Holdapp

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the General Manager of Amooco Agency

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Creative advertising agency

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We decided to cooperate with Holdapp because we wanted a mobile app for one of our clients. We wanted to develop a mobile app, and we needed this workshop to create a feasible plan for the MVP

SOLUTION

How did you find Holdapp?

Online Search

Why did you select Holdapp over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Holdapp were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Holdapp was conducting a product workshop for us and one of our clients. It was divided into several stages: 

• Understanding business and target users 
• Ideation, competitor analysis, and prioritization 
• Technical analysis 
• Final vision of the MVP 

As part of the workshop, we identified unique value propositions and came up with a set of features and requirements for the MVP. Holdapp conducted research on users and competitors, created user personas, and designed the main user flow. They also prepared some initial visualizations for the app and analyzed the product vision from a technical perspective.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We received the estimation of the app development cost and positive feedback from our client.

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

Everything was delivered within the agreed timeframe, without delays. They adjusted the scope to our requirements. The communication was smooth the entire time.

What was your primary form of communication with Holdapp?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Throughout the entire workshop, we could see first-hand that their team has extensive expertise in app development, workshop facilitation, and research execution. They knew how to use their knowledge in practice to come up with innovative ideas and propose alternative approaches adjusted to our needs.

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

No, I was fully satisfied with their work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Project Owner of Homla / N2H sp. z o.o

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Homla is a leading enterprise that provides an extensive range of meticulously crafted home decorations and furniture, simultaneously exemplifying dynamic growth within the Polish retail market.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Conceptualizing, designing, and constructing the iOS and Android applications for our store
• Enhance the purchasing experience and product discovery process on mobile devices
• Development of a fast, user-friendly, and intuitive app

SOLUTION

How did you find Holdapp?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Holdapp over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Holdapp were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

The comprehensive scope of work entrusted to Holdapp encompassed the meticulous design and construction of iOS and Android applications. The project unfolded through a structured approach, segmented into the following distinct stages:

1. Workshop and Kickoff: Holdapp initiated the engagement by meticulously collecting pertinent information, selecting appropriate technologies, and laying the foundation for the project's execution.
2. UX/UI Design and Usability Tests: A comprehensive style guide was crafted alongside wireframes and full-fledged designs. A prototype was generated, which underwent rigorous usability testing, constituting a pivotal phase of evaluation.
3. Code Development and Testing: The development process culminated in the creation of two native applications, meticulously coded and accompanied by rigorous testing protocols.
4. Google Play and App Store Launch: Holdapp played an integral role in the successful launch of the applications on both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Their guidance ensured a seamless introduction to the respective platforms.
5. Maintenance: Post-launch, the dedicated team at Holdapp has been vigilantly overseeing the app's performance, proactively addressing any glitches, and progressively enhancing the product to uphold its optimal functionality.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Tangible progress and success are evident through a swift increase in new user purchases within the mobile app and the frequent receipt of positive user feedback, attesting to enhanced engagement and a seamless purchasing experience.

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

Holdapp's project management was characterized by exceptional responsiveness and effective communication between our team and theirs. They demonstrated a keen ability to promptly address our needs, fostering a productive and collaborative working relationship. Moreover, their efficient work ethic was reflected in their adherence to established timelines, consistently delivering within the stipulated time frames.

What was your primary form of communication with Holdapp?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out most impressively about this company was the depth of expertise and extensive experience within their development team, particularly in crafting eCommerce apps. Their capacity to innovate and suggest creative operational strategies, along with their proactive assistance in resolving API-related challenges, significantly expedited project progression. Their adept contribution allowed us to achieve accelerated strides in our project.

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

No areas for improvement were identified as I found their work to be highly satisfactory.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am Head of one of Delivery Departments. We are digital product design & development company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We wanted to develop widget in existing mobile app. There was strict deadline that we had to meet.

SOLUTION

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

We were looking for senior devs. We shortlisted 3 candidates and had interviews with them. We chose candidates basing on both technical and soft skills.

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

We started with discovery session during which project scope were discussed and estimated, then we work in Agile, delivering product increments each week.

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

1 x senior iOS developer

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Outcome was delivering scope in time, budget and quality, despite obstacles (due to 3rd party integrations) that occurred during development.

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

We worked in Agile in cross functional team. We communicated by MS Teams and calls. We tracked progress in JIRA.

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

Their consultants were very knowledgeable and had excellent communication skills. Their business understanding and proactivity were impressive as well.

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

none

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO, Car Wash On-Demand in an App

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Holdapp?

Mobile app development

What were your goals for this project?

Adding new features

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Market research and references

Describe the project in detail.

New functionalities at the level of back-end, front-end and mobile app.

What was the team composition?

Project Manager, Android Developer, iOS Developer, Back-end Developer and Front-end Developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

New functionalities improved clients satisfaction.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Communication was at very good level and also meeting the deadlines.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We were impressed by their flexibility.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Cooperation went really well. I have no recommendations for improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a COO of a company that is building custom solutions for Finance/Security/IoT/SaaS companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Holdapp?

We had to build a native mobile app, but we do not specialize in iOS development so we hired HoldApp.

What were your goals for this project?

To build a solid native mobile app with the use of all good practices.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We’d worked with them before. We did consider a couple of other companies, but we checked the code they had all created, and they were the best.

Describe the project in detail.

It's confidential.

What was the team composition?

We collaborated with two members of their team (iOS dev and a tester) working in scrum with direct communication with our people.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We had a ready mobile application in 5 months. The quality of their code was really good, and the client was also very happy with the iOS app

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

I wasn't part of this communication, but my PM and Scrum Master did not report any problems. Generally they praised them.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Sorry, but I wasn't to close to this project. From my perspective the most important thing is that client was happy about final result. That's all what I need.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I don’t think so.