Challenge
Joining a live, top-ranked iOS podcast app mid-development is a fundamentally different challenge from a greenfield build. PlayerFM had 90 million users and a continuous App Store release cycle — meaning every new feature, UI change, and API update had to work reliably from day one, with no buffer for regressions. AppMatic Tech assessed the existing Swift codebase, aligned with the client's in-house development approach, and delivered within a two-month engagement window under live production constraints.
Joining a live, top-ranked iOS podcast app mid-development is a fundamentally different challenge from a greenfield build. PlayerFM had 90 million users and a continuous App Store release cycle — meaning every new feature, UI change, and API update had to work reliably from day one, with no buffer for regressions. AppMatic Tech assessed the existing Swift codebase, aligned with the client's in-house development approach, and delivered within a two-month engagement window under live production constraints.
Solution
AppMatic Tech provided iOS feature development, UI/UX enhancement, and API optimisation for PlayerFM — a European App Store podcast app ranked in the top tier with access to 20 million+ free podcasts. Working directly from the existing Swift codebase alongside the client's in-house team, AppMatic Tech shipped production-ready updates to a live app serving 90 million users across a two-month engagement.
AppMatic Tech provided iOS feature development, UI/UX enhancement, and API optimisation for PlayerFM — a European App Store podcast app ranked in the top tier with access to 20 million+ free podcasts. Working directly from the existing Swift codebase alongside the client's in-house team, AppMatic Tech shipped production-ready updates to a live app serving 90 million users across a two-month engagement.
Results
What AppMatic Tech Delivered
Feature Development — New iOS features built in Swift, continuing from the client's existing codebase. Each feature was tested against the quality standard of a top-ranked App Store product before deployment.
UI/UX Improvements — Interface and navigation enhancements implemented within PlayerFM's existing design system, maintaining consistency for an established 90 million-user base.
API Optimisation — Improvements to the iOS API consumption layer reduced latency across podcast discovery, episode loading, and playback initiation for a high-scale live environment.
Testing and Deployment — All releases tested across iOS device variants and OS versions, then submitted in full compliance with Apple App Store guidelines throughout the engagement.
What AppMatic Tech Delivered
Feature Development — New iOS features built in Swift, continuing from the client's existing codebase. Each feature was tested against the quality standard of a top-ranked App Store product before deployment.
UI/UX Improvements — Interface and navigation enhancements implemented within PlayerFM's existing design system, maintaining consistency for an established 90 million-user base.
API Optimisation — Improvements to the iOS API consumption layer reduced latency across podcast discovery, episode loading, and playback initiation for a high-scale live environment.
Testing and Deployment — All releases tested across iOS device variants and OS versions, then submitted in full compliance with Apple App Store guidelines throughout the engagement.