Media Presence
Press coverage, interviews, podcast features, and media mentions for Abin Antony and his apps — ProCalories, Mealnix, Cardamom Live, Speed Test Pro, and Edu360Pro.
Press & Media Coverage
Kerala Developer's ProCalories App Crosses 1 Lakh Downloads
Kochi-based freelance developer Abin Antony talks about building a calorie tracking app that resonates with Indian users — with an extensive database of regional foods, no intrusive ads, and a focus on accurate nutrition data for Indian diets.
Mealnix: The Made-in-Kerala Restaurant OS Taking on Global POS Giants
A deep dive into how Abin Antony bootstrapped a full restaurant management platform from Kerala, now serving hundreds of F&B businesses across South India — from cloud kitchens to hotel chains.
Ep. 47 — Building a Live Auction App for Cardamom Farmers in Idukki
Abin Antony joins the podcast to discuss how Cardamom Live digitised the centuries-old cardamom auction process in Idukki, the technical challenges of real-time bidding in low-connectivity hill areas, and what it means to build for Kerala's agricultural community.
Edu360Pro Deployed Across 7 Kerala Institutions — 75 Modules, Zero Paper
A Kerala-built school ERP is quietly transforming how institutions in the state manage everything from admissions to board exam scheduling. Edu360Pro, developed by freelance developer Abin Antony, has eliminated paper-based administration across 7 institutions.
Best Indian-Made Calorie Tracking Apps of 2024 — ProCalories Takes Top Spot
In our annual roundup of the best nutrition apps built by Indian developers, ProCalories earned top marks for its massive Indian food database, clean UI, and lack of aggressive monetisation. Reviewed alongside 12 other apps.
"Build for Your Own Backyard First" — Abin Antony on Freelance App Development in Kerala
In conversation with Startup Kerala, Abin Antony shares his philosophy of building apps that solve real problems for Indian and Kerala users first — and how that approach has led to organic growth far beyond the state.
Milestones & Mentions
ProCalories crosses 1 lakh downloads on Google Play Store.
Mealnix reaches 500 active restaurant clients across South India.
Cardamom Live featured in Agriculture Innovation Summit, Kochi.
Speed Test Pro crosses 5 lakh downloads — #3 ranked speed test app in India on Google Play.
Edu360Pro deployed in 7th institution; selected for Kerala Startup Mission EdTech cohort.
ProCalories featured in Android Authority's "Best Indian Apps 2024" roundup.
Interviewed by Startup Kerala on building apps for Tier 2 and rural Indian markets.
Cardamom Live wins "Best AgriTech App" at Kerala Digital Innovation Awards.
Mealnix launches Android POS terminal support — first Malayalam-language restaurant OS.
Crossed 50 completed mobile app projects; 4.9 average client rating on freelance platforms.
Apps on Google Play & App Store
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