Chakor

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO of Masta Analytics Private Limited, a simulation-based high-tech company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chakor?

I hired Chakor to build a mobile and web application for my company.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

First, I briefed Chakor on the objective of the application, and then their team helped me build the documentation. I gave them user requirements, and they did the app's wireframes and user journey. I also provided some basic UI elements for them to work on, and they added their touch.

Regarding technologies, we're using Bubble to develop the Android and iOS platforms. The project's first phase is complete and has already been deployed to the application stores.

Currently, they maintain the app, fix bugs, and do upgrades.

What is the team composition?

They assigned me two developers to the project; one works on the mobile application for the end user, and the other works on the backend and administration dashboard. Also, one of their co-founders helps with managing the team as well.

How did you come to work with Chakor?

I found them through a forum on bubble.io, but a friend also recommended them to me.

How much have you invested with them?

Around $20,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started the partnership in March 2022, and it is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I've had good app downloads. Also, regarding the application, I've had good ratings and comments from my customers in the last couple of months.

How did Chakor perform from a project management standpoint?

They've met all my deadlines and stayed within the budget. Regarding tools, we use Asana for project management and communicate mostly through Slack, but we also use WhatsApp, Zoom, and Google Meet.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They understand what I'm trying to achieve in terms of the technology and the business side, which is great for me.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They can improve their communication. When the developers have trouble, I wish they would tell me or ask for advice instead of trying to work independently.

Any advice for potential customers?

Communicate with them frequently to ensure they will deliver the project within the agreed timeline and with the features you want.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner and lead developer at Osborne Solutions. We are a Bubble development agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chakor?

We needed a company that could help us build mobile apps using Bubble. We were trying to build custom WebView containers to hold our clients' apps and put them on the App Store, but some of our clients have custom code, so we can't use the standard services that exist for Bubble. We needed an agency that understood Bubble and the coding language for Xcode and Android.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We hired Chakor to build a WebView native app that would allow us to run the web app on native devices, Android, and iOS. We needed the app to have custom code to allow users to share links from anywhere in the app. The app would then translate that link into something Bubble could understand and store.

What is the team composition?

I worked with three people from Chakor.

How did you come to work with Chakor?

Chakor reached out to me last year when they were setting up their agency for Bubble coaching sessions for their team. We stayed in touch because it seemed like they had the capabilities to help me with my projects.

How much have you invested with them?

I spent around €2,200 (Approximately $2,200 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from March 2022–May 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The deliverables were quite simple, so the measure of the success of the project was whether the functionalities and the specification sheet were fully working and bug-free. Chakor was able to deliver the functionality exactly how the client asked for, which made this project a success.

How did Chakor perform from a project management standpoint?

Chakor performed well in terms of project management. They created a specific channel for each project we did. They were quick to reply and provide updates throughout the project.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was most impressed with Chakor’s resourcefulness and out-of-the-box approach. They were regularly going to StackOverflow or resources on the Internet to read guides and tutorials and try to research unique solutions to our problems themselves.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Their internet connection speed was a bit slow when we first started working together, which affected our online meetings a bit. They’ve since upgraded their internet connection.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Try to communicate openly with them, push them to be imaginative, and give them the freedom to do research and come up with their own solutions.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of a healthcare marketplace.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chakor?

We needed someone to build a true app for our product MVP.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We hired Chakor to build our product MVP and fully develop its infrastructure through a no-code platform called Bubble.

Some of the core features they incorporated are a Google geo-location functionality, Stripe payment integration, a shift creation process, and an internal messaging system.

What is the team composition?

We mainly interfaced with the owners, and had a full-time developer on board for 40 hours a week.

How did you come to work with Chakor?

I came across Chakor through Bubble’s website, as they were listed as one of the companies they partner with.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested about $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from October 2021–January 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Chakor helped us launch our platform, and we went from having zero customers, to engaging with 1,000 members on our platform.

How did Chakor perform from a project management standpoint?

They performed well from a project management perspective and were able to accomplish our projects within the given time frame.

We typically communicated through Slack, Google Meet, and the phone.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We were impressed with their honesty, quality of their skills, and ability to implement my requirements accurately.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We were able to work out all the issues we had, so I don’t have any constructive feedback.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would advise you to communicate your expectations clearly and ensure you’re consistently aware of what you want them to work on.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm an executive at TheKedua.com, a gigs mobile app.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chakor?

I hired Chakor to develop our platform, which is a directory of income opportunities. 

My company is trying to solve the issue of unemployment. We believe that many new kinds of jobs are being created in the digital era. I gather different companies’ information, details, and any platforms that would allow users to earn income. I put them all under the Thekedua.com platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Chakor rebuilt our app from scratch. We had previously engaged another freelancer to develop the app, but it took that person quite a while, and he eventually abandoned the project.

All the ideas, designs, and concepts came from me, and Chakor focused on handling the app's development.

We already had a database of around 9,000 users. Chakor redesigned the architecture of the database and uploaded all these existing 9,000 users from the old app to the new app.

What is the team composition?

My main contact person was the junior developer who worked with us throughout the two-month tenure.

How did you come to work with Chakor?

I found them via Google search.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $3,500 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from January–March 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app is high quality, and the technology is great — we haven't found any bugs.

In terms of the core features, the frontend has a simple design in which the user can scroll all the site income opportunities. When they click on any job opportunities, they are directed to an external page.

We also have an in-app advertisement feature to gain additional revenue from other advertisers.

Chakor also built a user verification functionality where people can insert any emails or mobile numbers to verify them.

How did Chakor perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management was great; they completed all the app's key functionalities within 12 days, way ahead of the deadline. For the remaining days, we only focused on the cosmetic part of the app.

For communication, we used Airtable to manage our requests, the project's status, timelines, and features of each element of the app. We also used Slack and Zoom calls.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their professionalism and competitiveness in terms of pricing are outstanding. They also overdeliver on whatever they promise.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I got what I paid for, but maybe they could've another headquarter in Malaysia so that I can have in-person meetings with them.

Any advice for potential customers?

Know what you want upfront to help speed up the process. Also, be clear with how much you are willing to spend.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Iconavize, LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Provide car information through an application.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Chakor to accomplish?

• Design an easy interface
• Develop coding through their software to create an application

SOLUTION

How did you find Chakor?

Referral

Why did you select Chakor over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Chakor were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Complete Figma design for mobile and web. User authentication, user input space for email, passcode, profile picture. Customer / admin to be able to use credentials to sign in. User should be able to purchase credits. User should be able to see credits used and availble. Admin should be able to refund if applicable. Detection - user should be able to enter car information, upload a picture and ask a question. User should be able to see history. Admin should be able to see all of the accounts and thier histroy. Settings - User/Admin should be able to see profile and details, user should be able to edit thier information. Internal testing, payment/subscriptions, detection, history, settings. Bug fixes, review, client feedback, updates, and signoff.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Created an easy to use interface through Figma design and a page where people can use my application. The idea was created using low code, and is functioning. After having a few dozen users, there were no bugs, and I will continue to have more users. The team at Chakor respond to my requests for updating fairly quickly. I am happy with the communication with the team. 

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

Project management overall has been amazing with communicating with thier team of my expectations. They have also been able to complete my requests and updates accordingly. 

What was your primary form of communication with Chakor?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Our communication with the team felt seamless. Needs/wants were met in a timely manner. I like that they are all knowledgable with software even the PM.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Chakor could have done differently?

Not that I can think of. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a talent marketplace.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Talent marketplace.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Chakor to accomplish?

• Rebuild or fix a talent marketplace app on Bubble
• Migrate the database into Xano

SOLUTION

How did you find Chakor?

• Online Search
• Bubble Website

Why did you select Chakor over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Chakor were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Build a talent marketplace with advaced ffiltering using Bubble and Xano.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

2 weeks for the research phase to decide if we should use Bubble's internal Database or migrate to Xano

4-6 weeks for the development phase where they deliver a fully functional app based on the agreed upon scope and specifications

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

I had a very disappointing experience with this team. After three months of collaboration, along with the initial payment, it feels like a complete waste of time. They seem to hire fresh graduates in Pakistan with limited experience, likely at a lower hourly rate, and then charge clients significantly higher rates, such as $40 per hour. The junior developer assigned to my project often provided generic updates, which gave the impression of progress, but in reality, it was a lot of wasted time and energy. Overall, I feel that the project was mishandled, and my investment didn’t yield any the results.

What was your primary form of communication with Chakor?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They are skilled at making empty promises without ever delivering on them.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Chakor could have done differently?

Their service feels overly commercial, with a focus on charging clients rather than delivering meaningful results. They often make empty promises, leaving clients disappointed. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a health benefits provider.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We help businesses provide flexible health benefits to their team members. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Chakor to accomplish?

• Complete MVP of App
• Design upgrades

SOLUTION

How did you find Chakor?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Chakor over others?

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

How many teammates from Chakor were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Complete app development for complex web app using bubble.io. 
• Optimize for mobile, test app workflows and fix bugs. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app works well and has the intended functionality.

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

Incredibly responsive team with timely delivery. 

What was your primary form of communication with Chakor?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Chakor was a dedicated and skilled team with great leadership who is looking to make long term relationships with their clients. I felt very supported and would reccomend considering Chakor for your project. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Chakor could have done differently?

Nothing major. A bit more time scoping the project needs could be beneficial. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder of a market intelligence company providing market intelligence to the aerospace and defense sector.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chakor?

I needed help developing a somewhat complex website. I required a landing page with a backend database that needed to be visualized with custom visualizations and data summarizations. This feature needed a custom backend built, which was why I was looking for support.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Initially, I provided Chakor with branding guidelines and some ideas about how I wanted the website to look. Using my input, Chakor has created everything on their own. As for the technology stack, they've used Bubble to build this website. Currently, we're in discussions about a second stage for this website development project.

What is the team composition?

I've been in contact with five teammates from Chakor, two of which have done the majority of the technical work.

How did you come to work with Chakor?

I found them online.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent under $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together around May 2024, and our engagement is ongoing. The first stage of the website is almost complete, and we're now talking about future development work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Although we're not at the point of launching our website yet, we'll be in the next couple of weeks. Chakor has done everything I've asked for, but the impact of their work will have to wait until we officially publish the site and see what happens.

How did Chakor perform from a project management standpoint?

Everything has been delivered within a timeframe I've been happy with, and there have been no budgetary changes from the initial scope Chakor provided.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

Mohid (Web Application Developer) has been the lead developer. He's very useful and responsive. Whenever there's a problem, we just jump on a call and quickly sort it out and clarify any confusion. Still, everyone from Chakor has been very responsive as well.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Chakor is very responsive and offers good value for the money.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing Chakor could improve on. Whenever I don't like something, I mention it to them, and they quickly try to change it until I'm happy with the result.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Be sure about everything you want. Chakor is very responsive and will try to fulfill your vision. If you're trying to do a web development project with good results and good value for the money, Chakor is a good choice.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the owner of a company that offers a social media application that supports video and multimedia to help bring local communities together.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chakor?

We needed support to develop our web application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Chakor developed our web application from scratch. The app will eventually be available for iOS and Android mobile devices. Chakor delivered an MVP available on our website with the required password.

What is the team composition?

We worked with Chakor's secretary, two developers, an accountant, and one of the co-founders.

How did you come to work with Chakor?

I found Chakor through an online search on Bubble. I chose Chakor because I liked their professionalism and onboarding stream. I saw Chakor had great reviews and felt they were the most suitable team for the work I was looking for. We had numerous phone calls and three meetings via Google Meet with the team before agreeing to engage in the project.
How much have you invested with them?

We spent under $10,000 on this project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Chakor in March 2024, and our engagement concludes today.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I received more than I was expecting from Chakor's work. The team revised the work and adjusted it according to my requests, being very patient. I was very pleased with the app. Chakor was accommodating in developing features that weren't included in the original statement of work (SoW). 

How did Chakor perform from a project management standpoint?

Chakor's deliverables went beyond time, although this wasn't their fault because I added features to the original SoW. The team was very professional and performed very well. Our communication was excellent and without hurdles despite being located in different countries, which could be challenging. We communicated with Chakor via phone calls and Google Meet.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?
Hamza (Co-Founder) was very accommodating and had a great work ethic. I appreciated his understanding.

What did you find most impressive about them?

My favorite thing about Chakor was that they gave me fewer headaches since I didn't have to manage the development process.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything Chakor could improve.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I suggest having a plan and being clear about what you want. Chakor is very understanding, but you need to have a base plan. The team is professional, and you should be prepared when engaging with them.