CS22088 – MOBILE APPLICATION
DEVELOPMENT
ASSIGNMENT 1
TITLE : MOBILE APPLICATION CASE STUDY ON SPOTIFY
“MUSIC AND PODCAST STREAMING APP WITH MILLIONS OF TRACKS AND PERSONALIZED PLAYLISTS.”
Team Members : .
SANTHOSHI M (82)
SHEIK ALAVUDEEN R (84)
SHOBAN S (85)
SPOTIFY - Music Streaming Platform
App Overview
Spotify is a mobile-only music streaming platform that competes directly with Apple Music, offering
personalized music streaming with enhanced social features and creator monetization tools.
Target Users
Listeners: Music enthusiasts of all ages who want personalized music discovery and social sharing
Creators: Artists, musicians, and content creators looking to distribute their music and earn revenue
Core Features
For Listeners:
1. Smart Playlists - AI-generated playlists based on listening patterns
2. Music Discovery Hub - Weekly new releases and trending tracks
3. Social Music Sharing - Share songs with friends and see what they're listening to
4. Lyrics Integration - Real-time synchronized lyrics display
5. Sleep Timer & Crossfade - Advanced playback controls
6. Offline Mode - Download songs for offline listening
7. Voice Search - "Hey Spotify, play something energetic"
8. Concert Discovery - Find live shows from favorite artists nearby
For Creators:
1. Artist Dashboard - Upload tracks and manage profile
2. Real-time Analytics - Track plays, listener demographics, and revenue
3. Fan Interaction - Message followers and respond to comments
4. Revenue Center - Monitor earnings from streams and merchandise
5. Playlist Pitching - Submit songs for editorial playlist consideration
6. Collaboration Tools - Connect with other artists for features
7. Live Audio Rooms - Host live listening sessions with fans
Unique Features That Differentiate from other applications
1. Music DNA - Visual representation of your music taste evolution
2. Duet Mode - Two users can control one playlist simultaneously
3. Emotion-Based Discovery - "I'm feeling nostalgic" generates appropriate playlist
4. Artist Spotlight Stories - Instagram-like stories for musicians
5. Sound Challenges - Weekly music discovery challenges with rewards
User Experience Flow
First-Time User:
1. Sign up and choose music preferences (5 favorite genres)
2. Complete "Taste Test" - rate 20 songs to calibrate algorithm
3. Connect social media to find friends on platform
4. Get welcome playlist with 30 personalized recommendations
Daily Usage:
1. Open app → "Good Morning" personalized playlist auto-starts
2. Browse "Discover Weekly" with fresh recommendations
3. Check "Friend Activity" to see what others are playing
4. Use voice search for specific moods or activities
5. Save favorites to personal library
Monetization Model
1. Free Tier:
o 6 skips per hour
o Audio ads every 3-4 songs
o Standard 160kbps quality
o No offline downloads
2. Premium ($10.99/month):
o Unlimited skips
o Ad-free listening
o High-quality 320kbps audio
o Offline downloads
o Exclusive content access
3. Family Plan ($16.99/month): Up to 6 accounts
4. Student Plan ($5.99/month): 50% discount with verification
Recommendation Algorithm - "FlowAI"
Multi-Layer Recommendation System
Layer 1: User Behavior Analysis
- Song completion rates (skip vs. full listen)
- Time spent on different genres
- Playlist creation patterns
- Search history analysis
- Repeat listening frequency
Layer 2: Content Analysis
- Audio features: BPM, key signature, loudness, danceability
- Genre classification using machine learning
- Mood detection: happy, sad, energetic, calm
- Instrumental vs. vocal content analysis
- Similarity scoring between tracks
Layer 3: Collaborative Filtering
- "Users like you also enjoyed" recommendations
- Playlist similarity matching
- Friend's listening habits influence
- Popular tracks in user's demographic
- Geographic listening trends
Layer 4: Contextual Intelligence
- Time-based recommendations:
* Morning: Upbeat, energetic music
* Afternoon: Focus/work-friendly tracks
* Evening: Relaxing, mellow songs
* Night: Ambient, sleep-friendly music
Activity detection:
* Gym/Running: High BPM, motivational tracks
* Study: Instrumental, lo-fi music
* Commute: Popular, familiar songs
* Weekend: Party, social music
Technical Architecture
Mobile App (React Native)
Cross-platform development for iOS and Android
Offline-first architecture with sync capabilities
Native audio processing for high-quality playback
Push notifications for new releases and social activity
Backend Infrastructure
API Layer: Node.js with GraphQL for flexible data querying
Database:
o PostgreSQL for user data and relationships
o MongoDB for music metadata and analytics
o Redis for caching and session management
File Storage: Amazon S3 with CloudFront CDN for global music delivery
Search Engine: Elasticsearch for fast music discovery
Machine Learning Pipeline
Data Processing: Apache Kafka for real-time user event streaming
ML Models: Python with TensorFlow for recommendation algorithms
Audio Analysis: Librosa and Essentia for music feature extraction
A/B Testing: Custom framework for algorithm optimization
Key Performance Indicators
User Engagement: Average session time, daily active users
Discovery Success: New song adoption rate, playlist completion
Retention: Weekly and monthly user retention rates
Creator Metrics: Artist sign-ups, content upload frequency
Revenue: Premium conversion rate, average revenue per user
Competitive Advantages Over Spotify
1. Superior Discovery Algorithm: More contextually aware recommendations
2. Enhanced Social Features: Real-time friend activity and collaboration
3. Creator-Friendly Platform: Better revenue sharing and promotional tools
4. Voice-First Experience: Advanced voice search and control
5. Emotional Intelligence: Mood-based music curation
6. Local Music Focus: Promote regional artists and trending local content
