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Case study — Fitmate

One subscription,
nationwide gym access,
launched in four months

A unified gym access platform built on a single subscription

Fitmate logo

The Summary.

Fitmate needed a scalable, mobile first platform to unify partner gyms under one subscription. In four months, Ontik designed, built, tested, and launched a full ecosystem: mobile apps, web admin, and cloud infrastructure built for growth.

4

Months

Engagement length

8

Specialists

Augmentation

Tech Stack

Flutter React.js Node.js AWS

Platform

iOS Android Web

Engagement model

Dedicated Development Team
Daniel Wight, Co-founder of Fitmate

"We didn't have to think about design, development, or tech stack. Ontik came in and did everything. Our MVP is now live, generating revenue and real traction."


Daniel Wight

Co-founder, Fitmate

About Fitmate.

Fitmate is a technology driven fitness platform built to modernize the traditional gym membership system. By offering access to a nationwide network of partner gyms through a single subscription, Fitmate promotes flexibility, convenience, and community engagement for fitness enthusiasts.

Fitmate brand mark

The Challenge.

The traditional gym membership model limits flexibility by tying users to single locations and separate subscriptions. Fitmate aimed to disrupt this by introducing a unified digital solution letting users seamlessly access multiple gyms, while giving partners an efficient system to manage members and operations.

Delivering this required more than a mobile app. The platform needed intuitive gym discovery, secure QR based authentication for entry, real time activity tracking, and community features to drive engagement. At the same time, the system needed to be scalable and secure, ready for launch within a strict four month timeline, demanding strong technical architecture and precise execution.

Fitmate needed a secure, scalable digital platform to unify nationwide gym access, simplify membership management, and deliver seamless user experiences within an accelerated development schedule.

Fitmate platform shown on a laptop

The Solution.

Ontik led product strategy, UX design, mobile and web development, backend engineering, and cloud deployment. The iOS and Android apps let users discover gyms, enter via secure QR authentication, and track activity. A web admin and CRM help partners manage memberships and operations, deployed on scalable AWS infrastructure.

All Technologies Used.

Flutter React.js Node.js AWS Figma

The Outcome.

Ontik helped Fitmate achieve:

  • Launched a unified nationwide gym access platform.
  • Simplified membership management through a single subscription.
  • Enabled secure, seamless QR based entry across partner gyms.
  • Increased engagement through activity tracking and community features.
  • Centralized management for gyms, users, and content.

Fitmate now runs on a unified digital ecosystem supporting both users and gym partners, positioned for sustained growth in the fitness technology market.

Fitmate app screens shown on two phones

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Case study — Fitmate

One subscription, nationwide gym access, launched in four months

A unified gym access platform built on a single subscription


The Summary.

4

Months

8

Specialists

Fitmate needed a scalable, mobile first platform to unify partner gyms under one subscription. In four months, Ontik designed, built, tested, and launched a full ecosystem: mobile apps, web admin, and cloud infrastructure built for growth.


Tech Stack

Flutter React.js Node.js AWS

Platform

iOS Android Web

Engagement model

Dedicated Development Team

Daniel Wight, Co-founder of Fitmate

"We didn't have to think about design, development, or tech stack. Ontik came in and did everything. Our MVP is now live, generating revenue and real traction."


Daniel Wight

Co-founder, Fitmate


Fitmate brand mark

About Fitmate.

Fitmate is a technology driven fitness platform built to modernize the traditional gym membership system. By offering access to a nationwide network of partner gyms through a single subscription, Fitmate promotes flexibility, convenience, and community engagement for fitness enthusiasts.


The Challenge.

Fitmate needed a secure, scalable digital platform to unify nationwide gym access, simplify membership management, and deliver seamless user experiences within an accelerated development schedule.

The traditional gym membership model limits flexibility by tying users to single locations and separate subscriptions. Fitmate aimed to disrupt this by introducing a unified digital solution letting users seamlessly access multiple gyms, while giving partners an efficient system to manage members and operations.

Delivering this required more than a mobile app. The platform needed intuitive gym discovery, secure QR based authentication for entry, real time activity tracking, and community features to drive engagement. At the same time, the system needed to be scalable and secure, ready for launch within a strict four month timeline, demanding strong technical architecture and precise execution.

Fitmate platform shown on a laptop

The Solution.

Ontik led product strategy, UX design, mobile and web development, backend engineering, and cloud deployment. The iOS and Android apps let users discover gyms, enter via secure QR authentication, and track activity. A web admin and CRM help partners manage memberships and operations, deployed on scalable AWS infrastructure.

All Technologies Used.

Flutter React.js Node.js AWS Figma

The Outcome.

Ontik helped Fitmate achieve:

  • Launched a unified nationwide gym access platform.
  • Simplified membership management through a single subscription.
  • Enabled secure, seamless QR based entry across partner gyms.
  • Increased engagement through activity tracking and community features.
  • Centralized management for gyms, users, and content.

Fitmate now runs on a unified digital ecosystem supporting both users and gym partners, positioned for sustained growth in the fitness technology market.

Fitmate app screens shown on two phones

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Our Client's Thought

Thomas Sonderegger

We trusted them so much, we brought them into our next big venture.

Ontik turned our vision into a modern, high-impact brand. Their team is agile, transparent, and deeply committed. The trust they’ve earned speaks for itself.

-Thomas SondereggerCo-founder, Timunar
Daniel Wight

From zero to unicorn-worthy software in just 3 months.

We didn’t have to think about design, development, or tech stack. Ontik did everything. Our MVP is now live, generating revenue and real traction.

-Daniel WightCo-founder, Fitmate
Dr. Javed Mostafa

Worked with multiple firms. Ontik ranks at the top, without a doubt.

Three things set them apart: technical expertise, customer-focused delivery, and fresh ideas. They consistently add value beyond expectations.

-Dr. Javed MostafaDean,
Faculty of Information
Haruka Matsushita

They cared about the vision like it was their own.

As a non-technical first-time founder, Ontik helped me confidently build a prototype I could present. Transparent, professional, and client-focused throughout.

-Haruka MatsushitaFounder, Rhoen
Rhoen
Eli Muse

Full dev team set up in 2 weeks. Other agencies take 5x longer.

We’re already on track to finish development in just a few months. Chippit is now the top trending app on Google Play in Australia.

-Eli MuseFounder & CEO, Chippit
Prof M. Taher A. Saif

Honest work, and a real commitment to learning and innovation.

Visiting Ontik’s office, I was impressed by the team’s curiosity, professionalism, and drive to build meaningful solutions. A culture built on excellence and growth.

-Prof M. Taher A. SaifProfessor, UIUC
UIUC
Kawamoto Yasuhiro

Innovation, execution, and global collaboration, naturally combined.

Our talks on custom technology, global talent mobility, and cross-border innovation opened exciting possibilities. Their forward-thinking vision stood out.

-Kawamoto YasuhiroCEO, Zen Mirai JAPAN Group
Zen Mirai
Jeremy Blanch

Ontik made a complex platform feel effortless.

Our real-time real estate betting platform needed sharp UX and reliability during live auctions. Ontik delivered fast, communicated clearly, and kept our vision intact.

-Jeremy BlanchFounder, Homerun