Naked Development

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the president and CEO of New World Savings. We have an app called BankRoll which is a microsavings app. I run the day to day operations and create shareholder value.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Naked Apps?

We needed help building the application itself.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The application is for iOS right now. It puts the user in absolute control of how much they would like to save in a specific timeframe for a specific event.

They took care of the whole thing from the initial idea, working through several versions, and now we’re currently ready to launch. They also took care of the web development. It was a one-stop shop for me and that worked out really well.

What is the team composition?

We worked with Jason (Co-Founder, Naked Apps) who managed the whole development team. He was the lead I communicated with weekly, and he led a team of five to eight developers.

How did you come to work with Naked Apps?

We found them through a web search. I live in Orange County, California and I wanted to be able to go and visit the individual that I contracted with so it worked out well for me. I talked to a couple other development companies but when I met with Naked Apps, it seemed to be a good fit.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent about $235,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in February 2017 and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The development process was quite challenging, but the code they wrote has worked out very well. They were able to achieve our goals, which several other development companies had some challenges with. They did really good work to bring it to market.

Overall, we have been pleased with the work. They were able to develop something that was very special for us.

How did Naked Apps perform from a project management standpoint?

We’re just getting ready to launch, so they got it done in a timely fashion. We had certain benchmarks to meet, and they came pretty close from a software standpoint which is a moving target.

I feel the line of communication was good. They use an application that puts us all in the same loop. Anytime there’s a change, I’m made aware of it. We had a weekly call on Monday afternoons to go through the development and what they were able to accomplish the prior week. They worked really well with some of the external software people we had to connect with.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their team is really good, and the communication is too. To me, having good communication is huge. I know exactly what’s going on along the way. Their development team is really good and compared to what I have heard from other people I know who are doing apps with other companies.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It took me a while to get my head around the software way of working. I come from a background where if you have a deadline, it is absolutely met; however, with software, it doesn’t happen that way. I would like them to fit more into my timeframes, but I don’t think that happens in software projects.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO and founder at Scapegoat, LLC. We’re a mobile app that connects homeowners to local landscapers and allows them to request and schedule specific services. Landscapers can choose the projects the Landscapers can choose the projects they’re willing to take on, and the homeowner can then choose between those that have responded to the job.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Naked Labs?

I needed a company to execute on my idea and lead the development process.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We started the process with an all-day meeting at their office in Irvine, CA, where I provided them with a few sketches and detailed my vision for the app. They went on to manage the entire development process. We built the app for iOS first, as to avoid having to make changes on two platforms. The app should be ready to port to Android come fall of 2018. They very effectively lined up a server company and took care of every detail so that I didn’t have to. Naked Labs also offers marketing services that I haven’t taken advantage of yet.

What is the team composition?

At the beginning, I was primarily engaging with the two co-founders, John and Jason. I also worked with a design lead and a project manager when the project began.

How did you come to work with Naked Labs?

I had a shortlist of about 10 companies I was considering for the project, and they stood out in several ways. They specialized in working with startups and shared my outlook on overall execution strategy. I contacted them and visited their office before contracting their services. I really liked their team and decided to move forward.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested about $90,000 on the services provided thus far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in August 2016, and the iOS app launched in October 2017. We’re now preparing to port the app to Android.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re just starting to ramp up our marketing efforts so we don’t have concrete user insights yet. We’ve seen about 55 downloads on the App Store and the app has maintained a five-star rating thus far. In the past couple of weeks, we’ve started getting requests and landscapers have been impressed with the payment system, which works fast and intuitively.

How did Naked Apps perform from a project management standpoint?

I had a dedicated project manager that managed all aspects of communication. I always spoke directly to him and he liaised with the Naked Apps team, which simplified the process and ensured that everyone was on the same page. We had weekly meetings and communicated primarily via phone, video chat, and email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They emphasize user flow in their process, which yielded a unique and fine-tuned UX/UI. Every aspect of their work focused on how to most effectively connect with the user.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, nothing comes to mind. They’re a great team.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Make sure to research and fully understand your target audience. If you convey that information to Naked Apps, they will tailor the app accordingly.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of our startup firm, Hang In There.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Naked Apps?

We needed a social media platform app built for our business on the iOS and Android platforms.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We met to discuss the ideas and the function we envisioned for the app and they started from the ground up, beginning with a wireframe. Since then, they’ve been a full-service company for us. They’ve offered us the development for both platforms, the marketing and developing websites, social media maintenance, and blogging.

What is the team composition?

I’ve dealt with a core team of six-to-eight people.

How did you come to work with Naked Apps?

As I interviewed potential partners, other companies seemed to talk over me as if they knew what was best for our idea. When I spoke with Naked Apps, they were the only ones that listened and I appreciated that. We ultimately started doing business with them because of the personal understanding they achieved by listening.

How much have you invested with them?

We have spent nearly $200,000 with them so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

They began working on the app in late November or early December 2017 and we are still engaged with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They’ve worked hard and remained diligent about hitting deadlines. They’ve also stuck to what we developed during our initial collaboration without any deviation from it. I get the sense from them that we’re on the same track and we are working in tandem, rather than in a manner where they are just filling a temporary need I have. In the future, I hope to make this a long-term partnership.

How did Naked Apps perform from a project management standpoint?

They were very good with timelines. They held themselves accountable and were forthcoming with how far they’ve come. If someone even takes a sick day and they haven’t been able to get something done immediately, they were open and made no excuses for anything.

We used UberConference for our telecommunications needs.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Based on what I’ve read about other firms’ experiences with outsourced development companies, I was impressed that they stayed focused on our target and did not deviate from it.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They were very concise in stating what they would do, how they would do it, and what they would need from me. On the other side of that, they could provide a bit more clarity on smaller things that don’t immediately have to do with them, such as adding user accounts, earlier in the process.

Any advice for potential customers?

Make sure that you understand your own project going into the engagement. Ask the right questions. Also, allow them the freedom and ability to make some decisions, such as in the area of containing costs, because they will watch out for your wallet. They understand not everyone is a giant multinational firm.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of Rental City, a real estate company. We mitigate risk for landlords and match them with the perfect tenant.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Naked Development?

We needed help with development and marketing.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Naked Development has helped us develop our idea and build a website. The team has also answered any questions we have.

What is the team composition?

We don’t know how many teammates from Naked Development are assigned to our project.

How did you come to work with Naked Development?

We found them through an online search. We chose them over other options because they were a great culture fit.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in October 2025, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’re very happy with the work Naked Development has done for our business. They’ve delivered on everything they said they would.

How did Naked Development perform from a project management standpoint?

Naked Development delivers on time with better results than we could have done. We communicate via in-person and virtual meetings, emails, and messages.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The Naked Development team is honest and helpful. We enjoy working with everyone on the team. The success they want for their clients is immeasurable.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing we can come up with.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the Founder of ShopDrop, a company in the construction industry. We provide construction material delivery on demand.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Naked Development?

We engaged Naked Development to help us with the wireframe and layout of our app for construction material delivery on demand.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Naked Development led a strategic, high-impact design process for our project. Their main deliverables included wireframes and marketing materials for our app.

What is the team composition?

There were between two and five team members from Naked Development assigned to our project.

How did you come to work with Naked Development?

We found Naked Development through an online search. We chose them because they were a good cultural fit, our company values aligned, and offered good value for cost.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project began in August 2025 and is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Naked Development provided us with the wireframes we needed, and they met the timelines we set for the project.

How did Naked Development perform from a project management standpoint?

Naked Development has delivered on time. We communicate via in-person and virtual meetings.

What did you find most impressive or unique about working with Naked Development?

I was most impressed by the joint collaboration throughout the project.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there aren't any.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive Director of Codedchange

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

CodedChange builds safety infrastructure and technology like the Motion Link platform, to protect, support, and empower frontline community violence intervention and social service workers through innovation, data, and design.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Naked Development to accomplish?

• Develop a high-fidelity clickable prototype of my app that visually represents the user flow for frontline workers, supervisors, and administrators.
• Create a clean, intuitive, trauma-informed design tailored for community violence intervention (CVI) and social service professionals.
• Establish the technical architecture and roadmap for core safety and communication features within MVP.

SOLUTION

How did you find Naked Development?

Online Search

Why did you select Naked Development over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Naked Development were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

  Project Overview CodedChange has hired Naked Development to design and develop a high-fidelity clickable prototype and minimum viable product (MVP) for the app, a mobile tool that supports frontline CVI and social service workers. 1. Prototype and MVP Development Naked Development will build an interactive prototype and functional MVP showing key user flows for field staff, supervisors, and administrators. Deliverable: Clickable prototype and MVP ready for internal testing and external presentations. 2. UX/UI Design They will design a clean, intuitive interface that reflects CodedChange’s brand and is optimized for field use. Deliverable: UX/UI design package and style guide. 3. Technical Architecture They will outline the app’s core data structure, backend setup, and feature roadmap for ongoing development. Deliverable: Technical architecture and system documentation. 4. Infrastructure and IP The app will be hosted on secure cloud infrastructure, with full ownership and rights retained by CodedChange. Deliverable: Source files, infrastructure details, and IP documentation. 5. Presentation and Implementation Support A funder-ready demo will be developed for use in grant proposals, investor meetings, and partner presentations. Deliverable: Demo version of the app for fundraising and pilot outreach.     Key Deliverables Summary   1. Clickable prototype and MVP 2. UX/UI design package 3. Technical architecture document 4. Source and IP files 5. Funder-ready demo    

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Measurable Outcomes

1. Clickable prototype and MVP completed, demonstrating core safety and communication features.

2. Positive user feedback from frontline workers confirming usability and relevance.

3. Funder-ready demo used successfully in presentations to attract interest and support.

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

Project Management

Naked Development has maintained clear communication and steady progress throughout the project. They delivered the clickable prototype on schedule and are currently developing the MVP. The team has been responsive to feedback, flexible with adjustments, and proactive in ensuring the app’s features align with CodedChange’s goals and user needs. 

What was your primary form of communication with Naked Development?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out most about Naked Development was their ability to translate complex, community-driven safety concepts into a clear, functional design. Their combination of creativity, technical expertise, and collaborative approach made it easy to turn ideas into a tangible product that reflects both innovation and purpose.

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the C.I.O of an ecommerce company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We operate a physical product marketplace through a nationwide app. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Naked Development to accomplish?

• Product marketplace
• Product inventory management
• Referral of app

SOLUTION

How did you find Naked Development?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Naked Development over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Naked Development were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Naked lead is through discovery process to determine what we needed. They were blunt and thorough in explaining the process and what to expect of them. They helped flush out the main concepts needed for our apps functionality and design. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Weekly progress updates for now. We have a projected timeline that has been met as expected so far. 

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

They respond timely and appropriately 

What was your primary form of communication with Naked Development?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

Their atmosphere and communication style are what I appreciate the most. 

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

I think they accidentally double booked themselves for one of our meeting which had to be rescheduled. So far... that's the worst thing. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the CEO of an other industries company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a physical product marketplace that helps get the products from the sellers to the buyers quicker and easier.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Naked Development to accomplish?

• To guide us on this technology company journey
• To develop our wireframe
• To build our app

SOLUTION

How did you find Naked Development?

Online Search

Why did you select Naked Development over others?

• Great culture fit
• Amazing process

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

I had an idea, our team found Naked, we met with their team several times, they wanted to work with us, we flew out there to have a in person meeting that deep dove into what our app needed to have, we worked to design the front end, wireframes, and all the other fancy tech stuff that I don't know about. This is why we choose naked because I don't need to learn all the tech side of things they just guide us through this process. Our app is a physical product marketplace where buyers and sellers go for quick and easy solutions to the problems they have been having such as hard to upload inventory, hard to track stats, hard to get sellers to buyers and we solve all of these problems. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We been meeting consistently. Communication has been outstanding throughout the whole process thus far. We are making progress quickly to a finished product. 

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

Most definitely. 

What was your primary form of communication with Naked Development?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Love the culture, atmosphere, people we've been working with, the clear outcomes and expectations. 

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

No. Keep being awesome. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder/CEO of a streaming content tracker company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

It helps people track and share streaming content.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Naked Development to accomplish?

• Help me design a functioning App to deploy on IOS and Android
• Provide Development resources to create my App
• Help me market my App and gain a strong user base

SOLUTION

How did you find Naked Development?

Online Search

Why did you select Naked Development over others?

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

How many teammates from Naked Development were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

NAKED Development was hired to help me design, develop, launch, market and maintain my mobile application idea.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The high fidelity graphic mockups and wireframes/design have been agreed upon and are currently being developed.

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

The Naked Development team has been extremely helpful, responsive and understanding throughout the whole development process.  I have thoroughly enjoyed working with their team and our continued partnership.  They show genuine interest, give thoughtful and helpful feedback and guidance, and are consistently meeting or exceeding expectations in terms of delivery and timeline.  

What was your primary form of communication with Naked Development?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The team at Naked Development is truly passionate about what they do.  They provide many resources to their founders to help them grow and achieve success in their business venture.  They don't just develop apps for people, they provide a framework to help them launch their app and become successful.  They are invested and focused on their client's success and a true pleasure to work with.

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

Nothing at this point in time

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Founder of an information technology company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

App startup

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Naked Development to accomplish?

• App development
• Marketing

SOLUTION

How did you find Naked Development?

Online Search

Why did you select Naked Development over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Naked Development were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We hired Naked to Develop a custom app to track streaming service content. They assured us they would be able to deliver what we invisioned. Instead they took our money and delivered a piece of garbage that didn't work 6 months after the projected timeframe. After months of being unhappy and them telling us it will get better we ended up firing them and finding a different developer who actually knew what he was doing. Not to mention they failed to tell us they were using no code development so when we asked for all of our files there was nothing for the new developer to use. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

None

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

Nothing was ever delivered when they said it would be. They always had an excuse as to why something wasn't on time. They loved to play the blame game give the run around 

What was your primary form of communication with Naked Development?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their ability to con people in to spending a ton of money with them and deliver absolutely nothing useful 

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

They could pay me the settlement agreement that they agreed to instead of just signing a legal document then completely ignoring it! 

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on November 7, 2024.
 
Executive, Silver Boys LLCArts, entertainment & music

Redmond, Washington

1-10

Mar 2024 - Ongoing

Not verified

Project summary
Naked Development has been hired to build a mobile app that tracks streaming content. The team handles the development and design process and is also helping create the client's brand book and a landing page.

Feedback summary
The app is still being developed, but Naked Development has successfully completed the app's design and delivered the brand book and a well-designed landing page. The team is quite proactive in coming up with innovative ideas to improve the final product. They're also punctual, honest, and reliable.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive of Silver Boys LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are building an app that suggests streaming content and tracks streaming content for users over all the streaming platforms. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Naked Development to accomplish?

• Help design the app
• Build the app
• Help launch and market the app

SOLUTION

How did you find Naked Development?

Online Search

Why did you select Naked Development over others?

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

How many teammates from Naked Development were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Naked designed the app and the design phase has been completed. Naked is building the app and the app is currently under construction and will most likely be available in the next few weeks for beta testing. Naked is currently building our branding book which is close to completion and Naked has built our landing page and it should be completed in the next few weeks. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

During the design phase Naked came up with several key additions to our exisiting ideas to really enhance the app for the end user. During the development phase Naked has help us design a visually beautiful app that is easy to use and developed an algorithm for suggesting content for the user. Naked has helped us develop our branding book and helped us design and develop a landing page for the app. Naked is currently helping us with our marketing plan.  

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

Naked has provided us with an amazing project management team from the start to finish. It started with the CEO and he is the reason we chose Naked as our development team. The design team has been amazing and have met our timelines and when there have been small set backs they have been very honest and have communicated openly about how we could fix the problems and keep the project moving forward. The marketing team has also been amazing and has met all our timelines and are a big part of getting this project to market.   

What was your primary form of communication with Naked Development?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The people. From the CEO to everyone at Naked, it's been amazing to work with their team. 

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

Nothing comes to mind. If I were to start this project over again it would be with Naked.

STAR RATINGS:
Overall rating: 5   

Quality: 5   

Cost: 5   

Schedule: 5   

Willing to refer: 5

Company Responses

The service provider responded on October 1, 2025.

It’s an understatement to say this feedback is disappointing, as our intent is always to deliver quality work, transparent communication, and results aligned with the agreed scope. This project faced unique challenges that created frustration on both sides, and despite multiple phases of design and development being delivered - along with several accommodations made to address an extended timeframe - the outcome did not meet the client’s expectations.

When concerns were raised, our leadership engaged directly and pursued resolution options, including settlement discussions, because we believe in handling conflict fairly. While not every situation reaches mutual agreement, reviews like this reinforce why we continually refine our processes to keep projects on track and ensure clarity from start to finish.