Droids On Roids

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Metapro wallet is the first web3 wallet dedicated to metaverse and gaming developers, creators, and players. It is a one-stop shop for user authentication, asset management, NFT, and everything related to metaverse offering new types of rarity and item experience. We are building a bridge between metaverse, dApps, and blockchain for every user. I’m the CTO and co-owner of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Droids On Roids, and what were your goals?

Droids On Roids is responsible for building a mobile application based on web3 and backend elements. The app is an integral part of the Metapro concept (web app + mobile app).

SOLUTION

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

Droids On Roids were recommended to us by the company we are already working with on the web and backend part of the product. After a few meetings and one workshop, we realized that the team has great experience in creating mobile applications and that was what we were looking for. The next big advantage was the availability of the team and their engagement - we were able to start development immediately.

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

We planned to create a mobile application that would complete our product. It is based on a crypto wallet that gives the user the possibility to create their own wallet or connect to the existing one. Thanks to that the user can also browse and purchase NFTs published on our marketplace. Before starting the development we organized workshops and we were able to talk about our needs and requirements.

Droids On Roids provided us with an initial roadmap and estimation and we could start working on the project. Throughout the whole cooperation Droids On Roids team was responsible for the scope from the technical side. We provided them with our vision, business goals, and priorities and they converted it into the backlog. The communication is held mostly on Slack. Droids On Roids follows the latest technologies, our applications were created using SwiftUI (iOS) and Compose (Android).

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

2x iOS Developer 2x Android Developer 1x Quality Assurance 1x Scrum Master 1x Business Analyst

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our goal was to create an MVP product for our users and we have already achieved it. At the moment we are working on improving features that are developed. I am impressed by how well the team understands the complex subject of cryptocurrencies and NFT.

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

Droids On Roids are really experienced in building mobile applications so from the beginning we counted on their knowledge of how to build the app and what are the best practices and they delivered it. It is also really easy to cooperate with them thanks to the Scrum process implemented on their side. We can see that they have years of experience in using it and I feel like I can focus on my business because the organization in the project is taken care of. Most of the communication is held on Slack and video calls.

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

Droids On Roids is a very mature organization and you can feel it from the first moment. They have excellent knowledge of building mobile applications, and they are up to date with the newest trends and technologies. Their processes are really thought through and answer our needs. What differentiates them from other companies is their focus. They are not working just on the development process - they are focusing on your goals and working with you toward them. We feel like they are an integral part of our company.

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

Our deadlines were very urgent and it was a big advantage that the Droids On Roids team could start working on the application immediately. But we feel like we could plan our timeline better if we would spend more time on research before getting into the project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

co founder, cto

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Droids On Roids, and what were your goals?

Create a marketplace that connects sellers to buyers via mobile app

SOLUTION

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

We tested many apps built by the top 20 dev agencies. The apps that were built by Droids always came out on top.

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

1. Web portal for admins to manage orders, sellers, inventory etc.
2. Web portal for sellers to manage their inventory.
3. Mobile commerce app.

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

• 1 Scrum master
• 2 frontend flutter developers
• 1 Backend developer
• 1 Business analysis
• 1 Quality assurance
• 1 UI/UX designer
• 1 Financial manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

With Droids you’re not just getting a capable dev shop, you’re getting a handpicked team that’s highly invested in seeing the best outcome of your project. Teams at Droids are driven to find the best solutions for your project and they take rigorous steps in making sure that all potential angles and setbacks are accounted for before and during development. They have strong understandings of the non-tech components required to launch a successful project and they exercise that knowledge to maximize the chance of a successful launch.

I’ve worked with a few top rated dev shops and I put Droids on Roids above them all. A special thanks to Krzys Z, Tymek, Karola, Sebastian, Krzys H, Michał and Hania for bringing our vision to life.

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

Droids uses scrum framework to manage their projects. As a collective, the team is always on the lookout for potential roadblocks, and they're always quick to communicate when they find one, plus they take the time to talk through possible solutions. Tools: jira, miro, slack, github

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

Each team member becomes very dedicated to the project and the role they play in its success. This effects quality of code and has a very positive compound effect on the project. Additionally, Droids tries to limit each developer to one project at a time which you rarely see with other dev agencies.

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

keep being great.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Experienced manager with more than 25 years of practice, specializes in team management, project management, and product development management. On top of that with wide experience in analysis and reorganization of structures (efficiency improvement, organizational improvement), building new businesses / departments (initiation, strategy development, planning, implementation). At Nice To Fit You responsible for the whole Research and Development department responsible for product management and innovations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Droids On Roids, and what were your goals?

Droids On Roids is responsible for building the web and mobile application for Nice To Fit You.

SOLUTION

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

We were encountering some challenges with the scalability and fast delivery with our former vendor and we were looking for an experienced company with a proven track record of building successful apps. Droids On Roids have great reviews and were recommended to us by a former client of theirs. We have decided to rewrite our application with them after a thorough discovery process.

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

We have conducted workshops lead by the Droids On Roids Team where we mapped the core path of our end user and basing on that we analyzed which parts of the application needed to be improved. After the workshops the UX designer focused on delivering wireframes and designs which were addressing the needs of our end-users and allowing the user journey to be as smooth as possible. Droids prepared a plan and a roadmap and started the development after a comprehensive kick-off. On the web part they were developing and maintaining the previous application and simultanously developing the new one from scratch. On the mobile part the Droids team focused on the flutter development. Scrum master is present in both teams to support the processes and is supporting our Product Owner in his daily duties.

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

2 Scrum Masters 6 Flutter Developers 2 Designers 2 Web Developers

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The application was succesfully released in February and is up and running. Feedback from the end-users is really favorable and the usability and user experience is on a much higher level.

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

We work on this project with a few different vendors and the Droids On Roids approach allowed us to improve the collaboration and processes among all of them. They shared the goal-centered product development approach together with the smooth and transparent communication process. Scrum Methodology helped us to maintain on track without losing sight of important aspects.

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

Their engagement and proactivity. They truly want to be a part of your company and push you towards achieving the desired results. All that with empathy, transparency and partnership. On top of that, they are really flexible and act at speed whenever the team needs to be scaled up or down.

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

I can’t think of anything at this point.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the VP of RAJ GROUP. We provide a security system related to the fire safety of buildings and people.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids On Roids?

I hired them to make a mobile app related to fire safety.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Droids on Roids is developing an iOS app for us using Swift. They’ll provide us with a full spectrum of services regarding the app, including App Store optimization and marketing services.

What is the team composition?

We work with five teammates from Droids on Roids: a developer, a tester, a Scrum master, a business manager, and a client manager.

How did you come to work with Droids On Roids?

Someone referred Droids on Roids’ manager to me when I was looking for a vendor to develop my mobile app. 

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we’ve spent about $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together around May 2022, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The results of our engagement with Droids on Roids have been very positive so far. After only a month of cooperation, I’ve already been able to test the app on my phone. 

How did Droids On Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

We have a weekly review meeting. The client manager gives me a budget every week and informs me when they have to estimate for more or less investment, so they provide the pricing perfectly. We use Jira for project management, where I can see the app’s progress. As for communication, we use Slack and Google Meet, and sometimes we see each other in person. Overall, their project management approach has been perfect for me.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Droids on Roids treats me like part of their family, and they inform me about everything. We’re always connected through Slack, so I know what they’re doing, and I can reach out to them anytime. The team also tells me what we can improve in my application. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think they need to improve anything. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be ambitious because Droids on Roids is very ambitious. They don’t just do the easy thing, and they believe in my project — give the team an ambitious problem to solve.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO and co-founder of Slip, a tech startup.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids on Roids?

We wanted to develop a mobile app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Droids On Roids created the app from scratch. Initially, we had discovery calls to help them understand what we wanted to create. We gave them a very rough cost overview before we engaged with them any further to make sure that we were aligned in terms of the project budget. We then went into a more thorough discovery phase, during which we threw in a bit more details about everything we wanted from the project, and they gave us a quote that we were happy with before proceeding with the work.

Following this, we did one more discovery phase about user personas, what the app was trying to achieve, what we wanted, and what were the wider goals of the project. We then moved into the design phase, wherein their designer went away and came back with wireframes. Before this phase finished, we simultaneously started the development phase — which was our decision based on the agreed timelines and when we wanted to have everything completed.

They also did a lot of analytics work, created a dashboard to track the application, and did QA testing. Our app mainly interacts with the backend API data. It fetches data with our API and integrates with Apple Wallet and Google Pay, which was technically challenging to do.

We have actually just completed the application, but we are still working with them for any potential changes and future work.

What is the team composition?

We work with 8–9 people from their team in various capacities, with some involved more or less than others. We have two regular developers, a business analyst, a designer, a scrum master, and one QA tester who worked with us very closely. We also work with a couple of extra engineers who help us with other tasks.

How did you come to work with Droids on Roids?

We found them on Clutch. We weren’t happy with some of the other developers we spoke to because they gave us a price after just one conversation, and we didn’t really understand where they got their numbers from. Droids on Roids didn’t do that; they told us that they needed to understand what we wanted to achieve and the goals of the project so that they could understand the user persona, what the app actually needs to do, and how it needs to function and quote a more accurate price.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent over £50,000 GBP (approximately $61,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We started doing business with them in February 2022, and our engagement is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It’s difficult to share any metrics because we haven’t launched the app, but everything has been great in terms of what we think of the app and timelines. As a fellow developer, I’ve also been impressed with almost everything they do, especially with the quality of their work.

How did Droids on Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

I’ve worked in project management and several project teams, and they’re exceptionally organized in terms of delivery and sticking to deadlines. Overall, they’re the best team I’ve ever seen and worked with so far.

We use Atlassian, Confluence, and GitHub for managing tasks. We have a Slack channel for communication, and I also join their stand-ups every morning on Google Meet. We do sprint retrospectives and planning on Miro and Jira as well.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What’s most impressive about them is their organization and commitment to using the agile methodology — they’ve done everything by the book and are very good and efficient at it.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I can’t think of anything. They actually always keep asking us that and are keen to improve their own services. For instance, at the end of every sprint and at certain points, they would ask us for feedback about their performance to see if they could do anything better, which was something I really liked.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure to maximize their discovery phase. They’re really good at helping you understand the project and its requirements. One of the things that they’ve made very clear throughout the process is that if the scope of the project changes, the timelines and cost can change as well.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder and CEO of a social marketplace. We have two applications that cater to business owners and shoppers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids On Roids?

We needed their team to build our mobile app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We kicked off the project with a scoping and wireframing phase to discuss our requirements with Droids On Roids. Their team also underwent different workshops to familiarize themselves with our nature of business. After accomplishing the initial stages, they kicked off the development stage and completed the platform by deploying UI and UX design solutions.

What is the team composition?

We worked with about eight members from Droids On Roids, including two iOS developers, one backend developer, an account manager, a scrum master, and a QA resource. 

How did you come to work with Droids On Roids?

I found their team via Clutch while searching for potential development agencies to onboard for this project. Droids On Roids stood out among their competitors because of their spot-on interview answers and credibility as an up-and-coming company.

How much have you invested in them?

We spent about $300,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The development project ran from April 2021–January 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Droids On Roids made the most of their brainstorming, development, and coding proficiency to build a product that met our quality standards. They had thorough testing and bug fixing skills, which helped fine-tune the final version of our app and ensured a smooth go-live. Overall, we were pleased with how they strategically used their skill set to deliver our requirements and refine our platform.

How did Droids On Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicated via Slack and relied on Jira for project management. Droids on Roids had dependable project management skills — their systematic approach and ability to adapt to our changing business requirements pivoted our project's success.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We were most impressed with their unwavering commitment to deliver our goals and understand our vision. Droids On Roids was a young and creative team that delivered quality results and maintained an organized and collaborative partnership with us.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Nothing stood out — their team addressed any minor issue right away to avoid setbacks that could impede our progress.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Allow them to integrate themselves into your team and value the insights they'll share during the brainstorming stage. Droids On Roids will easily deliver your exact needs if you welcome them as a partner and not just a service provider.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of a very early-stage startup. We’re building a mobile app to help unbanked and underbanked people establish healthier financial positions. We’re in the middle of a fundraiser for a new seed round.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids On Roids?

We needed help with app development.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

First, we had a kickoff meeting and project introduction with Droids On Roids. We discussed the necessary resources for the project, such as budget and other requirements. We then met with their larger team.

After that, Droids On Roids proceed to develop our app following Scrum methodology. There’s a lot of infrastructure in their development process. They’ve followed a continuous integration and continuous delivery workflow, and they use GitHub, Bitrise, and Miro to streamline their work.

In addition to our regular scrum meetings, we have weekly budget meetings. We review how much each resource costs us. 

Lastly, Droids On Roids is providing us with graphic and UX design. We’re currently wrapping up our current project. We’re going to raise money, and we intend to continue working with them in the future.

What is the team composition?

We work with 2–3 main developers, a designer, a business analytics specialist, a project manager, a scrum master, and a QA specialist. Among their team, only 1–2 people work with us full-time, and the others only provide support as needed.     

How did you come to work with Droids On Roids?

Droids On Roids came to us highly recommended, and our CEO has worked with them before. We thought they had done a great job in their previous projects and that they had been cost-effective. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $75,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in July 2021, and it’s ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We haven’t gotten the app in front of many users yet because we were waiting for certain key features to be ready. It’s hard to provide concrete numbers based on that. However, I can say that the app is working as intended.

How did Droids On Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

Droids On Roids is fantastic at project management. They have their methodology set up, and they know how much to dedicate to the project. They give feedback to me on how I can be most helpful to them. Everything has been streamlined and efficient.  

We primarily communicate through video conferences and Slack.

The budget meetings are especially helpful for us since we have a limited budget — they make it easy for us to set priorities and spend money only on essential items. Droids On Roids has allowed us to get what we need off the ground relatively quickly. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

The work of other agencies doesn’t seem to be well thought out and streamlined. Additionally, I’ve always experienced difficulty communicating expectations and requirements to other vendors since they were very specialized. Whenever we move out of their expertise, they become flustered.

Droids On Roids’ staff has a well-rounded skillset. Additionally, they focus on hiring high-quality resources. Their quality of work across the board is very good. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything. Their quality of work and price have been exceptionally good. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

The one challenging aspect of working with them is they’re based in Poland. It has been much more effective for me to schedule daily meetings and engage with them early in the morning. Our daily video conferences have been extremely helpful in moving the project forward.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and co-founder of Ksana Health, and we’re a small company that does digital technology and mental health work.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids On Roids?

We needed to build a third-party keyboard for our iOS apps. We had already built one some time ago, but it didn’t have the functionalities that our users needed. We wanted to integrate the keyboard into the products that we use for research and healthcare and improve the usability of our products. As a result, we hired Droids On Roids to build our new keyboard.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Droids on Roids' main goal was to develop a user-friendly keyboard that had close functionalities to the native iOS keyboard, which would be available in both English and Spanish. Some of the features they created were full support of emojis, autocorrection, and autocomplete. It also had predictive text capabilities. We wanted users to navigate seamlessly without suffering from any lagging issues, too.

Their services include iOS software development, QA testing, project management, and financial reporting services. To kickstart the project, we provided them with our requirements as well as the code base of our previous keyboard. They've delivered the final product last week, but there are still a few cleanups they need to do.

What is the team composition?

We're working with a Scrum master, two software developers, a QA lead, and an accounting person. The financial lead gives us feedback every week on where we are in terms of our spending.

How did you come to work with Droids On Roids?

Another company referred Droid On Roids to us. We chose them based on the cost of their services, availability, and professionalism. They also impressed us during our early interviews with them. Above all, their level of professionalism around project management was excellent, particularly the transparency of their reports —convinced us to work with them.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent approximately $80,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in June 2021, and it’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We just received the delivery of the final product last week, so the impact of their work is yet to be seen. However, Droids On Roids has been able to consistently hit our goals. Even though we’ll end the project soon, we’re very interested to work with them again. 

How did Droids On Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

They have an outstanding project management process. I’m going to give them very strong endorsements on almost anything that you’ll ask me — because we’ve been extremely impressed with their team. As an example, their Scrum master has great communication skills and provides great clarity on the needs of the project. Additionally, their team has been successfully integrated into our Slack channel, and we use Jira to track their progress and software development tasks. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their transparency is also appreciated; we always know what’s happening and how much we need to spend — with them, we don’t experience any surprises.

Their openness and cost-effective services have been impressive. On top of that, they provide excellent software developers that are capable of solving complex tasks. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, it’s hard to think what areas they could improve. If we have another mobile development task, we’re surely going to call them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Treat Droids on Roids as partners because they’re communicative, collaborative, and skilled. They’re based in Poland, and we’re based in the US, but we have no trouble working with them. Their English communication skills are also outstanding, so don’t hesitate to partner with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CPO and one of the co-founders of my company. We provide employees of mid-size companies with the tools they need to manage their personal financial life.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Droids On Roids, and what were your goals?

We hired Droids On Roids to develop our iOS mobile app so customers have a more user-friendly option to use our services. The goal was to deliver a fully functional app within 3 months.

SOLUTION

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

The deciding factors were quality of works, good communication, and honest partnership.

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

After an initial kick-off call, designs and user flows were created that were then reviewed by us. Upon confirmation, the team started breaking down those flows into the different tasks that could then be scheduled in each sprint.

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

1 PM, 1 SM, 2 Devs, 1 QA, 1 Design

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our app release is scheduled and we will meet our 3 months timeframe. The quality of work is great and we're very excited to release the app to our user base. We decided to continue working with DoR via their maintenance package given our good experience.

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

PM and SM were in constant communication. Devs and QA were also very active on Slack and answered any questions right away. Weekly meetings are very well organized. Used Jira for task tracking.

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

Communication has been great despite the difference in time zones and my challenging schedule.

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

Nothing I can think of.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of Greenr Technologies Ltd, an environmental startup.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids on Roids?

We’re building a climate-focused lifestyle app featuring a carbon footprint calculator. It also provides tailored coaching tips to reduce your carbon footprint and offset the rest.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They first led us through a four-day online workshopping event. We went through every aspect of the app, described the concept, designed the MVP, and planned several releases. We met with the entire team, including software developers, a backend specialist, and two different designers. Together, we brainstormed different features, what it would take to develop it, and what APIs we would need. In parallel, we built some wireframes in order to get a visual idea of what the app would look like.

The platform features a carbon calculator that tracks carbon from food and travel. It also features a visual dashboard so users can see their data and how they’re doing, and learn to offset their carbon footprint.  

Now they’re using Flutter, Firebase, and PostgreSQL to develop a cross-platform app on iOS and Android.  

What is the team composition?

During the workshop, I mostly worked with Ernest (Business Development Manager). There was an amazing team of developers and a scrum master as well. We worked with Alexander (Android Developer), Damian (iOS/Flutter Developer), Pawel (Android Developer), and Bartosz (Web Developer).

How did you come to work with Droids on Roids?

We found them on Clutch and they had great reviews. We were looking specifically for a Flutter development agency and wanted a partner in the same time zone as us. Droids on Roids met all of those needs, so they seemed like a good fit.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested about €70,000 (approximately $84,000 USD) so far and are looking spent another €100,000 (approximately $200,000 USD in total).

What is the status of this engagement?

Our partnership began in December 2020 and it’s ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They first estimated that it would take two and a half months to build the MVP, and they’ve delivered on schedule and in budget. We plan to launch it next week. We’re happy with their work so far.

How did Droids on Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

We use Slack on a daily basis, but we also use Jira to look at our backlog of tasks.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They have a big team, so they’re able to work collaboratively. They’re honest with their estimations and they’re a fun group to work with.

Are there any areas they could improve?

For now, I think they’re doing well.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be aware of all the aspects of your product and your business. The