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Modernized a Marketplace App for Music Lovers to Amplify their Experience, Enabling Them to Rent/Sell Collections
33K+
Monthly Downloads
42M+
Global Users
300%
Boost in Engagement
140%
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The project idea was to bring the global music community together to preserve and offer musical masterpieces and records in their best physical form—CDs, Cassettes, and Vinyl records. With their roots in music, the client envisioned a massive marketplace for global music fans.
Country
USA, Canada
Duration
6 Months
Industry
Music Record Marketplace
Services
Discovery, Architecture Design, Development, AWS Migration, Software Testing & QA
Technologies
React Native
Problem Statement
An old version of the app was already in the running that once was awarded as the “App of the Week” on App Store. With over 42 million app visitors, the client felt the need to revamp the mobile app to boost its performance. They wanted to take the user experience to a whole new level while meeting industry regulations and compliances.
Challenges
- Under a demanding timeline, the team had to convert an outdated app with limited functionality into a modern and feature-rich one using React Native.
- Additionally, they needed to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). An app made for all was the key.
- Converted the monolithic user management system to a SaaS platform named Auth0.
- Integration of Paypal payment gateway within an application for convenient transactions.
Solution
- Our React Native app developers broke down the project into smaller milestones, brainstormed on the right functionalities, and prioritized features to enhance music trading experiences.
- We prioritised making the app ADA-compliant to nullify any risks and legal actions that could spoil the brand. Our team scanned every app screen through a modern deque tool to find accessibility fixes on every app screen. Our experts utilized accessibility tools and frameworks available in the React Native framework to facilitate compliance.
- Developed clear documentation and provided training to the team on using Auth0 for user management. Conducted full-fledged mobile app testing to verify that user authentication and authorization functionalities work as expected after the migration.
- The mobile team implemented PayPal’s SDK or API to enable seamless payment processing within the app and conducted thorough testing to ensure that payment transactions were secure and reliable.
Result
- Increased User Base, feature-rich app, and improved accessibility led to higher traffic, more interactions, and ultimately, greater revenue opportunities.
- Migration to Auth0 for user management enhanced the security of the platform. This helped safeguard user data and build trust among users.
- Deployed easy payment methods for users. This led to higher conversion rates and increased revenue.
- A modular React Native framework offered app scalability and maintenance. This resulted in faster iterations, easier updates, and the ability to adapt to evolving trends.
- A superior user experience, enhanced security, and streamlined functionality empowered the client as a leader in the music marketplace industry.



Transform a Native app into a React native solution for single codebase benefits and maximized outreach.

The mobile developers built an ADA-compliant app to increase its usability, even for people with disabilities.
