We have our own working web service BilProve (React frontend, Laravel backend), which is live and already used by clients.
Previously, we created an Android app using a webview wrapper (Capacitor or Cordova) and successfully published it on Google Play. The app works, login/registration/payments through VIPPS function correctly.
Recently, we updated the design of the web version, and now we need to update the Android app by building a new wrapper based on the current version of the site.
Current situation
In short - we need the result to be
- the Android app with the new design approved and published on the Google Play Store
- login/registration and payments working, access to content activated
- preferably conversions should be in place, but this is not critical, we can sort it out later
More technical details and history (I immediately say this was helped to write by ChatGPT, so something might suddenly be written foolishly)
What needs to be done:
✔ 1. Create a new Android wrapper (Capacitor or Cordova - at the executor's choice)
✔ 2. Integrate WebView with the existing site:
the mobile version of the site already exists
login/registration through VIPPS works via the web
VIPPS payments must work correctly in the app (as they do now)
✔ 3. Check the correctness of operation:
✔ 4. Prepare and build APK/AAB for Google Play
✔ 5. If necessary - assistance with publishing the update in Google Play Console
🔹 Optionally:
— Preserve tracking through Google Analytics (works on the web; no native SDK needed).
— If the executor suggests a better solution - we will consider it.
Available resources:
🔹 Current Android app in Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=no.bilprove
🔹 Prod environment (working site):
https://bilprove.no/
🔹 Stage:
https://dev.bilprove.no/
🔹 Frontend - React
🔹 Backend - Laravel
🔹 VIPPS login & payments are already implemented and work in the browser and the existing version of the app with the old design
🔹 Access to Google Play Developer Console
🔹 Access or infrastructure information will be provided upon the executor's request
Technical details:
The app - pure WebView, without camera or file handling
There are 3 paid plans → after payment, the user gains access to content
The old app works on the same backend as the new web design
Conversion tracking - via GA (web), preferably to preserve
Docker is used on the server, but this is not part of the task
Expected result:
New Android app (updated design according to the site)
Successful operation of logins/payments/access
AAB build for publication
If possible - support during the update in Google Play
Stable operation of WebView + VIPPS
Access from us (provided after the start):
Google Play Developer Console
Links to prod/stage
Instructions for VIPPS (if needed)
Everything the executor requests for work
Requirements for the executor:
Experience with Capacitor / Cordova / WebView wrapper for Android
Understanding of mobile payments through WebView
Experience publishing in Google Play
Attention to detail
Preferably - experience with VIPPS (but not mandatory)
Budget:
Provide guidance on the budget and/or clarifying questions needed to form an adequate price range (+-10%).
We previously did this with internal resources and do not have market estimates, so we are ready to consider proposals.
