Yes, I have been very passionate about developing since I was a child.
I don't feel like picking out a single aspect as the most challenging: this app is the result of countless hours of hard work and I encountered many problems. I decided to let users sync their holdings using exchanges APIs, I could have used a server to do that, as it would have been much easier, but I preferred to build a more secure app that was also privacy-friendly. The same goes for address tracking and mining pools sync, so I'd say one of the most challenging part of developing this app was finding an efficient way to sync data, keeping it consistent while offering a smooth user experience focused on privacy and security.
There really isn't any app that stands out, but I am a fan of apps with a smooth UX. That's also what I tried to do with Bitsnapp, I wanted to make an app that could become my favorite.
I started in early October and I spent many hours a day working on it.
The app started out as a personal project, because I needed it. I got interested in cryptocurrencies and I needed an app to track them, as there was no existing app having all the features I needed at the same time.
Building a better app has always been the main goal and the reason I started, I didn't really like existing apps because they were limited, didn't offer enough features and you had to manually add your transactions every time, not to mention the privacy and security issues. I decided to make an app that could import your balance automatically from 20+ exchanges, track 50+ addresses and sync mining pools, I wanted to press a button and have everything synced. I also needed charts, so I added line/candlestick charts for each coin and pie/bar charts to get an overview of my portfolio. I wanted to stay up to date with news, so I added a news section that I could use to quickly find interesting articles from different news sources, including Reddit. I added notifications, so I could get alerts when coins were moving. I also wanted it to be more secure than other apps, that's why users data is only saved on their own devices. I added a pin lock with fingerprint support and a feature to hide the balance because I wanted users to feel safe while using it.
The app just got out of beta, this means that I can now focus on adding new features and improving existing ones. I plan to make a survey soon, to better understand features priorities and give users a way to express their needs. I expect to keep adding features to improve the app, I just need to understand what my users want me to focus on right now.
Feedback is always appreciated and I try to give as many ways as possible for them to contact me. There is a subreddit dedicated to Bitsnapp (https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitsnapp/), a Discord server (https://discord.gg/M7nZDKh) and they can also send emails at [email protected], use the bug report form or follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/Bitsnapp.
About App: Manage your favorite virtual currencies and quickly access market information. Automatically sync your holdings through multi-Exchange APIs and wallet addresses. An appealing interface will provide you a quick overview of your holdings, whether they are stored in a private wallet or on an Exchange. Charts and useful information will help you keep track of your cryptocurrency portfolio.
Categories: Finance
Date: April 6, 2018
Developer: Riccardo
Website: https://bitsnapp.com/