Mobile App & Web Development for Rewards Platform
- Mobile App Development UX/UI Design Web Development
- $10,000 to $49,999
- Nov. 2024 - Ongoing
- Quality
- 5.0
- Schedule
- 5.0
- Cost
- 5.0
- Willing to Refer
- 5.0
"They combined strategic input with hands-on execution, helping shape the product while also building it."
- Advertising & marketing
- Portsmouth, England
- 1-10 Employees
- Online Review
- Verified
Intelivita has provided end-to-end product development services for a rewards platform. The team has created a functional and scalable digital platform, including mobile apps and backend systems.
Intelivita has delivered a fully functional, production-ready digital platform, marking a transition from early-stage ideas to a working system. The team has strong project management, is responsive to the client's needs, and adapts to changes. Their commitment and pragmatic approach stand out.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Director, CTO of LocalLinked Ltd
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We reward students for supporting local businesses and charities through our smart rewards platform.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Intelivita to accomplish?
- Build our app, LocalLinked
- Build our admin platform
- Build admin platforms for our customers
SOLUTION
How did you find Intelivita?
Online Search
Why did you select Intelivita over others?
- High ratings
- Pricing fit our budget
- Good value for cost
How many teammates from Intelivita were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Intelivita was engaged as our end-to-end product development partner, responsible for transforming our concept into a functional and scalable digital platform. Their work spanned product discovery, design, development, testing, and deployment across mobile applications and backend systems, with the objective of delivering a production-ready platform suitable for real-world use and future scaling.
Intelivita led the initial product discovery and technical planning phase, running requirement-gathering sessions to define platform objectives, user needs, and core functionality. They advised on the overall system architecture and technology stack, ensuring the solution was cloud-based, secure, and scalable. This phase resulted in clear technical specifications, feature definitions, and development roadmaps that guided the build process.
They delivered full UX and UI design services, producing user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity interface designs for all primary user journeys. The designs were aligned with our brand identity, mobile-first in approach, and optimised for usability and accessibility. Iterations were made based on feedback prior to development handover to ensure clarity and consistency across the platform.
Intelivita developed cross-platform mobile applications for both iOS and Android using a shared codebase. Core functionality included user registration and authentication, profile management, points and rewards systems, business listings and offers, and user engagement mechanics. Where required, NFC and QR-based interactions were implemented, with the mobile apps fully integrated with backend APIs to ensure reliable data exchange and performance across devices.
The backend and database infrastructure was designed and built to support all platform functionality. This included secure server-side services, structured database architecture, and APIs to manage users, rewards, transactions, and content. Role-based access was implemented to support different user types, including end users, businesses, and administrators, with a focus on data integrity, scalability, and secure handling of information.
A web-based admin and management dashboard was also delivered, providing internal tools to manage users, businesses, rewards, offers, and platform content. The dashboard included controls for operational oversight and basic analytics, enabling ongoing management and supporting future platform growth.
Intelivita handled third-party service integrations required for the platform, such as authentication, notifications, and analytics, ensuring stable communication between mobile applications, backend services, and external systems.
Quality assurance formed a key part of the engagement, with functional, performance, and regression testing carried out throughout development. Issues identified during testing were resolved prior to release, and support was provided during user acceptance testing cycles to ensure readiness for launch.
Finally, Intelivita supported deployment and launch activities, preparing mobile builds for App Store and Google Play submission and deploying backend services to production environments. They provided assistance during the initial launch phase to ensure platform stability and operational readiness.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The project resulted in the successful delivery of a fully functional, production-ready digital platform, demonstrating clear progress from concept to execution. A complete cross-platform mobile application was built and deployed for both iOS and Android, alongside a live backend infrastructure and web-based admin dashboard. This marked a transition from early-stage ideas and prototypes to a working system capable of supporting real users and live operations.
A measurable outcome was the establishment of a scalable technical foundation. The backend architecture, APIs, and database were implemented to support user growth, business onboarding, rewards transactions, and content management without requiring a rebuild. This significantly reduced future technical risk and provided a platform that could be iterated and expanded rather than replaced.
The project also delivered validated user journeys and interface designs that translated directly into working features. Core functionality such as user authentication, profiles, rewards and points logic, business listings, and admin controls were implemented end to end. The ability to demonstrate these features in a live environment represented tangible progress for stakeholder engagement, funding discussions, and pilot rollouts.
Operational capability improved measurably through the delivery of the admin dashboard. Internal teams gained the ability to manage users, businesses, offers, and platform content without developer intervention. This reduced dependency on external technical support and enabled day-to-day operation, testing, and iteration of the platform.
From a delivery perspective, the project met its primary objective of reaching a launch-ready state. Mobile applications were prepared for App Store and Google Play submission, backend services were deployed to production, and the platform passed functional and user acceptance testing. This demonstrated execution capability, technical feasibility, and readiness for real-world use.
Finally, the engagement with Intelivita produced concrete assets that could be reused beyond the initial build, including technical documentation, system architecture, UI designs, and a maintained codebase. These outcomes materially increased the value of the project by enabling faster iteration, clearer onboarding of future developers, and stronger credibility with investors, partners, and grant bodies.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Intelivita demonstrated strong project management throughout the engagement. Milestones and deliverables were clearly defined, progress was communicated regularly, and key items were delivered broadly in line with agreed timelines, allowing the project to move from concept to a launch-ready platform without major delays.
They were responsive to our needs and flexible when requirements evolved, addressing feedback promptly and adapting scope where necessary without disrupting overall delivery. Communication was clear and professional, and issues were handled pragmatically. Overall, their project management approach was very effective and contributed positively to the success of the project.
What was your primary form of communication with Intelivita?
- Virtual Meeting
- Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
What stood out most about Intelivita was their ability to operate as a true delivery partner rather than just a development vendor. They combined strategic input with hands-on execution, helping shape the product while also building it to a production standard, which significantly reduced risk at an early stage.
They were particularly strong at translating loosely defined ideas into clear, workable solutions. Technical decisions were pragmatic, scalability was considered from the outset, and they were comfortable working in an environment where requirements evolved over time. That balance of structure and flexibility is rare and was a major factor in keeping the project moving forward efficiently.
Overall, their professionalism, responsiveness, and willingness to take ownership of outcomes made them stand out. They showed genuine commitment to delivering a viable product, not simply ticking boxes, which made a real difference to the project’s success.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Intelivita could have done differently?
Overall, our experience with Intelivita was very positive, and any areas for improvement are relatively minor rather than fundamental.
At times, greater upfront clarity on how certain features would scale or evolve post-launch could have reduced the need for small iterations later in the project. A slightly more detailed early discussion around long-term roadmap trade-offs and future technical constraints would have helped set expectations even earlier.
That said, Intelivita were receptive to feedback and quick to adapt when these points were raised. Their openness to adjustment and collaborative approach meant these issues were resolved pragmatically, and they did not detract from the overall quality or success of the delivery.
RATINGS
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Quality
5.0Service & Deliverables
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Schedule
5.0On time / deadlines
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Cost
5.0Value / within estimates
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Willing to Refer
5.0NPS
"Highly recommend this company.