# YND YND Reviews (11), Pricing, Services & Verified Ratings - 4.8 out of 5 average review rating - 1 connections joined YND's Network [Visit Website](https://ynd.co/?utm_source=clutch.co&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=directory) [Get a Custom Proposal](https://clutch.co/profile/ynd) **Berlin-based Digital Product Studio** YND builds products that solve real problems. Whether it's starting from scratch or working alongside your existing development team, we bring the startup mentality that gets stuff done. Every day. Since YND’s founding in 2014, we have delivered more than 80 successful projects from MVP building and mobile apps to complex system integrations and web applications for some of the largest players in Europe - Volkswagen, Wirecard, Lufthansa and Burger King as well as fast-growing startups like Kayak, orderbird and getnow. We can’t wait to find out what’s next or around the corner and we’d love to do this together with you. ## Company Information - Minimum project size: $100,000+ - Hourly rate: $100 - $149 - Number of employees: 50 - 249 - 2 Locations: - Berlin, Germany (Headquarters) - Warszawa, Poland - Founded in 2014 ## Services, Focus Areas, Industries, and Clients ### Service Lines - 40% Custom Software Development - 20% Mobile App Development - 10% AI Development - 10% E-Commerce Development - 10% IoT Development - 10% Web Development ### Focus Areas - Frameworks and CMS: - 100% Ruby on Rails - Mobile Platforms: - 50% Android App Development - 50% iPhone iOS App Development - Programming & Scripting: - 30% Ruby - 15% Java - 15% JavaScript - 15% Kotlin - 15% Swift - 10% Other programming & scripting languages ### Industries - 10% Hospitality & leisure - 20% Retail - 20% Automotive - 10% eCommerce - 40% Financial services ### Clients - 30% Midmarket ($10M - $1B) - 70% Enterprise (>$1B) ## Pricing Snapshot Average rating for cost based on this provider's reviews: 4.6 out of 5 **What Clients Have Said** *(This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.)*: YND offers competitive pricing, with project costs ranging from $100,000 to $3 million, depending on the scope and client size. Clients appreciate the value for cost, citing effective project management and high-quality deliverables throughout their collaborations. **Most Common Project Size**: $200,000 to $999,999 based on 6 reviews *(Pricing information for this provider is based on reviews where the project size was available.)* ### Pricing by Service - Custom Software Development: $200,000 to $999,999 based on 3 reviews - Mobile App Development: $200,000 to $999,999 based on 2 reviews - Other Design: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 2 reviews - Web Development: Confidential based on 2 reviews - UX/UI Design: $200,000 to $999,999 based on 1 review - Architectural Design: $200,000 to $999,999 based on 1 review - Branding: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review ## Reviews Clutch investigates each reviewer's identity and work history. 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[Learn More](https://help.clutch.co/en/knowledge/how-clutch-verifies-reviews) ### YND Review Insights Overall Review Rating: 4.8 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.6 - Cost: 4.6 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 ### Top Mentions - Great project management (4 mentions) - Collaborative (3 mentions) - Experienced (3 mentions) - High-quality work (3 mentions) - Timely (3 mentions) - Easy to work with (2 mentions) - Exceptional performance (2 mentions) - Flexible (2 mentions) - Proactive (2 mentions) - Professional (2 mentions) - Reliable (2 mentions) - Transparent (2 mentions) - Well-organized projects (2 mentions) - Communicative (1 mentions) - Creative (1 mentions) - Dedicated (1 mentions) - Exceeds expectations (1 mentions) - Exceptional results (1 mentions) - Results-oriented (1 mentions) - Team players (1 mentions) ### Review Highlights **Innovative Problem Solvers** YND is recognized for their innovative approach to problem-solving, offering creative solutions and workarounds to meet challenging timelines and deliverables. Their ability to navigate complex project landscapes is highly valued by clients. **High-Quality Deliverables** The quality of YND's deliverables is consistently praised, with clients noting the robustness, functionality, and user-friendly nature of the solutions provided. Their work often exceeds client expectations in terms of design and technical execution. **Occasional Communication Gaps** While generally effective, a few clients noted minor communication gaps, particularly between international offices. Direct communication with developers has been implemented to address these issues, ensuring information flow remains smooth. **Collaborative Partner** YND is recognized for their collaborative mindset, integrating seamlessly with client teams and fostering a partnership rather than a vendor-client relationship. Their approach encourages open communication and idea sharing, making clients feel involved and valued. **Effective Project Management** Clients have appreciated YND's project management skills, highlighting their organized approach, timely delivery, and transparency. They communicate effectively through various channels and adapt to client preferences, ensuring smooth project execution. **Adaptability to Changing Needs** YND has demonstrated flexibility in adjusting to evolving project requirements and client needs. They adapt their strategies and resources effectively, ensuring continued alignment with client goals and maintaining project momentum. **Room for Marketing Improvement** Some clients suggest that YND could enhance their marketing efforts to better communicate their value proposition and range of services. Increasing visibility and clarity in their offerings could attract more potential clients. **Strong Technical Expertise** YND is consistently praised for their technical proficiency across various projects, successfully delivering complex solutions in areas such as web applications, mobile apps, and backend systems. Their ability to handle intricate technical requirements has impressed clients across multiple industries. **Strong Customer Service** Clients commend YND for their excellent customer service, noting their responsiveness, dedication, and willingness to go above and beyond. Their attention to client needs and proactive problem-solving is a recurring theme in reviews. ### YND Reviews #### Web App Design & Dev for Real Estate Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, UX/UI Design, Web Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Sep. 2024 - Apr. 2025 **Project Summary**: YND designed and developed a responsive web app for a real estate company. The app included a custom booking platform and was integrated with a property management system. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Founder, Real Estate Company - Industry: Real estate - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Apr 16, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: YND successfully launched a fully functional MVP on time and within budget. The platform was 100% stable and had an optimized architecture for growth. YND was an integral part of the client's team, and their project management was highly effective. They stood out for their agility and adaptability. ""Their ability to stay aligned with our goals and move fast made a big difference in the success of the project."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position. I am the Founder of a real estate company Describe what your company does in a single sentence.Furnished corporate housing **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire YND to accomplish?Conceptualize, plan, and develop a responsive web application that integrates a custom booking platform with a property management system. **SOLUTION** How did you find YND?ReferralWhy did you select YND over others?Referred to meHow many teammates from YND were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.Project Summary:We partnered with YND to conceptualize, design, and develop a responsive web application tailored for the mid-to-long-term rental market. The product includes a bespoke booking platform seamlessly integrated with a property management system, designed to connect various partners and provide an outstanding experience for tenants and corporate clients alike.Feedback:Working with YND has been a great experience from start to finish. The team executed exceptionally well across all key areas of the project. From early conceptualization to final delivery, YND demonstrated a deep understanding of our business requirements and translated them into a technically sound and beautifully designed product.The user interface and overall design exceeded our expectations — clean, intuitive, and perfectly aligned with our brand. Their thoughtful integration of partner systems, including the implementation of subdomains, worked flawlessly and with impressive precision.YND approached the project with a flexible, iterative process that allowed us to launch quickly with an MVP, while ensuring the platform remains scalable and adaptable for future needs. They struck the right balance between custom development and integration of third-party systems, ensuring we avoided the limitations of generic platforms.We highly recommend YND as a reliable, strategic, and forward-thinking technical partner.Deliverables:Custom Booking PlatformResponsive Web ApplicationIntegration with Property Management SystemCorporate Partner FeaturesSubdomain Setup & Partner IntegrationsIterative MVP Development **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?Successful Launch: We launched a fully functional MVP on time and within budget, setting a strong technical foundation for future growth.100% System Stability: The platform has maintained full stability since launch, including smooth operation of all partner integrations and subdomain routing — a critical requirement for scaling.Optimized Architecture for Growth: The custom solution was built with scalability in mind, allowing us to easily onboard new partners, expand property types, and support increased user traffic without structural changes.Operational Efficiency: Automated flows and tailored features reduced manual work and improved internal processes, positioning the business for expansion.Brand-Ready Product: The fully branded and responsive web application delivers a seamless user experience.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?YND was an integral part of our team throughout the entire development process. Their project management was highly effective — they consistently delivered milestones on time and maintained clear, transparent communication along the way.What stood out most was their agility and adaptability. As our business evolved/ grew during development, YND responded quickly and with a solution-oriented mindset. They were flexible in adjusting the scope, priorities, and features based on our growing needs, without compromising quality or timelines. It truly felt like a collaborative partnership, not just a vendor relationship.Their ability to stay aligned with our goals and move fast made a big difference in the success of the project.What was your primary form of communication with YND?In-Person MeetingVirtual MeetingWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?Fully integrated and collaborative team.Quick to adapt to changing business needs.Always delivered on time.Smart, solution-driven team.Strong technical and product insight.High ownership and accountability.Are there any areas for improvement or something YND could have done differently?We have no areas for improvement to suggest — YND met or exceeded our expectations throughout the project. --- #### UX/UI Design for Digital Lending Platform **The Project** - Services: Architectural Design, Custom Software Development, UX/UI Design - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Jan. 2020 - July 2021 **Project Summary**: YND developed a digital lending platform for SMEs financing from scratch. Key deliverables included UI/UX design, a data analytics platform, an AWS account setup, a loan app web app, and a scoring engine. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 4.5 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 4.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** COO, Banxware GmbH - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Feb 26, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: YND's work was able to sign up and convert over 2,000 loan applications within a few months. The team's project management was hands-on and closely aligned with the client's business. YND was skilled, dedicated, and dedicated to the project. They were easy to work with and open to adjustments. ""YND was always open to adjust to our needs."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the COO of Banxware GmbHDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Banxware is an embedded lending provider that provide financing to SME fully integrated into digital platforms. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire YND to accomplish?Bring first platform partners liveBuild and lunch MVPOperating our System in Production **SOLUTION** How did you find YND?ReferralWhy did you select YND over others?Great culture fitGood value for costReferred to meHow many teammates from YND were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.We build a full digital lending platform for SMEs financing from scratch. From the first exploration and design ideas we had to define the architecture, tech stack, necessary 3rd partner providers, application flows, data requirement, business logic, etc. Key deliverables:Full user journey designUI and UX design of all applications, screens and processesInternal Backoffice systemLoan application web appLoan management dashboard web appData analytics platformAWS account setupCI/CD setup with Production, Devevelopment and Staging environments Scoring engineIntegration with platform partnerIntegration with PSD2 providersIntegration with AML screening providerIntegration withb Identification verifcation provider **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?During devleopment phase: We conducted bi-weekly demos to demonstrate the development progress and tested the developed service.During testing phase we conducted end-to-end user tests to ensure production readiness.During live phase we were able to sign-up and convert more than 2k of loan applications within a few months.Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Project management was very hands-on and closely aligned with our business. Most of the things were delivered on time. Of course, there were dependencies that were not always in full control of YND. YND was always open to adjust to our needs. We had some period in which we scaled up the YND team to move faster, in another period we required a a different skill set (DevOps) and in again another period when we had also build our own engineering team we required a different way of working - YND always found the solution for us.What was your primary form of communication with YND?Virtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?Very skilled and experienced people. High dedication to the project - like it was their own company. Fun to work with.Are there any areas for improvement or something YND could have done differently?nothing comes to my mind --- #### Mobile App Dev & UX/UI Design for Financial Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, Mobile App Development, UX/UI Design - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Nov. 2021 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: YND is building an MVP mobile app for a financial company. They've built the solution's backend and are handling its continuous design and development. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CPO, NAO Co-Investment GmbH - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jan 22, 2025 **Feedback Summary**: YND's work has allowed the client to operate and evolve their business further, thanks to their excellent design work. The team consistently delivers on time and promptly responds via in-person and virtual meetings. They have been approachable and have integrated well into the client's team. ""We appreciate how approachable they are."" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the CPO of NAO Co-Investment GmbHDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Provide access to private and alternative market investments to retail investors, starting at 1.000 EUR. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire YND to accomplish?Build MVP (Discovery, Tech, Design)Project managementStaffing DEV TeamContinue development of our application **SOLUTION** How did you find YND?ReferralWhy did you select YND over others?Great culture fitReferred to meCompany values alignedHow many teammates from YND were assigned to this project?6-10 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.YND helped with finding and building our MVP application. After successfully launching the MVP, YND continued their work on our mobile apps to futher develop them. Next to the mobile apps, YND has built our backend, which is essential for our business, as we are a digital only platform.Deliverables:MVP buildingOngoing development of application and backend Successfully applied for a german grant program through YNDs work It is important to notice that YNDs work includes all software related departements, such as design, project management, development and QA. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?The software, which has been build by YND, is the core of our business which allows us to operate in the specified field of private and alternative market investments. Furthermore, we are not only operating the business, but further evolving it. Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Yes, delivered on time and were always very responsive.What was your primary form of communication with YND?In-Person MeetingVirtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?We appreciate how approachable they are and that it doesn't feel like a vendor, but more like a part of our company.Are there any areas for improvement or something YND could have done differently?Not really. --- #### Interactive Mobile App Dev for Luxury Watch Manufacturer **The Project** - Services: Mobile App Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Dec. 2020 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: YND has built an interactive app for a luxury jeweler. They've developed a platform that allows users to view catalogs, sort results based on their preferences, and virtually try on an item of their choice. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 3.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Senior Project Manager, Luxury Watch Manufacturer - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1,001-5,000 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Dec 1, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: Capable of generating robust development solutions, YND has impressed internal stakeholders with a functional app that makes the client's offerings more accessible to the public, elevating their digital presence. Their go-getter attitude and on-point strategies strengthen this engagement's success. ""They strategically allocate their time and resources to meet our targets on time."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m a senior project manager for brand communication at a luxury watch manufacturer. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with YND? We needed their team to build our mobile application, which aimed to strengthen our relationship with our clients. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? YND has built our virtual try-on app from the ground up. They’ve developed features that enable our users to browse through our product catalogs, sort results based on their preferences, and virtually try on a watch of their choice to determine if it suits their style. Additionally, YND has handled the app’s UI/UX by organizing protocols, product images, and product-related articles and releases. What is the team composition? I have two main points of contact. How did you come to work with YND? Three agencies sent us a pitch for this project, including YND’s team. We chose them because they had the most reasonable price point, and their entire presentation was well-received by our team. What is the status of this engagement? Our ongoing engagement with YND commenced in December 2020. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? YND has developed a functional app that meets our design- and technical expectations. As a luxury product manufacturer, we appreciate how they’ve made our offerings more accessible to the public by creating a user-friendly and interactive platform to promote our goods. How did YND perform from a project management standpoint? We communicate through regular meetings and bi-monthly sprint presentations. YND has a highly organized approach — they strategically allocate their time and resources to meet our targets on time. What did you find most impressive about them? YND says no to anything — we can give them the most challenging timelines and deliverables, and they’ll come up with the most creative solutions and workarounds to address those. Are there any areas they could improve? We can benefit from a more comprehensive scope. From my perspective, it helps to focus on the bigger picture of our project in order for us to set more realistic goals. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Try to build a roadmap of what you want to achieve before engaging them — or any team for that matter. Having a more structured and definitive scope is more advantageous than inserting new ideas now and then. --- #### Mobile App Dev for Global Fast Food Chain **The Project** - Services: Mobile App Development - Project size: $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 - Project length: June 2019 - Aug. 2021 **Project Summary**: A fast food chain hired YND to provide mobile app development. Their efforts included creating a CRM tool and taking over an existing code of the client's multiplatform app to update it. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.5 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Senior Manager Sales & Analytics, Burger King - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1,001-5,000 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Aug 30, 2021 **Feedback Summary**: The client was delighted with YND'S work in successfully understanding the project's business mode and coding perspective. They kept constant communication with the team to ensure a solid process. Their hands-on and solution-oriented approach were key features throughout the engagement. ""YND was the best choice because they understood our business problems and offered quick solutions."" **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the senior manager of sales and analytics at Burger King Germany. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with YND? Our mobile app was outdated, so we needed someone to redevelop a mobile app and implement a modern CRM tool for us. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? YND developed our iOS and Android app; they took over the existing code of our current app and improved and rebuilt it, along with a CRM tool. What is the team composition? There were 6–10 people involved, including a project manager, the CTO, and a team of developers. How did you come to work with YND? They were recommended to us. We looked at other companies, but overall, YND was the best choice because they understood our business problems and offered quick solutions. How much have you invested with them? We spent $3 million with them. What is the status of this engagement? We worked together from June 2019–August 2021. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? We were delighted with their work; they knew what they were doing from a coding perspective and understood our business model. How did YND perform from a project management standpoint? In terms of communication, we had weekly phone calls and meetings with the CTO twice a year. Regarding tools, we used Confluence and Jira. What did you find most impressive about them? They were hands-on and solution-oriented — it was easy to work with them. They helped us find what was best for us and worked with us to solve any problem through a good solution. Are there any areas they could improve? During the project, we had some requirement changes, which made planning difficult from time to time. However, they always wanted to be professional and achieve perfect results and it took a bit more time but overall we couldn't be happier than we are with their final delivery. Do you have any advice for potential customers? I highly recommend working with them — they think fast and understand your business. --- #### Online Portal & Booking System for Security Jobs Platform **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: June 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: YND uses React and Ruby on Rails to develop a security jobs platform. Bringing the project from the basic concept, into development, they’ve added new features and they plan to provide ongoing service. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 4.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Owner & CEO, SolutionFacts Consulting GmbH - Industry: Business services - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jun 19, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: YND provides high-quality development services, and the client expects a top-notch product based on their work so far. As project requirements have changed, YND remained flexible and have implemented changes as requested. Their customer service is fantastic. "“They’re really pushing us forward and helping us.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the owner of SolutionFacts Consulting. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with YND? The project we hired them for was a joint-venture in the security branch. YND was brought in to build a portal for security jobs and career possibilities. The idea was quite good, but no one in our company had experience building a platform. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? The portal YND is developing is both a job page specialized in the security branch and a booking service for security services. The frontend is built in React, and the backend is built in Ruby on Rails.   We wanted a partner that could bring us from the concept phase to the development one, and lots of things have changed since the beginning. Our idea has gotten way bigger and more complex. What is the team composition? This depends on the stage we’re working on. We’ve had a team of 3–7 people from YND, depending on what we needed. How did you come to work with YND? We were looking for a Berlin-based company that could develop the platform we had in mind, for the budget we had. We wanted the ability to work closely and have brainstorming sessions. We mainly searched within our internal contact pool, checking for vendors with experience building platforms. YND was one of the companies recommended to us, and they reacted extremely fast when we contacted them. The other company we had on the list was in Hamburg, 300 kilometers away, so still not that far. In the end, the package from YND was a perfect fit for us. They definitely had the best mix of everything. They were local, so we had the possibility to meet quite often, and they were willing to help us get from an idea to a complete product. They offered their experience to get our idea on track, their pricing was very good for us, and their availability was also a factor. They had the time to start when we wanted, and they were happy to do it. It was simply a good fit. Possibly, the most important point was that we just had a good feeling while talking to the people there. How much have you invested with them? The total project cost so far is around $300,000. What is the status of this engagement? We started working with YND around June 2019, and we plan to continue the collaboration for the long-term. The first development phase was set to finish by early-2020, but we’re planning to be done with the main development by the beginning of 2021. We will of course continue with a service agreement. When we’re done with the platform, we will continue to request features; we’ll never stop development. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? The quality is simply amazing. We’re just the people who need to get this done with YND, and the people from the board and the holding company are the ones who will judge it in the end. They’re all perfectly happy. How did YND perform from a project management standpoint? We’re working with them in Basecamp, to track progress and releases, and to put in tasks and feature requests. We also use Jira from time to time. We prefer to just control releases, set deadlines, and just see the outcomes. It’s maybe not the most professional approach, but it was easier for us. The basic idea has changed a lot, and it’s still evolving live. If there were any delays in development, it was because we changed the idea. YND offered us a tool where we could monitor better, but we didn’t use it. Everything we’ve done has been in an agile form.   I have a weekly call with the project manager responsible for us, and everything else is communicated through Basecamp. This is perfect for me because it helps me avoid unneeded meetings and excessive emailing. It’s definitely the best way to work together. What did you find most impressive about them? We have a customer relationship manager on YND’s side, whom we can talk to about anything. We put all our requests and wishes through him, and we have regular calls. He’s there for us for everything, and they’re also keen on helping us with other stuff. If there’s something on the side that has nothing to do with the main development, and if YND has the knowledge to get it done faster than we could, they’ll just do it. Our way of working together is amazingly good. They’re really interested in the project, and they’re leveraging their experience to help us save money. That’s quite unique. They not only do what we ask for; they use their outside perspective to give us better alternatives. This has helped us prevent what I’d call “beginner failures”. Are there any areas they could improve? No. I think that the collaboration is good for us as it is. Usually, even when a project is going well, I can identify parts that could be done better. In this case, YND did way more than they had to based on the contract. They’re really pushing us forward and helping us. Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs? Listen to them and try to learn from their experience. --- #### MVP Dev, Web Design, & Branding for Working Capital Provider **The Project** - Services: Branding, Other Design - Project size: $50,000 to $199,999 - Project length: Feb. 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: YND helped establish a on-demand capital lending firm. They delivered the entirety of the client’s branding — from naming to logo — and designed their website along with the MVP of their loan application app. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CEO, Dinie - Industry: Financial services - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Jun 15, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: YND has delivered phenomenal work. On top of being extraordinary in their technical skills, they’re also exceptional in their collaborative mindset. They brought the client into their development process and maintained transparent lines of communication. They’re a skilled team and a true partner. "“They’re truly extraordinary.” " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the founder and CEO of Dinie, and we provide on-demand capital for small businesses in Brazil. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with YND? We relied on YND to develop our MVP. They also did all of our branding and design work. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They conducted our branding from scratch — they came up with our name, our color schemes, and logos. They even identified our corporate personality and target audience. They maintained consistency with these visual elements in designing our website and developing the actual app. The app allows small businesses to apply for loans. They ensured that both the design and functionality of the platform were high-caliber. What is the team composition? I worked with around 10 people. How did you come to work with YND? I met them through a conference in Munich called Digital Life Design. They were showcasing a product they’d developed for another client. I had already secured a US-based vendor to take on my project, but after meeting them, I had to switch. How much have you invested with them? We spent somewhere between $100,000–$250,000. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together around February of 2019, and the project is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?  Their work has been extremely high-quality. From a technical perspective, they’re truly extraordinary. They also showcased an amazing level of commitment from the earliest brainstorming and specification phases. They’ve felt like partners, as opposed to mere providers. They’re extremely flexible at all times. They’ve truly worked with us, and we’ve learned from them in the process. They really bring you in to be a part of their work. There was an interchange of ideas before we launched into actual implementation, which reflected the extent of our collaboration. How did YND perform from a project management standpoint? They’re flawless on this front. We used both Trello and Atlassian. What did you find most impressive about them? I was most impressed by their collaborative skill. They brought us into their office to work with them. There were high-level discussions that demonstrated their genuine interest in our business. You never feel like you’re just offloading your development to another company because they become your true partner throughout the process. Their partnership approach is truly outstanding. Are there any areas they could improve? They could be stricter in terms of making us stick to a deadline. We want a partner to help us become tougher on ourselves because it affects our overall schedule if we’re lax about our progress. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Try to ideate together. Don’t go into it thinking that you’re simply outsourcing. Be 100% involved in the process. --- #### Payment Solution Design & MVP for Travel Company **The Project** - Services: Custom Software Development, Other Design - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: Sep. 2016 - Dec. 2018 **Project Summary**: Seeking to build a payment solution for restaurant travel expenses, a travel company hired YND. The team started from the ground up, building wireframes, creating stories, and integrating Stripe. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Director of Business Development, Wunder Mobility - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — May 26, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: With exceptional project management skills and technical expertise, YND produced an impressive, turnkey MVP solution. They offered value beyond their delivering the product, educating their client along the way. Their contribution was invaluable. ""Their ability to frame ideas into actionable items to develop is outstanding." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. At the time of the collaboration with YND, I was a program manager responsible for launching a new fast payment solution at Lufthansa AirPlus. AirPlus is part of the Lufthansa group, and it provides a corporate payment solution for travel expenses. I was in charge of launching a new app-based product within the company, aimed at paying for business meals. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with YND? They helped us develop the payment solution. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? YND designed and built the MVP version of the solution, and provided support implementing the solution at restaurants. The platform has a Stripe integration. What is the team composition? There was a core team of five people involved, though not everyone was full-time. How did you come to work with YND? They were referred to us by a partner company that had successfully launched different projects with them. How much have you invested with them? The total cost for development and support was €300,000 (approximately $330,000 USD). What is the status of this engagement? We worked with YND between September 2016–December 2018. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? As a corporation, we had no clue as to how to go about building a platform that connected restaurants and users. YND’s involvement was excellent. They were fast from the beginning, proactive in delivering their services, and super reactive in terms of support. Their efforts were extremely appreciated by our IT experts.  In our view, YND is much more than a development agency. They delivered a turnkey MVP to us, which has been highly valuable. How did YND perform from a project management standpoint? Their project management skills were exceptional — they basically taught us how to work. We had daily reporting, and we worked in sprints. YND was organized with the most recent agile techniques. We used the Atlassian suite. What did you find most impressive about them? Their ability to frame ideas into actionable items to develop is outstanding. They then offer reliable prioritization and fast execution.  We started our engagement by asking them to develop a payment solution for restaurants. We gave them a blank sheet of paper, and they created wireframes and stories. They’ve done a great job educating us as a corporation.  Are there any areas they could improve? They could benefit from framing their value proposition in a better way, from a marketing standpoint. When we go on their website, it’s not obvious that they can provide turnkey solutions. Making themselves more visible and clearer on what they can offer would be a plus for them. Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs? My advice is to simply trust YND. We always wonder whether we’ll get value for money, and the beginning was challenging in this sense. They’re good advisers, and we can trust them, which is not something I could say for every app development agency. --- #### Payment App Development for POS System Provider **The Project** - Services: Mobile App Development - Project size: $200,000 to $999,999 - Project length: May 2019 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: YND developed an Android application as part of the client’s POS system. They worked on the project from beginning to end, including brainstorming, UX/UI, and design. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Product Manager, Orderbird AG - Industry: Information technology - Client size: 51-200 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — May 20, 2020 **Feedback Summary**: As a result of YND’s work, the client has a functional app and sold more copies than anticipated. They proved to be an excellent partner that brought unique ideas and lots of passion for the project. ""I’d describe it as a perfect experience." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m a product manager at Orderbird AG. I’m responsible for our payment product and Android app. We’re a POS company providing a cloud-based solution for iPads. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with YND? In early-2019, we realized that there was potential in the market for “smart payment terminals” on Android. We brainstormed a bit and made a quick project plan, but we quickly realized that we didn’t have any Android development knowledge in-house. Because this was a new project, we didn’t want to hire any developers, so we got in touch with YND. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? YND really loved the project, and started working on the vision and pitch deck with us.  The Android app includes POS features like boking items, closing a business day, and printing receipts. There’s something called “fiscalization” in Germany, so there’s a technical security entity that has to be built into the POS software. They took care of that aspect as well.  They created the main design parts, and they had a good understanding of the UI/UX. What is the team composition? We started with three people on their side, we got up to five people at a certain point, but we’re back to three fulltime people now. I was working on a different project initially, then stepped into this one. I quickly realized that I couldn’t handle the technical product ownership, so YND stepped in and gave us a technical product owner on their side. How did you come to work with YND? We’d done some projects with them in the past, and we had very good experiences. For this project, we didn’t even think about hiring another agency. They knew our products, and we knew them already, so we went for them. How much have you invested with them? The total cost of this project until the end of 2020 will be €420,000 (approximately $459,000 USD).  What is the status of this engagement? The official start was May 2019, and the collaboration is ongoing. We have a finished app that we’re already selling, but we still don’t have in-house Android engineers, so we’ve asked YND to maintain and further develop the app for us on a long-term basis. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? Working with them was really easy and good. We shared the same vision from day one, and it felt more like YND belonged to our company rather than being a third-party vendor.  The product is meeting the expectations of our customers. We were planning to sell 45 devices, and we’ve sold around 60 so far. I can’t say specifically whether that’s because the product is so great or because our sales team is so great, but I’ve talked with a lot of customers, and they were really happy with the product and with how easy everything is. It’s an absolute success for us. How did YND perform from a project management standpoint? They have very good planning and delivery processes. They typically deliver everything that is planned for a sprint. There have been just a few cases where something needed to be taken to the next sprint. I pulled the launch date to an earlier time at some point, and they made it happen.  They made sure that we’d deliver what we promised to our customers, to our investors, and internally, and they did that perfectly. I realized at some point that I didn’t have enough resources to be a good technical product manager, so they got one of their people to do it. What did you find most impressive about them? The most impressive thing about them is how they share our vision and are so invested in our work. They poured their hearts and minds into designing a good setup and taking the right measures. They came up with the idea to copy our backend for development so that our running business wouldn’t be affected by what we were doing with the new product. We had a very good development environment.  They didn’t do this for us – we did it together. Are there any areas they could improve? I couldn’t say. I’d describe it as a perfect experience. There were a few bugs, but we expected that. Running a product in a test environment is always different than having it out to customers, with different use cases. Overall, there was a very limited number of bugs, and YND fixed them right away. Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs? I don’t think that they’re cheap, but we also didn’t compare prices. They do the full project with the customer. They don’t just take user stories and transform them into a product. They actually write the stories with us, thinking about them, and making suggestions. --- #### Web App Dev for Stochastic Optimization Software **The Project** - Services: Web Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Oct. - Nov. 2017 **Project Summary**: As a third-party partner, YND developed and designed a web application’s frontend. They coded in Python and tested the prototype before final delivery. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Head of R&D, Quantego - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Oct 24, 2018 **Feedback Summary**: The web app exceeded expectations for its code quality. YND’s organization and responsive communication maximized results for the project’s shorter timeline. They were highly professional and delivered the solution promptly. Customers should not hesitate to communicate with the team. ""The team enabled us to deliver optimal source code to our client." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the head of R&D for Quantego. We develop software for the energy industry and work on algorithm modeling. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with YND? We did not have in-house frontend developers and needed to deliver a web application for a client. We hired YND to develop the app’s frontend. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? We provided the initial plans and YND designed the UI in an iterative process. They then developed the backend functionality on Python using the application layer we had supplied. Next, YND delivered a prototype. The team did testing and revisions before delivering the final version. What is the team composition? We worked with a project manager, one UX designer, and two developers. How did you come to work with YND? I received a referral and reached out to YND. The team responded quickly to schedule a phone call. During that conversation, we explained the project requirements and goals. Their mature approach and organized pipelines impressed us. We hired them because they would guide us through the whole process. What is the status of this engagement? We worked together from October–November 2017. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? The app satisfied our specifications for functionality and design. Without YND, we couldn’t have completed the build. Their team enabled us to deploy a frontend for optimization code to our client. How did YND perform from a project management standpoint? We communicated via Slack, Basecamp, and video conferences. YND switched between the tools smoothly, depending on which platform was more appropriate for the issues and resources at hand. The team’s professionalism, organization, and communication skills were particularly impressive. What did you find most impressive about them? Although I haven’t worked with many frontend development vendors, YND was better than the others partners I had previously engaged. Are there any areas they could improve? No. YND exceeded our expectations for quality. The team was responsive and delivered on time. Do you have any advice for potential customers? Don’t hesitate to send them a message. Their quick replies benefited our project’s short timeline. --- #### iOS & Android App Dev Updates for Performance Auto Chiptuning **The Project** - Services: Mobile App Development - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Jan. 2016 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: YND replaced an overwhelmed vendor to restore a malfunctioning mobile app, improving all of its functionalities. They’re in charge of version updates for both iOS and Android platforms, integrations, and more. **Review Rating**: 4.5 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 4.0 - Cost: 3.5 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** CTO, RaceChip Chiptuning GmbH & Co. KG - Industry: Automotive - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — Oct 16, 2018 **Feedback Summary**: YND fixed all the issues that the app had when they came on board, and have anticipated several problems, going beyond regular maintenance contracts. Their experienced and reliable developers guarantee solid and well-planned results thanks to their smooth process and efficient project management. ""YND has taken full responsibility for the app and our metrics are now much better." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. I’m the CTO at RaceChip Chiptuning. We produce small systems that increase the power output of any car and truck. I’m responsible for all the software development, which includes our mobile apps that help people to fine tune the product to their car. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with YND? We previously had a partner that handled several modifications and changes to the system during the lifecycle of our products. Over time, the app, as well as the API to our product, became very unstable and hard to maintain. The agency wasn’t able to keep up with the development, which caused the software to malfunction. The mobile app had been in the market for several years, and every new version of our hardware and every additional change to the app made it worse and worse until there were too many problems with it. We needed another vendor’s help. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? YND identified the problems in our app and made it usable. The product is still in the market, with multiple releases on both iOS and Android. They wanted to develop a new product from scratch, so that’s currently in plans, but as of now, we’re discussing the details for the newest version of the app. On the current version, both applications are native, written in C and Java. They’ve handled changes and continuous integration very nicely. According to our wishes, everything is running on our premises; it was remotely set up and they’ve included testing frameworks. They also incorporated New Relic as a warning system, so whenever apps are crashing or not installing properly, we get statistics. We can also see if any new versions of iOS or Android are causing problems somewhere in the world. We have one standard piece of hardware that plugs into a car’s computer. The hardware gets fine-tuned to each specific car, motor, and year. The application contacts our server and the server then sends the specifics to the device through the mobile app, which is all very well encrypted. Once the initial setup is done, the app turns into a feature that allows people to update our tuning chip over the internet. It connects through Bluetooth and can change the drive settings. If it’s set to race mode, the car will have 30% more horsepower, or if the car owner is a bit short on cash, then it can be switched to eco-mode for saving fuel while cruising. YND has incorporated all these configurations. They’ve managed the connections on all sides to the servers and to the Bluetooth. The challenge is mostly for it to be compatible with all Android and iOS devices that we support.  What is the team composition? They have a project manager assigned to us and several developers, including lead developers on Android and iOS. How did you come to work with YND? We have a common acquaintance who recommended YND. We challenged them to take over from our previous partner to resolve the issues we faced and to improve the codebase so that it’s maintainable. After our preliminary conversations with them, we realized how good they were. We had a test run and everything went great. What is the status of this engagement? We started working together in 2016 and the partnership is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? The app is free and supplementary to our products. It wasn’t working when they started, but they fixed it. They also solved the many problems that came along when Android devices updated, such as the security on the Bluetooth stack which came from Android 6 updating to Android 7. This pretty much broke our app on all mobile devices. They warned us beforehand when changes were coming and said that they were willing to look into it and go beyond the normal maintenance contract, which has been very helpful. Overall, YND has taken full responsibility for the app and our metrics are now much better. Whenever something’s not working, I don’t have to explain it to them; they’ll actually apologize for not noticing it on their own. They’ve done a really good job. How did YND perform from a project management standpoint? They manage their own sprints and software lifecycle, but they include me in the whole process, keeping me up-to-date on things. Project management, planning, and internal structuring are all done by YND. All project management is done in Germany, and it’s all very accurate and well planned ahead. There’s a bit of a communication gap between the office in Berlin and the office in Poland, which handles the development, but it doesn’t affect us. Deadlines aren’t always completed as planned, but they’re always transparent and deliver great quality. I know ahead of time if they aren’t going to make it thanks to their quick feedback. Phone calls are their preferred way of communication, but since I like email, they’ve adjusted to my preferences. What did you find most impressive about them? They do everything from project management to hardware development, which makes them completely reliable. Out of the many mobile development companies I’ve worked with, they are certainly the most experienced developers. There’s so much internal knowledge at their disposal. Their staff includes specialists and architects, and their senior staff is as sharp as they come. Are there any areas they could improve? The communication issue can be slightly frustrating when things get lost in the forwarding process. We now have a communication triangle where I can contact the developers in Poland directly just to make sure this doesn’t happen. It would be nicer to get everything physically from one person that keeps you updated all the time, though. Furthermore, if it was my company, I’d try to advertise myself a bit more. I know they’re great, but none of my fellow CTOs here in Munich have heard of them. They’re actually surprised when I tell them they’re really good and that they have big clients. Do you have any advice for potential customers? My advice is to trust them. I came to them with burnt fingers from the last agency, so I tried to micromanage, control them way too much, and be restrictive on what they can and should do. YND knows their stuff, probably better than anyone does when it comes to mobile development. --- ## Portfolio & Awards ### One-stop card-linked loyalty solution with easy tipping during checkout An MVP running in a live environment that incorporates a customer app, a smart payment terminal built upon the recently released MINI by orderbird and a card-linked loyalty system - integrated with the orderbird POS ecosystem. ### Standalone mobile version of orderbird’s successful POS product orderbird’s highly intuitive iPad-based POS system has proven a hit among restaurant owners.  ### E-learning app for Audi Denkwerkstatt A prototype of e-learning platform built from scratch in 2 months for innovation incubator Audi Denkwerkstatt. Educational content is presented through video lessons and it allows users to learn on the go - whenever it is convenient. ### Mobile app for frequent diners We designed and developed two applications: the mobile app for the customer and a companion app for waitstaff. The two systems work together and are synchronised: this way a waiter is always notified when a new dine+go customer enters the restaurant, and when they check-out and pay. ### B2B Lending solution YND led the end-to-end design, architecture and complete development of the Banxware platform. ### Kayak Virtual Reality MVP Virtual reality can be used to plan travel by helping travellers discover and sample exciting destinations without leaving home. ### Project with Order Lord ### Project with GerNow ### Project with SanktOberholz ### Project with Burger King Germany ### Project with AUDI Project with AUDI ### Project with Lufthansa Project with Lufthansa ### Industry Recognitions - Use of AI & Machine Learning on Startup Project - UI vs UX Design: Side-by-Side Comparison ## Key Clients - Audi ## Packages ## Locations (2) ### Berlin, Germany (Headquarters) - Zehdenicker Str. 1 - Berlin 10119 - Germany - 6 - 9 employees - Phone: 12121212122 ### Warszawa, Poland - Mokotowska 1 - Warszawa 00-640 - Poland - 50 - 75 employees ## Contact YND [Send a message](https://clutch.co/profile/ynd) ### Connect on Social - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/10229479) - [X](https://twitter.com/yndconsult?lang=en)