Introduction

💼 Client

Sheep Apps, a small product company based in the United States, specializes in creating mobile applications that address real user needs.

⚠️ Problem

Lifely addresses the lack of a convenient solution for storing important life moments and facilitating interactive retrospection. With its interactive features, the app allows users to track their life timeline and understand how events have shaped their journey. It enables easy capturing of significant moments, organizing them chronologically.

🎯 Audience

Lifely is aimed at users aged 16-45 who tend to document and organize everything in their lives, who value privacy and wish to document their achievements, memories, and personal milestones securely.

Challenges

🛠️ Technical

  • Design a clear and intuitive UX/UI so users can understand what to do from the first seconds;
  • Develop a timeline with custom rendering of events and dates, scrolling and zooming features;
  • Implement a real-time data synchronization that works in parallel with offline mode and strong encryption;
  • Create the ability to quickly export/import data so users can easily save and transfer their events and stories.

📱 Platforms

The app was developed for Android, iOS and Web platforms to accommodate broader user access.

Solutions

⚙️ Process

The project process began with understanding the client's idea, followed by preparing user flows and wireframes to visualize the concept. Once the design of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) was finalized, we negotiated the feature list and deadlines with the client. Development of the MVP ensued, followed by thorough testing to ensure functionality and usability. Iterative improvements were then made based on feedback received, ensuring that the final product met both client expectations and user needs. The development timeline was 3 months.

👨‍💻 Team

  • UX/UI Designer;
  • Backend Engineer;
  • 2 Flutter Engineers;
  • Project Manager.

🧩 Features

  • Interactive timeline with zoom and scroll;
  • Gallery of photos and locations;
  • Lots of custom user preferences;
  • Life statistics of interesting facts and insights;
  • Export / import of data to *.lifely format;
  • Strong data encryption for events and stories;
  • Offline mode and cloud synchronyzation;
  • Dark and light app themes.
Lifely: Light and Dark Theme
Lifely: Light and Dark Theme

🖥️ Technologies

Foundation:

  • Flutter
  • SQLite
  • Hive
  • GPS
  • Google & Apple Auth

Backend:

  • Firebase
  • PostgreSQL
  • Socket.io

Architecture:

  • BLoC / Cubit
  • Clean Architecture

Advanced:

  • In-app Purchases
  • Custom Paint

Deployment:

  • GitLab CI

Integrations:

  • Google Maps

Lifely: Premium Screen
Lifely: Premium Screen

Testimonial

👍
"We have been working with What the Flutter for a long, and these guys have never let us down. Professional approach to work, precise deadlines management and top-notch engineering skills!»

Sheep Apps Inc., United States

Conclusion

We've effectively created the app, accessible through the following link on both the App Store and Google Play, what is more it is available in Web Version. Lifely stands out for its emphasis on security and a personalized user experience, successfully fulfilling the need for a secure digital space to document personal life stories. This initiative highlights the importance of prioritizing user privacy in app development.

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