Playrly App
Game Changer in Sports Court Booking
Playrly App aims to bridge the gap by providing an on-demand mobile app for booking sports courts and facilities across Canada. We helped Playrly App streamline the process of finding and reserving sports courts, making it easier for athletes, amateurs, and fitness enthusiasts to book their desired venue at the touch of a button.
What is Playrly App?
Playrly App is a comprehensive solution designed for sports enthusiasts who are looking to book courts, fields, and other sports facilities easily and conveniently. The platform allows users to browse available courts, check schedules, and make bookings in real-time. Whether it’s tennis, basketball, or any other court-based sport, Playrly App provides a unified booking experience tailored to the Canadian market.
For facility managers, Playrly App offers a powerful admin dashboard that enables them to manage their venues, update availability, and keep track of reservations efficiently. The platform offers complete transparency, with real-time updates on court availability, payment processing, and automated notifications, ensuring a seamless experience for both users and managers.
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Client Requirements
Admin Dashboard for Venue Managers:
For facility owners and managers, the admin dashboard required tools to manage court availability, update schedules, and track bookings. The dashboard also needed to generate reports, handle customer inquiries, and process payments securely.
Real-Time Booking and Notification System:
The platform needed to ensure real-time booking, providing immediate confirmation for both users and managers. Automated notifications and reminders for upcoming bookings were a key requirement for enhancing the customer experience.
Payment Gateway Integration:
A seamless, secure payment system was essential for ensuring a smooth booking process. Users had to be able to make payments online, with the platform supporting multiple payment methods.
Mobile App for Users:
The mobile app needed to provide an easy way for users to find and book courts across various sports. It had to feature a simple user interface that allowed for searching, booking, and paying all in one platform. Additionally, real-time availability and automated notifications were essential for improving the user experience.
Search & Filter Options:
The app had to feature advanced search and filter functionalities, allowing users to easily find courts based on location, sport, availability, and price.
Major Features
Booking with Instant Confirmation
The app’s booking feature ensures that users get immediate confirmation of their reservations, complete with reminders and notifications. This system not only improves the user experience but also ensures that venues are managed efficiently.
Push Notifications for Better User Engagement
The app’s notification system keeps users updated on their bookings & sends reminders for upcoming reservations. This reduces the risk of no-shows and improves user engagement on the platform.
Payment Gateway Integration for Seamless Transactions
With secure payment gateway integration, users can pay for their bookings quickly and safely. This feature supports multiple payment options, ensuring flexibility for the user and a smooth transaction process for managers.
Intuitive Mobile App for Court Booking
Smash App offers a user-friendly mobile application that simplifies the process of finding and booking courts. Users can browse available venues, check schedules, and reserve their preferred court in real-time. With its intuitive design, Smash App caters to both amateur and professional players, ensuring ease of use across the board.
Admin Dashboard for Venue Management
Facility managers have access to a robust admin dashboard that simplifies the process of updating court availability, tracking bookings, and managing customer interactions. The dashboard offers powerful tools for generating performance reports, allowing managers to gain insights into their venue’s usage and revenue.
How We Tackled It
Mobile App Development with Flutter
We developed the Playrly App mobile application using Flutter to ensure a seamless user experience across both Android and iOS devices. Flutter’s cross-platform capabilities allowed us to speed up development time while maintaining consistency across platforms. The app allows users to view real-time court availability, filter venues based on their preferences, and instantly receive booking confirmations.
Dashboard Development with React & Node
To streamline venue management, we built a feature-rich admin dashboard using React and Node. Facility managers can log in to the dashboard, update court availability, set custom booking rules (such as pricing and time slots), and track customer bookings. The dashboard also provides reporting tools that give managers insights into their venue's performance, such as usage rates, peak booking times, and revenue reports.
Scalable Backend Infrastructure with AWS
The platform’s backend, built with Node and MongoDB, is hosted on AWS to ensure scalability and security. AWS’s cloud infrastructure allows the platform to scale dynamically as the user base grows, ensuring consistent performance during high-demand periods, such as weekends or tournaments. This infrastructure also guarantees robust data protection and secure transactions, an essential aspect of the platform’s success in handling user and financial data.
Booking and Notifications
One of the platform’s standout features is its real-time booking system. Once a user selects a court, they receive instant confirmation of their reservation, along with notifications for any updates or upcoming bookings. The automated notification system helps keep users informed, improving the overall customer experience.
Payment Gateway Setup
We integrated secure payment gateways that allow users to pay for their bookings using various methods, including credit/debit cards and PayPal. This ensures a smooth and secure payment process, with immediate confirmation upon successful payment.
Search and Filter Features
We implemented advanced search and filter options that allow users to search for courts based on location, time, price, or type of sport. This feature makes it easy for users to find the exact venue that meets their needs, enhancing their experience on the platform.
The Challenge
The sports court booking industry in Canada is largely fragmented, with few platforms offering a unified solution for both users and court managers. Here are the main challenges that Smash App sought to tackle:
Fragmented Booking Systems
Most sports facilities use different, often outdated systems for booking, making it difficult for users to find and reserve courts. Smash App needed to offer a centralized platform where users could find a wide variety of sports venues across Canada in one place.
Real-Time Availability & Booking
Users needed real-time updates on court availability, and managers required an efficient system to handle bookings without manual intervention. Ensuring smooth real-time booking, even during peak times, was critical for the platform’s success.
Efficient Management for Facility Owners
For facility managers, managing bookings and availability across multiple venues can be overwhelming, especially th manual systems. Smash App aimed to give them a user- friendly admin dashboard that would streamline the process, automate notifications, and handle real-time booking efficiently.
User Experience for a Diverse Audience
The app had to cater to a diverse user base, ranging from amateur athletes to professional players. The interface needed to be intuitive and accessible, regardless of the user's tech-savviness or sports expertise.
The Result?
Playrly App has successfully provided a centralized solution for booking sports courts in Canada. With its easy-to-use mobile application, powerful admin dashboard, and real-time booking capabilities, the platform has simplified the process of finding and reserving courts for users while giving facility managers the tools they need to manage their venues efficiently.
The app has positioned itself as a key player in the Canadian sports booking industry, offering convenience, transparency, and a seamless user experience. By solving the challenges of fragmented booking systems and manual management, Smash App is revolutionizing how Canadians access and book their favorite sports venues.
