Zuro
Native-grade iOS and Android apps wired directly into an existing backend, with offline states and a considered motion system.
Year
2023
Timeline
10 weeks
Category
Mobile App Development
Our role
Product design · iOS & Android · API integration
The challenge
The product had strong web traction but no credible mobile presence. A previous hybrid attempt felt slow and off-brand, and the team worried a native build would take too long and cost too much.
Our approach
How we built it.
Designed a mobile-first product system that stays true to the web brand but respects native patterns.
Built both apps against the existing API with a shared architecture to keep iOS and Android in lockstep.
Engineered proper offline and loading states so the app feels instant even on poor connections.
Shipped a considered motion system that makes the app feel premium without draining battery.
The outcome
4.8★
Average store rating
2
Platforms shipped together
38%
Of engagement now mobile
4.8★ average rating across both app stores at launch.
iOS and Android shipped together on one timeline.
38% of total engagement now happens on mobile.
Session times up thanks to faster, more reliable screens.
Tech stack
“Ten weeks, two stores, and it feels like a flagship app. Our users can't believe it's the same company.”