and look for deployment-ready codes that would save you hands-on time. 

Step 4: Prototype your app

Create a partial app at minimum development costs and timeframes. Release a version of it to limited users. What you’re essentially doing, is creating a Minimum Viable Product. This initial user response should let you predict future roadmaps or pivot, whichever is necessary. 

Step 5: Designing the UI & UX

User experience design is the process of supporting user behavior through usability, usefulness, and desirability

Your app is beginning to take its shape and size. You have to perform a balancing act here managing the resources and trying to manufacture something that has a robust frontend and backend.

Step 6: Developing mobile apps requires you to adopt an SDLC model

These are methodologies which can optimize your development deadlines. The aim is always to minimize bugs, something that are as unrelenting and unpredictable as the mobile app trends themselves.

Step 7: Testing an app can never be over-emphasized

End of the day, your app is a code that was written by someone hoping that the operating logic and functionality used is right. You don’t want users to bad mouth your reputation on the app store because of an avoidable glitch. Testing the app will account for device compatibility, actual data usage, uptime, and everything that regards a digital product.  

Step 8: Deploy the app on the App Store(s)

Once you’re sure of its product-market fit. The real job begins after this with you keeping a constant vigil on the state of operations. Put even more energy in your after-sales support and maintenance as you did in creating the product. 

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Must-have Features For An Outstanding Tutor App

The rise of apps in the online education industry has been nudged forward by parental insecurity for their children to miss out on timely education. Community schools are far from standardizing delivery for online tutoring services, due to which the private tutoring market is blossoming up. A standalone, private platform for tutors is faster to develop than an institution-centric application. 
But saying this it does not take away from the feature sets of either category. Whether it is a school teacher at the other end or a privately hired tutor on demand, the following features in the app would better the overall experience for both the master and the apprentice. 

1.  Single Step Sign-in

Sign in will be the first step when people go online

You want as many people to download and use the application as possible. But the days of long-format sign-up forms are a thing of the past. First-time users may not entirely want to stick around for the long haul. Make it easier for them to get into the app. Facebook or a Google sign-up option is the thing these days that instantly gratifies the user and moves them over to discover the app-content. If you want to keep it formal, then asking for an email, name, age and the mobile number should suffice. But no more than that. It’s better not to complicate matters by making users create brain-drain usernames.

2.  Smart Search Option

Congratulations, Elvis has entered the building. The first thing a user would do is to search for relevant learning material. So how do you optimize this critical step? Implement a smart search that sniffs keywords out instantly. Run of the mill software developers miss out on basic functionalities that users expect. The scope of user search is limited. Hence, target all the short tail/long-tail keywords an average user might type in a frenzy, part of your algorithm. Then auto-suggest these as one types a query in the search field to make it easier for them to click and be directed to the relevant landing page.

3.  Top Courses

Displaying the top courses on the homepage gives the student a broad idea of what the app is best suited to and the learning habits of people. Whatever you propose to educate students in, make sure you have a diversified, value adding course list. Udemy is one example. See how they boast their content repository and total users. The sheer size of the numbers would make anyone interested. 

4.  Personal Dashboard

Tutor mobile app development is all about reinventing the wheel. How can you make something as basic as a personal dashboard stand out? Introduce a recommended section based on the purchase history of users. Push your IT team to introduce a widget for 3 types of recommendations during the course of an education app development:

• Related courses as per user browsing history 
• Related courses as per purchase history 
• Courses purchased together  

Alongside this, the dashboard should offer a progress meter sharing learning statistics for each individual. 

5.  Learn Where You Leave

With Online-Learning you should be able to learn from bascially everywhere

The Save Shopping Cart option where you save the stage of an order and return later to make the payment is a hit amongst the users. The same principle has been extended to education mobile app development. Immaterial of the circumstances, learners must have the option to pick their online, recorded lecture up right where they left-off. It sounds easy but requires high-level technological pedigree, the kind that Savvycom has proven time and again to have. Also, recorded sessions should be sequestered to auto-play once a video ends. 

6.  Offline Access

All the leading apps have this feature. No matter the nature of content, digital businesses are receptive to the fact that internet access is not the same at all places. To give an example, Netflix and Youtube allow you to download videos, with Hike you can chat in offline mode. Give users the access to download and carry their lessons as they see fit.

7.  Interactive Assessments

Quizzes are a fun-way to conclude and test the retaining capacity of students. An online tuition platform would be no better than an e-book if there is no 2-way interaction with consumers. The tests, at the same time, shouldn’t be boring. This is where gamification comes into play. In fact, take it a step forward and introduce a test series for each chapter. For instance, students often return to a tutorial to repeat it. Provided your app has a revision tracker, students can be encouraged to take on new questions and see if they have actually improved.

8.  Session Transcripts & Notes

Materials are always present on your Tutor App & Learning Platform

Whether it is a live online class that you are a part of or an offline one, session transcripts are always handy. That should further be augmented with a Notes section that students can download. Educational app development should focus on minimizing student efforts and help them focus intently on the lesson at hand. In-app features should encourage direct interaction between trainers and the batches which brings us to our next point. 

9.  Instructor Log

The complexity of this feature is linked to the nature of tutoring services. For instance, if the app allows live instructor-student interaction, the instructor can have open discussion on a topic. They can post MCQ tests in the middle of the class to measure attentiveness and rate students who’d be automatically graded thanks to pre-feeded answers in the app. This rating can be synced with the personal dashboard of students and share pointers with guardians, just like a school report card. 

10.  Personalized Growth Plans

The point of reaching each student via smart devices is to identify and recommend a roadmap tuned to each student’s aptitude. Continuing from the last point, instructors can create a customized learning path having developed an understanding of each student’s strengths and weaknesses from the log. With the content bank ready to support the after-class needs of a student, they would know exactly what to study and what to derail for future in turn optimizing their time and learning.

11.  Q&A Pin-up Board

Not everyone is in the habit of jotting down doubts to confirm with online trainers. What if it’s a weekend? Would you want to be stuck up with your query for so long. Most of us would appreciate it if someone would attend us sooner than later. Therefore, tutoring services planning to launch operations should make room for an in-app section where students can post their doubts and instructors can reply within a stipulated time. 

12.  Notifications

With a physical space we know when to gear up and leave for classes. But what about e-tuition. That’s why timing reminders (pun intended) is critical. Send alerts to get students hitched to their screens or if they left a recorded session mid-way to come back and complete it. Notifications must be relevant to the user treating them as people and not mere customers. 

13.  Group Mode

Discipline is hard, isn’t it! But it becomes easier to do something hard when others are supportive of us. Similarly, studying in groups makes the experience worthwhile. If students can collaborate and learn a particular subject together, nothing like it. They could help each other understand the topic through live interaction or mutually pose questions to an instructor. Having a kaleidoscoping experience as an e-learning app development company we know exactly how to make this feature stand out with audio/visual effects and multi-format content sharing. 

14.  Multi Device Compatibility

You can never control which device the user would experiment with, or be forced to run your app on due to which it has to be accessible across all mainstream devices and operating systems. As an education app development company, another trend we see surfacing is Progressive Web Apps. 
Mobile application development could be a little expensive as you continue adding features to the design. Due to which the concept of PWAs is picking up fast among budget-bound vendors. 

15.  Stream on TV

The sheer exclusivity of this feature would place your app in a league of its own. Imagine learning from a tutor on demand, with the entire session being broadcast on your television. It’s like watching a sitcom with your parents. Streaming takes the unwarranted seriousness out of the picture and makes you inadvertently enjoy it. 

Will Tutor Apps Be Able To Maintain Their Growth Post-COVID? 

You bet. Online education in general will last long modulating its structure in exciting ways, says the World Economic Forum. COVID-19 is not the cause here but an accelerator. Last year total global Edtech investments were valued at US $18.66 billion and they are expected to reach US $350 Billion by 2025. The 4 pillars giving foundational strength to this expansion are:

• Language Apps 
• Virtual Tutoring 
• Video Conferencing 
• Online Learning Software 

The highest valued Ed-tech company as of writing, BYJU’s is worth US $10 billion. This Indian startup monetizes the same virtual tutoring market we have been drum-rolling of in this article. That settles the argument once and for all.

What is the pain point here?

The revenue generated from the fitness industry has reached $16.157 million worldwide with a 7.2% increase YoY, indicating the disruptive demand for gyms as well as other wellness activities. Just as any other type of training, two of the most important drives of fitness are motivation and knowledge, both of which could be improved by asking people of experiences. The pain point here is – is it that easy to find a ‘connection’?
Understanding such a mission, Savvycom and WannaTrain have joined hands to solve that question for people all around the world.

WannaTrain – A social network for all wellness enthusiasts

WannaTrain is, by definition, a social wellness community. It is designed with a mission to connect all individuals, instructors, personal trainers and businesses that are heading to wellness. It brings people together for an active, engaged and healthy lifestyle through happy and comfortable experiences with the like-minded. Gone are the days of being a lone wolf at the gym, now you could use WannaTrain to find yourself a gym partner, a personal trainer or simply a friend-for-a-fitness-chat – all effortlessly.
It is also an efficient platform for people and businesses who wish to earn money by selling their fitness knowledge and skills. The app was specifically designed to bridge the gap between trainers and prospective customers, therefore, is an effective way to manage and grow their personal brand, client base and social followers.

WannaTrain gives you what it takes to improve your wellness.

The power of meditation..

Meditation is an art of living.

“Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.”

– Buddha

Meditation is a scientific practice that anyone can easily follow for healing and calming of the mind. Meditating while listening to natural sounds and following the instructions of professional artists would help you shake off tension in your body, get rid of complex thoughts and revitalize peace in your mind. In addition, through in-depth professional teachers’ psychological lessons, you can regain your happiness and experience self-esteem, concentration and self-affirmation.

…Is the fuel of Kokkiri

Kokkiri helps you find the peace in mind in everyday life.

Understanding the power of meditation, Savvycom, combining our in-depth knowledge regarding mobile strategy and design with the creative solution, is proud to introduce an app that will assure your Zen state of mind in this growing hustle-bustle life – Kokkiri. 
Kokkiri is a meditation and relaxation mobile application that provides relaxing sound recording and meditation/psychology classes for healing and relaxation of the mind. It promises to be your personal guide to health and happiness which helps users to focus, breathe, stay calm, and create the conditions for a better night’s sleep by practising meditation and mindfulness. About 30 meditation and psychology specialists provide content to heal problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, insomnia, and develop calm, concentration, and affirmation.

An app optimized for user experiences 

What is the challenge?

Celebrity app was a booming trend in 2014, quickly taking the celebrity world by storm and attracting numerous A-list stars to launch their own inclusive platform where they interact with their fans. Many of these apps were short-lived, however, waning as fast as they emerged.
Within the year 2019, some high profile deletions took place, with both the Kardashians and Taylor Swift announcing to shut down their apps.
So what makes Australian model-turned-businesswoman Jensita Franklin decide to launch her own mobile app?
The answer lies in her struggle to have a deeper connection with her fans on traditional platforms such as Facebook or Instagram over which she’s unable to have complete control.
Between the frustration of shallow interactions that don’t go beyond pretty pictures and videos and the desperate want for substance in her online presence, Jesinta Franklin came into life as the remedy for meaningful celebrity-fan interactions, crafted by the creative and dedicated team of Savvycom developers combined with the use of leading-edge technologies.

A solution for Jesinta to connect with her fan is an app 

We create Jesinta Franklin to provide a personalised platform where Jesinta shares her self-developed content that is otherwise hard to access on mainstream social media platforms. As for the users, we work to make sure that they have the best experience using the app with intuitive design and smooth app performance. The app enables many useful functions such as user profile, user subscription, push notifications, email updates, story and quote management.
Jesinta is built on both iOS (version 9.0 to 12 supported) and Android (version 5.0 to 9.0 supported), ensuring its seamless functioning across both platforms. The Admin dashboard is a web application which supports IE11, Firefox and Chrome. The combination of NodeJS and MySQL offers quick processing, proven reliability, ease and flexibility of use.
The interface is designed such that it represents Jesinta in every way: simple yet elegant, with a touch of modern flair. The simplistic layout ensures ease of navigation for users. Every element of the design is carefully brought together, giving users the impression that they’re leafing through a lifestyle magazine.

Savvycom highly values the power of effective communication. To deliver a quality final product, Savvycom team maintains constant communication with our client via online pitching and discussing, back and forth emailing throughout the course of the project. Mutual exchange of ideas, regular use updates on work progress- all for the purpose of understanding and fulfilling our client’s requirements.

An app with simple yet powerful features

With Jesinta, users can stay updated with the latest content uploaded onto the app. They can choose to either access the app as an anonymous user or register an account. Anonymous users can view and share free stories. They can also get in touch with Jesinta using the “Ask me” feature.
For paid content, users can register using their email and sign up for a monthly subscription. A 14-day free trial period is offered before the subscription is charged. Paid membership enables users to unlock and save all kinds of content available, including all stories, thought of the day, recipes, fitness tips and behind-the-scenes content.
Updates will be sent via users’ email and notification.

An experience like no other celebrity mobile apps