Momentum

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CAO and VP of Bennabis Health

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Bennabis Health creates accessible and affordable medical cannabis coverage through both individual and group health plans.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired Momentum to audit our existing platform, enhance it, and expand its capabilities to support group health plans alongside our individual membership model, all while ensuring compliance and security.

SOLUTION

How did you find Momentum?

Referral

Why did you select Momentum over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Understanding of compliance

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

Momentum began with a comprehensive code audit of our existing platform, which provided valuable insights for optimization and scaling opportunities. Based on their strategic recommendations, they implemented a systematic enhancement of our system in two phases.

First, they enhanced our backend using modern PHP frameworks and restructured our React frontend into modular applications tailored for different user types. They migrated us to faster, US-based hosting, which dramatically improved our platform performance.

In the second phase, they expanded our platform to support group health plans, adding new features for organizational sponsorships, secure eligibility file management, and streamlined employee onboarding. Throughout the process, they provided expert guidance.

Key deliverables included:

A comprehensive code audit with actionable recommendations
Backend optimization with modern architecture
Separate portals for members, sponsors, and administrators
Secure handling of sensitive member data
Authorize.net payment integration
Automated eligibility file processing system
Real-time reporting dashboards
Compliance-focused documentation and processes

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since implementing Momentum's solutions, we've been able to successfully expand our business model from individual plans to include group health plans for employers. Our platform now maintains excellent uptime, with significantly improved performance compared to our previous system. We can now offer multiple plan structures to employers of various sizes, creating new revenue streams while making cannabis benefits more accessible. The platform successfully processes eligibility files without errors, and our administrative workload has decreased thanks to the automated workflows they implemented.

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

Momentum's project management was exceptional. They established clear milestones and consistently delivered on schedule. Their team was highly responsive to our needs, often anticipating challenges before they arose. What particularly impressed us was their ability to implement major changes to our system without disrupting service for our existing members.

Their workshop-based approach at the beginning of each phase helped align our vision with their technical expertise, resulting in solutions that truly addressed our business needs rather than just technical requirements. Throughout the project, they maintained transparent communication about progress, challenges, and next steps.

What was your primary form of communication with Momentum?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed us most about Momentum was their ability to navigate compliance while delivering robust technical solutions. While many developers shy away from highly regulated industries, Momentum embraced the challenge and provided valuable insights that went beyond coding.

Their workshop approach transformed our understanding of what was possible with our platform. Instead of simply building what we asked for, they helped us envision better solutions we hadn't considered. They functioned less like a vendor and more like a true partner invested in our success.

Their technical expertise in both PHP and React was evident in the quality of their work, but it was their business acumen and strategic guidance that truly set them apart. They didn't just enhance our platform; they helped us evolve our entire business model.

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

Early in the project, we sometimes felt overwhelmed by the technical details in their communications. As they got to know our team better, they adjusted their approach to make complex concepts more accessible to our non-technical stakeholders. This initial learning curve was quickly overcome, and communication became one of the project's strengths.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President/Co-founder of Caily

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Caily is a digital platform that helps family caregivers coordinate care for their loved ones.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired Momentum to build our MVP—both mobile and web applications—with a focus on creating an elegant solution that could integrate with healthcare systems while maintaining strong security and compliance.

SOLUTION

How did you find Momentum?

Online Search

Why did you select Momentum over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Momentum were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Momentum helped us develop a comprehensive platform for family caregivers that includes both web and mobile applications. The solution enables caregivers to chat with each other, store and access documentation for their loved ones, view EHR documentation, and collaborate effectively through features like check-ins and a complete onboarding process—all with robust security and a subscription model.

Key deliverables included:

Comprehensive discovery and strategy workshops
UX/UI design for both mobile and web platforms
Custom cross-platform mobile application development
Web application development with administrative portal
EHR integration capabilities with multiple healthcare systems
Secure infrastructure implementation with healthcare compliance standards
Subscription management system across platforms
A dedicated landing page for our business
Ongoing fractional CTO support to guide technical decisions

Throughout the project, they provided expert guidance on healthcare technology best practices and compliance requirements, which was invaluable for us as a startup without an in-house CTO.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

While we haven't launched yet, Momentum has delivered a high-quality MVP that's ready for market testing. The platform successfully integrates with healthcare systems, maintains strong compliance standards, and provides an intuitive user experience for our target audience. User testing has shown extremely positive feedback on usability and feature completeness, especially from our elderly test users who found the interface accessible and easy to navigate.

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

Momentum's project management is exceptional. They broke the project into manageable sprints with clear deliverables, maintained transparent communication, and consistently met deadlines. Their approach allowed us to see progress regularly and provide feedback throughout the development process. They were responsive to our needs and quick to address any concerns, often providing solutions we hadn't considered. The team was also flexible when we needed to adjust priorities or make changes based on user feedback.

What was your primary form of communication with Momentum?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed us most was Momentum's deep understanding of the healthcare technology ecosystem combined with their technical expertise. Their team didn't just build what we asked for—they brought valuable insights that improved our product. They consulted us in every way, helping with integrations and even assigning a fractional CTO on their side, which is invaluable for a business like ours.

Their approach to technical decisions was particularly impressive. Every option was clearly presented with all possibilities, pros and cons that let us make informed decisions. The workshops they conducted at the beginning were incredibly valuable in refining our vision and defining what truly brings value to our users. They feel like our in-house team—they genuinely want the best for us.

Initially, we thought we'd build the MVP with an external vendor and then hire our in-house team, but working with Momentum changed our mind completely. That's why we're now in workshops for the next phase with them. We would make exactly the same decision again without hesitation.

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

There were a few instances early in the project where communication could have been more streamlined, particularly around technical decisions. However, once we established a regular meeting cadence and communication channels, this improved significantly.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Digital Marketing Specialist of Egis Polska

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are an international pharmaceutical company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Creation of a new version of the application for recording medication intake

SOLUTION

How did you find Applover?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select Applover over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Applover were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We collaborated with Applover to create the "Egis Czas na Lek" mobile app using Flutter technology. The project entailed designing a user-friendly interface, setting up an efficient notification system, and enabling the handling of complex medication schedules. The final product is a comprehensive medication management app available on both Android and iOS platforms

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The outcome has exceeded our expectations. The app is easy to navigate, intuitive, and particularly accessible for seniors, a major achievement given our user demographic. User feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with the application facilitating more consistent adherence to medication schedules, as intended. This success demonstrates Applover's commitment to quality and understanding of our goals.

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

I appreciate Applover's project management during our collaboration on the "Egis Czas na Lek" app. Their use of Jira for task tracking and Slack for real-time communication ensured an organized and efficient workflow. They were prompt, adhering to project timelines and delivering a high-quality product. Their open communication and proficient use of tools made our collaboration smooth and successful. I highly recommend Applover for their professionalism and reliability.

What was your primary form of communication with Applover?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What I found most impressive about Applover is their ability to navigate complex challenges with ease and efficiency. They demonstrated high proficiency in adapting our app to handle diverse and complex medication schedules. They not only delivered a user-friendly solution, but also placed a special emphasis on notification management and accessibility for seniors.

Their attention to detail and commitment to delivering a solution that caters to real user needs were truly exceptional. Their approach transformed a potentially complicated process into an intuitive user experience, which is a testament to their skill and innovation. I highly commend their work and the professionalism they displayed throughout our cooperation.

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

I don’t think so

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO & Co-Founder of ENVOY

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Envoy is an innovative company dedicated to revolutionizing the subscription app landscape by focusing on content-driven growth.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Build new features
• Improve the platform back-end
• Get inspiration for new technological developments

SOLUTION

How did you find Applover?

Referral

Why did you select Applover over others?

• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Applover were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope of work involved back-end development using Python and front-end implementation with React.js. Key deliverables included debugging legacy code, developing a documentation page, API and SDK integration, and creating a favicon for browser customization. The team implemented link-sharing functionality, user rewards mechanisms, an analytics section, a pricing page, live content sharing, video and audio players, and the ability to generate graphics from text-based content without ads.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project has resulted in a significant improvement in our web application's performance and the successful implementation of the desired new features. Our ongoing collaboration with Applover continues to bring positive results, as they have addressed the challenges we faced and contributed to our mission of revolutionizing the subscription app industry.

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

They likely follow a collaborative and adaptive approach, given the dynamic nature of the startup environment and frequently shifting priorities. Despite the distance, we could effortlessly communicate with them using popular tools such as Jira and Slack for effective communication and project tracking.

What was your primary form of communication with Applover?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The most impressive aspect of Applover is its ability to deliver tailored solutions that meet both technical and business needs. They demonstrated their expertise working with legacy code and integrated new functionalities into the web application. Their commitment to addressing the challenges faced by the client and contributing to the mission of revolutionizing the subscription app industry sets them apart.

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

Applover has already shown great flexibility and commitment to the project, which has been crucial in achieving the desired outcomes.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Technical PM of CFPS

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Creating unique digital banking service.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create MVP
• Provide analytics tools
• Proceed to production stage

SOLUTION

How did you find Applover?

Online Search

Why did you select Applover over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fits our budget
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Applover were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

We hired Applover because they are experts in efficiently taking over a project and developing a mobile application that seamlessly integrates with the bank for streamlined payments. We needed someone who delivers transparent and regular reports and provides a fully operational team. With their help, we were able to successfully integrate with the bank and achieve our desired outcome for CFPS.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Applover has successfully integrated our mobile application with the bank's outboarding system and card system, allowing our users to make transfers easily. The minimum viable product (MVP) was delivered, meeting our needs and enabling us to accelerate our development plans. 

We appreciate how smoothly Applover took over the project from the previous supplier and the transparency in communication and timeliness of their delivery. We are pleased with the measurable outcomes of the project, and we thank Applover for their hard work and dedication throughout the project.

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

Scrum - planning, demo, retro. Applover was able to help us smoothly integrate our CFPS mobile application with the bank, outboarding system, and card system, which enabled users to make transfers easily. They efficiently completed the minimum viable product (MVP), which met all our needs and allowed for accelerated development. 

They also provided us with regular reports, a dedicated project manager, an established team structure, utilized Jira for effective task management, provided reliable quality assurance, and a fully operational team, which they delivered transparently throughout the project.

What was your primary form of communication with Applover?

Virtual Meeting

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

Applover stood out to me for their exceptional technical expertise and communication skills, making for a smooth collaboration. I appreciated their commitment to regular reporting and transparency throughout the entire project. They demonstrated a deep understanding of software development and knew how to create a successful product that met our needs. 

I highly recommend Applover to anyone seeking a reliable and skilled team to assist with their project, no matter what stage they're at. It's worth reaching out to Applover for their expertise and experience.

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

The whole cooperation went very well, and I would recommend outsourcing projects to Applover.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Software Architect of Media Carrier Solutions GmbH

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Media Carrier provides modern marketing and customised distribution of digital content. The company’s core product Media Box is a digital media library offering a wide range of premium newspapers and magazines from around the world for download and relaxed online and offline reading.

About 500 five-star and luxury hotels as well as first-class international airlines, airports and other mobility companies currently use the Media Box to provide news and entertainment services to their guests and employees.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Our company hired Applover for team extension services to support both front-end and back-end development efforts across multiple internal projects. Our goals included upgrading the Angular version, fixing bugs, and creating new modules for the front-end, as well as updating the .NET framework and improving various aspects of our back-end application.

SOLUTION

How did you find Applover?

• Online Search

Why did you select Applover over others?

We selected Applover based on their expertise, reputation, and ability to deliver the desired results within the time frame.

What was the size of Applover’s team?

2-5 Employees

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

The scope of work included front-end development with Angular and back-end development using the .NET framework. Key deliverables and technologies used for front-end development were resolving dependency issues, improving application security, and introducing a coding standard. For back-end development, it was improving code quality, refactoring SQL queries, updating CI/CD configuration, adding new functionalities, and optimizing naming conventions.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• The ongoing partnership between our company and Applover's development team has been highly successful, resulting in significant improvements of maintaining and extension of our digital media library. This has enabled us to more efficiently maintain our digital media library and react faster to our clients news and entertainment needs. The strong bond between our teams has allowed us to build a cohesive unit that showcases Applover's value daily.
• Consequently, our digital offerings continue to evolve and cater to the needs of our diverse clientele.

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

Their approach emphasizes effective communication and strong international partnership. They use efficient communication tools and maintain timely interactions to ensure the project's success.

What was your primary form of communication with Applover?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The most impressive aspect of Applover is its ability to foster solid relationships and provide valuable team extension services. Their collaboration with our company resulted in a highly successful partnership that significantly improved management of our digital media library. Additionally, their front-end and back-end development expertise allowed them to address and overcome various challenges, ultimately delivering a more efficient and secure solution.

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

It’s a positive and successful partnership between our companies.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO & Founder of Staffly

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are an HR Tech startup, providing psychometric tests for blue-collar workers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• improving the operation of psychometric tests
• increase the service level of the product

SOLUTION

How did you find Applover?

Referral

Why did you select Applover over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

What was the size of Applover’s team?

6-10 Employees

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

We chose Applover as a software development provider to help us improve the performance of psychometric tests, which will support a better understanding of users and the collection of more data for further classification. The work carried out was based on improving the operation of psychometric tests. This was to increase the service level of the product. The application is based on Angular v12 / Angular Material Design technology.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• they are passionate about their work and devoted to it 100%
• their technical and communication skills are at the highest level.

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

After a few meetings with the project team, we were able to work out a communication system that suited us and Applover. Regular messages via Slack, frequent calls with the team, and a detailed report every month gave us the feeling that we left our project in good hands, and that we could always be up-to-date with the progress of work.

What was your primary form of communication with Applover?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

Not only do they have a deep understanding of their field of software development, but they possibly have a deeper understanding of what a successful product should encompass. I can't recommend them enough. If you are at any stage of your journey, you must reach out to Applover. You owe it to yourself.

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

I don’t see any area for improvement. Everything was fine.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the CEO of Inngen, a company in the health sector that provides medical services like a web-based application allowing users to buy medical tests easily. As a med-tech company, Inngen's goal is to deliver comprehensive customer service, but also to offer a simple order processing system for administrators and laboratories.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We chose Applover as a software development provider to help us build an IT platform allowing users to buy medical tests. Our main goal was to develop a functional MVP version of the application.

Our MVP consists of several modules to perform such tasks as checking the store's offerings, making test purchases, checking the history of your results, reading articles about tests, monitoring customers and their orders, managing laboratories and tests (products in the store), managing the capacity of the facility, managing collection points, defining tests performed by a given laboratory, handling ordered tests (changing status, entering results).

SOLUTION

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

We got a recommendation to cooperate with Applover. However, we also looked at their positive Clutch reviews and portfolio. We were surprised by how smooth the communication between us was. Furthermore, we really liked their proactive approach.

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

We started our cooperation with extensive workshops that helped us in developing the final concept of individual modules and select key functionalities for MVP. Then UX/UI Designers provided us with the first mock-ups, and we started the development process. We knew the progress at every stage of the project, we also had the demo presentations of the web application functionality.

What is worth mentioning, Applover suggested and implemented several enhancements during the development process. The team added Mailgun, a service that allows sending emails to users, and Twilio for SMS communication. For smooth transactions, Applover used PayNow, a payment gateway provided by mBank. PayNow allows paying via quick transfers, BLIK, and card payments.

An additional solution that was introduced for the application is downloading the coordinates of the collection points using Google Maps API. This way, the Google Maps API can determine the coordinates of collection points based on the address and indicate the nearest points for the patient.

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

The core team contains 2 Vue.js Developers, 1 WordPress Developer, 2 Ruby on Rails Developers, a UX/UI Designer, a QA, and a Project Manager. 8 people in total.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

During the project, there were no serious complications. The product was delivered on time. During the process, we were shown a demo that presented the results of the Applover’s work. Every month we got a detailed report on the functionalities developed, so we knew exactly what was going on in the project.

Our product is now easy-to-use and contains intuitive panels for the user, administrator, and laboratory worker, as well as an ecommerce module and landing page. The application is now fully functional and is prepared for a release! We are also advised by the team what functionalities would be a ‘nice-to-have’ in the further development process.

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

After a few meetings with the project team, we were able to work out a communication system that suited us and Applover. Regular messages via Slack, frequent calls with the team, and a detailed report every month gave us the feeling that we left our project in good hands, and that we could always be up-to-date with the progress of work.

Despite the fact that our cooperation was remote, there were no problems communicating with each other online, via calls, e-mails, Jira, or messages on Slack. The team was highly engaged in our project, and they responded to our requests almost immediately. The Project Manager was at our disposal almost 24/7.

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

What I liked the most about working with Applover is that they are passionate about their work and devote to it 100%. Both their technical and communication skills are at the highest level. I gained peace of mind, entrusting them with my project. The team was extremely engaged in the project - they advised on many aspects and acted as Product Owners.

They saw and understood how various enhancements influence the different functionality, what were the risks, and how to mitigate them. What’s more important, Applover’s team did everything, so the end-user was guided from start to finish through all application paths as smoothly as possible.

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

I don’t see any area for improvement. Everything was fine.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and president of an early-stage AI and SaaS startup.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Applover?

We engaged Applover to help us develop an MVP.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

First, we met with Applover for a workshop to plan out the project before writing the specifications. Since this was a fixed-price project, we set expectations for the deliverables and discussed the specifications in detail before Applover started doing any work. 

Once we communicated the requirements, we tasked them with creating two key deliverables: a physical UI, and a client interface. They developed the UI from scratch and worked with our existing open-source framework, Occam, to make the application more technical for the client interface. They also integrated our web application’s backend with Google Cloud to ensure that users could use the application securely. 

The web application allows users to upload data from their desktops. Once they’ve uploaded the data, it gets sent to our server and then to our web application through a backend API. Since the team implemented everything in Google Cloud, customers can use the web application to add new users or create admin accounts to control access levels for each user.

What is the team composition?

We worked with developers from Applover. 

How did you come to work with Applover? 

I found Applover through a recommendation from a relative. After reviewing their website and reviews on Clutch, I decided to move forward with the partnership. 

How much have you invested with them?

We invested €25,000 (approximately $26,000 USD) in the partnership with Applover. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with Applover from July–October 2022. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Applover did a good job delivering everything we asked for from a specifications standpoint. Our initial workshop was very useful, and overall, they generated significant value for the price. I was very happy with the results. 

How did Applover perform from a project management standpoint?

Even though we faced challenges, Applover managed to deliver the MVP within the fixed price we agreed to. They communicated with us daily via Slack, and we were pleased with their responsiveness. We used Google Workspace and GitHub to manage the project. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was impressed by the quality of Applover’s developers. They didn’t just do what I asked, they also proposed solutions and contributed to our project in a meaningful way. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

The project took longer than expected, but that didn’t impact us negatively because we were more concerned with the specifications than the timeline. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Applover offers two types of pricing: fixed price or time and materials. I recommend taking advantage of the fixed price option because Applover will deliver the project according to your specifications and budget. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of a company that teaches financial literacy to K–12 students, while also helping teachers with classroom management.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Applover? 

We operated off a fairly bare-bones web app MVP for our first year and we’re ready to transition to a more robust setup, both in terms of our team and our solution. The goal for the work with Applover was to revise our MVP from a solution that focused on individual classrooms to one that could benefit entire schools.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We started off with some workshops that allowed Applover to learn, in-depth, what we were looking for. They even came in with some pre-research done on our competitors. After a few visioning conversations, their UI/UX team created several mockups that we provided feedback on.

The final solution is comprised of two platforms: a teacher side and student side, and they are integrated together. In terms of technologies, Applover utilizes PostgreSQL, React, and Python.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with everyone on their team: their CTO, several business development resources, four UI/UX specialists, two frontend engineers, two backend engineers, and a project manager. In total, we’ve interacted with around 20 people. They’ve also assigned us a business manager who advises us on how the technology can support our business goals.

How did you come to work with Applover?

They were actually recommended by another person within the edtech space. We received maybe five different recommendations, and after some preliminary interviews with them and Applover, it was clear Applover was super professional and timely, as well as willing to work within our time constraints; the app had to be ready before the beginning of the school year.

We were on a pretty tight deadline, and they seemed more than up to the task.

How much have you invested with them?

The total cost so far is around $100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since April 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve been able to transition around 10,000 teachers and students to their appropriate platform. Retention numbers are still incoming, but we do know that we’ve onboarded around 80% of our old active users onto the site.

Feedback from teachers has been amazing. We did a lot of work on the whole look of the app, improving its navigation, usability, and ease of use. The same is true of our feedback from students. We’re also pleased that while it’s easy to use, it’s not so childish that it’s unrealistic. At the end of the day, the app is designed to enhance financial literacy, mostly through skills and experience. The app is designed like an online banking app to familiarize students with that world as much as possible. Everyone has reacted very positively.

How did Applover perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re always there to answer our questions. Applover is great about meeting deadlines and communication, which allows us to ensure features are prioritized correctly at any point. They’re very flexible with us. Their realistic view of our timeline has also helped us trust that know how long things will take and if we can add anything else.

We mostly communicate with our assigned project manager, as well as their whole team via Slack. Notion helps us aggregate our feedback as well. Any time we’ve suggested a new tool, they’ve been quick to start using it alongside us.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were very quick to understand our vision and passion for that vision in the beginning. We could tell immediately that the decisions they were making on the front- and backends were very well informed by our website and users.

We’d worked with another team in the past, but it felt like we had to hold their hands through everything. We’ve had complete trust in Applover, however, as they’ve put in so much work to understand what we’re trying to do. All their suggestions and changes are right on the mark. We have a true partnership with them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

If there’s something we need to update later on, they’re always happy to do so. No project goes off without any hiccups, but Applover has been super accommodating.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Focus on communicating your goals and who your company is, but also focus on trusting that Applover can provide valuable insight. Lay everything out to them in the worksheet they provide at the outset.