Outstafford

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at couchbeauty

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide an iOS and Android app that is a resource for at-home face mask skincare recipes.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create an app

SOLUTION

How did you find Outstafford?

Online Search

Why did you select Outstafford over others?

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

How many teammates from Outstafford were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We were looking for a mobile app to created that was easy to manage, and easy/intuitive to use. We needed it to be compatible with iOS and Android and needed various UI adjustments/Icons as well. We also needed a way for the app to communicate with a database to provide users with the information they were requesting.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our app was published successfully to both the App Store and Google Play store. It is intuitive/easy to use and a database for the app was created as well. Everything was a success.

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

Everything was always delivered in a timely manner, and they were always quick to respond to any questions I may have had. Communication was excellent.

What was your primary form of communication with Outstafford?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were very driven, talented, and professional. They stood by their words and timelines.

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

We have absolutely no complaints from our experience working with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive of Bears Looking: Gay Dating & Chat

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide a dating and chat service for the LGBTQ+ Bear Community.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Design Android & iPhone App
• Code Android & iPhone App
• Create Management Platform for the App
• Submit the App to both app stores to be published

SOLUTION

How did you find Outstafford?

Online Search

Why did you select Outstafford over others?

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

How many teammates from Outstafford were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Scope of Work: Mobile Dating Application 

Objective: The objective of this project is to develop a mobile dating application that provides users with a platform to connect, interact, and form relationships with potential partners for our company Bears Looking. The application will be available on both iOS and Android platforms and will offer a user-friendly interface, advanced matching algorithms, and various features to enhance the user experience. 

Key Deliverables: 

Requirements Gathering: 

• Conduct user research and analysis to understand the target audience and their expectations.
• Define functional and non-functional requirements for the application.
• Create user stories and use cases to capture the desired features and interactions. 

User Interface Design: 

• Design an intuitive and visually appealing user interface (UI) for the mobile application. 
• Create wireframes and interactive prototypes to demonstrate the application flow and screen transitions. 
• Incorporate feedback from stakeholders and iterate on the UI design to ensure an optimal user experience. 

User Registration and Authentication: 

• Implement a secure and seamless user registration process, allowing users to create accounts using email, social media accounts, or phone numbers.
• Develop authentication mechanisms (e.g., password-based, two-factor authentication) to ensure user data privacy and security.

User Profiles and sorting: 

• Enable users to create and customize their profiles with personal information, photos, and preferences. 
• Implement advanced matching algorithms to suggest potential matches based on user preferences, location, and other relevant factors. 
• Provide users with the ability to search and filter profiles based on specific criteria. 

Messaging and Communication:

• Develop real-time messaging functionality to allow users to communicate with their matches.
• Implement features such as text messaging, multimedia sharing (photos, videos), and emoji support. 
• Ensure message delivery, notification system, and conversation management. 

Geolocation and Discovery: 

• Incorporate geolocation services to enable users to discover potential matches based on proximity and location-based preferences. 
• Implement geolocation APIs to display nearby users and facilitate location-based search functionalities. 

Privacy and Security: 

• Implement privacy settings and options for users to control their profile visibility and manage their personal information. 
• Apply industry-standard security practices to protect user data and prevent unauthorized access. 
• Comply with relevant data protection regulations, such as GDPR or CCPA. 

Additional Features: 

• Consider incorporating additional features like social media integration, video calling, virtual gifting, and in-app purchases to enhance user engagement. 
• Implement a comprehensive notification system to keep users informed about new matches, messages, and other relevant activities. 
• Provide an intuitive and user-friendly settings menu for users to customize their preferences and app behavior. 

Testing and Quality Assurance: 

• Perform comprehensive testing, including functional, usability, performance, and security testing. 
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate the application's usability and identify areas for improvement. 
• Fix bugs, issues, and glitches identified during testing and ensure the application functions smoothly across different devices and operating systems. 

Deployment and Maintenance: 

• Deploy the mobile application to the respective app stores (Apple App Store and Google Play Store). 
• Provide post-launch support and maintenance to address any issues, release updates, and add new features as required. 
• Monitor application performance, collect user feedback, and continuously improve the application based on user needs and market trends.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We had specific development milestones. 

1. Design of UI
2. Completion of UI 
3. Beta release of Android
4. Beta release of iPhone 
5. Backend platform development 
6. QA of beta forAndroid 
7. QA of beta release for iPhone 
8. QA of management backend of platform 
9. Publishing to Google Play Store 
10. Publishing to Apple App Store.

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

Outstafford stuck to the timeline and if development items needed to be extended, there was clear communication and explanation. We had weekly meetings with development details and updates. They were always available on Slack and email.

What was your primary form of communication with Outstafford?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I found the ability to communicate so quickly and easily very impressive. We were able to solve problems and organize almost instantaneously. I also found it impressive how well their team works seamlessly together. You can tell they had good leadership and company culture.

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

No I don't believe so.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of TwoPercent, an AI-powered design tool.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Outstafford?

We needed to redesign and rebuild our web platform and mobile app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Outstafford provided mobile and web app development and product design. The team delivered two applications and helped us launch the app on the App Store.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from Outstafford.

How did you come to work with Outstafford?

We found Outstafford through an online search. We chose them because they were close to our geographic location, their pricing fit our budget, and their company values aligned with ours.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from May–July 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Outstafford helped us choose the right tech stack and API providers for both apps, which was very important for us. We recently launched, and we already have revenue that’s growing week by week. We grow 10% weekly.

How did Outstafford perform from a project management standpoint?

Outstafford delivered everything on time. We communicated via virtual meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I really liked their update meetings. Art (CEO) always came prepared and was very professional and passionate.

Are there any areas they could improve?

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

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder of VibeWidget, a company that creates customizable widgets for iOS devices.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Outstafford?

We needed help with the UI/UX design and development of our widget system and mobile app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Outstafford designed and developed a native iOS app, an iOS widget, and a design system in Figma. The team handled everything.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from Outstafford.

How did you come to work with Outstafford?

We found Outstafford through an online search. We chose them because they were close to our geographic location, their pricing fit our budget, and they were a great culture fit.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Outstafford in January 2026, and our engagement ended in April 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have 800+ positive reviews on the App Store and more than 100,000 users. We also have a 25% retention rate on the seventh day.

How did Outstafford perform from a project management standpoint?

Outstafford was pretty straightforward and helpful in many ways. The team delivered the project on time and helped with app publishing. We communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Outstafford did a lot of research before the meetings and presented creative solutions to our challenges.

Are there any areas they could improve?

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

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at Cupid AI

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

AI-powered dating app with advanced matching algorithms.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• UI design
• Mobile app development (ios, android)
• AI integration

SOLUTION

How did you find Outstafford?

• Online Search

Why did you select Outstafford over others?

• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Outstafford were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

UX/UI design for the mobile app, admin platform, full-stack development of the mobile app, admin platform, AI model training and AI API integration.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team completed my project within the exact timeline that they had estimated.

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

They kept me updated on a regular basis. I always knew what was happening and how far along we were in the process.

What was your primary form of communication with Outstafford?

• Virtual Meeting

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

Their passion for the AI technology was really impressive.

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

n/a

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Resuscio

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We create clinical decision making support software for emergency medicine.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create an alpha, beta, and full web-app
• Create a UI wireframe for new app

SOLUTION

How did you find Outstafford?

• Online Search
• Upwork

Why did you select Outstafford over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Outstafford were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Outstafford helped created a clinical decision making support app for pre-hospital clinicians which includes drug dose calculators, timers, algorithms, and checklists. They created an iOS, Android, and web app which were all integrated with each other. Furthermore, they created a checklist building suite which allowed users to create their own checklists.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We went from a napkin sketch to a fully functional software platform.

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

All items delivered in time, they utilized "clickup" (crew resource management site) which they gave me access to for testing/error tracking. Fixed all errors quickly.

What was your primary form of communication with Outstafford?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Artem was always available, accepted and implemented all feedback, and team moved *very quickly*

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

N/A