DianApps

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEo of an arts, entertainment & music company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Provides music fans with discounted music shows at a discount via a subscription service.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Quality Assurance

SOLUTION

How did you find DianApps?

Sales Pitch

Why did you select DianApps over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from DianApps were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Full review of MVP developed by another developer. Fix any bugs found.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Meeting timelines and achieving objectives.

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

Onboarding was very slow, about 3 months. Now work needs are better met.

What was your primary form of communication with DianApps?

Virtual Meeting

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

The cooperation between team members was impressive.

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

Better transparency as to what work is taking a long time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of a software company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Building direct to consumer software platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build MVP

SOLUTION

How did you find DianApps?

Referral

Why did you select DianApps over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from DianApps were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Build a MVP that allows users to create and modify events. Summary of key deliverables include: 

• design an intuitive UX/UI experience 
• user onboarding and ongoing engagement 
• fully functional and downloadable from the google/apple app stores

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Sprint by sprint delivery of functional mobile application that meets agreed upon specifications.

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

They follow agile frameworks and scrum methodologies while using tools like basecamp and Jira to manage the day to day aspects of the project. The assigned product owner is responsive to needs, inquiries, and necessary revisions. Our needs are understood and addressed in a timely fashion.

What was your primary form of communication with DianApps?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Despite geographic separations and a sole reliance on virtual communications, this company has uniquely bridged this difference. They're readily available to meet, discuss, and address rising needs and concerns.

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

Not at this time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DianApps, and what were your goals?

Prototype and will do the actual app as well

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Saw multiple people and made multiple interviews, the are great quality and good prices

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

I won’t give much details as my startup still in building stages but it’s complicated one and they done amazing work

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

I am solo founder

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We agreed on a timeline and they delivered before we done

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We committed on multiple platforms

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

We were impressed by their transparency and effective communication.

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

Of course there is, but they are great value for what you have and it’s worth it 10000%

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CTO for a fintech company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DianApps?

We wanted few talented developers in various technologies on our front end, back end, mobile teams to augment our team strength.

SOLUTION

How did you select this agency and what were the deciding factors?

We found this agency online and decided to onboard with one or two engineers initially. After we liked their work, we now have close to 10 people from them.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

It was mix of various SaaS fintech products.

Describe the recruitment process in detail.

We have 2 rounds of technical interview

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Overall, We are happy with the engineer's quality.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They are responsive all the time

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

Good developers at a reasonable price point

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

One or two engineers out of 10 engineers found wanting.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I lead the product role to bring the idea to execution.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DianApps, and what were your goals?

We are bring a video streaming web app for b2b to bring surveys in the form of videos.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Agility to understand the product requirement. Swiftness to start, execute the project and experience team from top to bottom in product engineering.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Idea to documentation documentation to sprint project management to execution development to deployment

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

5

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Timely completion of the project.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

They were diligent, and the team brought utmost importance to project management using industry best tools.

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

experience in bring up product

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

NA

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Co-Founder of Gaming Startup

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DianApps?

Build android app for a midcore RMG app and web app on ReactJS for Admin Panel

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

DianApps portfolio of international clients and noteworthy Indian clients like Khatabook tipped the scale in their favor

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

They created a multiplayer real-money game and developed backend for other formats of the game as well. Apart from a dashboard to manage all aspects of game creation, user management, promo codes etc

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

• 5 backend NodeJS devs
• 2 Android devs
• 1 QA

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

120k playing users contributing 1 Cr worth of GMV and 10L+ revenue

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Project Management was seamless, good communication and well coordinated by Parag and Vikash. Team was available at odd hours also for ad hoc tasks

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

The team was very understanding, empathetic, and willing to go the extra mile to accommodate tasks beyond the scope. They give product inputs as well

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

Advise or anticipate where client is going wrong from tech standpoint and thinking short-sighted

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am founder of the wellness rewards app for healthy habits.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DianApps, and what were your goals?

Application development from prototype designs through to MVP and beyond.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Price, quality, terms, responsiveness.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

React native published on iOS and android.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

5 resources from back end, front end, QA, Design and their project manager along with leadership team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Delivered production app in Oct 2021 and have continued to add new features and improvements since then.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Very good communication - we meet weekly and talk on group chat daily. We track all priority tasks in a shared sheet.

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

They understand what we are doing and always correct things if something is not going right. They are incredibly responsive and respectful.

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

The only thing we are working on is agreeing timelines for delivery to ensure we hit certain dates for features.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of a coworking Cube8 also acting as advisor to various startups. As part of that Dianapps has been instrumental in developing a platform for one of our mentees who are working on a video review platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DianApps, and what were your goals?

I contacted DianApps with an intent to develop a SaaS platform that create video campaigns & share the same across various social media platforms to get the user interaction. The team understood the requirement and delivered the work almost quickly within the said timeframe.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We have been working with DianApps for quite a while now and trust me when I say this—It has been a great experience. The team developed a SaaS platform with accurate functionalities to cater the expected deliverables. Additionally, their team had all the technology that we required in developing the platform with tremendous knowledge and expertise in whatever we expected them to deliver.

The dedication of the team dynamic was up to the mark and did not involved the need for multiple iterations, they took care of the entire flow, including the visual aspects. To sum up, the scope of DianApps involvement was great.

What is the team dynamic?

9 Total:

• 2 React.js Developers
• 1 Node.js Developer
• 1 React.js Lead
• 1 Node.js Lead
• 1 Designer
• 1 Quality Analyst
• 1 DevOps Engineer
• 1 Project Manager

How did you come to work with DianApps?

DianApps and I have been working in the same co-working space, so we knew about the team since day one. Therefore, when my company decided to create an app—for the video reviews, finding the perfect team was quite clear and we didn’t need to wander as the popularity of the company is well-heard. We have seen DA grown from a 10-member team to 100+ with clients around the globe. They have what it takes to be a professional company. That is how we came to work with DianApps.

How much have you invested with them?

USD 120,000 +

What is the status of this engagement?

Like we have mentioned above that it has been quite a while the company and us are working together, we still are working with them. The status of our engagement is, after developing the product, testing it via using various measures, we are finally going to be live soon.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

How did your relationship with the vendor evolve?

At the initial development stage of platform, we use to have a lot of discussions regarding the features which we planned to develop. The team inputs after their research on various other similar platforms, our suggestions to the same & the dedication to build a better product led to the evolvement of our relationship. Their exceptional skill to deliver what they promise and been corporative is impressive which is yet another reason why we trust and have enhanced our relationship in the industry.

How did DianApps address the challenges that arose?

With the prompt approach and quick response to the feedback, the team always used to come up with something achievable. The same approach helped us to deal with the challenges that arose.

The team did not hesitate in overcoming the challenges while working overtime to deliver the best. There was not blockage in the development of the app as they were 24*7 available in case of any challenge occurrence. However, due to the team’s experience, we did not encounter much challenges.

Describe the impact this engagement has had on your business.

Well, I am hoping for a positive response from the users once we go live. And I know the reach of the app is going to be tremendous as the work DianApps has delivered till now is up to the mark without any area of improvement.

How was project management handled?

Managing a project is a bit like completing a Rubik’s cube — you have to keep several elements of the project at the top of your mind, while also considering multiple different outcomes and how long the route to completion will take.

Along the way, you’re bound to hit some bumps in the road. With projects, some struggles are more common than others, including issues regarding scope, budget, communication, implementation, and more. But DianApps’ project management team did their job Exceptionally well.

We’ve been using JIRA for keeping a track of the tasks, along with the internal team communication. For quick communication, the channels like WhatsApp, phone call, email etc. were used.

Is there anything that the vendor did well or that you would consider a strength?

The focus has always been towards the betterment of the product that is something which makes them stand out as the entire team works toward the same goal i.e providing the best to their clients. Their dedication and quick grasp of our requirements were great and well-appreciated. This is what I think set them apart for the other vendors.

In what specific areas can they improve?

None. They are good in everything they do.

What advice do you have for clients with similar needs to yours? 

One solution to all your needs—DianApps. They are very corporative, understands the client’s needs and perform exceptionally well in delivering the work as per your set expectation. I highly recommend the organization owners to leverage the company’s vast technical knowledge and create your own appealing app for your users today.

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on July 12, 2022.

Siddharth Bhatia

Owner, Coworking Space

Real estate

1-10 Employees

India 

$10,000 to $49,999

Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

Project summary

DianApps is developing a SaaS video review platform for the mentee of the coworking space's owner. The platform features AI capabilities that can be integrated with other web and mobile apps.

Feedback summary

DianApps has successfully delivered the platform, which is currently in its MVP stage. The client commends the vendor's professionalism, open-mindedness, and inclusive, partner-like attitude towards their team members. Moreover, the vendor ensures effective communication via Slack and Jira.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of a coworking Cube8 also acting as advisor to various startups. As part of that Dianapps has been instrumental in developing a platform for one of our mentees who are working on a video review platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DianApps, and what were your goals?

To develop a saas video review platform with AI capabilities which can be integrated with other apps/plrforms.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Founding team has been one of the most important deciding factor for us. We have seen DA grown from a 10 member team to 100+ with clients around the globe. They have what it takes to be a professional company.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Would let the CTO respond to that.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

4 Total:

• 2 React Developers
• 1 Designer
• 1 Project Head

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

In MVP stage.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Very professional and open minded. They use all the required tools like Slack, Jira to communicate well.

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

Their attitude towards their team members is very inclusive and partner-like. Also they have the ability to scout best of the talent.

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

None

RATINGS

Overall rating: 5

Quality: 5

Cost: 4

Schedule: 4.5

Willing to refer: 5

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Head of IT at SubsidyCloud based in the Netherlands.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DianApps?

We hired DianApps to complete a small project focusing on the UI/UX of our platform.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We were already acquainted with DianApps through another project.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

The project involved adding interaction to visual designs and design a payment flow for our users.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We worked with a UI/UX Designer dedicated to the team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We had a positive experience working with the designer. They understood things easily and deliver on-point designs.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The designer was easy to communicate and met all the deadlines.

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

We were matched with a good UI/UX designer having experience with working on products like we deliver, that too within a short period of time.

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

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of a company that helps individuals plan and manage their philanthropy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DianApps?

We needed to turn our vision into a clickable prototype in preparation for development.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We spoke to several vendors, but ultimately talked to the CEO of DianApps and had the opportunity to interview folks that we would be working with.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

We had a kickoff call where I explained the project and gave the designer info about the project. I then provided supporting documentation and product specs. We met twice weekly throughout the duration of the project so we could see progress and provide feedback.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

My team worked directly one of the UI/UX designers on their team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

At the end of the project, we had a beautiful prototype of our web app. We have started implementing it.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Our working relationship was great. Even though they were based in India, time zones weren't an issue by scheduling morning and evening calls.

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

We were impressed with their responsiveness and speed.

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

Halfway through the project, we implemented verbal confirmations of what would be completed by the next call and this worked well.