ChicMic Studios

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive of BetterTogether

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

BetterTogether is a digital wellbeing accountability platform for weight loss and a healthy lifestyle by gamifying small and intimate groups with friends and family.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire ChicMic Studios to accomplish?

• Develop new features
• Implement AI

SOLUTION

How did you find ChicMic Studios?

Referral

Why did you select ChicMic Studios over others?

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

How many teammates from ChicMic Studios were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

ChicMic Studios acted as our dedicated offshore development team for BetterTogether, our social weight loss and wellness platform. We created the initial code and architecture, and their team expanded it into a full production product.

They delivered native iOS and Android apps with feature parity, including group challenges, gamification, in-app chat, and story-style content. They also implemented AI-powered tools like a nutrition chatbot and food logging via image and text.

On the backend, they built and maintained services on AWS with MySQL, Redis, and S3, ensuring a scalable and reliable infrastructure. Their work also included features for our B2B offering, enabling organizations to run wellness challenges and drive employee engagement.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project resulted in a stable, fully functional product launched on both iOS and Android. We were able to scale new features quickly, integrate AI-powered nutrition tools, and support both B2C and B2B use cases. Their work enabled us to grow our platform, improve engagement, and expand into the corporate wellness market.

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

Project management was smooth and reliable. The team followed our guidelines closely, communicated clearly, and delivered features on time. They were responsive to our needs, flexible when priorities shifted, and always aligned their work with our product vision and architecture.

What was your primary form of communication with ChicMic Studios?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed us most was the combination of excellent technical skills and a truly customer-centric approach. They not only delivered high-quality development work but also showed genuine commitment to understanding our needs and making sure the product aligned with our vision.

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

Overall, we were very satisfied with their work. If anything, we would have appreciated even more proactive suggestions on technical optimizations and alternative solutions, but this is a minor point compared to the strong execution and responsiveness they provided.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Zuhal

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Zuhal provides affordable and accurate email verification services that help businesses improve deliverability and maximize ROI on their campaigns

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire ChicMic Studios to accomplish?

• Develop and implement the core email verification script for ZUHAL.
• Improve the accuracy and reliability of the verification system.
• Integrate a secure payment gateway and add extra features to support scaling.

SOLUTION

How did you find ChicMic Studios?

Upwork

Why did you select ChicMic Studios over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from ChicMic Studios were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

ChicMic Studios handled the development and integration of our email verification platform (ZUHAL) from the ground up. Our website is built on PHP Laravel, the verification script was developed in Python, and the database runs on AWS RDS. Their team successfully built around 80% of the verification system, integrated it with our platform and improved the overall accuracy of the verification process.

They also implemented a secure payment gateway and delivered additional custom features to support scalability. Along the way, they fixed several major bugs and performance issues that were blocking our progress, ensuring the platform was stable and reliable.

Key deliverables included:

Python-based email verification script development
Laravel + AWS RDS integration
Accuracy improvements to verification results
Payment gateway integration
Fixing critical bugs and performance issues
Adding extra custom features for better user experience and scalability

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Improved the accuracy of email verification results more ensuring cleaner and more reliable data for our clients.
• Successfully integrated a payment gateway, allowing us to start onboarding paying customers seamlessly.
• Resolved critical bugs and scalability issues, which improved platform stability and reduced downtime.
• Delivered 80% of the core verification script and backend system, bringing ZUHAL much closer to launch readiness.
• Enabled us to go from an early-stage concept to a fully functional SaaS platform ready for market use.

Their team was professional, responsive, and delivered beyond expectations.

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

Their project management was excellent. They kept everything organized, delivered milestones on time and were very responsive whenever we had questions or changes. Communication was smooth, and they quickly understood our needs and acted on them. Overall, their management made the whole process stress-free and very effective.

What was your primary form of communication with ChicMic Studios?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed us most was their team leader, Rakesh, who was extremely friendly, understanding, and always available to help whenever we faced any issues or bugs. His support and proactive approach made the entire collaboration smooth. Overall, it was truly an outstanding experience working with their team.

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

Honestly, we were very satisfied with their work and overall experience. The only small area of improvement could be faster turnaround on minor change requests but this did not affect the overall delivery. Their quality and support were excellent.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of a social networking company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A mobile app that provides a simple social network channel to exchange thoughts in life for Generation X or older. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire ChicMic Studios to accomplish?

• Build a full stack iOS mobile app

SOLUTION

How did you find ChicMic Studios?

Online Search

Why did you select ChicMic Studios over others?

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

How many teammates from ChicMic Studios were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

UI/UX Design, Frontend and backend design and development

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have set up 11 milestones so far from the UI/UX design, front end and back end all the way to the cloud set up. Each milestone was delivered with speed and success. 

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

Ankit has been an outstanding project manager for this project, making it a pleasure to collaborate with him from day one. A special shout out to Rajat, Kamal, Himanshu, Sukhpreet, Bhavya and Aman. They have been equally impressive—skilled, hardworking, responsive, and reliable. I'm fortunate to be able to work with this wonderful team. 

Every deliverable throughout this journey has been delivered on time and with exceptional quality. The entire team consistently respond promptly to my inquries. During the design phases, the discussions were often intense; and during the testing phases, revisions and additions were inevitable. But the team maintained a calm and professional demeanor throughout. Those late-night discussions were incredibly valuable and productive, and I learned a great deal from their expertise and dedication.

What was your primary form of communication with ChicMic Studios?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What makes this company stand out is its consistent professionalism and reliability across the entire organization.  

The project began with an online meeting with Manish, the company’s head. He generously shared his expertise, guiding me on the best-suited technologies for my needs. Following that, I was introduced to Ankit and his team, and the entire process proceeded seamlessly. Every individual I interacted with proved to be friendly, professional, and highly knowledgeable. 

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

I can think of none. I think that the team has given me all their best, and I appreciate it.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive Producer of a motion pictures & film company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Commercial film production company working with ad agencies in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire ChicMic Studios to accomplish?

• 3D character animation

SOLUTION

How did you find ChicMic Studios?

• Online Search
• Other

Why did you select ChicMic Studios over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• We conducted a test project with multiple suppliers and they delivered the best quality of work.

How many teammates from ChicMic Studios were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

They had to replicate 3D character models from another animator without any of the 3D resources. They replicated the models with precision and animated the characters across a range of television commercials and website animations for our client.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

To deliver high-quality animations that were suitable for television advertising. 

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

They were very easy to work with and delivered work according to schedule. 

What was your primary form of communication with ChicMic Studios?

Email or Messaging App

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

The quality of the work was great, but they also took direction and notes very well whilst delivering on time.

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

No, we were happy with the outcome of the project and the way they worked with us.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Dev of an indie game development studio

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

I run a small indie dev shop building quirky, humor-driven Roblox games, starting with our flagship title, Flex Farm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire ChicMic Studios to accomplish?

• Implement Core Gameplay Systems – Build the foundation for Flex Farm’s planting, growth, and pulling mechanics so the game loop is fully playable.
• Establish a Scalable Codebase – Set up a clean, modular Roblox code architecture (Knit-style MVC) that I can maintain and expand on my own.
• Polish for Early Testing – Deliver a stable, engaging prototype that’s fun enough for community playtesting and feedback collection.

SOLUTION

How did you find ChicMic Studios?

Online Search

Why did you select ChicMic Studios over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from ChicMic Studios were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope of work focused on transforming Flex Farm from a concept into a fully playable prototype. ChicMic Studios delivered the game’s core systems, including a tension-based crop pulling mechanic, a basic planting and growth system, and supporting UI elements like the ReelMeter for managing pull tension. They also built out the Crop Manager to handle spawning and lifecycle logic, and added animations, effects, and sounds to enhance gameplay feedback. On the technical side, ChicMic established a modular Knit-style codebase with Rojo integration, ensuring the project is scalable and maintainable. The final deliverable was a stable prototype with a functioning harvesting loop, ready for community playtesting and future expansion.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project produced a working prototype of Flex Farm with a fully functional harvesting loop, including the crop pulling minigame, planting system, and growth timers. A modular codebase with Rojo integration was established, making future development more efficient and maintainable. The game is now stable enough for community playtesting, with players able to plant, grow, and harvest crops in a repeatable loop. These outcomes demonstrate clear progress from concept to playable product, laying the foundation for upcoming features such as flex animations, rare crop events, and trading systems.

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

ChicMic’s project management was clear and organized, with regular updates and milestone tracking throughout the engagement. They consistently delivered items on time and worked within the agreed timeline, wrapping the project up by mid-August as planned. Communication was responsive and collaborative — they quickly addressed feedback, clarified questions, and adapted to my needs without hesitation. Overall, their approach made the development process smooth and dependable.

What was your primary form of communication with ChicMic Studios?

Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed me most about ChicMic was their ability to take a quirky, unconventional game concept and translate it into polished, working systems without losing the humor or charm at the core of Flex Farm. They balanced technical structure with creative flair — building a scalable codebase while also delivering fun, over-the-top mechanics that matched the game’s personality. Their mix of professionalism and willingness to embrace a chaotic, humor-driven vision felt unique compared to other studios.

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

It was a great experience, nothing to add here.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of ASAP Arcade

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a gaming arcade focused on STEM learning and edutainment for kids and parents.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire ChicMic Studios to accomplish?

• Mobile Game development

SOLUTION

How did you find ChicMic Studios?

Referral

Why did you select ChicMic Studios over others?

• High ratings
• Referred to me

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

Building and deploying a mobile game in unity across iOS and Android.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

App has been successfully deployed to iOS and Android through a flexible go to market schedule and feedback cycle. It was great having mutual understanding on timeline and flexibility to work at a quality pace.

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

Their project management was great. Both email and WhatsApp were responsive and very flexible with deliverable needs. The learning curve was large for us, so the patience was very appreciated! 

What was your primary form of communication with ChicMic Studios?

• In-Person Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Flexibility of delivering end results and the QA process!

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

More standard PM tools could be used but our project was small and could be managed through out of the box tools :) !

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Lead Game Engineer of a gaming company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Game development/management

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire ChicMic Studios to accomplish?

• Game Development

SOLUTION

How did you find ChicMic Studios?

Online Search

Why did you select ChicMic Studios over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from ChicMic Studios were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

2D Fighting Game

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Milestones and Demo Package

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

It was delivered without any issues.

What was your primary form of communication with ChicMic Studios?

Email or Messaging App

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

Their accurate milestone management stood out.

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

Nothing in particular

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Power of Storytelling

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Storytelling & Public Speaking Training

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire ChicMic Studios to accomplish?

• Develop 12 Improv Games

SOLUTION

How did you find ChicMic Studios?

Online Search

Why did you select ChicMic Studios over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from ChicMic Studios were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Develop an interactive web app with a suite of 12 improv games to help users practice storytelling. The app will feature adjustable timers, random prompt generation, and a user-friendly interface.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Devilered high quality output in a short time frame! 

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

Very proactive and transparent communication by Vinod Goswami!
Loved working with them! 

What was your primary form of communication with ChicMic Studios?

Virtual Meeting

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

They delivered a high-quality output at a reasonable price in a short time! 

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

Share timelines up front!