The APP Solutions

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of an international e-commerce product company. We offer solutions in the fields of career-building and educational projects. I'm responsible for developing our business strategies over short- and long-term objectives.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire The APP Solutions?

We already had a website where customers could purchase our products. In order to retain and perpetuate growth, we needed a mobile application for iOS. We had a backend and a design scheme ready to go but to develop the rest, we hired The APP Solutions.

What were your goals for this project?

Since more and more users are switching to mobile devices, it was critical for us to leverage that trend and expand our target market. We also wanted the app to be minimal and user-friendly.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

The APP Solutions was recommended to us by our partner. After initial discussions, we received a project estimate from their business analyst and decided to move forward with that budget and scope.

Describe the project in detail.

Over several meetings with their development team, we provided them with the documentation for the application so that they could fully comply with our existing backend. Initially, they also led the QA and testing. But right before the release, we conducted joint testing before putting the app in full use.

What was the team composition?

The APP Solutions team consisted of an iOS developer, a QA engineer, and a project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We don't have download numbers yet because we are currently in the App Store release stage of the project. However, we are highly satisfied with the outcome. The APP Solutions team delivered an app with almost no bugs. We are planning to reengage them for further refinement of the app and the addition of new features.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The development process went at a reasonable pace. Despite both of our teams working closely together on different parts of the project, there were no problems across all the communication channels. They consistently kept us informed and had their deliverables done on time.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The APP Solutions exceeded our expectations— we're extremely impressed by the quality of the end result. Due to the complexity of the system, we were afraid that non-internal personnel wouldn't understand the processes but The APP Solutions team comprehended the goal of the app effortlessly.

Are there any areas for improvement?

In general, we are delighted. The project took a little more time than originally estimated, but that was expected due to the peculiarity of our system and the fact that the company couldn't know all the aspects ahead of time.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the CEO of PassportScan Ltd., a hospitality company that specializes in international travel.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with The APP Solutions?

We wanted to build a mobile app that streamlines the hotel check-in process, but we didn’t have enough resources to create the platform internally. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The APP Solutions was brought in to build the MVP version of our app concept for Android. They spent two weeks reviewing our tech data before moving on to create wireframe models with user stories that represent our target audience. Once the documentation was confirmed, their team produced three UI/UX design concepts for us to approve. After finalizing our decision, they developed the app per our requirements. An SDK from a third-party vendor was integrated, so extensive testing QA testing was necessary.

What is the team composition?

Our account was assigned to one of their project managers, who oversaw a business analyst, designer, Android developer, and QA engineer.

How did you come to work with The APP Solutions?

We reached out to them after seeing their company mentioned on a B2B service list. Their impressive portfolio had a significant influence on our hiring decision.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent less than $50,000 for their services.

What is the status of this engagement?

They began working on the app since December 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

The app has helped us shorten the exhaustive check-in process down to 20 seconds. We are very pleased with The APP Solutions’ work. Several tech professionals have praised the platform’s speed and accuracy, while users are enjoying the seamless navigation.

How did The APP Solutions perform from a project management standpoint?

They were highly responsive and agile throughout the engagement. We established a timeline, but they managed to produce the final deliverables before the deadline.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The APP Solutions truly understood our business goals, so they were able to offer creative ideas that enhanced our original vision.

Are there any areas they could improve?

At the beginning of the project, we experienced a few problems regarding the timeline and budget estimations. Fortunately, increased communication was enough to rectify those issues.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the founder of Instance LLC. I oversee administration and financial management.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire The APP Solutions?

I had an exciting new idea. 

What were your goals for this project?

I wanted to build an app that allowed people all over the world to create instantaneous local events on their schedule, instead of merely waiting for the weekend for activities. This flies in the face of every other event app, but fits the modern lifestyle far better.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I spent a long time exhaustively searching online and asking my friends and connections in the industry. Other companies were too stiff and didn't care about my goals. I chose The App Solutions because of the positive, supportive attitude that permeates everything they do.

Describe the project in detail.

We spent more than a year working together. 

We created an efficient, detailed design document and jumped into development. They adapted to new ideas and gave me many creative solutions. App development is a living thing, and they brought the project to life. Even now, during beta testing, I feel totally supported and confident because of their knowledge, talent, and communication skill.

What was the team composition?

The App Solutions is a fairly large, talented team of project managers, account managers, and programmers who move together as a cohesive and cooperative team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We're live on Google Play, we're speaking with large potential partners, and we've received tremendous positive attention on social media. All this is possible because of The App Solutions. They went far beyond the call of duty to make it happen.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Our workflow is tremendously good. Their project managers are some of the best in the world. They're extremely patient and capable, and they lay out all my options. Since we're all friends now, our interactions are conversational but also professional, efficient, and stress-free. The team cares about my success and does their best to find solutions. I cannot emphasize enough how invaluable this intangible quality is.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The driving force behind The App Solutions is the people. Companies are nothing without talent and heart. Our culture of mutual respect and friendship efficiently translates ideas into reality. I will continue to use their services for years.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Honestly, I have no suggestions. I have app development experience, so I know the good and the bad. I didn't know how smoothly development could go until I met their team.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the president and founder of Oscar Diggs Digital. We’re a marketing consultancy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with The APP Solutions?

I’ve worked with The APP Solutions with multiple companies on a variety of projects, both internal and external. They’re my go-to development partner, handling every challenge I throw their way.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

At this point, I’ve completed several projects with The APP Solutions. In an engagement a few years ago, their team helped my company with a project for a client. They developed a booking system with a custom interface and integrated it with an existing website’s backend. The APP Solutions created the user flow, connected APIs, and provided custom code. They turned a strictly informational website into a fully interactive booking system for the client’s customers.

On another project, The APP Solutions helped us to build out and develop an MVP for a new advertising service we were creating. They were involved in the product development and conceptualization processes and handled our backend integration. They also connected the ad hoc solution we started with on our own to Google's APIs to create an automated workflow that streamlined our user's experience and reduced the amount of time it took to manage the tool internally. Unfortunately, the base service within Android that we were building our solution on top of was retired by Google, but the project had managed to get quite a few pilot clients before that thanks to the great work The APP Solutions delivered for us. Without their help, this project never would have gotten past the proof of concept stage and been able to become an MVP, with active paying customers.

What is the team composition?

I speak to the CEO before we start any project to share my needs and ideas. He connects me with a project manager, who will lead a larger team of resources. Over the course of my relationship with The APP Solutions, I’ve worked with about four project managers in total—all of them have been top-notch.

How did you come to work with The APP Solutions?

I have a large network in Eastern Europe and have worked with several development companies there over the years. The APP Solutions is the one I've stuck with and will keep coming back to.

How much have you invested with them?

I’ve spent about $30,000–$35,000 in total, including both internal and external projects.

What is the status of this engagement?

I first engaged The APP Solutions in June 2015, and we’ve done several projects with them since. We just finished our last one in October 2018. We don’t have an active engagement at the moment, but we have another one on the horizon and will be working with them again soon.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

They’ve been instrumental in our internal success. We’re a marketing agency, so we don’t have in-house development resources. The APP Solutions enables us to test new ideas and build experimental solutions that we can leverage internally and offer to our clients. We have a competitive edge over market competitors because not many agencies produce their own advertising and marketing software solutions. They help us improve our company operations and client relationships, executing any idea or vision we share with them.

How did The APP Solutions perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re an insanely responsive and competent team. I’ve been impressed with every resource I’ve had the pleasure of working with. They are timely, organized, and proactive. It’s clear that they care about their clients. They actively try to understand the reasons behind each project—they don’t just execute based on the requirements that we provide. Because they understand those nuanced details, they’re able to provide feedback and suggestions to improve the final product. We treat them as a partner rather than an outsourced team. Overall, our workflow is easy and fluid.

What did you find most impressive about them?

When I first engaged them, they were a different company that soon merged with The APP Solutions. I’ve watched them evolve, and they’re moving in the direction of advertising and marketing technology. It’s an added value to their business because they not only understand technical tools and elements, but they also understand the strategies driving them.

For example, an internal project that they helped us with involved proximity marketing. When we shared the concept with The APP Solutions, they were already familiar with the technology we planned on using. They added valuable insight into our development roadmap, improving our vision for the final product.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I’m happy with everything about them. They’re reasonably priced, responsive, skilled, and friendly. I have absolutely nothing negative to say, which is why our relationship has lasted so long.

Any advice for potential customers?

Clients should treat them like a doctor—tell them everything and don’t be shy. If their team is aware of every business challenge and roadblock, they’ll deliver a product that solves each problem. They’ve added value to all of our projects.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We provide a push-notifications marketing solution aiming to cut costs for enterprise businesses. Our startup was launched in early-2013 and acquired in November of that year by a Canadian mobile engagement solutions provider.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with The App Solutions?

We started out with a small team. We didn't have any full-time mobile developers, and the first version of our software had been developed by one of our founders, who had a background in backend programming. It was slow and ineffective, which is why we contacted The App Solutions' team.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The App Solutions has provided consultation for our technical questions, also helping with the architecture of our backend solution. The App Solutions provided iOS and Android development, but we handled the backend coding in-house.

We also needed to develop an SDK [software development kit] for the Android and iOS platforms, which required around 15 hours of work. We didn't want to hire developers for this work, given that the core of our system consisted of the backend, not the development libraries. The App Solutions helped us launch these 2 libraries, which came to be one of the reasons our company was acquired.

How did you come to work with The App Solutions?

The App Solutions was recommended by a couple of our friends, as well as by our seed investor. We were a small company in need of fast results. The App Solutions guaranteed that they could provide the workforce for our tasks immediately.

How much have you invested with The App Solutions?

Our project with The App Solutions consisted of 50–70 hours of work, at a rate of $35 per hour. The backend consultation was provided for free.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with The App Solutions in May 2015, but our consultation process may have started a couple of months before that time. The development part of our work took around 6 weeks to complete.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

I don't have any metrics to share, but I am certain that our SDKs were the reason why we received interest from our parent company and several others.

The SDKs were developed in only a couple of weeks. It was a great experience, and we didn't need to wait long for results.

As our internal team focused on web and push notifications, The App Solutions helped us cover the mobile app portion of the work. Before the autumn of 2015, we already had a fully-featured solution for mobile, the web, and desktops.

How did The App Solutions perform from a project management standpoint?

We have treated The App Solutions' team as our friends. The collaboration was both personal and professional, and it was a pleasure to work with The App Solutions, even when we identified bugs in the first versions.

What did you find most impressive about The App Solutions?

The App Solutions provided free and detailed consultation for our company. They worked hard and made us understand the process. We may not have a comparison point, but we're happy to have worked with The App Solutions.

Are there any areas The App Solutions could improve?

The project was not very long. The App Solutions provided the best developers for us, especially on iOS. Their team lead also performed well and took responsibility for the job. I have no critiques.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the IT Specialist of an advertising & marketing company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

SalesAR specializes in B2B lead generation, helping businesses attract new clients through personalized outreach strategies and meeting scheduling.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire The APP Solutions to accomplish?
We hired App Solutions to develop a robust email validation system that could accurately verify email authenticity, detect burner emails, and maintain a high-quality contact database.

SOLUTION

How did you find The APP Solutions?

Online Search

Why did you select The APP Solutions over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from The APP Solutions were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

App Solutions delivered email syntax and MX record validation, burner email detection, integration with third-party APIs (ZeroBounce, Hunter.io, EmailVerifyList), role-based email analysis, spam trap database setup, proxy management, and custom SMTP server implementation for advanced testing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project resulted in a comprehensive email validation system capable of accurately filtering invalid and burner emails, improving list quality. The integration with multiple verification APIs and the creation of a proprietary spam trap database enhanced detection accuracy. Proxy rotation and custom SMTP testing increased system reliability, ensuring more trustworthy email verification results.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The APP Solutions managed the project with clear communication, timely updates, and agile response to feedback, ensuring tasks stayed on track and deadlines were met.

What was your primary form of communication with The APP Solutions?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The most impressive aspect of their work was their deep technical expertise combined with a proactive, problem-solving approach that delivered a highly reliable and adaptable email validation system tailored to our needs.

Are there any areas for improvement or something The APP Solutions could have done differently?

Nothing we could think of at the moment. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the CPO of an information technology company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're a software for cinemas and entertainment venues, covering everything from ticketing, concessions and food&beverages sales to scheduling and advertising.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire The APP Solutions to accomplish?
Build the best mobile app for Cinema visitors

SOLUTION

How did you find The APP Solutions?

Referral

Why did you select The APP Solutions over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me

How many teammates from The APP Solutions were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Smartphone ticketing app, Showtimes, events, user registration, profile mgmt, and buying tickets. iOS/Android.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• High-quality mobile application, which end-users love.
• Excellent performance and quality.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The AppSolutions excelled in project management, delivering on time and responding effectively to our needs. Their proactive communication ensured a smooth process. Highly recommended for top-notch app development!

What was your primary form of communication with The APP Solutions?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What stood out most was the company's hardworking team and the high quality of the app developed. Their dedication and skill were truly impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something The APP Solutions could have done differently?

Overall, we are satisfied with the collaboration. While there's always room for growth, nothing specific comes to mind that needs improvement. The APP Solutions has effectively met all our expectations.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Wombats Corp

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Atlassian plugin development

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire The APP Solutions to accomplish?

• Fast development
• Outsource resources

SOLUTION

How did you find The APP Solutions?

Referral

Why did you select The APP Solutions over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from The APP Solutions were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Developing custom Confluence Cloud plugin.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Implement all planned scope in time

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They had superior management and transparent communication. Doing everything is needed to be on time on a good level of quality.

What was your primary form of communication with The APP Solutions?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Management which get right to the point and fully customer oriented

Are there any areas for improvement or something The APP Solutions could have done differently?

Make hiring faster. The APP Solutions said that process improvement is on the way

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of a small software development company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire The APP Solutions?

We needed an update to an existing iOS app.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We've been working with them for the past three years.

Describe the project in detail.

They made three enhancements to our existing app.

What was the team composition?

Their team included a developer and a QA analyst.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

They successfully updated our app.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

I've never had a problem with their services. Their management has been effective.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I appreciate the quality of their work.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, we’re completely satisfied.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a freelance digital designer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire The APP Solutions?

I hired The APP Solutions to help me flesh out an idea of mine for an Android application.

What were your goals for this project?

I wanted to create an MVP that I could test the market with before launching a more extensive product in the future.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I conducted an online search for app development companies. My primary deciding factors were anticipated cost and experience developing similar applications.

Describe the project in detail.

We discussed my initial ideas during a Skype call. We mutually decided that my plan was reaching too far and we should limit our engagement to developing an MVP for the time being. The APP Solutions team quickly produced mock-ups of the application and implemented my feedback to create interactive wireframes. Our teams also discussed user engagement strategies and monetization options. The APP Solutions team eventually delivered all technical documents and final wireframe files.

What was the team composition?

I worked with one project manager, one business analyst, and one UX designer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Although the application has not been built and is still very much in a planning phase, The APP Solutions’ work has helped me tweak the idea so that it can be as effective as possible in the future.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

I worked very well with the project manager. They were very helpful and provided completed work within reasonable timeframes.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was extremely impressed by the project manager’s friendliness and eagerness to suggest ideas.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No. I didn’t have the appropriate solution in mind, but The APP Solutions’ work helped me refine my idea.