Appinventiv Client Reviews

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Mobile App Development

May 18, 2018

the project

Native iOS & Android Scheduling Apps

“Appinventiv built an app that has helped streamline our entire line of business for the customer.”

Mobile App Development

$10,000 to $49,999

Oct. 2017 - May 2018

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$10,000 to $49,999

Oct. 2017 - May 2018

Project summary:

Appinventiv developed a native app for iOS and Android, incorporating custom features that allow users to access pricing and scheduling information in real time.

1-10 Employees

Dallas, Texas

Kevin Lewis

Owner, Property Forensix

Verified

the reviewer

Owner, Property Forensix

Kevin Lewis

Home Services

1-10 Employees

Dallas, Texas

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

“Appinventiv built an app that has helped streamline our entire line of business for the customer.”

May 18, 2018

Feedback summary:

Appinventiv quickly grasped the goals and objectives of the project, building an app that will help streamline and standardize many areas of the business. Extremely communicative and responsive to customer needs, working with their team continues to be an enjoyable experience.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the owner of Lewis and Sons Pest Control LLC, a home inspection, pest control, and energy assessment company that provides services across the U.S.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Appinventiv?

We're in the process of standardizing the inspection process by developing an app that would allow us to offer customers instant price quotes, as well as real time scheduling and reporting. Since rates, reporting, and restrictions vary from provider to provider and state to state, we wanted to create a solution that empowered the customer and made the process easier.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Appinventiv developed a native app for iOS and Andoid that allows users to schedule appointments and get pricing estimates by entering specific information about their property. Custom features also allow users to add or remove items to their plan, updating their price estimates as they make changes, and to fill out and submit forms with more information about their requests.

What is the team composition?

I have one main point of contact who manages a team of iOS and Android developers.

How did you come to work with Appinventiv?

I found Appinventiv on Clutch and decided to reach out to them based on their positive reviews.

How much have you invested with them?

We've invested $15,000–$20,000 thus far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in October 2017 and just finished development in May 2018, but we're still in the process of testing and fine-tuning the app.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Appinventiv built an app that has helped streamline our entire line of business for the customer. It's allowed us to shift the ownership of work off the inspector and empowered the customer with the ability to decide what services they want and how much they're willing to pay. Although the app is not yet available in app stores, we're very happy with it overall and excited for the changes it will bring to our industry.

How did Appinventiv perform from a project management standpoint?

We receive weekly updates from Appinventiv as they test the app through TestFlight. We haven't had any trouble communicating with their team and have been able to track milestones efficiently through Basecamp throughout the engagement.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I'm most impressed by their level of constant and professional communication with us. Despite their location, we haven't had any issues with time management or language barriers. They were also been able to quickly understand exactly what we wanted to achieve early on.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Having assets and idea of what we wanted before going into conversations with their team helped us a lot. I suggest bringing as much information as possible to the table from the start, including wireframes or rough sketches if possible.

5.0

Overall Score

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

They're very competitively priced compared to other developers we reached out to.

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

Mobile App Development

May 01, 2018

the project

iOS App Development for Political Polling Platform

“They were very accommodating and they followed through on their work.”

Mobile App Development

$10,000 to $49,999

Nov. 2017 - Apr. 2018

5.0

Quality:

4.5

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$10,000 to $49,999

Nov. 2017 - Apr. 2018

Project summary:

Appinventiv assisted the initial iOS release of a political app. They created an admin hub to send surveys and to manage users and data. They provided PHP development and front- and backend data management.

1-10 Employees

Lexington, Kentucky

Brad Farley

Founder, Kano Politics

Verified

the reviewer

Founder, Kano Politics

Brad Farley

Government

1-10 Employees

Lexington, Kentucky

Verified

5.0

Quality:

4.5

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

“They were very accommodating and they followed through on their work.”

May 01, 2018

Feedback summary:

The app launched very recently and Appinventiv performed well throughout the build process. When regulations required changes after delivery, they prioritized the project at no extra cost. They were service-minded and polite.

the review

Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
Ratings

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of Kano Politics. We run a mobile app that issues political micro-surveys. We also have a user-generated discussion forum. We ask a variety of questions to gauge the political spectrum, find points of compromise, and move control away from political extremes.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Appinventiv?

We wanted someone to help us build an MVP. We had some development experience, but we wanted to work with a well-regarded agency that would work within our budget.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They helped us complete the initial release of the iOS version for market tests. We provided the main mock-up for the operational capabilities and they suggested features that would complement our ideas. They created an admin site with various controls. We can send new surveys, manage content, visualize data, and work with various user features.

All those elements are part of the MVP and we have other advanced processes in the background. We use Firebase, which has some ingrained JSON API export capability. They also did some PHP web development and front- and backend data management. We can run advanced analysis to provide better insight to policy makers and political parties.

What is the team composition?

We worked directly with their project manager. He then relayed information to their development team.

How did you come to work with Appinventiv?

We found them on Clutch. Their services and their previous work looked good and it made sense to hire them.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent between $10,000–$50,000 on their services.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2017. Because of some issues with the Apple app review team, we finished at the end of April 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I’m very happy with it. We are working out a few little bugs, most of which were caused by the last-minute push to meet with Apple’s approval. It’s still too early to have a clear idea of user metrics, but the app is very good overall.

How did Appinventiv perform from a project management standpoint?

They did really well. Their project manager was in touch with us at least once a day and more frequently as we got closer to approval. They were polite and in control of everything and they did very well with a 10-hour time difference. We communicated via Skype and used Basecamp. I’m not a huge fan of Basecamp, but they used it consistently.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were very accommodating and they followed through on their work. We paid them in full when we submitted the first time. When Apple came back with requests, they didn’t hesitate to jump back in and make changes. They prioritized us in their log and didn’t charge us extra. I’m very pleased with their customer service.

Are there any areas they could improve?

This was my first submission to Apple, so it was a learning experience for me. The Apple review was quite subjective, which was not their fault. I hoped they would help us reduce more of the surprises in the review process ahead of time. A lot of that is out of their control, but it might be something they can improve on.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be as thorough as you can with your initial ideas and develop clear mock-ups. They do well with ambiguous requirements, but they will give you the best results if you solidify your goals ahead of time.

5.0

Overall Score They did a great job.

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

The value was definitely there.

4.5 Quality

Service & deliverables

We're very pleased with the quality. There were some minor language issues, but very good overall.

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

Mobile App Development

Mar 26, 2018

the project

Android App Dev & Admin Panel for In-Real-Life Gaming

“...they've done more than I could've imagined in a relatively short amount of time.”

Mobile App Development

$10,000 to $49,999

Dec. 2017 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

4.5

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$10,000 to $49,999

Dec. 2017 - Ongoing

Project summary:

Appinventiv is designing and developing a gaming app for Android based on basic concepts and requirements provided, including real-time tracking and mapping functionalities.

Sole Proprietor

Salt Lake City, Utah

Darien Orvin

Founder, Airsoft Gaming App

Verified

the reviewer

Founder, Airsoft Gaming App

Darien Orvin

Sports

Sole Proprietor

Salt Lake City, Utah

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

4.5

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

“...they've done more than I could've imagined in a relatively short amount of time.”

Mar 26, 2018

Feedback summary:

Appinventiv's progress thus far has exceeded expectations. Their team proves to fully grasp the goals and requirements of the game, offering invaluable input along the way. Despite their distance, they remain accessible in communicating and are quick to make adjustments as requested.

the review

Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
Ratings

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm in the process of starting my own company by developing an airsoft gaming app that can track player locations in real time.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Appinventiv?

I needed to find an app developer to bring my idea to life. It's not meant to be readily available to everyone in the same way other apps are. We'll be supplying players with Samsung phones, so they don't risk damaging their own equipment.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I came to Appinventiv with an idea of a gaming app that they've been designing and developing for Android devices. Through the initial discovery phase, they've been able to fill in the blanks with suggestions and input as needed.

They're also creating an online administrator panel so the game and player locations can be managed by one person. They're incorporating functionality that allows the administrator to create a map area and track devices. The players will be able to access the map through the app.

What is the team composition?

I work with four people, including a designer, project manager, developer, and marketing manager.

How did you come to work with Appinventiv?

I had researched companies online and reached out to many for quotes. However, most vendors required a deposit for an estimate. I ended up working with Appinventiv, because they were the only company without that requirement.

How much have you invested with them?

I've spent about $70,000 thus far.

What is the status of this engagement?

I've been working with them since December 2017 and the app is almost half-way developed as of now [March 2018].

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

There were many aspects of the game I wasn't expecting Appinventiv to grasp, but they've done more than I could've imagined in a relatively short amount of time. Any details I haven't liked, they've been quick to change. The overall design and functionality is coming along quite nicely.

How did Appinventiv perform from a project management standpoint?

I don't have any complaints about working with their team. I've been very happy with all of the ideas they've contributed thus far. We generally track project progress through Basecamp and stay in touch through weekly Skype calls and meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They're very friendly and easy to work with. They make sure I'm happy and take the time to communicate with me regularly to put me at ease.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. They ask if I have any complaints during our weekly check-ins, but I have yet to be unhappy with anything they're doing.

5.0

Overall Score

4.5 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

Because they're based in India, our schedules don't completely align.

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

Mobile App Development

Feb 20, 2018

the project

Web, iOS & Android Development for B2B Bartering Platform

"They're quick to address any concerns and stay on schedule, which I find refreshing."

Mobile App Development

$200,000 to $999,999

Nov. 2016 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$200,000 to $999,999

Nov. 2016 - Ongoing

Project summary:

Appinventiv designed and built a B2B bartering platform. The solution allows users to create profiles and trade monetary value to be redeemed at physical stores. They also created a corresponding admin site.

1-10 Employees

Tallahassee, Florida

President, Bartering App

Verified

the reviewer

President, Bartering App

Software

1-10 Employees

Tallahassee, Florida

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"They're quick to address any concerns and stay on schedule, which I find refreshing."

Feb 20, 2018

Feedback summary:

The product functions to exact specifications. Appinventiv’s team meets deadlines and they kept regular, close communication to ensure a successful launch. Their responsiveness makes them a reliable offshore vendor and a likely long-term partner.

the review

Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
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BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m with an online bartering platform that allows business-to-business trading of goods at wholesale value.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Appinventiv?

We hired them to create our platform.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our platform allows businesses to register and trade value with other users. Companies can create a profile that includes their name, photo, a brief description, and their website. Any user can access this information and request a trade. If both parties agree, they exchange monetary value that can be redeemed at a brick and mortar location.

I worked closely with Appinventiv throughout the project. In the beginning, I gave them a detailed outline of the functionalities we were looking for and our target clientele. They then created the UI design and developed the frontend. We have iOS, Android, and web versions of our platform.

They also created a super admin site that allows us to control the backend functionalities and monitor usage.

They continue to provide maintenance and updates.

What is the team composition?

Their division head made himself very available, so I spoke to him several times, though I primarily interacted with our project manager. We went back and forth to outline the scope and he passed our requirements on to their developers and designers, who I also had access to if needed.

How did you come to work with Appinventiv?

I found them on Clutch. They received a lot of positive reviews online and had experience with similar, high-budget projects.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent roughly $500,000 and have a separate contract for ongoing maintenance.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2016 and our relationship is ongoing. This was a long-term project and we continue to fine-tune some aspects.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We performed a beta test on the product and found that it functioned very well. Based on the results and client feedback, we realized we needed additional design work to make it more user friendly. We went to Appinventiv with this request and they completed the edits in less than two weeks.

We’re preparing to relaunch. The project has moved as expected and Appinventiv has held up their end of the bargain, completing tasks in a timely manner.

How did Appinventiv perform from a project management standpoint?

They were highly responsive and did an excellent job of making themselves available. While I was initially concerned about the time zone challenges of working with an Indian company, this was never an issue.

They used Basecamp and Skype to coordinate the project.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The biggest benefit was their responsiveness. They're quick to address any concerns and stay on schedule, which I find refreshing.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They’re responsive and provide quality work, so we’ve had a positive experience. I don't have anything negative to say.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be very thorough in explaining developmental details and make sure communication is clear so that everybody's on the same page. This is true for any vendor.

5.0

Overall Score Their skilled team was responsive and provided a pleasant experience.

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

They were always on time.

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

They allocated a lot of time to our project and provided a good value.

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

We plan to hire them for future projects.

Mobile App Development

Jan 29, 2018

the project

Design & Development of In-Real-Life Meetup App

“They’re an absolute pleasure to work with… and are available at any time to answer questions.”

Mobile App Development

$10,000 to $49,999

Nov. 2017 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$10,000 to $49,999

Nov. 2017 - Ongoing

Project summary:

Appinventiv is creating a social iOS app. The final product will include calendar, map, and search functions that can connect to social media for users to coordinate activities.

Sole Proprietor

Atlanta, Georgia

Founder, Social Connection App

Verified

the reviewer

Founder, Social Connection App

Leisure

Sole Proprietor

Atlanta, Georgia

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

“They’re an absolute pleasure to work with… and are available at any time to answer questions.”

Jan 29, 2018

Feedback summary:

Through a highly collaborative process, they make helpful suggestions for functionality and design. They offer a high level of customer support. Their knowledge and experience contribute to the partnership.

the review

Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
Ratings

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am an entrepreneur that is creating a social app.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Appinventiv?

I wanted help building my app. It's an app to connect friends and plan activities.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They’re designing and building the whole thing as an iOS app. It allows friends to either post activities they’re planning or to browse friends’ planned activities to attend. There are calendar and map functions built in.

We’re going to use a combination of preexisting social media with some customizations. We’re limited by some restrictions on major social media sites, but the goal is for users to share the app on their social media profiles and encourage their friends to join.

What is the team composition?

I initially interacted with a member of their sales team. He told me about their services and we discussed the project. Once we began, I was assigned a project manager. I also interacted with the head designer during the design process.

How did you come to work with Appinventiv?

I searched Clutch for companies with good reviews. I reached out to a number of them, Appinventiv was the first to respond. I was impressed by their high level of professionalism and customer service, right from the beginning.

How much have you invested with them?

They bill in increments, which allows me to pay for each milestone we achieve. I’ve sent about $15,000 so far, and the total budget is around $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started work in October or November 2017. We’re not quite halfway through the project, and are currently finalizing some of the design.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are still building the app, so we don’t have outside feedback or metrics yet. This is a really collaborative process. I have ideas for how I wanted the app to look, but this is not my background. They have been so helpful with thinking through the functionality, design, and features, and they support me.

How did Appinventiv perform from a project management standpoint?

At the beginning of the project, they provided a proposal with all the milestones scheduled. I can contact them multiple times a week, and they feel like they might be in the next town over. We’ve never had problems with the time difference and have a tremendous amount of interaction. They walk me through all the steps of the process. We use Basecamp and WhatsApp to connect.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re an absolute pleasure to work with. They have strong customer service and are available at any time to answer questions. They’re happy to go through tremendous detail and make any changes I want to make. They never complain about time commitments to me, and are always willing to do what I want whenever I need them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I don’t have any complaints. This has been a smooth, easy process.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. They’re very knowledgeable and experienced, and gave suggestions for things I wouldn’t have thought of. They feel like a real partner.

5.0

Overall Score

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

They are always on time.

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

I considered a number of domestic firms, all of which would have cost much more.

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

They do what they say they will and are easy to work with.

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

Mobile App Development

Jan 26, 2018

the project

Platform Development For Language Learning Application

"I’ve had a great experience with them."

Mobile App Development

$200,000 to $999,999

Oct. 2016 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

4.5

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$200,000 to $999,999

Oct. 2016 - Ongoing

Project summary:

Appinventiv helped to develop language learning and weight loss apps for iOS and Android, as well as a website. The apps provide training materials, messaging tools, and offline content.

11-50 Employees

El Salvador

Diego Gomez

Founder, English 4 Call Centers

Verified

the reviewer

Founder, English 4 Call Centers

Diego Gomez

Education

11-50 Employees

El Salvador

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

4.5

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"I’ve had a great experience with them."

Jan 26, 2018

Feedback summary:

The applications attract thousands of users and the website platform runs smoothly. Appinventiv gives solid advice, schedules convenient meetings, and responds quickly to inquiries. Their transparent operations foster trust and their collaborative mindset has built a strong working relationship.

the review

Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
Ratings

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

English 4 Call Centers is an academy that teaches people who are applying to call centers how to speak English. We train them to sound more natural, improve their intonation and gain confidence so they can get a better job. The local call center business in El Salvador is growing, and it pays three times more than the minimum wage. We also have a branch in Guatemala. I am the founder of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Appinventiv?

We had a lot of trouble while working with another Indian company. We decided to move three of their ongoing projects to Appinventiv, with whom we already had an ongoing project.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We outsourced Appinventiv only for application development. Our first project was an application that connected students from around the world with teachers, on a one-to-one basis, helping them improve their skill in any language. It was sort of like Uber for idioms. It proved too expensive, so we had to let it go, but we’ve developed two other applications with Appinventiv.

One of those was E4CC, an application for other companies. It features our pronunciation videos, as well as videos from a different series to which we had the copyright. It has grammar tips, vocabulary and everything a student needs to improve their English for free in no time.

The app has a community messaging functionality, post reactions, and a newsstand. Users can set goals within it and access PDFs, Word and Excel files, and online or offline dictionaries. From the admin panel, we can upload videos and remotely configure the font and style.

We’ve also built a weight loss app with them for another of our companies. People had to sign up and use a code to access the application. The app provided weight loss tips, videos, recipes, and a story sharing community.

Both applications are available for Android and iOS. We’ve also built a webpage that allows students and coaches to create profiles. It features different click channels and integrations, including one with a service like Prezi.

What is the team composition?

They assigned three people to our project: a QA person, a developer, and a project manager. We had a different manager for the second app.

How did you come to work with Appinventiv?

I found them in the Noida Yellow Pages while we were in India. Meeting their team made me feel confident that they could get my project done.

How much have you invested with them?

The total cost of their work has been $500,000. Based on the experience I’ve had with other companies, Appinventiv’s cost is not that high. We also had up to six months to pay our bills.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Appinventiv in October 2016. The Android version of our first app was launched in October 2017, and the iOS app will be released tomorrow. The second app was released in December 2017 for Android.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The platform Appinventiv created for our website was awesome. It’s up and running with no issues. They’ve given us great advice about site hosting, and showed us how to reduce technology costs using Amazon S3 buckets.

The app is free, and has brought us a lot of new customers. After its first launch, the application attracted 5,000 users, and we currently have 7,000. Almost 2,000 students started subscriptions this month, which is more than we expected.

How did Appinventiv perform from a project management standpoint?

I’ve had a great experience with them. Appinventiv managed to fit into my schedule despite our 13-hour time difference. Sometimes, they connected with us at 2 or 3 A.M. their time, when it was 2 P.M. our time, or scheduled meetings at 4 A.M. on my side. There was never a problem with communication. They responded in a couple of hours, at most.

Appinventiv used Basecamp for communication, TestFlight for iOS previews, and APKs for the Android apps. I could also view designs on Wireframes.org, and I was given a lot of screenshots during development. The screens were made with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I appreciated their communication and ability to treat clients as business partners. I’ve never felt that they were simply asking for money.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Take a leap of faith and start working with Appinventiv.

5.0

Overall Score It’s been like working with family.

4.5 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

Great quality for the best price.

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

Mobile App Development

Jan 05, 2018

the project

iOS App Dev For Publishing Platform

“My project is small compared to others they work on and they still offer high-quality service.”

Mobile App Development

$10,000 to $49,999

Sept. 2017 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$10,000 to $49,999

Sept. 2017 - Ongoing

Project summary:

As part of the process of developing an electronic storybook platform, Appinventiv is developing an app for iOS with the purpose of getting user feedback along the way.

1-10 Employees

Hong Kong

Founder, Storybook App

Verified

the reviewer

Founder, Storybook App

Publishing

1-10 Employees

Hong Kong

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

“My project is small compared to others they work on and they still offer high-quality service.”

Jan 05, 2018

Feedback summary:

The team impresses with its deep level of expertise and resources. Their skill helps them to quickly and easily understand the concepts and deliver the work on schedule, if not ahead of schedule. They’re a cooperative and responsive team that provides excellent value affordably.

the review

Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
Ratings

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of an early stage startup.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Appinventiv?

We’re working on a prototype for an electronic storybook platform. We’ve had some validations through rough wireframes, InVision interactive wireframes, and interacting with folks through surveys. It’s all been conceptual in terms of what the idea is.

I had worked with a couple of developers based here in Hong Kong. My original strategy was to meet the developers and get to know them, but I wasn’t making the connection I wanted. I took a totally different approach and decided to find somebody who does 100s of apps, has a big team, and can draw on deep resources.

The purpose of the app is to get more user feedback. We want to have a more functional prototype than what I was able to produce in rough wireframes before. The platform has the producer/author side and the consumer side. The niche we focus on is children’s storybooks.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The idea was well developed. I haven’t devoted a lot of resources other than my own time in talking to different people, getting feedback, and looking for the solution. I gradually made progress with the 2 developers I had from Hong Kong. I gave a robust, functional design document including the wireframes and detailed functionality to Appinventiv. I needed a more functional prototype that I could put in front of people. They could then interact with it and give feedback as to if it will work or needs some other functionality.

The first developer I worked with did a web prototype. The takeaway from that was very difficult because we needed good control over microphone and camera. Web development was going to be less expensive. I presented the web prototype to a number of folks and got feedback. It was a mess because everybody had a different version. Even if you told them they should use Chrome, everybody had a different version of Chrome.

Appinventiv developed the app for iOS. We did some strategic thinking about that. It was clear that iOS has a higher spending customer base and expectation of the design. People appreciate the design. They were helpful in making it a sound decision. If we get traction and everything goes as we hope, we’ll move on to Android.

There is a future design element that would be on the computer, but that’s a few steps down the road. It's a digital platform that allows users to easily create and distribute electronic story albums. It consists of a series of pages, each containing a combination of texts, visuals, and audio information. The author of the story would control the content and format.

What is the team composition?

There’s 1 lead person and 1 on the development side who does development and manages a team on the other side. There’s another woman who helps from the UI/UX perspective. I find it very helpful to have one point of contact.

How did you come to work with Appinventiv?

I used Clutch as a tool for finding Appinventiv. Clutch was the most informative and most helpful site. I tried to triangulate what development companies were mentioned the most and had the most positive reviews. They were very professional and made the onboarding process easy to get to the point where we had a final proposal with a detailed budget. They were accommodating in breaking it up into discrete stages.

How much have you invested with them?

I’ve spent $40,000. Once this stage is complete, it will be about $100,000. The full proposed amount is $800,000–$900,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in August 2017 and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We don’t have an MVP yet. We have a somewhat functioning product with 40% of the features. I’m more than happy with that because it has given me a chance to see how they work and to go through the full process of getting something out to TestFlight and get feedback from users. It’s a work in process.

How did Appinventiv perform from a project management standpoint?

It’s been a very managed process throughout. They’ve been very cooperative in working with me to stage development. We’ve broken it into a number of component parts, gradually building up functionality so that we can roll out small improvements and get feedback on those as we go along.

They’ve generally been early in meeting their deadlines. They’re responsive within 24 hours maximum. They’re very easy to work with.

We use Basecamp as a repository for all the communications. We use InVision for prototyping. We’re using TestFlight for beta testing with live users.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Appinventiv is very competitive relative to Hong Kong, but Hong Kong is not the greatest place to find talent. Being able to find someone economically is very good.

They also seem to be a big team. The lead developer I’m working with has worked on many games. I ask him about a specific functionality and he gives me five different solutions. It’s amazing. I didn’t have that depth of experience to be able to talk to someone on the other side who has deep resources, even if that person doesn’t know the answer.

I don’t talk to the founder regularly, but he’s accessible. My project is small compared to others they work on and they still offer high-quality service.

Are there any areas they could improve?

During the discovery process, I was looking for them to give me ideas and test what I had been thinking about. We’ve spent time revisiting things and still landed pretty close to where we started. It’s all been fine. I’m happy with the process.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

The more specific instructions you give, the closer they’re going to come to delivering what you want. If you just give some concepts and let them go, don’t be surprised if it’s not what you expected. Having wireframes, functional design document, and being very clear about what you want will help you. I recommend breaking it up into parts.

In my experience, the best outcomes I have had are when I’ve given somebody a small project. I sometimes give a really small project to multiple people and choose the one who does the best job. You don’t have to tell them that. You’re not going to know until you see results.

5.0

Overall Score

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

They’ve been pushing the schedule. I call them and easily get a response within 24 hours. It’s usually same day unless it’s late at night that I send them a message.

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

Compared to the last 2 developers that I worked with in terms of value for money spent, it’s nothing short of amazing. I’m very happy.

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

Compared to the deliverables that I got from the last 2 developers, they were excellent. It’s amazing and like a dream.

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

Mobile App Development

Jan 03, 2018

the project

Website & App for Funded Community Non-profit

"It’s been a phenomenal experience working with them."

Mobile App Development

$200,000 to $999,999

July 2017 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$200,000 to $999,999

July 2017 - Ongoing

Project summary:

Appinventiv built an informational website that allows users to make donations and input their information into a database. They are currently building its corresponding iOS and Android app that will allow users to post jobs, resources, and more.

1-10 Employees

Mission, Kansas

Executive Director, Community Empowerment Non-profit

Verified

the reviewer

Executive Director, Community Empowerment Non-profit

Non-profit

1-10 Employees

Mission, Kansas

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"It’s been a phenomenal experience working with them."

Jan 03, 2018

Feedback summary:

Appinventiv exceeds expectations regularly, delivering on requirements, while also using their expertise to find the best solutions to any given concern. They are extremely patient and communicate in layman's terms to assure a clear and concise exchange of ideas.

the review

Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
Ratings

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the executive director of a nonprofit organization that focuses on building community through education and technology. I oversee the development process of our technologies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Appinventiv?

We needed them to build us a website, as well as an iOS and Android app that operated as a social media platform where users could share ideas, job opportunities, and resources.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Before we signed a contract with Appinventiv, they gave an outline of the work they could do based on our expectations. We had a very specific vision, and they provided us with options to ensure they built exactly what we want. After signing the contract, we began working on the website because we wanted to launch that before we launched the app. The site needed to be informational, but also appealing, so we could get our community excited about the app. Some of the website’s features include the ability for users to add their business to our database, make donations, and stay connected with our organization through a variety of communication methods. They completed the website in January 2018.

For the app’s development, they began by building the wireframe. They then worked on the design. The app allows people to set up accounts as either regular users or business owners. We wanted to ensure that we could facilitate all business owners, whether they’re nonprofit organizations, online platforms, or brick-and-mortar businesses. Users will be able to follow each other, post statuses, and rate businesses. They can create and join groups specific to their interests. They’re also able to post jobs, resources, and more, and well as search the app for those postings.
It was very important to us that both the iOS and Android app had identical functionality so we could compete in our niche market, so Appinventiv has ensured that.

What is the team composition?

Our project manager worked primarily with their project manager as well as developer leads for both iOS and Android. Early in the process, we were able to meet their entire team of developers and designers, which totals about 10 people.

How did you come to work with Appinventiv?

I initially reached out to over 50 companies from all over the world. Despite having the money ready, we didn’t hear back from many of them. I’d heard about Appinventiv from a colleague, but I also found them online through my own search. I read their Clutch reviews and discussed their work with a few people who had partnered with them that confirmed they were a great company to work with. Appinventiv responded to me and we got to work.

How much have you invested with them?

So far, we’ve invested about $300,000, but our total investment when the work is done should be around $500,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in July 2017, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We’ve only just launched the website, so we haven’t collected any metrics on that. We have yet to launch the app.

How did Appinventiv perform from a project management standpoint?

I don’t have a tech background, so I need people who are going to be patient and explain things in detail. Appinventiv was phenomenal in that way. During our initial calls, they gave us a clear outline of everything they can do based on our requirements, and it didn’t cost us anything. That’s a huge deal in their industry, considering how costly that actual project can be.

They’re also the most punctual company that we’ve worked with thus far and they remain extremely communicative. We speak primarily through Basecamp. We also have daily conference calls on Skype.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They cater to us. They go above and beyond what’s expected to make sure that our vision is executed. If they don’t agree with something we want, they give us their recommendation with a full explanation on why they believe their idea may be better for our overall vision. But they leave it at our discretion and follow our lead.

They’re also very accommodating with the time difference. Because we’re in the U.S. and they’re in India, they often will work super late or very early to make sure they’re available when we need them to be.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Though there’s no such thing as perfect, there’s nothing I can think of that I’d like them to improve on. They are the best decision we made because, where other companies may have given us a headache, they handle their business. It’s been a phenomenal experience working with them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure you have sorted out as much of the details of your project as possible before you meet with them. That way, they can tell you what they can do for you and provide you with an honest estimate. If you don’t know exactly what you want to do, you’re not ready to call yet.

It’s also important to have a bit of flexibility. They will do their best to interact with you on your time, but there may be times where you need to speak with them at odd hours.

5.0

Overall Score

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

Mobile App Development

Dec 08, 2017

the project

Apps for Gambling Industry Customer Loyalty Programs

"If you're looking for creative design, they're a good fit."

Mobile App Development

$50,000 to $199,999

Aug. 2017 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

4.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

$50,000 to $199,999

Aug. 2017 - Ongoing

Project summary:

Working from a prior vendor’s wireframes, Appinventiv designed native iOS and Android apps, a parallel web portal, and the backend for all three. They’re developing all platforms and beta testing is imminent.

11-50 Employees

Clackamas, Oregon

Fiona Maguire-Jennings

Project Manager, JIR Group

Verified

the reviewer

Project Manager, JIR Group

Fiona Maguire-Jennings

Gambling

11-50 Employees

Clackamas, Oregon

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

4.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"If you're looking for creative design, they're a good fit."

Dec 08, 2017

Feedback summary:

They grasped project goals immediately, allowing their design acumen to shine through. Despite a time difference, neither responsiveness nor availability is a concern. They offer sound, useful counsel and implement others’ constructive suggestions quickly.

the review

Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
Ratings

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

JIR Group is a market research company serving the gambling industry. I’m the project manager for a new arm of the company, Paid2Gamble, an app that we’re developing; and field manager for clients using that app’s backend.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Appinventiv?

We had an idea for an app that would allow gamblers to track their own play and rewards at casinos they play at. It would also facilitate our research with product testing on the usability of gambling machines. We needed a new developer to help us since our previous vendor didn’t understand our vision or provide the support we needed.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We already had a wireframe of the first part of an app, so Appinventiv started there. They designed native iOS and Android apps and a web portal from scratch. They also designed the backend that casinos and app administrators will use.

They’ve just started actual development of the apps and web portal. Our first round of beta testing will be in January 2018, and we plan to use them for subsequent phases of development.

What is the team composition?

The owners were involved at the outset, but right now, we have a dedicated project manager, dedicated teams for iOS and Android development, a design team, and backend developers.

How did you come to work with them?

We did research on app companies and used Clutch as well. We interviewed four companies, and Appinventiv was the most cost-effective and had the best vision.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent about $80,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in August 2017, and the project is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They understood our needs from the first conversation and worked very quickly, so we could get the app tested with our gambler respondents much sooner than our previous vendor or other companies we’d considered would have. So far, our internal team is impressed with the design and the functionality. The app is very user-friendly and includes everything we’ve asked for.

How did they perform from a project management standpoint?

We're in the Pacific Northwest and they're in India, but they're willing to connect with us whenever we need them. They're very responsive (usually via Basecamp, Skype, or email), and they resolve any issues quickly, making the process fairly simple for us.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They understood exactly what we wanted and why we wanted what we wanted. This was not a simple app to design, but they took all the components and put them together in a cohesive way. They also guided us toward more user-friendly solutions than we initially had imagined.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I wish they opened an office in the U.S. to avoid a time difference, but they're always willing to work with my schedule.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Give them all the details of what you want and let them find the best way to do that. They know what they're doing and are willing to share their knowledge and expertise. If you're looking for creative design, they're a good fit.

5.0

Overall Score I'm very excited about our partnership and hope to continue working with them—maybe with more apps in the future.

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

They're slightly ahead of schedule right now. Plus, they’re always willing to meet with me when I need them.

4.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

They’re a bit pricey, but they deserve it.

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

I’ve been impressed with the product. Any feedback that we had they implemented immediately.

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

I’ve been very happy with them.

Custom Software Development

Oct 12, 2017

the project

Development Partnership for Patient Care Software

"Selecting Appinventiv as our partner was a great decision."

Custom Software Development

Confidential

Nov. 2016 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

Confidential

Nov. 2016 - Ongoing

Project summary:

Appinventiv created a web/mobile app for patients and health care providers, promoting better surgical success through reminders, digital records, and video calling. They’ll also assist with future phases.

11-50 Employees

Kaarst, Germany

Sr. Solution Architect, Mutelcor GmbH

Verified

the reviewer

Sr. Solution Architect, Mutelcor GmbH

Health Care

11-50 Employees

Kaarst, Germany

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"Selecting Appinventiv as our partner was a great decision."

Oct 12, 2017

Feedback summary:

Thanks to Appinventiv’s skilled incorporation of complex monitoring features, the app anticipates a positive market reception and rapid traction post-launch. The team’s consistent communication, firm adherence to timelines and fixed prices, and uncompromising quality continue to impress.

the review

Background
Challenge
Solution
Results
Ratings

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a senior solution architect for Mutelcor, a company in the sphere of mobile telecommunication and mobile health care. We are an independent consultancy group offering market understanding and international best practices for clients across Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America for the last 15 years.

Since 2015, I’ve focused on providing telecom consulting to different network-operator clients. I also serve as a project manager for our mHealth project and am actively involved in the complete development lifecycle. I seek to explore new possibilities, solutions, and products and integrate them with our services to provide a great client experience.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Appinventiv?

We are actively involved in mobile health remote patient-monitoring solutions. We are seeking to ensure higher surgical success rates by enabling the patients to complete their follow-up period based on the protocols of their condition. Through the mHealth application, we are trying to put patients in touch with their doctors virtually all the time. This goal was somewhat tough to achieve due to the extensive activities that the app needed to support, including reminding patients about their appointments, monitoring their conditions, recommending medications, and keeping records for 5 years, which is the recovery period for bariatric surgery. So, we hired Appinventiv to build a customized mobile and web application that could achieve our innovative goal. Gladly, we found Appinventiv.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The main motive behind this platform is to enhance the success rate of bariatric surgery through optimal methods and services. Mutelcor is a platform where doctors can track their patient's records, including their appointments, medications, measurements, activities, and nutrition. Doctors can host video appointments with their patients and share required activity plans, prescriptions, and nutrition via the mobile app. On the other side, patients can set reminders for activities and receive notifications to help them complete the desired tasks and recover faster. The app offers an array of services like video calling from web to app, calendar synchronization, Bluetooth connectivity, PDF printing, and a dynamic dashboard, to name a few.

I think this project has a higher scope in the present era where people have hectic schedules and like getting their services/products on the go.

How did you come to work with Appinventiv?

With so many web and mobile application development agencies on the market, it wasn’t easy to choose one. We went through various portals, screened many companies, and communicated with a handful of them. After seeing Appinventiv’s expertise and portfolio in the health care vertical, we realized that they were the right partner for us.

Their developers have strong knowledge and experience in the health care domain and are well-versed with user expectations and technologies. They are hardworking and ensured that the communication between us was maintained properly throughout the process. They made every effort to enhance our app idea and turn it into a market-ready application. Selecting Appinventiv as our partner was a great decision.

How much have you invested with them?

The cost is confidential. Thankfully, they delivered our customized application services within the stipulated cost and without compromising on quality.

What is the status of this engagement?

The first phase took about 8–10 months. We started in November last year and they delivered the first phase in September. We are currently planning the next phase of the application with Appinventiv.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app hasn’t launched yet, but we strongly suspect that it will gain traction in the market quickly with features like WebRTC video calling and Bluetooth connectivity. We are excited to see this app taking our brand and services to the next level.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their passion for challenging jobs really stood out to me. They didn’t just deliver an application but also tried to be our technology consultant and business partner.

From day one, they showed complete interest in our idea and discussed possibilities to ensure the success of our app idea. They worked at a great pace and delivered impressive designs and other associated components within the time specified. They maintained communication throughout the engagement. They’ve invested their best efforts and made us feel relaxed about the arrival of a fully functional app.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I can’t think of any.

5.0

Overall Score We really enjoyed their support and would love to partner with them in the future.

5.0 Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

They aren’t restrictive when it comes to communication and were fine with last-minute changes.

5.0 Cost

Value / within estimates

They stuck to the fixed cost as agreed.

5.0 Quality

Service & deliverables

They rendered excellent work thanks to their skills and years of experience in the market.

5.0 NPS

Willing to refer

I will definitely recommend Appinventiv to my colleagues in the health care vertical.

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Reviews

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May 18, 2018

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the review

May 01, 2018

the review

ON TIME / DEADLINES

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the project

the reviewer

the review

Mar 26, 2018

the review

ON TIME / DEADLINES

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the reviewer

the review

Feb 20, 2018

the review

ON TIME / DEADLINES

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