Northwind

Trail navigation app with offline-first sync for backcountry runners.

Client: Northwind Outdoor
Year: 2024
Category: Mobile App
Services: Design, Mobile App Development
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4.9★

App Store rating

180k

MAU at 6 months

99.92%

Crash-free sessions

The brief

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Challenge

Reliable offline behavior, low battery overhead, and a UI that works with gloves on while moving.

Approach

Custom map tile pipeline, an offline-first sync engine on top of SQLite, and a UI tuned for one-handed use at pace.

Outcome

4.9★ on the App Store. 180k MAU within six months of launch. Featured by Apple in 'Apps We Love'.

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