DianApps

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Director On The Ball Global

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DianApps?

Software developments

What were your goals for this project?

Develop new features for my application Ongoing support

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Worked with Parag as Project Owner before

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Develop new features for my application Ongoing support

What was the team composition?

Ten people team lead by Nikhil Dhariwal

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Fixed all software glitches of the past

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Great and very efficient team

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Great and very efficient team

Are there any areas for improvement?

Continue being excellent in providing your services and taking pride of your work

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Founder and CEO of Chatmaite. Chatmaite is a messaging app with integrated AI avatars. Our company provides customers with in app, in chat AI interactions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DianApps Technologies?

We engaged DianApps to complete the build, launch the app and provide ongoing maintenance and support.

What were your goals for this project?

To successfully complete the app, launch the product and provide ongoing support for the App whilst we pitch to clients.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Some team members from DianApps were previously working on the build for a different company. When the previous dev company ceased trading, DianApps was able to take over the project.

Describe the project in detail.

Completion of coding, compliance with App Store policies and procedures, dialogflow management and integration, liaising with sports data APIs, ongoing trouble shooting and compliance.

What was the team composition?

CEO, android and iOS dev specialists, dialogflow specialist, project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Successfully finished coding the app, managed dialogflow issues, successfully launched the app. Continued successful management of app maintenance.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

I was able to directly liaise with the CEO at DianApps who directed the project and engaged team members appropriately and effectively.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I've been impressed with DianApps' ability to achieve outcomes and their commitment to completing tasks. DianApps have an admirable entrepreneurial spirit and continue to improve the scope of the services they offer and their workflow management practices and effectiveness.

Are there any areas for improvement?

DianApps are aiming to provide more commercial direction for their clients including facilitating mutually beneficial connections between clients - this will be a welcome addition to their capabilities.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and president of Neighbor Labor App. It’s a new app in the job board economy offering services such as beauty, handyman work, painting, dog walking, and other things of that nature.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with DianApps?

We were looking for a new app developer since our previous developer’s business unexpectedly collapsed in December 2019.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

DianApps took over our development process and helped launch us in the App Store and Google Play Store. Although they didn’t necessarily start from scratch, their team had to go back pretty far because we lost a lot of the code when the other company collapsed.

They added a lot of features and functionalities to the app, especially on the provider side. We now have push notifications and an easier flow in uploading photos. Their team assisted with timing within the app, as well as scheduling launches.

What is the team composition?

I worked directly with Parag (Co-Founder, DianApps) and Pancham (Product Owner, DianApps).

How did you come to work with DianApps?

When we were looking for a new developer, Parag jumped in and told us he could help get some of our source code back. He was a very nice gentleman who was sincerely looking to help us get along.

My business partner found him, and it was probably one of the best finds we’ve ever had. He’s been a huge asset to us.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in January 2019. The app is completed, but they handle our maintenance now.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app is live and user-friendly. DianApps’ work is incredible. Their designs are excellent, and they were always attentive to our needs and changes.

How did DianApps perform from a project management standpoint?

The communication from their team was 100% on point. We held conference calls twice a week and they were very responsive to everything we requested. If there was an issue, their team jumped on it right away.

DianApps is truly an amazing company to work with. Deadlines were always met and they were proactive about informing us on the next steps. They were always looking ahead to see what would be needed so we could discuss those matters together.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their customer service and communication skills are impeccable. They made themselves available 24 hours a day, no matter what. We could message them anytime and there’d be a response immediately.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I can’t think of anything.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an executive at Dchange, a clothing company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with DianApps Technologies?

I needed someone to develop my website.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed the welcome page of my website and helped with Google Search result rankings.

What is the team composition?

I’ve been in contact with two people, but I know there are more working on the project.

How did you come to work with DianApps Technologies?

I tried 3-4 companies before going with them. They contacted me a couple of months ago and it took me a while before I decided to see how they would work. So far, this has been the best of my engagements.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $5,000-$10,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since December 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They’ve been very helpful. I’d had very bad experiences with other companies taking a long time and not performing properly. So far, DianApps Technologies has delivered almost every time I ask for something. If I want to make adjustments, they’re great at making them happen really fast.

How did DianApps Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management has been very good. There’s a project management tool in place and I have contact with the developers. They’re fast to reply.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They can do whatever you ask of them. I really focus on details that I think are important, and they deliver on them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there’s nothing I’d have them improve. Once in awhile, there’s some miscommunication but that’s it.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

It’s very easy to work with them. Be very specific about what you want and need so you don’t have to keep requesting changes.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are an online application. I'm the founder and developer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with DianApps Technologies?

Our process is fairly involved, and we needed help to make revisions and create new versions for Android and iOS. We engaged them to make those revisions and bring the Android version online.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They built the Android version from the foundation up, and they've handled the entire development from the beginning. They also helped make substantial changes to our iOS app's functionality, scope, and capabilities. They took each upgrade from concept to implementation.

What is the team composition?

We worked with approximately six team members who handled various aspects. We had two primary contacts on the admin side, and a team of four other members handled aspects of the development.

How did you come to work with DianApps Technologies?

When I hired the original iOS version, I worked with a large development agency. When that firm closed, I contacted a few individuals who worked there. They recommended DianApps Technologies.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent between $50,000–$100,000 on their services.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started this collaboration in November 2018, and we still work together.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The Android work is ongoing, but all the improvements that have gone live have very few issues. We've corrected some little things, but most of those changes were not in the original scope. The quality and functionality are good.

How did DianApps Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

They respond promptly, and we have a weekly GoToMeeting call with them. We also communicate consistently through WhatsApp, and they send updates on a regular basis. Their process is good, and they set parameters and benchmarks. So far, they've met all our deadlines.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They're based out of India, and I expected most of our conversations would be online. Their leadership has flown to the States and met with me face-to-face, which I wasn't expecting. They do regular tours to meet with their clients in the U.S., which is a nice feature.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We haven't gotten far enough to have an accurate analysis of all their work on the Android app. We've had no issues, and they accommodate our scheduling needs. I don't have any recommendations for improvements.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Define your objectives clearly and make sure everyone is on the same page. Make sure they understand your goals and parameters.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and CEO of a social media photo-sharing company called picTogether.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with DianApps Technologies?

I needed a company to finish developing an app that I had worked on with a previous company that collapsed in late 2018.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed the iOS version of our app and cleaned up the website’s aesthetics and functionality a little bit. They picked up the work at about 60% complete, and our app is now live on the App Store and the website is almost complete.

What is the team composition?

There are two people that I work with directly, but I’m not sure of the exact number working on the backend of their development team.

How did you come to work with DianApps Technologies?

One of their partners reached out to me because they had hired some people who worked on the project at the original company. They seemed like a good fit so we started working together.

How much have you invested with them?

By the end of the project, I will have spent a little over $25,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working in August 2019 and are continuing to finish the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I’ve been very happy with the quality of their work. They were able to pick through the code that we had previously developed and figure out how things worked very quickly. After that, our deliverables rarely needed QA because the quality was so high on the first stage of each sprint. When there were issues, they were extremely good at fixing things and incorporating feedback.

How did DianApps Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

It’s always a little bit challenging working with an overseas company, but they are available any time I need them. Their team does a good job clearly communicating issues and what they need at each step of the project, keeping me as informed as I need to be on what we’re doing and where we’re going.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They are clearly invested in the success of their clients’ projects. They’re not just developing the code. They care about making a working app that people are going to enjoy, and they’ve made some really great suggestions along the way about things that could be improved in the app.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I’ve been pretty happy with the whole process.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

If you have a very clear vision of what you’re looking to accomplish with them, they do a great job of executing that and then supplementing with advice based on their experience in development. The ideal approach is to have that vision but then also be receptive to their expertise.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of Healthy Luxe, which is a nutrition website and social media platform that we use to promote different brands. We also have other offerings like e-books and an app.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with DianApps Technologies?

After a failed partnership with another provider, DianApps Technologies came on to rescue our app development project.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our previous service provider liquidated, so the work on our app stopped immediately. We couldn’t get in contact with anyone to discuss the progress or salvage anything. From there, DianApps Technologies jumped in. We explained our goals for the app, and they put us in touch with a few people on his team who recovered parts of the code. They developed the rest of the app from there. It was initially launched on iOS, and we recently launched it on Android as well.

The final solutions contain over 400 recipes that cater to different dietary needs. Users are given recipes suited to their lifestyle, which includes some branded content and nutritional information as well. Each recipe has an ingredient spotlight, providing insight into the benefits of one key ingredient in recipes.

In the future, we’re looking to add premium features that enable users to create their own customized meal plans based on their responses to a few health-based questions. We’ll also add on how-to recipe videos. It’ll be a bit more comprehensive. We’re in conversations with their team now to implement and execute on these planned features. 

What is the team composition?

We work directly with one main point of contact.

How did you come to work with DianApps Technologies?

We were introduced to them after our previous development partner liquidated. They seemed able to get us back on track. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in December 2018, and our engagement with them is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our app peaked at number three under the food and beverage category on the App Store, only ranking below two very large corporations. That happened in the first week after launch, which was very exciting. At this point, we have about 20,000 downloads across both versions of the app.

They’re great about testing the app for usability. Since we don’t offer tons of features, it’s important to keep things simple. They’ve been able to do that for us.  

How did DianApps Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

We have weekly meetings and are in contact via Basecamp most days. Occasionally, there will be periods with less contact. However, they update us regularly and always let us know if they’re running behind. They’ve been great project managers.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They truly involve themselves in the project. Instead of just taking our orders, they’re able to offer their own suggestions to improve the app. They take the time to examine our competitors to make sure our project is differentiated.

They’ve helped our team believe that we can strive bigger and better goals and that anything is possible with the right time, effort, and resources. It’s excellent having that positive attitude around. They’re a refreshing presence.   

Are there any areas they could improve?

They’re looking to expand their services into web development and SEO. We’d be interested in those services once they get those efforts rolling. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Listen to their ideas and recognize their expertise with UX and development. They’re knowledgeable and happy to offer suggestions, so use that to your advantage.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the inventor of a celebrity facial recognition app.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with DianApps?

I was looking for a development partner to turn my wireframes into a completed app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

DianApps created the app using the wireframes we provided them. They integrated AI facial recognition services provided by Amazon, which are tied to IMDB and Wikipedia databases. They now provide ongoing maintenance and plan on offering advertising services. They also manage our subscription access to this AI technology.

You can take a picture of a person in a movie or TV show, and the app pulls up their full bio and filmography.

What is the team composition?

Pancham (Product Owner, DianApps) was my main point of contact, and he managed the whole team. I think there were 4–5 developers working on the app.

How did you come to work with DianApps?

Since the quote that we received from the agency that did our wireframes was very expensive, so I was considering alternative options. DianApps came recommended to me by a friendly acquaintance, and their offering turned out to be half the cost.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent somewhere around $20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our work began in June 2019 and while the app has launched, it’s an ongoing engagement with their management of subscription services.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The accuracy of the app has been amazing. I’d say that the recognition accuracy rate is about 85%. It’s even able to recognize Internet celebrities. So far, it’s received numerous 5-star reviews in the Apple and Android app stores. While there are a couple of other facial recognition apps out there, ours is far superior to these.    

How did DianApps perform from a project management standpoint?

They were very good. There was virtually no language barrier, and the time difference wasn’t a major problem. They were quick to resolve any issues that came up. We communicated via basecamp and email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

It’s amazing what these guys can do. On top of being very competent, they’re fast and succinct. They’re also motivated by the work they provide.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I can’t think of anything. There may have been a couple of misunderstandings, but they got quickly smoothed over. I don’t have anything to complain about.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Do your research, and make sure you compare your options.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

My company is a social media startup that has been in development for about three years.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with DianApps Technologies?

We’ve worked with multiple developers over the years and had some stops and starts, and DianApps Technologies is carrying us across the finish line. We hired them to help us develop and launch our MVP.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They took on the platform about 70–75% of the way through and then finished features that were incomplete from the last developer in order to be able to launch. Our app is for mobile and based in iOS and Android. The programming languages they worked in are industry standard for those platforms.

So, they started by reviewing and understanding what we already had and then helping us revamp and restructure our platform in order to present a more optimized and complete interface. They handled final cleanup as needed, to the point where we were able to confidently enter the market.

What is the team composition?

We have between 4–6 individuals working on our project at any given time, including a project manager and developers specializing in each respective language.

How did you come to work with DianApps Technologies?

A development firm that I had worked with before went out of business, and some of my contacts there recommended I reach out to DianApps Technologies.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent between $35,000–$50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

They started working on our project in January 2019 and we are finishing up our engagement soon.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The quality of their work is very high. It’s rare to find not only that quality but their level of business understanding in offshore firms, but what they do is really incredible. They are incredibly cost-effective and always make sure they listen to what you want and are willing to pivot if that changes.

How did DianApps Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

They pick up the phone whenever we need them to, regardless of the time difference, weekends, holidays, or anything. They actually wanted to do daily standups when we started to go over their progress and I had to be the one to ask them to reduce that because it really wasn’t all necessary.

They’re very organized, and they use Basecamp to track everything from problems they encounter to meeting minutes. They’re really good at sticking to their timelines.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re both efficient and honest, which is a rare combination. It’s an absolute pleasure to work with them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I think their timelines could be a little bit more aggressive, but I would attribute part of that to the fact that they were a startup when we started working with them and have grown since then. I think it’s reasonable to be a little bit cautious when you first start out, but I’d like to see them get a little bit more aggressive with their estimates over time.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be as honest as you possibly can be. It’s never worth withholding information as a negotiation tactic, especially when the actual cost is as low as it is with DianApps Technologies. Developing a relationship of trust with them is the most important thing, and in that regard, a little bit of transparency will go a long way.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m in charge of accounting and social marketing for Rcade LLC, a social media gaming platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with DianApps Technologies?

We needed a partner to develop the app from start to finish.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

From inception, we discussed what we wanted and they wrote the code that made it come to life for iOS and Android. The app allows gamers to upload clips of the games they play or livestream while others watch, comment, like, or share what other gamers post. We brainstormed every aspect of the app, including colors, features, and how users would interact with the interface.

What is the team composition?

I think there are about 10 people working on our project across two teams—development and marketing.

How did you come to work with DianApps Technologies?

We were working with another company, but when that fell through, DianApps was recommended to us. We conducted several interviews, but their team flew to meet us in person and present their business plan. We discussed expectations, and overall, it was a great meeting. They were very clear about their commitment, so we decided to pursue a partnership with them over other developers.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent between $150,000–$250,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

They finished the app between January and February 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They’ve given us an incredible product. Since the app was launched, we’ve grown 15–20% per month, and have over 15,000 users. On Facebook and Instagram, we’re growing every day and currently have 26,500 followers. In general, everyone is very enthused about how well we’re doing.

How did DianApps Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicate between 1–3 times a week. Depending on what needs to be done, our call can last between half an hour and 2 hours. Often, we Skype or share screens. They even came to visit us to regroup and reset.

They’re a team of professionals, and they love what they do. They have a lot of insight and are always looking for new solutions. Still, they listened to our vision and did their best to accomplish what we wanted.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They treat the project and our team with the utmost respect. They listen to our ideas and try to make them feasible. Significantly, they’re always honest and offer fair prices.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Not that I know of.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Have a concrete idea of what they’re trying to accomplish. Be open about your vision, your expectations, and your budget.