FindSport Mobile App Development for Sports Venue Booking
SportsA case study of a cross-platform mobile application for online sports venue booking with API integration, location maps, and a built-in payment system.
About the Project
Sports / IT • iOS, Android • Mobile Application
FindSport.ru is an online platform for discovering and booking sports venues in major Russian cities. The service brings together hundreds of locations for football, volleyball, tennis, fitness, and other sports.
We developed the FindSport mobile app — a convenient tool for athletes, coaches, and active lifestyle enthusiasts. Booking a venue now takes just minutes, from search to payment.
Challenge
Build a cross-platform app for iOS and Android from scratch, fully integrated with the existing FindSport.ru API.
Project goals:
- Simplify sports venue discovery and booking
- Enable online payments for bookings
- Synchronize venue and map data with the server in real time
- Increase engagement among users of the web platform
- Add a review system and advanced filtering options
Key Challenges
Real-Time Schedule Synchronization
The app needed to display venue availability across cities and districts with near real-time accuracy and up-to-date booking information.
Flexible Authentication
Users can sign in with a phone number, via FindSport.ru, VK, or Apple ID.
Advanced Search and Filters
We added dozens of search parameters, including sport type, location, metro station, surface type, locker room availability, and lighting.
Online Payments
Users can pay for venue rentals directly in the app using their preferred payment method, with confirmations automatically saved to their profile.
Reviews and Support
After a booking, users can leave a review, and if they need help, they can contact support via Telegram or WhatsApp.
How We Built It
Built a Cross-Platform Architecture
To optimize both time and budget, we developed the app with React Native + Redux, allowing us to maintain a single codebase for iOS and Android.
Integrated with the Client’s Existing System
The mobile app was connected to the FindSport.ru API and reused the client’s existing databases and backend infrastructure. We implemented the interface according to the client’s design and adapted the frontend logic for mobile use.
Added Venue Visualization
We introduced two display modes — list view and map view. For mapping functionality, we integrated the Yandex Maps API.
Results
Developed and launched the MVP
Within 1 year
The app is available on
App Store and Google Play
Expanded reach and engagement
For FindSport.ru users
Turned the service into a convenient tool
For athletes across Russia
Technology Stack
Frontend
Backend
Integrations
DevOps
Download the App
The FindSport mobile app is available for download in the official app stores:
Summary
We built a modern, user-friendly mobile application that combines sports venue discovery, booking, and payment in a single interface. FindSport became a full-featured SportTech service available to users across the country.
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