How Anadea Built a Fully Functional QR Tracking App for Lost Items

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implementation of core features (multi-platform support, subscription management)
Fully flexible and scalable app that meets budget constraints
Localized for 5+ languages—expanded market reach
Launched on iOS, Android, and web with seamless cross-platform UX

Client name

SIA ERGB
Industry

E-commerce,
Lost and Found
Location

Riga, Latvia
Size

10+ employees
Duration

2024 – 2025

SIA ERGB is a Latvian e-commerce provider and innovator in recreation and amusement services who is actively scaling its services and products to new markets. They came with the idea to help reunite people with their lost belongings

Challenges

The client chose Anadea, as an experienced software development partner, who could help them build a mobile application for lost items retrieval (car keys, luggage, smartphones and other gadgets, pets, clothes, etc.) It was key to make the process of managing all the things effortless and simplify a return for a discoverer. Among other goals and challenges were:

Enable technically simple and efficient tagging of the item
Establish a hassle-free flow of an item return
Gather functional and non-functional requirements to build a cross-platform mobile app
Develop intuitive and engaging UX/UI design
Build a structured development roadmap aligned with industry standards
Provide flexible and scalable architecture that meets growing customer base
Ensure seamless integration of the app frontend with its backend and other systems

Client Request

“We need a system to help users find lost items quickly—no unnecessary complexity”.

Solutions

Anadea closely collaborated with the client to fully align backend and frontend components.
Together, we came up with the ways to simplify interaction with the product and enhance brand awareness.
A mobile app FindCow (a core product) for item retrieval via QR code. Users attach QR stickers to valuables, add details in the app, manage codes, and get instant notifications if an item is found.
An informational website explaining the product’s value and directing users to app stores.
An online store for selling physical QR code carriers (keychains, stickers).

Key Stages of Development

STEP 1

Proving the Solution Feasibility

Conducted 10+ sessions to map user journeys, define MVP scope, and align on technical feasibility of the solution.
Designed clickable prototypes in Figma to visualize flows like QR creation and item recovery.
Delivered features in 2-week cycles, allowing real-time client feedback and pivots.

STEP 2

Selecting an Optimal Tech Stack

Using Flutter’s single codebase allowed cutting development costs and making changes rapidly compared to native applications.
Non-core features were deferred to the second phase to prioritize QR generation and item recovery functionalities.

STEP 3

Integration with Backend

The frontend (UX/UI design) components of a solution were fully aligned with the backend logic, interacting efficiently through APIs.

Anadea worked closely with the client’s backend team to refine API endpoints, handle technical difficulties, and errors on the way.
Implemented manual QA checks to mitigate data mismatches and latency issues.

Core Platform Features

Pay-As-You-Go Subscriptions

Enabled monthly/annual plans. Even if a user pauses payments, their QR history stays intact (ability to reactivate anytime to recover lost item alerts).
Dashboard

Pre-sorted categories (Tech, Pets, Personal) make navigation instant. All changes are synced across different devices in real time.
Localization

Launched in 5+ languages, the product is primed for rapid expansion into new regions, with localization frameworks that simplify adding languages or regional features.
Simple Recovery Flow

The person who finds a lost item doesn't need to download an app or create an account. They simply scan a QR code and leave their contact details to inform the owner.

Services

Mobile & web development
UX/UI design
Quality Assurance
Localization & compliance

Dedicated Team

1

Project manager
1

Mobile developer
1

Front-end Developer
1

UX/UI designer
1

Manual QA engineer

Tech Stack

Flutter

Bloc

AutoRoute

Slang

Next.js

Laravel

Flutter

Bloc

AutoRoute

Slang

Next.js

Laravel

Business Value

Our collaboration with SIA ERGB focused on transforming their vision of Find a Cow app into a market-ready product that balances innovation with practicality.

The product successfully operates across Europe and allows people to regain their valuables.

Helped the client to develop a GDPR-compliant product with intuitive UX/UI design from scratch.
Built an engaging and highly-performing app and web store for cross-selling opportunities.
Ensured monetization features through flexible subscription plans, dynamic pricing, gamification features with rewards and in-app purchases.
Reinforced the client’s reputation for quality, attracting partnerships and user trust.

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