molfar.io

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of a healthcare company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We develop novel biosensors that measure brainwaves.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire molfar.io to accomplish?

• Build an MVP iOS app that would connect to our device via bluetooth
• Build a back end on AWS to collect and manage the data
• Build a web dashboard for user account management and data review
• Build an apple watch app that would take user inputs and long them over time

SOLUTION

How did you find molfar.io?

• Online Search
• Fiverr

Why did you select molfar.io over others?

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

How many teammates from molfar.io were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

User account creation and management via web admin panel AWS back end DB iOS app that will search for BLE devices, connect to our device and manage data transfer to back end. Various tags added to data inc user ID. App will reconnect to device if BLE goes out of range. Apple watch app that will prompt user periodically for input, save responses and pass them to back end.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Delivery of a functional test flight app. Delivery of functional back end. Delivery of functional web admin panel. Delivery of source code.

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

We have been impressed with Molfar's flexibility regarding the project. They were happy to get started on an MVP basis, keeping the system simple and evolving it as requirements were established. Our device has been through several iterations in parallel with this project causing new requirements to emerge. 

We provided them with prototype hardware simulators and eventually device hardware to test their system. They have accommodated a lot of back and forward communication with this, shipping, new firmware versions etc on device.

What was your primary form of communication with molfar.io?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Molfar understand MVP and are proactive about finding simple, cost effective methods to satisfy the requirements. They are good communicators, happy to jump on a phonecall, or respond to Whatsapp in a timely manner. Overall, they are very pleasant to deal with. They are very flexible and genuinely engaged as a development partner.

Are there any areas for improvement or something molfar.io could have done differently?

We could have sent them device hardware sooner, this could have avoided some delays, our fault not theirs! They have separate front and back end teams, communication is good, however the front end team have been slightly more responsive to urgent issues/requests.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm an executive at Beatbox interactive, a beatbox training app. We provide beatbox classes and a solution teachers can use to find students.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with molfar.io?

We needed a partner to help us build a mobile application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

molfar.io is helping us build a marketplace for artists to share sounds and for teachers to find students. They've been involved in the whole process, from designing to developing an Android and iOS version of the application from scratch, testing, and publishing it onto the app store.

Regarding the process, we gave them a mock-up and a draft to let them know my requirements. Functionality-wise, I was clear about what I wanted, but on the design side, they've helped me with different suggestions.

What is the team composition?

Our main points of contact are Sergey (CTO) and one of their co-founders, but we also work with a backend developer and a team of Android and iOS developers.

How did you come to work with molfar.io?

I found them on Fivver.

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we've spent around $40,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in February 2021. We are still working together.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've been getting great user feedback because the quality of the product has been super good, and it's been working as intended. We've had a couple of thousands of downloads, and so far, it's spread worldwide.

How did molfar.io perform from a project management standpoint?

The overall project management experience has been good; they're responsive, even during the weekend, and have all the necessary information for the process. In addition, they keep me updated on the process, communicate constantly, and share files via Google Meet, Slack, and ClickUp. They updated me all the time and when necessary.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They've been great in accommodating our app to our needs and requirements.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don't think there's anything they can improve on.

Any advice for potential customers?

Be clear with your requirements, budget, and time because that makes the project easier for both sides.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of a new photo sharing app and real-time social network called "Picturize"

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire molfar.io, and what were your goals?

I wanted to create an app that allows you to share only recently taken photos. These photos should be automatically assigned to the place where they were taken and the date/time. Also, the user should be able to assign them to a specific category (e.g. "News", "Sports", "Animals", etc.). These features make it possible to view current photos from around the world in real time and also search photos by location, date/time and category

SOLUTION

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

I found this company over a freelancer platform. They have a contact in Germany, which then introduced me to the CEO of the company. They made a professional impression from the beginning, so I decided to work with them

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

First I described the idea of the app. We had then a Kick-Off call with the German contact and the CEO. As a next step, they provided the ideas of the UX design of the app. Upon approval, the started to develop the app. Durcing the process, more and more functions were added. After beta testing, the app was released in the AppStore in January 2022

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

I interacted only with the CEO of the company, I guess about 6 people were involved in the project

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

As the app has been just launched, there are almost no users yet. However, the overall feedback was really posoitive

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

Very easy communication, very responsive (even late in the evening or on weekends), all requests were implemented instantly

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

The quality and the overall app development from as an MVP design to a full development was amazing.

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

I don't know what should be done better...

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the founder of a ChargePoint operator and dual electric vehicle charging provider in India. We do some proprietary hardware and software technologies and some value-added associated services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with molfar.io?
We hired molfar.io’s to build out the front- and backend of our iOS and Android applications.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?
molfar.io supported our internal team with the development of our mobile applications. These apps allow users to request and book dual electric vehicle charging sessions from their phones. 
We did the project scoping and wireframing, while their team developed everything based on our visual designs. They now provide ongoing bug fixes and maintenance as part of our deal. 
What is the team composition?
We’ve worked with a product manager, the main backend developer, and several frontend architects. 
How did you come to work with molfar.io?
They were recommended by some members of our team, so I looked into their ratings and reviews across different platforms. That assured me that I could give this work to them.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve invested more than $25,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We’ve been working together for almost a year, since around January 2021. Our contract is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We are very happy with molfar.io’s work. They are a pretty hands-on team, and they’ve done a great job of developing everything based on our wireframes and designs. Our applications are now live and downloadable from the app stores. 
How did molfar.io perform from a project management standpoint?
We’ve been dividing the work in a very modular fashion through different stages of development, but they’re very good in terms of adhering to the timelines and managing the scope of work. We communicate through Slack and use a cloud-based tool for documentation purposes. We also regularly hold Zoom meetings, to which molfar.io has been very disciplined in showing up. They are very attentive and responsive to our comments and feedback.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their team comprises of very sharp people; they quickly understand our requirements and proactively provide suggestions to optimize the cost. I find that very valuable. 
Are there any areas they could improve?
We almost always go above our budget limits, and these could be due to us constantly going back to their team to have something fixed or enhanced. I think they should also shut us down when it comes to that so that we can also stay within budget. 
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Have a clear definition of your project’s focal point. Having a good upfront alignment on the requirements will allow the company you’re working with to provide the best estimates, designs, and meeting schedules. Also, have your internal team do some due diligence so that the frequency of your back-and-forth discussions with the company can be reduced. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Founder and CEO of an online therapy company based in British Columbia, Canada.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire molfar.io, and what were your goals?

I hired Molfar.io to develop a simple mobile app that connects users to ongoing, text-based mental health support. My goals were to create a high-end product on an MVP budget.

SOLUTION

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

After meeting with multiple app developers, I decided to hire Molfar.io because based on their value, attention to detail, flexibility, and professionalism.

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

Molfar.io helped develop the app from the ground up. I provided a wireframe and style examples and Molfar.io did everything else. We broke the project down into 8 sprints, which allowed us to make sure that each step of the project was done correctly before moving on to the next section. Molfar.io created a Native iOS app with various features.

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

I worked directly with Sergey, CEO and Co-Founder of Molfar.io

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Within three months, Molfar.io took my rough app concept and turned it into a high-end iOS mobile app, ready to launch in the App Store.

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

I cannot say enough positive things about how flexible, creative, fast, and accessible the Molfar.io team has been throughout the project. We used Slack as a primary communication tool and it has been fast and easy to work with Molfar.io the entire time.

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

In addition to their impressive technical ability and effectiveness, I was impressed with how well I've been treated. As a small company, I did not expect to be treated with such care, attention, and priority.

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

I can't think of any constructive critisism for Molfar.io at this time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of a basketball training company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire molfar.io, and what were your goals?

We wanted to develop a mobile app for our users to access our training content. Our goals were to build an MVP app that we could build on in the future.

SOLUTION

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

I found this vendor on LinkedIn. The deciding factors were his professionalism when speaking with him on the phone. The final deciding factor was when I contacted a previous client of molfar.io. I asked the previous client if they had a good experience working with molfar.io and their response was "Absolutely. They are great!"

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

The score of work was designing and building an MVP app for iOS devices. The focus was on first coming up with a design and then adding our content in multiple languages. Molfar.io was on schedule with every target date they set at the beginning of our working relationship.

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

I communicated with one person on the team - Sergey. He was great at communicating with me every step along the way. His team was also a part of the project (as I gave various people access to Dropbox, Apple Connect, and other accounts).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Everyone that has seen the app so far has given positive feedback. Potential investors have really enjoyed the usability of the app and the multiple functions. We have just launched so we do not have any metrics to show yet.

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

The project manager was very easy to communicate with. There was a 6 hour time difference between our working locations, but he was always available to answer my questions through WhatsApp.

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

I found that the most impressive thing was their ability to adjust to my needs and learn more about the market I'm working in. Our user market will focus on Asia, and molfar.io quickly learned about the differences between Asia and Europe in regards to the technology - and quickly adapted. It was refreshing for me - because it allowed me to focus on other aspects of the company while they focused on the app development.

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

No. They were great. I look forward to continuing working with them in the future.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a mental health solutions company. We make digital audio to help people improve their lives.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with molfar.io?

We wanted to make an iOS app, so we reached out to molfar.io. They did everything that we asked.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The app has media playing functionalities, journal entry capabilities, and a lot of different files that have to be played in different formats. Their team took care of all of it. They also gave us some recommendations on the design of the interface; we chose one of their designs but adjusted it by changing the colors and some details.

What is the team composition?

My main point of contact was Sergey (CEO)

How did you come to work with molfar.io?

We found them through Fiverr.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested $6,000–$7,000 on the first app.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working on the first app in November 2020. Since then, that app has launched and currently, we’re working on another one.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We receive a lot of positive reviews from people that are using the app. They did an amazing job. 

How did molfar.io perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicate through WhatsApp and email. They are extremely professional and on point. Every single email message I sent is responded to immediately. They even worked with us when a quick budget issue came up. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was unsure if a company that I found on Fiverr could deliver high-quality work because the price range of other companies is much higher for the same visual quality.  Not only they did deliver, but they delivered at a level that far exceeded the amount of money that I feel they're worth.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Not that I can think of.

Any advice for potential customers?

If someone is looking for a guaranteed result, high quality, without all the stress that goes into it, I would give them the call. Also, the more specific you are, the better they'll be able to deliver.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder and CEO of Redwood, the first AR K-5 math adventure game. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with molfar.io?

We hired molfar.io to help us with our AR needs. There’s a global crisis going on right now. You’re seeing D’s and F’s across K-12, but if you look at elementary schoolers, you have six-year-old students on Zoom classes.

It’s not their fault they’re doing poorly so what we’re doing is we’re trying to build a highly engaging medium of learning math; we believe that building an interactive 3D environment is the answer because a sheet of paper and a 2D screen can only go so far. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Molfar.io is using Apple’s ARKit which is similar to an API on Swift and Xcode Framework to build our app. We don’t have a backend yet, but we’re working on building it using AWS or Firebase. Right now, they’ve plugged us in Amplitude — it’s a free KPI tracking tool.

They’ve completed developing our iOS app, but we’re looking to continually improve our average session time per day, so we’ve been working on applying many UI changes. We plan to launch the new update in a few days.

Basically, they serve as our development arm. Initially, we only planned to outsource all our coding to them because we’re non-technical founders. What ended up happening is a long-term relationship between us because we’ve started to see them as members of the team. 

What is the team composition?

In total, we collaborate with six people, including Sergey (CEO & Founder) and two of their other teammates in charge of UI/UX and other tech needs. 

How did you come to work with molfar.io?

We were looking for somebody with AR and early childhood video games experience. We found Molfar.io on Fiverr and we directly contacted them on their website. Their platform was very polished and we set up a discovery call there. At first, we were planning to reach out to different outsource shops, but we were impressed that Sergey laid out the roadmap including how much their services would cost. 

They offered an extremely affordable price, and they stood out because they had already completed projects in both of those domains. The team also came in the meeting with several ideas, and after that, we naturally decided that they were a good fit for us.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $9,600-$10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We reached out to them in December 2020 and our contract started in January 2021. Our relationship is ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We like that they care about what we do, and since we’re raising our first round of capital, we plan to retain molfar.io as long as humanly possible. 

We now have a completely functional app on the App Store thanks to molfar.io's efforts. Hiring an in-house developer can cost us a six-figure, and with the team's help, we've saved a lot. Moreover, our average session duration per day has gone from 5 minutes to 13 minutes. 

How did molfar.io perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve rapidly changed things based on customer feedback, and they’re extremely agile. Whenever we send them updates, within a few days it’s implemented. 

molfar.io is part of our Slack channel, and they’ve been able to adapt to our internal team’s workflow seamlessly. They directly set up three streams of communication, and they ensure that everything is okay by speaking directly to the internal team. That way, I don’t have to constantly distill and report information. Overall, they push the ball forward, and they know what it takes to get things done. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their receptiveness, experience, and hardworking approach distinguish them from other service providers. They also give me updates every morning and informs me about the timeline of our deliverables. Sometimes, an output may take a month to finish, but they’ve always done their best to do things in advance. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I’ve noticed that we’ve gained a lot of users from Ukraine because of molfar.io’s work. We’re not sure if it’s their friends, family, or other people, but it would be great if we could hear feedback from them. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Do it. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of Tap For Pty Ltd. We're providing an onsite service for payments, including collecting donations for charities at retail establishments.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with molfar.io?

I’m working with molfar.io to create the software platform. They’re building the platform that will allow us to present it to people and collect donations for charities. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They’ve started from scratch to build this Android application. We started off with meetings where we explained exactly what we wanted. They’re developing the software that will enable us to place multiple different charities on the home screen, which will be presented to customers next to a POS system at a retail store or supermarket.

They’re building it to give the consumer the ability to select the charity of their choice, the amount they want to donate, and then the ability to use their bank card to donate. Once we’ve gotten through testing the concept of the platform, we’ll move into other aspects of the development with them. 

What is the team composition?

Sergey (CEO & Founder) is my main point of contact. 

How did you come to work with molfar.io?

We found them as a referral. We researched different freelance developers and realized they had great reviews and had already developed an app for someone in our location before. It was easy for me to call and speak to the CEO of that previous company, and he gave great reviews of molfar.io.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $6,000–$7,000 AUD (approximately $4,600–$5,400 USD)

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in October 2020 and our engagement is ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The quality has been fantastic. They do exactly as they’re asked and give us plenty of help and advice. They’ve actually changed a few of our opinions on how to do certain things, which has been great 

How did molfar.io perform from a project management standpoint?

Communication-wise, they’ve been fantastic and on a different level. Previous to the project starting, they gave us a sprint-by-sprint breakdown of what they were going to do and gave us a projected finish line. The only reason they didn’t meet that end-date was purely on our side with changing the scope of work, COVID-19 restrictions, or holidays getting in the way.

As far as meeting deadlines, they’ve pretty much done everything on time when we’ve asked. We use WhatsApp for messaging each other and try to do a weekly Zoom call so we can be face-to-face. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their high quality is one thing, but I’m blown away by their communication and attention to detail. Their work ethic also stands out. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

It sounds cheesy, but I haven’t experienced anything I’d like them to change. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They make the process very easy. They’ll send a confidential contract — what you ask for is what you get with their team.