APPLIFY

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of Tutor Next. We are a Startup in the Edtech space. Through our platforms Students can find qualified tutors and schedule classes.

For what projects/services did your company hire APPLIFY?

We hired Applify to develop our online tutoring application. They provided UX/ UI design, Android and iOS app development for our App.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted Applify to design and develop an intuitive mobile app (Android and iOS) for students/parents with advanced features.

How did you select APPLIFY?

We researched many companies online. Applify stood out to us due to their expertise in mobile and web app development and excellent reviews on Clutch.

Describe the project in detail.

Tutor Now is a mobile platform that enables students/parents to easily find expert tutors and book their services for various disciplines in real-time.

It offers a clear layout to help users find appropriate results based on qualification, hourly rates, special skills, and expertise and also includes features like in-app chat, comparison, and reviews for better user experience.

What was the team composition?

I worked closely with a project manager, a couple of android, iOS, and backend developers and a UI/UX designer throughout the project.

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

The way Applify team developed our mobile app from just an idea to a fully-functional mobile app was an absolute success for us.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Communication was never an issue with Applify. Their team was always available to answer questions through emails, texts, and calls.

Since day one, the communication has been strong, regular, and seamless.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was particularly impressed by their expertise in app development. They knew the inside-out of the industry and how the App market works. What’s to be done and what not to do.

It speaks volumes about their credibility as a reliable mobile app development company.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, Applify delivered exactly what was promised to us.

Please describe your company and your position there.

My consulting company tinytera.com is creating a new project for Startup in On-Demand market.

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

We hired Applify to Design & Develop our Mobile & Web Applications. We wanted a Superb UI/UX and ease of use throughout our iOS, Android & Web Apps. Applify did an awesome Job on all fronts.

How did you select APPLIFY and what were the deciding factors?

We reviewed the cost, schedule, and capabilities of companies that applied for the project and Applify fulfilled those requirements.

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

Sendthepackage is an On-Demand Package pick up and delivery platform. The Application consists of an iOS, Android and Web application for Customers and Delivery agents along with an Admin Panel.

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

• Project Manager
• iOS Devs x 2
• Android Devs x 2
• Node.JS Devs x 2
• QA team
• UI/UX designer

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

The app designs were impressive. The development phase was fast and efficient. They delivered a very high quality product on a low budget. Perfectly suited to any startup.

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

It was smooth. The entire Project was divided into Sprints and Milestones. Apart from a 1 missed deadline, the Project was executed perfectly as per the plan they gave in the beginning of the project.

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

We gave them a simple idea and they created a robust, functional digital solution out of that. The suggestions and their knowledge in the On-Demand domain was outstanding.

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

I think clearing bugs could be expedited, but overall, they did a fantastic job.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of TheWashing Company, Our target is to reach masses in Australia for their Laundry needs in innovative ways by meeting their Laundry needs at their home. Our idea is to connect people with their laundromats in a click of a button.

For what projects/services did your company hire APPLIFY?

We hired Applify to build a laundry and drycleaning app for us. We took mobile app designing and development services for both Android and iOS.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal was to create an app that makes laundry and dry cleaning process easier and quicker for people.

How did you select this vendor?

Through Applify’s website.

Describe the project in detail.

Thewashing is a mobile app that brings dry cleaning and laundry to your doorstep. Our services include laundry, ironing, laundry with ironing, dry cleaning, and bedding services. We wanted to build this app for a long time to take the hassle out of people’s laundry and ironing chores and deliver within their preferred timeslot.

What was the team composition?

Applify created an impeccable team of developers, designers, project managers, testers, and deployment engineers that perfectly met our requirements and needs.

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

As soon as the designs for Thewashing app were shown to us, we knew we were in good hands. We are planning to launch our app within next 6 months and with all the trial tests we are doing we are highly optimistic that it will be a huge success.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

From analysis to designing to development to its launch, Applify’s coordination and communication was quite impressive and effective.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were extremely easy to work with, and we had a very good working relationship with them.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Everything from their approach to their process is excellent. Even during current crisis they have put a system in place for us to keep constant track of the progress on the project. They have arranged scrum meetings and weekly video calls with the team working on our project which makes us feel safe about our app.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of The Delivery, a telecom business that sells on Amazon.

What challenge were you trying to address with APPLIFY?

In my region, everybody uses courier services. I decided to have a delivery application developed to expand my business.

What was the scope of their involvement?

The team at APPLIFY is developing my courier application that shares documents from one place to another. It’s for iOS and Android.

What is the team composition?

I’m not sure how many people in total, but I had one point of contact.

How did you come to work with APPLIFY?

I found APPLIFY online and contacted them.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement with APPLIFY started in November 2019.

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

I’m happy with APPLIFY and their deliverables. They’re finalizing the app now, but when I was using it, it wasn’t showing me the real-time scenario because the GPS wasn’t updating. I asked them to correct this issue, and now it’s under construction.

How did APPLIFY perform from a project management standpoint?

They met the deadlines I give them, and sometimes deliver ahead of time. The team at APPLIFY is professional and communicates well. They’re quick to respond to our emails and phone calls.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Along with being professional, APPLIFY’s team has great expertise.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they’re a good team.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Clients will find that APPLIFY’s team is professional. They’re truly experts in their field. I gave them the scenario I wanted, and they helped with where we could go further.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of an ad-based platform for top fashion brands and recognized and top restaurants in the Indian market. We want to connect users directly to time-driven deals for specific products. It’s basically a deals-based platform, but has a twist when compared with what’s currently available in the market.

What challenge were you trying to address with APPLIFY?

I first hired them for app development. I contacted them for a proposal on the cost of developing such an app.

What was the scope of their involvement?

As of now, APPLIFY’s developed a prototype for me, which I need for getting investments and speaking to brands as a proof of concept. We'll be developing the full app in the near future, and they’ll be maintaining it as well.

Starting with just an idea for the product, I approached APPLIFY with the concept and basic UI/UX requirements. Everything else was done by APPLIFY.

What is the team composition?

I’ve worked with six people from APPLIFY.

How did you come to work with APPLIFY?

I did a search for the top app development companies in India, and narrowed it down to about 12 options. After speaking to management, I was really surprised at the difference between APPLIFY and the rest.

Others didn't understand the idea or my needs. With APPLIFY, it felt like there was a connection from the start. It was a smooth process.

How much have you invested with them?

It’s been around $200,000 INR (approximately $2,789 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

I started working with APPLIFY in March 2019, and we're still collaborating.

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

The quality of work speaks for itself at this point. Clients and investors are excited about what's been done so far. The mobile retail space is one of the toughest markets to crack, so a clean UI/UX is crucial, and they provided us with one.

How did APPLIFY perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re remarkable project managers. We had clear communication, and they made sure we were on the same page. Developers sometimes claim to understand a requirement, but later have to redo the task because they were unsure about something. I didn’t face much of that back and forth with APPLIFY. That's why I intend on working with them in the future.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They have offices globally. When outsourcing app development and maintenance, it’s a good thing to see that the provider is also in the global market. That implies that they’re up to date with current standards in terms of UI/UX development, coding, security, and so on. While many can develop an app, few can provide the client management and services that they offer.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Nothing particular comes to mind. There’s a sheer difference in quality compared to their competitors, and they’ve still kept a reasonable rate. They’re also open to negotiation, which is always a good thing.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

It should be smooth sailing for everyone. Given the difference between them and their competitors in the Indian market, they're the clear best choice.

Please describe your company and your position there.

My company is a dating app called Brezaa, which is available on IOS and Android, I am Sol, the CEO, and founder.

For what projects/services did your company hire APPLIFY?

To build our dating app for IOS and Android platforms, help and advise of our designs to make them more friendly for the user experience, and also to make a promotional video for the IOS app store.

What were your goals for this project?

• We wanted to improve our App designs
• A great working app both platforms
• If we found issues we would want it addressed
• A dedicated project manager who was milestone focused, feedback focused, and would tell us is when we suggest is nonsense and won't work etc

How did you select this vendor?

We hired Applify to develop our app for IOS and Android, we vetted companies for a two month period, due to a poor experience with a previous company.

Applify seemed a good fit for our app development due to our internet meetings, they seemed very professional with a proven track record, we also met their CEO in London twice whilst on business trips.

We asked to see their offices on what's app video call to ensure we see the environment our app may be built-in, and again very professional offices.

Describe the project in detail.

Dating app called Brezaa IOS and Android Native development

• iOS Tech: Swift (Latest)
• Android: Java (Latest)
• Backend: Node
• Database: Mongo
• Push Notification: One to one chat
• Analytics: Google Analytics
• Design
• Adjustments
• Promotional Video
• Promotional Screenshots
• App store
• marketing
• SEO
• General marketing campaigns
• Maintenance after app store release

What was the team composition?

We were given a dedicated project manager who all communications went through, he is extremely professional and still offers advise after the project ended a few days go

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

We set clear milestones which in return formed part of our payments with Applify and code release, we achieved all our milestones, with our key delivery dates.

However, there were some holdups due to me and our team changing functionalities in the app, which Applify advised us on and we moved forward.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We worked well together as we had clear lines of communication and a dedicated manager, who was professional and informative at all times and actually enjoyable to work with.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Due to our past bad experience with a previous company, we were slightly nervous about Applify, but those worries quickly faded as we were working with honest professionals with great communication and not a ripoff. We found that they over delivered and surprised us with suggestions of other app functionalities we overlooked.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Yes! Applify team should move to London (Shoreditch) where we can take them out for a drink for there amazing work!

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the communications manager of Melotune. We’re building a mobile application to stream music online.

What challenge were you trying to address with APPLIFY?

We engaged APPLIFY to develop our app. We also wanted to integrate AI into its backend and ensure that the app runs smoothly.

What was the scope of their involvement?

We first had a strategy phase where their team showed us how other streaming apps worked. They suggested using machine learning to power our desired features. APPLIFY then designed the app; they found a way to our chosen gradient color combos and high-resolution backgrounds. Now they’re building the platform for iOS, Android, and the web.

Users will be able to use the app anytime and anywhere. It will track the listening times of specific songs and searches separated by song, artist, and genre. Using this data, it will learn a user’s listening behaviors and generate better suggestions, which the user can then save or customize. Other key features include playing a selected song when the user opens the app; manual playlist creation; and customizable settings for appearance, sound, and other app elements.

What is the team composition?

We worked with eight people on their team, including a project manager.

How did you come to work with APPLIFY?

We found them after searching Google and several directories. We discussed our idea with their team, and they impressed us with their design approach and their ability to quickly grasp our concept.

How much have you invested with them?

We will have spent $142,000 on their services when the project wraps up.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in June 2018, and the partnership is ongoing.

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

We’re still in the development phase, but APPLIFY has produced interfaces and clickable workflows that easily meet our expectations.

How did APPLIFY perform from a project management standpoint?

The team keeps in constant contact with us. We use email and WhatsApp to relay concerns about design, technical issues, and bug tracking. They consistently listen to us and ease our concerns about ongoing work.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They offer innovative and professional solutions to our challenges with ease.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, we’re highly satisfied with their work so far.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

APPLIFY has exceptional design skills and very professional processes. They truly stand out from the competition.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a music producer and the founder of SHRAi Productions. I produce, mix, and compose music for nearly every genre.

What challenge were you trying to address with APPLIFY?

I needed a development firm to build my company’s website. Ideally, the site would function as a digital business card of sorts.

What was the scope of their involvement?

I wanted APPLIFY to focus on creating an innovative design that stood apart from other template-based websites. I’m well-versed in web development, so I only gave them I rough idea of what I had in mind for the site. After that, it was up to them to deliver.

They developed a full-service solution with an attractive frontend interface that takes advantage of the visual medium technology provides. The site catalogs my entire discography in one easily accessible location. Demonstrating my talents to potential clients is one of my main priorities. The site APPLIFY developed makes this previously daunting task much easier. Other site features include customer testimonials, a complete list of my services, relevant social media accounts, and my contact information.

What is the team composition?

An assigned project manager was my primary point of contact.

How did you come to work with APPLIFY?

I went to college with one of their founders. I reached out to them with my idea, and they assured me they could help.

How much have you invested with them?

I’ve spent around $600.

What is the status of this engagement?

The website development took place from May–August 2018.

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

The website functions as a phenomenal business card. Being able to give potential clients access to all of my tracks through a single link is a powerful marketing tool. Since the site’s launch, I’ve noticed that clients respond to me with proposals faster and more often. I can’t speak to the specific numbers, but I’ve experienced measurable results thanks to APPLIFY’s work.

How did APPLIFY perform from a project management standpoint?

With no clear directive from me other than to make it look good, APPLIFY’s designers did their research and took the initiative required to create a unique product. The project manager made himself available to answer my questions and remained responsive throughout the engagement. We communicated via phone and email. Their whole team managed the process well.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They have an amazingly talented design team. I’ve high standards regarding my company’s appearance, but they still performed above my expectations. Also, I don’t know anything about backend development, but they were always patient with me.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. They handled my project beautifully.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They’re capable of working with rough ideas. As long as they know the general design space to pull from, they’ll deliver a great product.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the creator of the game Panic.

What challenge were you trying to address with APPLIFY?

I needed to develop a game for iOS.

What was the scope of their involvement?

I wanted to build a brain teaser game, but didn’t have the technical knowledge. I also wanted to add some background music to engage the user. 

Time was the main challenge. I requested that development be completed within one month. It took about 35 days, but the slight delay was due to changes I requested.

What is the team composition?

Between four and five people worked on the application.

How did you come to work with APPLIFY?

A friend referred me to them. I had an idea for a game, so I got in touch with them. After liking their communication and understanding of my requirements, I decided to move forward with them.

How much have you invested in them?

I spent around $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from April to May 2015. 

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

The game spread like fire in my inner circle; people loved it. There were no complaints about the game. I'm pretty happy with it, and I have no concerns.

How did APPLIFY perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management was amazing. They managed to develop the application within 35 days. We used Skype to communicate.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their speed was impressive. I was amazed that they completed the app within that timeframe.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the COO and co-founder of a mobile ticketing service for university students. It is a small start-up that works with several London universities to facilitate culture shows and end-of-year events.

What challenge were you trying to address with APPLIFY?

None of our team members had the technical skills to build and develop this app. My partner and I didn’t have a mobile app design or computer science background, so we reached out to APPLIFY to provide those services.

What was the scope of their involvement?

We wanted an innovative, easy-to-use app with a very simple frontend that strictly allows students to interact and access tickets. They designed and created the backend, which enabled us to work with students, manage tickets and information, and deal with any queries and responses. They built from the ground up and were completely in charge of the entire technical design and execution.

The app is for iOS and Android, and also offers web services that link to the app. Students buy their tickets from the main app; they can also use a sister app to scan tickets, follow up with attendees, and manage information regarding events that we are posting. The web services allow users to purchase tickets online. If they don’t want to do it directly through the app, they can do it from the web. We also offer web services for the societies and organizers who manage those events.

What is the team composition?

We have a primary point of contact who liaises with my partner on a day to day basis.

How did you come to work with APPLIFY?

We were reviewing several companies at the time and had conducted some interviews to see how their skills would align with our needs. We chose APPLIFY partly because they were cost-effective compared to some of our other European partners.

The level of communication, interactivity, and customer service made us feel they were the right choice. Their people really tried to understand our issue. The other companies we interviewed were almost robotic; we didn’t feel there was a personal touch.

How much have you invested in them?

We spent around £18,500 ($25,627 USD) for all the services.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together between October and December of 2017.

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

When we originally designed the app, we had a rough idea of the number of people that would be using it on a regular basis. We had anticipated 500 active users. If a large number of people used it at any given time, they assured us that the system could take on the additional load without issues.

This ended up being the case. We are now at 2,000—2,5000 users per month and feel that is a positive metric of success.

How did APPLIFY perform from a project management standpoint?

They were very good, and their execution was timely. In addition to work submissions, there was a lot of back-and-forth discussion to reiterate, redesign, and refine the product. They were very quick to fix bugs in the app and respond to any other issues that weren’t picked up in the other phases.

We predominantly used Basecamp for project management.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were very quick and prompt with execution issues, which impressed me. They add a very personal touch to their client interactions and relationships. I am very impressed with how flexible they are, even after hours. Someone is always available to take on and prioritize our requests. Their customer service has been excellent.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The only area where they could improve is their process for assigning costs for the scope of work. We had a bit of an issue with this cost at the beginning; their flexibility could be a bit better. The work is very open-ended, so an open-ended scope of work makes it really difficult to budget and assign figures.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be open-minded and be clear about your issues. They are constantly making adjustments, adding extra hours, and working outside of the agreement to make sure that they deliver on time and on task. They are a very professional business. If other customers want to maximize the services that APPLIFY offers, they will need to develop a strong relationship and strong communication between both sides.