APPFORTE

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP of Engineering of Hussle

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Fitness marketplace.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Re-develop our mobile app for both Android and iOS

SOLUTION

How did you find APPFORTE?

Online Search

Why did you select APPFORTE over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Good understanding of brief during pitch meeting

How many teammates from APPFORTE were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Design and develop a replacement mobile app to complement our existing web app. We provided a copy of our existing mobile app, a functional and non-functional brief, some API documentation to integrate into our systems and our style guidelines and asked for the app to be fully redesigned and developed from the ground up. 
We required the external developers to work closely with our internal technical team throughout the process and for a final hand-over to be given including a complete test suite and CI/CD pipelines.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Design phase: screens and flows fulfilling specified requirements, adherence to style guidelines, final sign-off of design. 
• Development phase: regular check-in with in-house development team demonstrating functionality as developed, development builds. Test suite covering key functionality fully passing. 
• Final sign-off: completed app, published in app stores, meeting functional and non-functional criteria set out in the initial specification.

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

Worked well with our in-house development team, including key members of their team joining a shared Slack channel in order to raise concerns quickly through the process. Items were delivered punctually at various junctures through the project, and they were able to respond quickly and efficiently to changes in requirements mid-project.

What was your primary form of communication with APPFORTE?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They understood our product well and how the project fit our overall ecosystem. Very collaborative working throughout, offering suggestions and improvements as required. Able to interpret our requirements without too much input, but careful to get agreement and sign-off on any elements they had suggested or modified before it was too late or costly to revert them.

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

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the GM of NewMark, an IT services company based in Romania and The Netherlands.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired AppForte to be our chosen mobile app dev partner in an ongoing project for one of our long-time customers. The goal is to deliver an app that meets the functional requirements of our customer, interacts properly with the web application, and is on budget.

SOLUTION

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

We had a previous business relationship with AppForte and we already knew that they will deliver quality services.

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

NewMark has been developing an information system for a forestry company for years. One part of this system is a mobile application used by employees on the field. NewMark provides the project management, including project ownership and the backend development. The continuous delivery model is used, adding new features to the app in every iteration. The PO clarifies the requirements with the client and prepares the feature packages and the design for the developers.

After each iteration, the new version of the app is delivered to the client. The client's feedback are included into one of the next iterations. A native mobile app is developed in Java for Android. There's a standard REST API on the server. The app can work offline too and synchronize with the server whenever the net connection is restored.

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

2 dedicated resources

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project is still ongoing but so far we met all the proposed targets.

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

We worked according to Agile principles using Teams and Trello for communications and project management tools.

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

Most impressive I found the company's flexibility and willingness to find the best solutions, and ways of cooperation for both parties. APPFORTE is committed to delivering high-quality software.

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

Since we started to cooperation, there's been a continuous improvement in working practices and communication.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Founded in 2017 in Finland, we are a leading provider of cutting-edge RegTech solutions for the financial industry across Europe. With subsidiaries in Hungary and Germany (opening in 2023) we are one of the fastest growing and largest Finland-based Fintech companies. Our founding team has 40+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, technology leadership and startups.

We are working with some of the largest banks in Europe as well as national and EU level regulators and investors. We are market leaders in Austria for securitization solutions and in Germany for new transactions. iconicchain is also the provider of the solution for one of the world’s largest central bank operated asset tracking blockchain solution. I am one of the Co-founders and the CEO of our Hungarian subsidiary.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Our company and APPFORTE worked together on a blockchain application for then Hungarian National Bank. We provided the backbone of the system, while APPFORTE developed the mobile client for endusers. It is an edutainment app to increase the financial awareness in the Hungarian population. Our goal was to make the project satisfactory for the Hungarian National Bank, and for this we needed a cooperating, well prepared, experienced mobile app supplier to finish the project in time, in excellent quality.

As it was a public procurement, it was very important to finish the project in time. Both android and iOs app versions had to be developed.

SOLUTION

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

We searched mobile app providers in Hungary, obtained more offers. Based on the recommendation of one of our colleagues, we also requested an offer from APPFORTE. After interviewing with APPFORTE and receiving their offer we decided to select them for the project as mobile app supplier.

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

We had continous meetings with APPORTE and Hungarian National Bank together to define exactly the needs of Hungarian National Bank in respect of design of mobile app and the operation of the mobile app in a very secured IT environment. In the specification the technical conditions were defined more or less exactly, but during the project planning many issues accured both in case of the backend part of the project and the mobile app, which had to be solved somehow.

As the project is a blockchain based solution and the Hungarian National Bank had not got any previous experience in such project it was essential to work closely with them and also with APPFORTE.

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

We had a main contact from APPFORTE side, who was quasi the project manager on APPFORTE side. We also had direct contact with 2-3 mobile app developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Some month after launch of the project , the app has a 4,5 star rating. Incorrect operation because of the mobile app part had not occured. Most of the errors occured in the backend of the solution. Since deployment to production environment, the app has more than 5.000 users registered.

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

With the APPFORTE team it was very easy to communicate with. We always got continous update of the mobile app part. We had many personal and online meetings. Generally everething was delivered in the agreed deadline.

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

The knowledge and experience of the mobile app development of APPFORTE is unquestionable. They were in contact with us continously, always participated in the necessary meetings both with us and Hungarian National Bank. As it was our first mobile development , we were able to learn from them about the mobile app development. The whole project happened in a very good mood, and this is largely thanks to APPFORTE.

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

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BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive of Bettercallme

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

we are a knowledge exchange platform

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop a flutter app

SOLUTION

How did you find APPFORTE?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select APPFORTE over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from APPFORTE were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Refactor the existing flutter code of the bettercallme mobile application in order to ully implement the chat , app flow and bottom bar menu as well as login flow

• improve figma flows
• identify issues and bugs 
• perform UAT 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

shared regular feedback via messages and calls as well as sprint outcomes 

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

worked in sprints and delivered projects always on time. kept open communication during the entire project and set realistic expectations. 

What was your primary form of communication with APPFORTE?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed me the most was the collaboration with Akos, the co-founder. His exceptional knowledge and unwavering support were instrumental to our success. Despite the challenges we faced in fixing issues, he consistently went above and beyond to ensure the project's success. Their dedication and willingness to go the extra mile truly made a difference.

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

A potential area for improvement could be time management. While the support and dedication were consistently strong, there were moments when better time management could have helped streamline the process and reduce delays. Addressing this could have further enhanced the overall efficiency of the project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive of AssetPass Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide digital legacy services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Develop a flutter app for both IOS and Android

SOLUTION

How did you find APPFORTE?

Linkedin

Why did you select APPFORTE over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from APPFORTE were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Finalise the development of our flutter app and support build automation. This included:

• Theming
• Firebase integration
• Other service integration

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

App deployed in the appstores successfully.

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

Yes they delivered ontime and met my needs. Any queries were handled efficiently.

What was your primary form of communication with APPFORTE?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

APPFORTE's work price and quality combination is hard to find.

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

Maybe a little bit better account management.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive at R-Szoft Kft

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Digital transformation, by software development!

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Mobile Solution
• Multiplatform
• Fast2Market

SOLUTION

How did you find APPFORTE?

Other

Why did you select APPFORTE over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from APPFORTE were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

QR code based service delivery application, with heavy Backend and CMS integration.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Created multiple instances both for iOS and Android.Pushed changes fast trough the pipeline, with fast iterations.

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

Delivered as planed, with great support!

What was your primary form of communication with APPFORTE?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were open to changes and discussions anytime, which greatly benefited our business goals.

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

Nothing to mention.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the G12able of G12able Solutions AB

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

I'm the CEO of G12able Solutions AB, we are working to eliminate the single-use items in food industry, by providing a smart food system where, customers can buy meals in reusable containers, the system is designed to save the environment & receive the empty containers back.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Cross platform app development

SOLUTION

How did you find APPFORTE?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select APPFORTE over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from APPFORTE were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Before we’ve worked with AppForte. we had a try to develop a MVP of the app, but faced some real difficulties on that. 
So,we decided to contact Appfrote, and had some meetings together where they asked questions to understand better what product I wanted to create and which problems I was trying to solve,and after signing the NDA, both sides agree to start the project: where Appfrote is to work on the development of the app in Flutter from scratch, and they also have some suggestions to improve the UX and streamlining the user flow. 
During the 4–6-week design process, they simplified the terms to help understand what it would take to create the app. they started with the development when the UI/UX design. We also bounced ideas off of each other, and they helped me define some aspects in areas where I was unsure of things so we could take my idea to the highest level possible. 
The early work included the development itself, the testing made by their developers, the test cases that cover the required functionality and bugfix during the 3 months test period. This will be a cross-platform app, available for both Android and iOS systems, and also the backend website testing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have a great app ready to go, and by far, we are satisfied with how it turned out. We also have a clear strategy for launching and doing the required developing to grow the brand.It gives us a sense of legitimacy and trustworthiness, which is important as a startup.

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

The quality of work that comes out at an accelerated timeline has been great. It just surprises me how efficient everything is.

What was your primary form of communication with APPFORTE?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Appforte works as a collaborative network. I personally we contacted through one of the owner, and I can say that the team has a wide breadth of knowledge that ranges from design to development. The expertise they bring changes the dynamic of the partnership for the better, they are very friendly and open-minded.

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

Yes, i think they need to work on improving the brand image of their business, this can happens with different ways such as: 

• Getting their website right, 
• Asking for customers feedback and/or 
• Targeting customers in other parts of Europe by expanding their business to new markets.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are cloud service providers. We run several cloud services like Time & Attendance and HR systems, Temperature & Humidity monitoring, Digital Tachograph file management (EU specific). I'm a CEO, and product manager for HR related products and services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We hired Appforte for mobile app development for iOS and Android platforms. Our goal was to offer an extra functionality for our customers which was Optimoo Active app

SOLUTION

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

We worked with several vendors. Deciding factors were: communication with the vendor, flexibility, punctuality

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

• The first step was the elaboration of the specs. It was done in a google doc, document
• The second step was the elaboration if a wireframe in Figma
• Third step was the design
• Fourth step was the app development
• Fifth step was the beta testing phase
• Sixth step was the rollout

Finally was a fine tuning period whith small adaptations and bugfixes

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

We worked with 2 people, One Project manager and one developer 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app has been uploaded to Android Play store and Apple App Store. It is used actively by over 1000 users

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

The project management style was Agile, we used as communication tools:

Slack, Google docs, e-mail. 

We areed on a GANTT chart at the beginning of the project which was fullfilled.

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

They understood deeply our key needs. The UI/UX solutions are outstanding, the user flow is very smooth.

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