On-Demand App Development for Expert Booking in Real Time
James App is a mobile and web platform connecting users with local service pros in real time. IT Craft delivered a full-cycle on-demand app development solution with geolocation, scheduling, and booking features.
- Team 5 team members
- Type Marketplace / On-Demand Solution
- Industry Mobile & Web Services
- Platforms Web, iOS, Android
About the project with James App
IT Craft partnered with a Paris-based startup to build an Uber-style on-demand app from the ground up for booking local services.
The app allows users to find and book nearby experts in real time, filtered by category, location, price, and availability.
The client needed a fast, scalable launch across iOS, Android, and Web with reliable payments, user profiles, and admin features.
One of the most complex parts was implementing real-time search, scheduling, and commission logic — all while maintaining a smooth UX across platforms.
Client’s expectations
- Rapid MVP development to test the concept in the Paris market
- Native mobile apps with real-time location and availability-based search
- User-friendly service filtering and expert profiles
- Secure in-app payments with tax and platform fee automation
- Admin panel for full system and user management
- Scalable backend architecture to support growth
Services we provided for James App
Technologies:
Angular
CSS3
HTML5
Objective-C
AFNetworking
Google Maps SDK
Java
Retrofit
Google Play Services
Laravel
PHP
MySQL
Apache
James App approached us with a vision to build a fast, real-time booking system for local services. IT Craft was responsible for delivering a complete cross-platform solution covering iOS, Android, and Web.
Our team ensured seamless performance, smart matching logic, and a smooth user journey. The work included:
- Developing native mobile apps for both iOS and Android
- Creating a web-based admin panel to oversee users, services, and transactions
- Implementing expert search with filters by location, time slot, and service type
- Adding secure payment processing with tax and commission automation via MangoPay
- Supporting social login, expert profiles, and two-way ratings
- Designing a clean, intuitive interface for clients and service providers
Results of the collaboration with James App
Thanks to our close cooperation and fast development pace, the startup quickly launched a feature-rich MVP that helped validate their business model and attract early users.
- MVP delivered in under 6 months
- Presence across iOS, Android, and Web from day one
- 1,500+ registered Paris-based experts
- Optimized app performance and system scalability
- Built by a team experienced in on-demand app development
Explore our approach to on-demand app development and how we help startups launch fast with scalable, user-friendly solutions.