Startek case study

Platform: iOS, iPadOS, macOS.
Industry: Professional Tools / Astrology.
Services Provided: UI/UX Design, Mobile Development, Backend Development.

The Challenge

This project aimed to bring desktop-grade astrology tools, the kind used by professional practitioners, into a mobile-first experience. Not a lifestyle app, not a horoscope feed. A serious analytical instrument for astrologers, coaches, and advanced users. The challenge was simple to describe and very hard to execute: How do you compress decades of complex astrological systems into a product that feels powerful, but still usable on a phone?

The Solution

The first real pro astrology workspace on mobile. A tool that matches desktop software in power; Feels modern, clean, and intuitive; Uses real astronomical data; Supports advanced astrological methods; Scales from curious users to professionals. A real professional instrument. We treated Startek like a FinTech or trading app, not a lifestyle product. We focused on three pillars:

1. Professional-Grade Engine. We built a calculation system based on NASA ephemeris data, ensuring real astronomical precision for planetary positions, houses, aspects, and transits. Accuracy was non-negotiable. This is the foundation professionals care about.

2. Desktop Tools on Mobile. We implemented features usually found only in desktop software:

  • Bi-wheel and multi-chart comparison

  • Advanced house systems

  • Profections and time rulers

  • Zodiacal releasing

  • Dignity tables

  • Astrocartography

  • Aspect matrices

  • Chart layering and filtering

The goal was simple: if it exists in pro desktop tools, it should exist in Startek.

3. Gen-Z Friendly UX. The hardest part was not the math. It was the interface. We had to make extremely complex systems feel light, modern, and visual on a small screen. We designed Startek like a creative workspace, with customizable color themes, personal chart styles, interactive visual layers, minimalist UI. It’s like a Figma for astrology.

Results

Startek became one of the most advanced astrology tools available on mobile. Key outcomes: desktop-level feature set on iOS; strong adoption among professional users; clear differentiation from horoscope apps; high perceived value and pricing power. It also passed one of the hardest tests: professional astrologers actually use it. Not just download. Use.

Startek is a perfect example of what we love building at molfar.io: niche products for serious users with real technical depth and strong product positioning. It proves that you don’t need to build for everyone. You need to build something meaningful for someone specific. And do it exceptionally well.

 

UX scheme

 

Client’s Feedback

Cameron W.
Founder of Startek

 

molfar.io turned my vision into reality. They delivered a professional-grade astrology mobile app with advanced chart calculations, AI integration, and a fully custom UI. They delivered Startek at least 5x faster than I expected, helped shape the product vision, and took care of everything. Even ideas I assumed were impossible, they turned into working features.

I was especially impressed by how deeply they dived into astrology and all the technical aspects. Another point is Apple Review process. Apple is notoriously strict with astrology apps, but the molfar team handled both the domain and the review process superbly.

What can I say? Exceptional speed, professionalism, craftsmanship, and value. Working with molfar.io felt like having a world-class product team on my side.

 

Startek App Review