Case Study - Native mobile app for sophrology with subscription model

Overview

Sophrea is an innovative mobile application that brings professional sophrology practice to smartphones. Created by Amandine Avril, a certified sophrology expert, the app offers a comprehensive library of audio exercises and guided sessions through a subscription-based model.

The application is currently in active development, with native implementations for both iOS and Android platforms to ensure optimal performance and user experience on each platform.

What we're building

Key Features

Native Mobile Apps

• iOS App: Built with Swift for optimal performance on iPhone and iPad
• Android App: Developed in Kotlin for seamless Android experience
• Native UI components for each platform

Audio Content Library

Professional sophrology sessions and exercises recorded by Amandine Avril, with:

• High-quality audio streaming
• Offline download capabilities
• Organized by category and difficulty level
• Regular content updates

Subscription Model

Flexible subscription options with:

• Free trial period
• Monthly and annual plans
• In-app purchase integration (iOS)
• Google Play Billing (Android)
• Secure payment processing

Firebase Backend

Robust backend infrastructure featuring:

• User authentication and profile management
• Real-time content synchronization
• Cloud storage for audio files
• Analytics and usage tracking
• Push notifications

User Experience

• Intuitive, native-feeling interface
• Progress tracking and statistics
• Personalized recommendations
• Favorites and playlists
• Session history

Technology Stack

iOS Development:

• Swift for native iOS development
• UIKit / SwiftUI for modern interfaces
• AVFoundation for audio playback
• StoreKit for in-app purchases

Android Development:

• Kotlin for native Android development
• Jetpack Compose for modern UI
• ExoPlayer for audio streaming
• Google Play Billing for subscriptions

Backend & Infrastructure:

• Firebase Authentication for secure login
• Firestore for real-time data
• Cloud Storage for audio content
• Cloud Functions for serverless logic
• Firebase Analytics for insights

App Store Optimization:

• Certified for App Store marketing campaigns
• ASO (App Store Optimization)
• Play Store optimization
• Cross-platform promotion strategies

Development Status

Sophrea is currently in active development with both iOS and Android versions being built in parallel. The app architecture prioritizes:

• Performance and reliability
• Seamless user experience
• Scalable backend infrastructure
• Content delivery optimization

Future Release

The application is being developed with a focus on quality and user experience, preparing for launch on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Marketing strategies are already in place, leveraging certified App Store marketing expertise to ensure a successful launch.