App Maisters Inc.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am aiding my spouse in the creation of a Dating and friendship application designed to help military members avoid online dating scams.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire App Maisters Inc.?

Creation and development of the application.

What were your goals for this project?

Creation and development of the application.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Online advertisement.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

App Maisters provides step by step development of android and Apple cell applications. The provide live interaction with development teams throughout the process.

What was the team composition?

They provide a Customer Service Representative, a development lead, an Architect, and Developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Project is ongoing; however, App Maisters does there best to keep up with deadlines. Changes to initial application will cause delays.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Project management is effective; however changes in production leads can cause delays. Suggest that customers create a document that describes the project in minute detail, since most developers are working independently in different locations.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

App Maisters Inc. has a versatile team that works consistently to complete projects.

Are there any areas for improvement?

When a customer provides all the details of their project accurately and have a clear vision for their project that is well documented, App Maisters will provide the results requested. I believe at times, customers expect companies to read their minds and provide their vision without a clear understanding of development processes.

Development is a team effort, and App Maisters does a good jopb of integrating the customer into the team. App Maisters can interpret a vision that a customer conveys and do all the steps up to release on the Apple and Google Play Stores; however, customers should be prepared to respond to questions without hesitation. Coding is difficult, and minor changes can lead to greater financial burdens. Be prepared and choose App Maisters for your next project.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of The Final Word, LLC. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with App Maisters?

App Maisters created an app for iOS and Google Play. My goal was to complete the work at a fair price and to have the items delivered as I expected around the time we agreed on. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

At the press of a “button,” in a chipmunk-style, Brooklyn accented shrill voice, an adult novelty app was conceptualized to deliver pre-recorded randomized insults and gestures to anyone, anywhere right from any device.  App Maisters brought my vision to life. I haven't worked on app development with any other providers before.

The app is built on a native platform for Android and iOS. App Maisters did some design, but I gave them pretty much everything they needed in order to start the development. I had a design in mind, and they basically nailed it. The app has an Apple Watch component as well, which isn’t true of most startup apps.

App Maisters and I were basically on the same page from day 1. I laid out exactly what I wanted as far as look and function, and they did a pretty good job. We did have to go back and forth a few times to get the details right, but I got a great finished product. I made a lot of changes throughout the process because that’s the nature of life and business.  I’m still using them to add phrases and other details.

How did you come to work with App Maisters?

I found App Maisters through a Google search. At the time, they made a nice presentation. I did look at some other providers, but I ended up choosing App Maisters. Nothing was difficult or surprising about the hiring process.

How much have you invested with App Maisters?

I’ve invested about $45,000 with App Maisters.

What is the status of this engagement?

The app was officially launched in July 2016. They worked on the product for about 6 months, so I think we started around January 2016. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or impact of the engagement?

To me, that means App Maisters did a good job. The app seems to strike a nerve. If I get any negative feedback about the app, it’s not about the function; it’s about the app itself. People are using it and enjoying it. I had 150,000 downloads within 3 weeks of launching.

How did App Maisters perform from a project management standpoint?

I believe App Maisters did well from a project management standpoint. We talked on the phone, and we also used the Teamwork app. We had multiple lines of communication, which was great because I’m in New York and they’re in Texas.

I think I spoke to at most 6 people from App Maisters who worked on the app. They assembled those resources for me. Sometimes, I spoke with the team multiple times a day; at other times, we only communicated on an as-needed basis.

What did you find most impressive about App Maisters?

Their coding ability is impressive. They know what they’re doing.

Are there any areas App Maisters could improve?

If somebody has to leave a company unexpectedly for personal reasons, that’s not really something I can criticize. A replacement project manager was just as good, but he had to relearn what we’d already put together.  I'm a business person, so I understand that these things happen.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with App Maisters?

App Maisters does a really nice job. Future clients can expect to get what they ask for because that’s what App Maisters did for me. Overall, I had a good experience with them, and I will continue to use them into the future as I evolve and modify the app.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

My business works on internet solutions for law firms and legal organizations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with App Maisters?

We wanted to expand our business to providing apps for clients, both Android and iOS.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They built an app for one of our clients. It was a fairly complex application that involved a calculation of payments. It’s a native app for Android and iOS. Visually, they took our idea and brought it to life. However, there was no way they could do the app without our input, as it was based on some fairly complex state statutes to compile the data and make the calculation. We had to provide that information to them. We had a project manager who we dealt with primarily. We had direct communication with three to five people.

The app has a very complex calculation. One of the big elements is that it’s based on state law, which is difficult to read, especially when the calculations are so specific as to the necessary elements, but ambiguous as to the full description of those elements. App Maisters was able to communicate with us and manipulate the calculations to match the paper sheet the attorneys had been using to calculate payments.

We weren’t expecting the law to be so ambiguous and yet so stringent in its requirements. As we moved through the project, the complications became more and more complex. They were able to deliver and get us where we needed to be in having those calculations done correctly.

How did you come to work with App Maisters?

We started with a web search, most likely with Google. We interviewed three to five companies and chose App Maisters for a variety of reasons. We reviewed some of their prior work to get a good grasp on their capabilities. We had some conversations with them, which reassured us that they had the capabilities to fulfill our goals for our apps. We had a good feeling about that after the interview process.

How much have you invested with App Maisters?

We were likely in the $10,000 range, but I don’t know specifically.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November of 2015, and the app launched in April of 2016.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

I don’t have specific numbers. It has been a successful app.There weren’t a crazy number of bugs. We had an issue when Apple launched an update on iOS, but App Maisters was able to fix it fairly quickly. We expect glitches here and there, but we were very happy with the quality.

There were a lot of junctures during and after the project when we thought we were asking too much from them. However, they really were able to address everything we needed. That’s where we were most impressed on that project. The client uses the app within their business, and then it’s available to the public on the app stores as well. It’s a tool that’s used in-house by the client, so that’s a good success rate there. Then it’s also available to the public with the client’s branding on it as well.

How did App Maisters perform from a project management standpoint?

I think they were great. I have no complaints. App Maisters uses the Teamwork project management tool, which is different than the one we use within our company. The tool was used effectively throughout the project. Everything was delivered on time and on budget, and they were responsive to my communications.

What did you find most impressive about App Maisters?

They were able to solve problems with relative ease in situations that we thought would be difficult.

Are there any areas App Maisters could improve?

I really don’t have anything. We were very happy with the project. We’re a tech company, and I think they were very good from a technical standpoint. Something that may bother a consumer off the street, such as communication and tech-speak, is not an issue for us because we understand the language. Both of our companies work in a very similar way, so I don’t have any criticisms along those lines.  

Do you have any advice or recommendations for potential clients?

It really depends on whether they’re technical or consumer in nature, but I wouldn’t shy away. They were speaking our language, which is what we wanted. Often, when we have people to whom we could give advice, they’re in a different situation as a consumer or client without a technical background.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive of BushelPro, Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Agricultural Mobile App for Harvest data capture, storage, and review.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire App Maisters Inc. to accomplish?

• Create a simple, yet professional User Interface.
• Create a reliable and effective cloud system architecture.
• Implement a core piece of technology into my mobile app.

SOLUTION

How did you find App Maisters Inc.?

Online Search

Why did you select App Maisters Inc. over others?

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

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

I needed App Maisters to create an innovative Mobile App with a built-in data capturing feature that extracted weight amounts from digital scales in order to aggregate, organize, and display the data on an easy-to-use User Interface. They also needed to create a sophisticated cloud server architecture on AWS to generate and store the data. 

App Maisters was able to create a simple, yet professional User Flow exactly how I envisioned and communicated it to them. Working together as a team, we were able to create a mobile app technology that had never been done before.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

App Maisters was able to create a real, 100% functioning Mobile App based off an idea that I came up with from scratch. They were able to successfully integrate a data capturing technology inside the App that provides extreme value to my target market, which I discovered could create a profitable, online mobile app business.

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

App Maisters project management process was very professional and efficient. My Project Manger and I worked together as an effective team to communicate my vision to the DevOps team. 

My Project Manager was extremely smart, helpful, and accommodating with all my needs, as I am a person who focuses on even the smallest aspects and details of a project. All the deliverables were completed within a realistic time frame, especially the UI/UX changes needed during initial development.

What was your primary form of communication with App Maisters Inc.?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I was most impressed with App Maisters' ability to understand and comprehend exactly what type of Mobile App product I needed, as I was trying to create an idea that had never been done before. They were extremely understanding and patient with the vision I had for exactly how the Mobile App needed to look and operate. This vision was extremely important to me in order to maximize the User Experience so I could effectively market and sell the value of the product, as well as the product itself.

Are there any areas for improvement or something App Maisters Inc. could have done differently?

I was very pleased with the overall development process provided by App Maisters Inc., as it went easier than I initially was expecting. I would not suggest any changes or improvements.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Productor of Universitat Pompeu Fabra

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The UPF is a university that is committed to public-institution values; it is a city university engaged in the active, dynamic life of the city of Barcelona, and a university that is wide open to the world beyond. Public, city-based, and cosmopolitan: those are the values that identify us as an institution working in the service of society.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire App Maisters Inc. to accomplish?

• web development

SOLUTION

How did you find App Maisters Inc.?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select App Maisters Inc. over others?

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

How many teammates from App Maisters Inc. were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Two websites, one for our department of African American Studies and the other for our department of Ethnic Studies, were created by App Maisters Inc. The websites, which are subdomains that branch out of our current infrastructure, were made with Web5 and WordPress. The websites have links to our social media accounts on them as well.

We have a set amount of troubleshooting hours available to us under our contract, therefore Xfive.co has continued to assist us and respond to our inquiries whenever we've encountered problems with either site. They have also been in charge of our new hires' training.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

App Maisters Inc. has developed high-quality, user-friendly websites, and we’ve been pleased with the partnership. They’ve genuinely managed the whole kit and caboodle; they just let us know when they need action on our end. They’ve also offered us the opportunity to grow our pages within WordPress, which our original website didn’t allow for. When the campus changes the internal infrastructure or wants to run maintenance, we can still update our website in real time, which is great

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

As far as project management goes, App Maisters Inc. has been an excellent partner. When we have had questions, they have never refused us, and their availability is excellent. The crew keeps us organized since they routinely meet deadlines and follow them more closely than we do.

What was your primary form of communication with App Maisters Inc.?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The professionalism and promptness of App Maisters Inc. impressed me greatly. Even when we've contacted them in the midst of our day and their night, they've responded to us quickly despite the time difference. We've been delighted with the collaboration.

Are there any areas for improvement or something App Maisters Inc. could have done differently?

I have nothing they could improve on.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive Assistant of Callen-Lorde Community Health Center

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Callen-Lorde is the global leader in LGBTQ+ healthcare and since the days of Stonewall, we have been transforming lives in LGBTQ+ communities through excellent comprehensive care, provided free of judgment and regardless of ability to pay.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire App Maisters Inc. to accomplish?

• Mobile App Development

SOLUTION

How did you find App Maisters Inc.?

Clutch Site

Why did you select App Maisters Inc. over others?

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

How many teammates from App Maisters Inc. were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We are receiving assistance from App Maisters with the concept and design of our app. We collaborate on the logo as well; after we sent them a few of our renderings, they refined one of them for us. The app's concept and design have already been finalized, and the development of the actual app will be the next step. We also to have their team handle hosting and maintenance after they finish the app.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They created a clickable prototype that we were able to use in our fundraising efforts, though we have been able to share some quantifiable results.

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

They adhere to our budget and meet our deadlines. They are always willing to speak with us over the phone, especially if we have any questions or requests. We communicate with them over the phone, email, SMS, and Zoom.

What was your primary form of communication with App Maisters Inc.?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their customer service, exceptional interpersonal skills, and aptitude for clarifying complex ideas were impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something App Maisters Inc. could have done differently?

There is nothing that App Maisters could do better, in my opinion.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a marketing manager in the company and our company work on the advertising and marketing concept and help all big giants in the market to take up their business to the next level.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire App Maisters Inc., and what were your goals?

We planned to develop a mobile application to manage our in-house and client base. In the initial stage, we face challenges regarding coordination, but the process is much smoother.

SOLUTION

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

In the meantime, we are continuously searching for the perfect one who understands our requirements and develops a hassle-free for us. We contacted many vendors but in the end, the deal with the App Maisters was final.

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

The team meeting with the App Maisters was the first interaction where we disclose our project requirement with the project manager and they guys share the roadmap or we can say blueprint. The coordination with the project manager and app developer was so smooth and all our modifications will be implemented on time. They always respond to our queries on time without any delay. After launching the app the maintenance and modification support provided by the team.

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

The development team with the project manager were with us in the mean time and continuously in touch with us for the project. They guys consistently share their ideas for the betterment of the mobile app.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are very much satisfied with the services they delivered to us.

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

The whole team was very skilled and professional.

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

Time management was the most impressive thing that I observe in the whole duration.

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

Very much satisfied with the services and not facing any errors in the app after launching.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a Cancer Center that is part of a hospital organization and academic institution. I am the Communications Director for the Cancer Center.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire App Maisters Inc.?

To build a referral directory app.

What were your goals for this project?

To transition from a printed booklet to a user friendly digital version that can be easily modified. I wanted the contact information populate with the number or email. I wanted to control the users that have access and to gather their information for marketing purposes.

SOLUTION

How did you select App Maisters Inc.?

A Google search on local app developers.

Describe the project in detail.

This is a simple digital roladex of our providers to be used by referring physicians.

What was the team composition?

I work with 2 people on the team; the app developer and someone in a support type role.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We are in the Beta phase and everything up to this point has been done to my approval.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective on their part. Great communication.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They have done everything they promised thus far.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Not at this point.