Softment

Solutions

On-Demand Apps

Uber-like app development in Germany: dispatch, real-time tracking, and payments with operations dashboards.

Timeline10-14 weeks
Starting at$1.5k

Who It's For

Perfect for

Businesses providing on-demand services

Platforms connecting service providers with customers

Companies needing real-time location tracking

Apps requiring instant matching and dispatch

Service businesses scaling operations

Use Cases

Built for these scenarios

Ride-sharing and transportation apps
Food delivery platforms
Home services (cleaning, repairs, maintenance)
Healthcare and telemedicine on-demand
Beauty and wellness service booking
Logistics and courier services
Tutoring and education services
Pet care and walking services
Event staffing and temporary workers
Equipment and tool rental platforms

Deliverables

Everything you receive

Real-time GPS tracking for providers and customers
Matching algorithm connecting requests to providers
Push notifications for order updates
In-app messaging between users
Payment processing with tips and fees
Rating and review system
Provider dashboard for managing availability
Customer app with booking and tracking
Admin panel for platform management
Analytics dashboard for operations
Mobile apps for iOS and Android
Web dashboard for providers

Timeline

Typical timeline

1
2-3 weeks

Discovery

Service model design, matching logic, and real-time requirements

2
4-5 weeks

Build

App development, real-time tracking, matching system, and payments

3
2-3 weeks

Launch & Stabilize

Beta testing, provider onboarding, payment activation, and launch

Metrics

Success metrics

Real-time tracking: Sub-5 second location updates

Matching speed: Average 30 seconds to match

App performance: 60fps animations, smooth UX

Uptime: 99.9% availability for critical services

Payment processing: 100% successful transactions

Considerations

Risks & assumptions

Real-time infrastructure requires careful scaling

GPS accuracy depends on device and network

Provider availability affects matching success

Regulatory compliance varies by location and service type

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

We use WebSocket connections and location services to update provider locations every few seconds. Customers see live location on maps with ETA calculations.

Yes. We build intelligent matching systems considering distance, availability, ratings, and preferences. Algorithms can be simple distance-based or complex ML-powered matching.

Yes. We implement background location services for providers while they're on duty. We handle battery optimization and privacy permissions properly.

We integrate payment processing where customers pay upfront or after service. Providers receive payouts minus platform fees. We handle tips, refunds, and disputes.

Yes. We build availability management where providers can set schedules, go online/offline, and accept or decline requests. Flexible scheduling is fully supported.

Regional

Delivery considerations for your region

Compliance & Data (EU)

For Germany/EU delivery, we keep GDPR-first patterns: data minimisation, purpose-limited storage, and explicit access boundaries.

We can work under a DPA (template available on request) and implement pragmatic retention/deletion flows when needed.

  • GDPR-first architecture patterns (generic, no legal claims)
  • DPA template available on request
  • Retention/deletion and export flows where required
  • Least-privilege access and safe logging defaults
  • Documented data flows and access boundaries

Timezone & Collaboration (EU)

We align to EU working hours with CET-friendly collaboration windows and async progress updates.

We keep delivery predictable: weekly milestones, documented decisions, and clear scope control.

  • EU overlap with CET-friendly windows
  • Async-first delivery with written decisions
  • Weekly milestone demos and progress checkpoints
  • Clear change control to avoid surprises
  • Escalation path for blockers and risks

Engagement & Procurement (EU)

We support procurement-friendly engagements with clear scopes, milestone plans, and documentation that stakeholders can review.

For EU teams, we can structure invoices and milestones for EUR-based engagements where appropriate.

  • EUR-based engagements and invoicing options
  • Discovery-first option to reduce delivery risk
  • Milestone-based billing and scope sign-offs
  • Vendor onboarding documentation on request
  • Transparent change control and approvals

Security & Quality (EU)

We prioritise reliability: reviewable PRs, predictable releases, and tests that protect critical paths.

Performance budgets and clear release discipline keep the product stable as it grows.

  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
  • Performance budgets + bundle checks
  • Release checklist + rollback-safe deployments
  • Security checklist for auth and sensitive data flows
  • Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
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