Island Guide App for iOS and Android

Summary

A Swedish software company needed an Android and iOS app that would let users discover manifold information about a Swedish island and its infrastructure. INNERLUXES developed a guide app that surfaces places of interest in searchable categories, with free-text search and distance-aware results — delivered on time and on budget, and well received as the island's only guide app.

About the Client

The Client is a Swedish company that specializes in web services, programming, and mobile application development.

The Challenge

After analyzing a list of potential mobile app development providers, the Client turned to INNERLUXES. It requested an app for Android and iOS that would allow users to discover manifold information about a Swedish island and its infrastructure.

The Solution

INNERLUXES developed an app that provides users with helpful information about the island and its places of interest — beaches, parking spaces, attractions, restaurants, hotels, schedules, and more. All places are split into several categories to facilitate search, and the app also supports free-text search to find the information users need. Search results can be displayed either in alphabetical order or ordered by remoteness from the user's present location (shown on a map or as driving directions).

The Results

• The app was developed in accordance with the planned deadline and without exceeding the budget.
• It was published to the App Store and Google Play as a free app.
• As the island's only guide app, it found a broad response among the island's visitors.

Technologies and Tools

Java, Plist, Android SDK, SQLite, Eclipse, ProGuard, zipalign, SVN.