Mobile appVideo, music & mediaOriginal by Turkcell
fizy is the music streaming service of Turkish mobile operator Turkcell. It serves local listeners a strong catalogue of genres such as Turkish pop, arabesk, folk and rap, and combines music with video clips and live concerts. Because it comes from an operator, the subscription can be added to a phone plan and charged on the bill, which removes the credit card barrier. Local editorial playlists keep listeners close to their own culture.
Building something similar takes a music and video player, a catalogue feed from local labels and an alternative payment layer integrated with operators or banks. Live concert streaming, traffic tagging for zero-rating campaigns, search optimised for the local language, royalty reporting and an editorial panel all work together on the backend.
How fizy works: the core user flow
How many apps and dashboards do you need?
Listener apps
Users who listen to music and watch clips and live concerts on mobile, web and TV.
Editorial and events panel
An editor panel for planning local playlists, weekly releases and live concert broadcasts.
Admin and payments panel
An internal panel for managing operator bundles, campaigns, royalty reports and user support.
Critical features of a product like fizy
Bill-charged subscription
The subscription is collected through the mobile line bill or prepaid balance, so no card is needed.
Local-language search
Search tolerates special-character mistakes, spelling variants and lyric fragments in the local language.
Music and video together
Clip versions of songs are matched, so the user can switch to the video while listening.
Live concert streaming
Artist concerts are streamed live in the app and can be rewatched afterwards.
Zero-rated usage
Under a campaign, the app's traffic is recognised by the operator and not deducted from the data plan.
Local editorial playlists
Regional and genre-specific lists are updated regularly through the choices of local editors.
What goes into the first version, what comes later
First version (MVP)
- iOS and Android music player
- Local catalogue, search and playlists
- Card and operator-billed subscription
- Editorial playlist panel
- Play logging and royalty report
Later releases
- Video clip playback and audio-video switching
- Live concert streams
- A Smart TV app
- Personalised recommendation lists
Modules and how the budget is calculated
The budget is calculated with 360 SOFT’s pricing model from the modules below, about 28 screens and the project’s complexity: roughly 168 person-days for the full scope and 120 person-days for the first version. Every module you drop lowers the budget directly.
| Module | Phase |
|---|---|
| Sign-up, login, social login | First version |
| User profile and settings | First version |
| Subscriptions and recurring billing | First version |
| Online payments (Stripe / PSP) | First version |
| Product / content catalogue | First version |
| Advanced search and filters | First version |
| File, photo, video upload | First version |
| Video / voice calls | First version |
| Content management / blog | First version |
| Push notifications | First version |
| Third-party API integration | First version |
| Reporting and analytics | Later release |
| Admin dashboard | First version |
Hosting, SMS, map APIs, app store accounts and payment-provider fees are separate items. Maintenance and improvements (optional): €550 / month. We send a fixed written price within 24 hours after a free discovery call.
The hard parts
Local catalogue licences
You need agreements with local labels and collecting societies, and accurate royalty reporting.
Operator payment integration
Carrier billing needs technical and commercial integration with the operator, and cancellation and refund flows must be built in line with it.
Live broadcast moments
Traffic jumps at once during a popular concert stream, so the live streaming infrastructure has to scale separately.
Business model
Locally the strongest model is a premium subscription sold through operator and bank channels; being added to phone plans makes user acquisition easier. An ad-supported free tier, branded live concert sponsorships and event ticket partnerships bring extra revenue. Student and family plans also widen the user base.
Get a free quote for your project
Let us scope it together and send a fixed written quote within 24 hours. NDA on request; you own the source code.
Choosing a company to build an app like fizy
Most people searching “build an app like fizy” are really looking for a reliable app development company. When comparing quotes, check four things:
- Can you try similar products they have shipped, in the stores or live?
- Are the source code, design files, servers and store accounts transferred to you by contract?
- Do they show a working demo every two weeks, with written scope and acceptance criteria?
- Are maintenance, scaling and GDPR/security costs written into the quote?
Copyright and trademarks
A business model and features are generally not protected on their own, but the fizy name, logo, interface design, content and source code are. That is why we build a product with similar functionality but your own brand, design and code. This is not legal advice; we recommend a trademark search before launch.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to build an app like fizy?
A first version with a player, local catalogue, subscriptions and an editorial panel can be ready in a few months. Operator integration and live concert streaming are added depending on commercial agreements.
Can I start without an operator partnership?
Yes; you can start with card payments through Stripe or an in-app purchase. As your user base grows, it gets easier to negotiate operator and bank campaigns.
Are there copyright or trademark issues?
The local music streaming business model and its features are generally free to use, but the name, logo, design, content and code cannot be copied. Songs need licences from labels and collecting societies; this information is not legal advice.
What should I look for when choosing a company to build an app like fizy?
Choose a team experienced in local-language search, music streaming and regional payment integrations. Ask how they will produce royalty reports that stand up to an audit.
