iOS App Development for Fantasy Sports – Picking Duck
Picking Duck is a Fantasy Sports iOS app that simulates the excitement of sports betting without financial risk. IT Craft took over mid-project and completed the app, refining its logic, adding features, and preparing it for launch.
- Team 5 members
- Type Fantasy Sports platform
- Industry Entertainment
- Platforms Mobile; iOS
About the project
IT Craft inherited partially completed app code and quickly aligned with the project’s scope. The team refined the app logic, implemented contest mechanics, integrated third-party libraries, and prepared the app for App Store release.
Picking Duck enables users to join weekly contests, track performance, follow top players, and improve betting strategies—all without financial risk. The app encourages education, community, and responsible gameplay.
The client wanted to create a risk-free betting app with real contest mechanics. The app would allow users to simulate betting experiences, track results, and follow other players in an intuitive mobile environment.
To deliver a fast, stable, and educational iOS app for fantasy sports contests—built on a freemium model—with smooth UX, leaderboard functionality, and community engagement.
Client’s expectations
- Launch an iOS app that delivers a risk-free betting contest experience
- Provide smooth UI/UX with intuitive navigation and stats dashboards
- Support multiple sportsbooks and sports types
- Enable social engagement through leaderboards
- Deliver the project on time and within a startup-friendly budget
Technologies:
Swift
Ruby on Rails
Alamofire
SwiftyJSON
Charts
Crashlytics
SVProgressHUD
Fabric
Bolts
FBSDKLoginKit
BulletinBoard
SDWebImage
We delivered:
- Fast, high-quality app delivery under tight deadlines
- Full-featured iOS app with custom contest and leaderboard logic
- Integration of third-party services and analytics
- Stable backend and mobile performance for 5+ years
- Post-launch support and iterative feature updates
By combining its strengths in iOS app development and expertise as fantasy sports app developers, IT Craft delivered a robust and engaging experience for new and seasoned sports fans.
Results of the collaboration
IT Craft helped Picking Duck successfully launch and grow into a trusted app for casual and aspiring bettors. After its market success, WPFH acquired the product.
Key outcomes included:
- 5+ years of product operation
- Full acquisition by WPFH
- Successful app launch and marketplace validation
- Ongoing user engagement and freemium monetization
- Positive reviews and community traction
IT Craft empowered Picking Duck with a robust iOS app built on fantasy sports logic, social interaction, and smooth performance. Explore how our iOS app development can help you build the next sports-tech success.