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Case study 36 · APP · 2023

Simplo Online — built around a real need.

Simpl Online was built with one goal in mind: to make quality education more accessible for students across Pakistan. Whether preparing for competitive exams like MDCAT, ECAT, or NTS, or just looking to stay on top of studies, this app gives learners the tools they need — right in their pocket. With practice tests, result tracking, and on-demand video lectures from top educators, Simpl Online offers a modern learning experience that’s both powerful and easy to use. Designed for students on the go, it’s helping reshape how Pakistan learns.

PROJECTSimplo Online
SERVICESAPP
YEAR2023
selected.work / project.36PROJECT VIEW
Simplo Online
PROJECT SIGNALVerified record
CAPABILITYAPP
Published project scope
APP
Project overview

The context behind Simplo Online.

Simpl Online was built with one goal in mind: to make quality education more accessible for students across Pakistan. Whether preparing for competitive exams like MDCAT, ECAT, or NTS, or just looking to stay on top of studies, this app gives learners the tools they need — right in their pocket. With practice tests, result tracking, and on-demand video lectures from top educators, Simpl Online offers a modern learning experience that’s both powerful and easy to use. Designed for students on the go, it’s helping reshape how Pakistan learns.

Building an education app for a national audience came with a few key challenges: Accessibility in Remote Areas: Many students use low-end devices and have limited internet. The app needed to work smoothly across a wide range of conditions. Smart Performance Tracking: Students don’t just want scores — they want to know what to improve. A robust analytics system was essential. High-Quality Content Delivery: Hosting and streaming large volumes of video and MCQ content without lag or crashes. User Retention: Education apps face high dropout rates. We had to keep learners motivated, engaged, and coming back daily. Scalability & Security: With thousands of students logging in at once during test season, the backend needed to be fast, secure, and stable.

We focused on delivering a smooth, content-rich, and results-driven app experience: Built Natively in Kotlin & Java: Ensured fast, responsive performance across Android smartphones and tablets. Test Series Engine: Developed mock tests modeled after real exam formats, complete with auto-evaluation and scorecards. Dynamic Video & MCQ Bank: Integrated a scalable library of video lectures and questions, organized by subject and difficulty level. Progress Dashboard: Created personalized learning insights for each user based on performance and behavior. Push Notifications: Kept students updated with reminders for new tests, video uploads, and upcoming exam schedules. Offline Mode: Allowed students to download and access content even without internet — perfect for rural users. Secure Infrastructure with Firebase: Managed user data safely and supported high user loads during peak hours.

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PROJECT CONTEXT

The need behind the product.

Building an education app for a national audience came with a few key challenges: Accessibility in Remote Areas: Many students use low-end devices and have limited internet. The app needed to work smoothly across a wide range of conditions. Smart Performance Tracking: Students don’t just want scores — they want to know what to improve. A robust analytics system was essential. High-Quality Content Delivery: Hosting and streaming large volumes of video and MCQ content without lag or crashes. User Retention: Education apps face high dropout rates. We had to keep learners motivated, engaged, and coming back daily. Scalability & Security: With thousands of students logging in at once during test season, the backend needed to be fast, secure, and stable.

01Understand the context
02Identify critical needs
03Focus the opportunity
04Define the response
PROJECT#36
PRIMARY SERVICEAPP
STATUSPublished
The challenge

Understand the need.
Focus the response.

Building an education app for a national audience came with a few key challenges: Accessibility in Remote Areas: Many students use low-end devices and have limited internet. The app needed to work smoothly across a wide range of conditions. Smart Performance Tracking: Students don’t just want scores — they want to know what to improve. A robust analytics system was essential. High-Quality Content Delivery: Hosting and streaming large volumes of video and MCQ content without lag or crashes. User Retention: Education apps face high dropout rates. We had to keep learners motivated, engaged, and coming back daily. Scalability & Security: With thousands of students logging in at once during test season, the backend needed to be fast, secure, and stable.

Simpl Online was built with one goal in mind: to make quality education more accessible for students across Pakistan. Whether preparing for competitive exams like MDCAT, ECAT, or NTS, or just looking to stay on top of studies, this app gives learners the tools they need — right in their pocket. With practice tests, result tracking, and on-demand video lectures from top educators, Simpl Online offers a modern learning experience that’s both powerful and easy to use. Designed for students on the go, it’s helping reshape how Pakistan learns.

PROJECT SCOPEPUBLISHED RECORD
01
CAPABILITYAPP

APP contributed to the connected project delivery.

The delivery path

A connected route from problem to product.

We focused on delivering a smooth, content-rich, and results-driven app experience: Built Natively in Kotlin & Java: Ensured fast, responsive performance across Android smartphones and tablets. Test Series Engine: Developed mock tests modeled after real exam formats, complete with auto-evaluation and scorecards. Dynamic Video & MCQ Bank: Integrated a scalable library of video lectures and questions, organized by subject and difficulty level. Progress Dashboard: Created personalized learning insights for each user based on performance and behavior. Push Notifications: Kept students updated with reminders for new tests, video uploads, and upcoming exam schedules. Offline Mode: Allowed students to download and access content even without internet — perfect for rural users. Secure Infrastructure with Firebase: Managed user data safely and supported high user loads during peak hours.

01
DISCOVER

Frame the need

Clarify users, context and success criteria.

02
MAP

Shape the experience

Turn requirements into focused journeys.

03
BUILD

Create the product

Connect design and engineering around key flows.

04
VALIDATE

Test the work

Review quality, usability and requirements fit.

05
DELIVER

Launch and learn

Ship the product and support what comes next.

The published outcome

What the project delivered.

Simpl Online is now one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing EdTech platforms: 100K+ Downloads on Google Play – Quickly became a go-to app for students across cities and small towns. 4.7★ Rating – Praised for its simplicity, relevant content, and helpful analytics. 15K+ Daily Active Users – Showing strong engagement and daily usage by test takers. 300K+ MCQs Solved – Enabling thousands of learners to practice effectively and prepare confidently. 90%+ Test Completion Rates – High retention during full-length exams — a strong sign of user value. National Impact – Empowering students across Pakistan with affordable, accessible digital learning tools.

01
FOUNDATION

APP

A delivered app foundation shaped around the project.

02
EXPERIENCE

Clearer journeys

Critical interactions organised into a more coherent experience.

03
DELIVERY

Connected product

Design and implementation aligned around the intended outcome.

04
NEXT STEP

Room to evolve

A platform for continued learning and iteration.

SOURCE BASISPublished Devinnovo project record

No performance percentages are inferred when the source does not provide measurements.

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