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Klaus Wanninger, Lacon

What I especially like about SPOTTERON, is that we get to use many ideas and new tools that were developed for other projects in the SPOTTERON family without having to pay for them..

Daniel Dörler, University of Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna

To me, SPOTTERON is the successful combination of scientific claim and aesthetic design. The apps work intuitively, are extremely appealing and still fulfill all my scientific requirements when it comes to data quality and safety. Working together happens in a very loyal and trusting way and that allows us to profit from the design- and usability experience SPOTTERON has.

Simon Etter, University of Zurich

Thanks to the experience and the knowhow as well as the basic structure of SPOTTERON, we were able to have the CrowdWater apps developed in no time. We consider the model that allows every project to use all newly developed tools very fair and transparent. This way our apps even got some new features, we didn't even know we needed before.

Juliane Stark, University of Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna

Through the SPOTTERON App "Was geht ab?" we were able to create an appealing and useful possibility for kids, to spot problem- and feel-good areas in their home- and school surroundings. In the SPOTTERON team we found reliable and creative partners, that care about more than just the implementation.

Magdalena Gärtner, Center for Human-Computer Interaction, University of Salzburg

If you are looking for a dedicated team for the development of a Citizen Science App - even if that has to happen quite fast- you are in good hands at SPOTTERON. Fast communication, straightforward coordination and running updates of the app, even after the release, characterize our successful collaboration.

Florian Heigl PhD, University of Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna

With our project Roadkill, we were on the SPOTTERON platform since its beginnings, this way we got to witness the great development of this tool first-hand and were able to contribute in the shaping process. SPOTTERON manages the fine balance between scientific research, community management and modern design. The personal collaboration on a professional level supports the comfortable atmosphere in the project.

SPOTTERON FEATURES

The core features of SPOTTERON cover a wide range of innovative features for Citizen Science apps, while maintaining low prices. The custom smartphone apps for Android & IOS and the interactive map are a complete modern toolset for projects for Citizen Science, smart city apps and similar uses. The apps and maps can be individually customized and branded, while recieving regular updates during the whole runtime. Our development team is ready for extending the platform with new features for your project needs.

Project Features

Citizen Science & Mointoring Apps

For your project we release your own custom branded smartphone application for Android and iOS.
Interactive maps

You can integrate your own SPOTTERON project directly in your website via iFrame and allow submission also for desktop users.
Project homepages

The SPOTTERON full feature package also contains a professional CMS website for your project.
Regular updates

We support and maintain your smartphone application and release regular updates for your project in the app stores.

Interactive Apps

Data Input & Observations

Citizen Scientists can submit observations at GEO coordinates with pictures, descriptions and a custom set of data fields.
Data management

Every SPOTTERON Package includes advanced data administration and data management tools to access and work with the submissions.
Privacy & data safety

Running interactive Citizen Science apps also means protecting the privacy and data of all Citizen Scientists.
Push messages

Send your users push messages directly on their smartphones as status updates for your project.

All Packs Included

Creating Communities

A social community with a news-feed and modern communication tools is built directly in your Citizen Science apps from the start.
Data quality

Data quality is very important in Citizen Science - a range of features are helping with the quality of user submissions & data management.
Offline Mode

Your Citizen Science apps are ready for a real outdoor experience, even without internet connection.
User Motivation

User motivation is a key for long-term participation and for the gain of experience by the users in Citizen Science apps.

Learn more about the platform features

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