Loci Amica – Local Tour Guide App
Partner to create Loci Amica’s app, which offers a unique platform for connecting international travelers with local tour guides worldwide, starting with Taiwan. The app incorporates cutting-edge technology, including a messaging platform, streamlined booking and payment processing, and a rating system for user feedback. Loci Amica’s app enables travelers to enjoy a more authentic and immersive travel experience, while supporting local hosts and businesses.
Headcount
1 Project Manager, 4 React Native Devs,
3 NodeJS Backend Devs
Industries
Hospitality & Tourism
Products and Services
iOS & Android app
Timescales
03/2019 – 09/2019
Country
Taiwan
Technology Stacks

Node.js

React Native

Android

IOS

Firebase

Stripe
Application Core Functions
Customizable Booking System
Allows hosts to create and manage customizable details such as tour duration, pricing, availability and directly communicate with their guests.
Allows travelers to browse, book and view tours through the Loci Amica app and connect with local guides through a message platform.

Payment system
Allow users to make payments securely and manage their payment methods through the Loci Amica app.

Rating System
Enables travelers to provide feedback and reviews of their hosts and experiences.

Client Achievements
Efficient and Scalable App Development
The choice of React Native as the platform for mobile app development provided numerous advantages, including a large developer community, pre-built components, modular architecture, and cross-platform support. This facilitated efficient development and scalability.
Integrated Payment Gateway
The recommendation of Stripe as the payment gateway aligned with the project's requirements, providing easy integration with React Native and compatibility with Firebase. This streamlined the payment process and enhanced the user experience.
Robust Backend Infrastructure
Firebase, as the chosen backend solution, offered a comprehensive set of features, including real-time data synchronization, faster queries, social network login, push notifications, analytics, crash reports, cloud storage, and Test Lab. This robust infrastructure ensured a seamless and reliable user experience.
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