Music Social Network

This project required close collaboration with the client. While our team was responsible for the technical implementation, the client focused on the business aspects and worked on the UI/UX design.

Using the legacy code was not a viable option for us. Some of the existing features needed to be rethought and rebuilt, while other functionalities our client envisioned were entirely absent from the previous version. As a result, many components had to be developed from scratch.

On the backend, Cogniteq developers built a custom server-side infrastructure to manage users and support the expanding feature set. A key addition was a new login system: users enter their phone number, verify it via SMS code, and provide personal details.

The app does not host its own database of music tracks. Instead, it integrates with external services such as Spotify and iTunes, allowing users to import tracks directly into the app.

This integration posed several technical challenges. A major one was that the Spotify SDK doesn’t support adding tracks in a set order—crucial for custom playlists. Our team developed a solution to add, play, and manage tracks in-app. As a result, users can now: 

• Add tracks to the app;
• Play imported music;
• Create custom playlists;
• Remove tracks from playlists;
• Change the order of tracks within playlists.

The app is currently available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, ensuring a seamless experience across all iOS devices.

Looking ahead, our next major milestone is the development of the Music Radar feature. This will be an ML-based algorithm designed to recommend both music and potential new connections based on users' listening behavior and preferences—further enhancing the app’s social and discovery capabilities.