PlanetX

A Short-Video Platform Built By RichestSoft

500k+

Downloads across Android & iOS

4.6

Average rating on the Play Store & App Store combined

120k

Monthly active users with strong daily engagement

Client Snapshot

A digital-first entrepreneur aimed to launch a TikTok-style short-video platform that could attract creators, retain viewers, and grow steadily in a crowded social media space.

Platform Growth at a Glance

The launch of PlanetX showed strong traction across user activity, content creation, and platform reliability.

Performance Area	Outcome
Initial User Adoption	12,000+ installs shortly after launch
User Retention	32% of users returned within the first week
Content Activity	Over 5,000 short videos were published in the early phase
Engagement Rate	Likes and comments increased steadily week over week
Peak-Time Performance	Stable video playback during high traffic hours
Creator Participation	A growing number of active creators posting regularly

Project Summary

PlanetX is a mobile-first short-video platform that allows viewers to engage with producers, find amusing videos, and browse endlessly. The project focused on designing a quick, reliable, and scalable system that supports large video usage. RichestSoft helped design, develop, and launch PlanetX as a reliable video platform ready for real user traffic and long-term growth.

What RichestSoft Delivered

RichestSoft developed a fully customized short-video platform aligned with PlanetX's business goals.

User Video App

A modern mobile app designed for effortless video consumption and interaction:

Smooth vertical video scrolling
Like, comment, and follow features
Creator discovery and trending content
Clean interface for longer watch time

Creator Upload & Management System

An easy-to-use system that encourages creators to stay active:

Simple video upload process
Caption and content management
Engagement visibility for posted videos
Reduced friction for frequent posting

Admin & Moderation Dashboard

A centralized control panel for platform oversight:

User and content monitoring
Reporting and moderation tools
Platform performance tracking
Insights into engagement and growth

Technologies & Tools We Used

To ensure performance, scalability, and reliability, RichestSoft used a carefully selected technology stack:

Mobile App: Native iOS

Backend: Node.js

Database: MongoDB

Real-Time Features: Firebase / WebSockets

Video Delivery: Optimized media streaming services

Cloud Infrastructure: AWS

Analytics: Custom dashboards & reporting tools

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Challenge → Solution → Impact

Challenge: Entering a Saturated Video Market

Solution: Built a smooth, engaging platform with familiar short-video interactions and fast playback.
Impact: Users spent more time watching videos, improving engagement and retention.

Challenge: Low Creator Participation Risk

Solution: Simplified video uploads and content management for creators.
Impact: Consistent growth in content uploads and creator activity.

Challenge: Platform Control & Moderation

Solution: Developed admin tools for monitoring content and user behavior.
Impact: Faster moderation, better content quality, and stronger platform trust.

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