APPLIFY

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of The Golf Revolution.

What challenge were you trying to address with APPLIFY?

We needed a vendor to help us create a prototype of a golf fantasy application. We only had a concept in mind.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Initially, we first had 3–4 calls with APPLIFY to explain the app we wanted to create. They had no clue about the sport, so we also spent time talking about golf with them. Once they understood everything, we proceeded with the work; they helped us build a prototype of the app based on our requirements.

Golf is typically an individual game, so we turned it into a team event in the app. There are over 200 golf events happening all across the world, so users can pick events that are based on actual events. From there, they can pick their team and check out player credentials, success rate, and failure rate. The tournament goes on for four days, and the app itself gives pointers based on the rules set in the backend. It also allows players to bet or play with points.

APPLIFY only created a prototype that we plan to showcase to investors. When the app gets developed, we plan to make it available for both Android and iOS users.

What is the team composition?

There was a team of designers made up of four to six people, including a supervisor. There was one project lead that picked each team member based on their skill set.

How did you come to work with APPLIFY?

We looked at multiple vendors and took three factors into consideration: delivery, cost-effectiveness, and quality. We saw some of APPLIFY’s previous work, which met all of the criteria. They also did similar projects in the sports industry and had experience in creating mobile apps that were funded by venture capital firms.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $5,000 on this project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together on this project from June–July 2022.

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

They participated a lot in the growth of our business — as a matter of fact, they over delivered by providing us with several design options throughout the project. Also, they gave us a lot of great feedback about creating a fantasy game app.

How did APPLIFY perform from a project management standpoint?

They were excellent. They kept the project below $6,000 and were able to complete it within a month. For communication, we interacted through email and held phone calls to discuss tasks and progress. We knew exactly what was going on throughout. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their designers were impressive — they delivered quality work and spent a lot of time understanding our business. Moreover, they always asked questions about the rules of the sport, conducted their own research,  and came up with ideas to further improve the overall design. Overall, their team went above and beyond in helping us develop a good product.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything. We were 100% satisfied with their work.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

APPLIFY is a process-driven company that knows its stuff very well. They have the expertise and experience of launching a large number of apps, which allows them to understand and handle different business needs. Also, when working with them, it’s not just about developing software or app; they also become your business partner who gives helpful advice.

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.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the chief genetics officer at Nutritional Genomix. I look at people’s variations and their DNA. Based on that, we tell them what type of foods to eat and what exercise to do if they have a predisposition to obesity or insulin resistance. We are into preventive lifestyles.

What challenge were you trying to address with APPLIFY?

We wanted a website where we could post all the information. In India, not many people know about genetics. We wanted to make it simplified for the users and explain what we’re doing.

What was the scope of their involvement?

APPLIFY had to come up with a way that we could get our message to the audience. Instead of us going to clients, it had to be in such a way that clients would come to us. In the beginning, we didn’t know what our requirements were exactly. We gave them the bigger picture and they narrowed it down for us. As of now, they are handling the entire e-commerce for us. Right now, we do everything physically but we are working with them on an e-commerce platform for the website and app.

When we started off, we were a B2B brand which was really boring. The website was mainly to attract customers. APPLIFY came up with a fun brand and a fun logo. There were quite a few iterations we had to go through. For them, the idea was new, but they were quite patient with us.

What is the team dynamic?

I was in contact with Deepak [Co-Founder], and there were two or three developers assigned to our project.

How did you come to work with APPLIFY?

We found them on Google. We shortlisted them because in our meetings we hit it off. From the first document we received from them, we saw they didn’t completely understand what we were doing. But they understood it more than the other companies

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $15,000 USD.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in May 2017

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

We’ve had an increase in traffic and our sales have gone up from our customers directly. As of now, we’re trying to get in the app world because they proposed the apps to us. We believe that would help our sales.

How did APPLIFY perform from a project management standpoint?

They were quite good. They met all the deadlines. It would have been great if they could’ve finished earlier. They were never delayed. We were getting updates regularly about what was going on with the project. There was some back and forth because if they made something and we wanted it different, they were kind enough to go back and change it.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re dynamic and young. They get the pressure of a startup and they're dedicated to their work. At no point in time did we have a dispute. There are some people that can be difficult to work with, but throughout our relationship, they were patient. They were coming up with new strategies. We didn’t know anything about software. We went to them with what our startup does, and they came up with the idea to make the business online. Now, they’re automating everything to where if someone wants to have delivery to their house, they can schedule a pickup. We would do all of that in the backend. If we got a customer on our website now, we would call them and tell them what time the pickup should be. They are working to automate the entire process.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could work slightly faster. They are on the higher side in regard to price. That could also be because of the excellent quality they give. Initially it was a hindrance, but now that I’ve had work done from them, I think it’s worth it

Do you have any advice for potential clients?

Stay in touch with them. Ask them what’s happening and have a timeline. Make sure you let them know what you want. Even if you have a brief idea, they can make it better.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the director of a real estate business. We have a website that offers a real estate property portal, where we invite our real estate clients to visit our website and then list their properties.

What challenge were you trying to address with APPLIFY?

We wanted to develop our website as a real estate property portal, as well as develop our mobile application.

What was the scope of their involvement?

APPLIFY are currently in the development process of making our website a real estate property portal. They are also working on our mobile app, which we are trying to have for both iOS and Android. As of right now, it is in the wireframing process, but we are about to finalize that soon. The application is an Uber style maintenance app; if a user wants maintenance for their house, whether it is plumbing, housekeeping, or other services, they can go into the app and see where the nearest service provider is and choose one to come and perform their services. We also want to create an app for our website, and we have been in talks about that as a future project.

What is the team dynamic?

We have been working with the project manager who I am always in-touch with. We are also able to view the profile of each team member working on our project.

How did you come to work with APPLIFY?

When I came onboard with the company, APPLIFY were already working on a couple of projects and we decided to stay with them.

How much have you invested in them?

We have spent approximately $50,000-$80,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

I believe they started working with our company in 2013 or 2014, and the work is ongoing.

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

They are very patient and will keep working on aspects of the project, making changes until we are content. They will do whatever it takes to satisfy our needs for the app.

How did APPLIFY perform from a project management standpoint?

We are in-touch everyday with APPLIFY. We mostly use Basecamp, text messaging, and emails for communication. Even though they are based abroad and in a different time zone, they are almost always available when I try to contact them.

Their communication is something I really like about them, as they are always available, and I can talk to them when I need to. I can go back and let them know something needs to be modified, and they would do it for me even though the project is completed. They are happy to make changes and are there when I need them.

What did you find most impressive about them?

APPLIFY will always do their best to get whatever needs to be done, done, and in the way you want it to be done. They are always willing to make changes even after the project has been completed. I can always communicate with them when I need to and they are always quick to reply. I favor them over other companies.

Are there any areas they could improve?

For me, the most important thing is their communication, and the way they deal with their clients. So far, they are doing a very good job.

The only advice I would have for someone considering working with APPLIFY, would be to make everything clear from the start, in terms of what you want to be completed.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a co-founder of YapYap App Ltd, a London-based texting app with unique messaging features. We should be launching in two or three weeks. 

What challenge were you trying to address with APPLIFY?

We started with an app developer in London that made a total mess of our product. They said they had Android app developers in-house, which they didn’t. They sourced the app to some European company and never delivered. It was a total shamble. We gave up hope. We spent all that money and weren’t able to release the app. The iOS version was so buggy that it wouldn’t work, and the Android version wasn’t complete. Our messages also weren’t going through. Then, I found APPLIFY and asked them to develop our apps.

What was the scope of their involvement?

When I contacted APPLIFY, they agreed to take on our project and rectify the problems that the other developers created. Not only did they rectify the problems, they also added a ton of features to the app as well. The first version from the other developers was very basic, and we couldn’t do anything with it. The version we got from APPLIFY is up to the standard of Viber, WhatsApp, and Tango.

APPLIFY has done an excellent job. They built a fantastic iOS and Android app with unique features. This is an ongoing project in which we’ve asked for more features, and they’re always obliged to incorporate them. They’re going to help with the pre-launch, launch, and some marketing as well. They’re helpful and have a lot of insight into this kind of technology. They’re a great company to work with.

Our app is a bit like Whatsapp on steroids. It’s got so much more. We’ve got a pokes messaging system, which doesn’t allow screenshots of images. No one else has that feature. That’s something unique that APPLIFY developed for us. The app also supports video calls and has an auto-add feature where you can add people who’re in close proximity and send details. We’ve got an incognito chat thread. Once the chat thread expires, the chat disappears completely. All the messages are stored locally on the phone and not in a server or the cloud for added security. The app has autoplay videos, timed messages, and language translation. So, if I select my language as English and you send me a message in Chinese, I can automatically translate the via the chat without having to use another app. Those are just a few of the app’s features.

What is the team dynamic?

APPLIFY is based in India. I don’t know how many people are on the project team. They have about 70 app developers working on different projects.

How did you come to work with APPLIFY?

I found them through PeoplePerHour. I looked for app developers, and several came up. When I looked at APPLIFY, they looked like a good fit for us because of their skills, experience, and the reviews they had from past clients. When I approached Deepak [Co-Founder, APPLIFY] with the project, he seemed knowledgeable, and I like his mannerisms. We decided to give the partnership a go, and I’m so glad I did.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $35,000–$40,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’re a year into this product and have got one or two other projects in the pipeline with them. 

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

Everyone who has seen the application has been wowed by it. I’ve even got an American investor looking at the app now. She’s completely impressed. We’re in talks about raising funds before we launch it. This investor says we’ve got something that no one else has built before, and she’s willing to part with money for equity.

How did APPLIFY perform from a project management standpoint?

They’re excellent and always helpful. They never dismissed my questions or requests. In the past when I worked with other developers, I’d tell them messages weren’t coming through and they would blame the network and 4G connectivity. They even told me I must be using the app wrong. With APPLIFY, they look into our requests right away and resolve problems. There were no language or time barriers. Whenever I send a message, they get back to me. Their English is excellent and even better than mine. At our peak, we were talking literally every day via our application, WhatsApp, and Skype. They’re always readily available to talk. If I have any concerns, they’ll listen and get a team of people working on a solution right away.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The whole team is full of honest people. If they say they’re going to do something, they’ll do it. I had a few concerns about the app as it was being built, but they reassured me and were always there to help. They offer great suggestions and have a lot of knowledge.

Also, they haven’t even charged us for certain features they’ve put into the application. For example, if you took a screenshot of the chat thread that we share, I’d get a notification. They didn’t charge us for that. In contrast, a London-based app developer quoted me $70,000–$80,000 just for that one feature. I was blown away.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I’m really satisfied with the service I’ve been getting.

Do you have any advice for potential clients of APPLIFY?

When APPLIFY takes on a job, they give 110%. I don’t have any tips to share because if they accept a project, they will give their all just like they did for me. 

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the founder of a mobile app called PinkBook.

What challenge were you trying to address with APPLIFY?

There are parties in India called “kitty parties,” in which women meet once a month, pool their money, and then select a winner who collects the pool. I had an idea for a lifestyle app that helps women organize these parties and I needed a company to develop it.

What was the scope of their involvement?

After presenting my initial idea, APPLIFY took care of everything. They designed the app specifications and decided how to incorporate technical aspects while maintaining usability. They implemented their own UI/UX design. It was an end-to-end solution. I gave them the idea and I got my app. We did beta testing for about a month and a half, APPLIFY fixed any minor bugs that were present, and then we took it to the market, at which point they continued to provide software updates as needed.

What is the team dynamic?

I dealt directly with four people, while APPLIFY employs a team of about 55-60.

How did you come to work with APPLIFY?

I have worked with a number of smaller developers in the past, mostly freelancers hired to create smaller apps, but I always had negative experiences. For PinkBook, I looked at a number of companies and found APPLIFY to be very professional after I spoke to them. They provided a clear outline of how my project would come together, which helped clarify my idea and put me at ease.

How much have you invested with them?

Around $20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began work in January 2017 and the project was completed in April 2017.

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

In only 2 ½ months, PinkBook has been downloaded nearly 2,000 times.

How did APPLIFY perform from a project management standpoint?

They were amazing. We spoke through Skype or email every week, sometimes twice a week, to keep me updated on their progress. They presented me with each interface screen as development progressed to get my feedback and make changes. They provided detailed reviews of my suggestions, and would let me know if they thought a change would ultimately harm the app. In this way, they ensured that the final product was the best it could be.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They bring a sense of professionalism to the table. I’ve found that some vendors are more interested in a paycheck than in creating a functional app. With APPLIFY, this wasn’t the case. They were honest about the best way to achieve my desired product and offered detailed explanations of the technical aspects. This was very important to me, while their willingness to offer development suggestions was another major positive for me. They were also willing to immediately fix any minor bugs that came up, sometimes within two hours of being informed of the problem. For me, APPLIFY has set a new standard for development companies.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything. I was happy with the work.

Do you have any advice for other potential customers of APPLIFY?

Present your idea and then listen to their feedback. While I was fairly inflexible initially, their detailed presentations usually convinced me to that their suggestions were the right way to go. Just give them a chance to explain their idea.

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.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am one of the Company Directors for a new streaming application that involves hundreds of people from the entertainment industry.

For what projects/services did your company hire APPLIFY?

We had a new idea about how to evolve the arts, because when Covid hit, the live show business industry was the first to be hit and likely the last to come back. We need Applify to create and design an app and website that would be easy to use and function well with multiple users at one time.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to launch the app within 6 months of engaging to Applify (which we are on course to do) and we want to sign up hundreds of users within the first year. We want a user friendly platform that is simple and effective and runs smoothly.

How did you select APPLIFY?

We compared numerous companies during 2 months of our selection process and found Applify was the best in terms of communication and price, and they had a good handle and vision on the project we wanted to create.

Describe the project in detail.

After engaging Applify, we had a few meetings to focus on our goals and what could be done in the time allowed. Since we are a new company, we did rely on Applify's knowledge in this area and they delivered with useful information and honest opinions about what would work and what wouldn't.

Applify delivered a series of wireframes after discussion with many team members and then went about developing the wireframes into smartphone applications, tv apps and a website with a backend. Changes and feedback was always encouraged.

We now are fine-tuning the apps and website and setting up other areas such as payment, video uploads etc. We are on track for delivery.

What was the team composition?

We initially were contacted by the Accounts Manager who did most of the discussions and we were able to meet one of the CEO's shortly before signing up. We were then introduced to our project manager, a marketing/UX specialist, the developers and designers.

As this was quite a big project, there have been a lot of people to meet but we have always had good communication with our main point of contact; the project manager. We are always able to talk to the Accounts manager as well.

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

We have had much positive feedback about the design of the app so far. As it is yet to launch we are unable to provide whether it has been a success yet but we are confident in our needs being met and the design and functionality seem to be exactly what we have asked for. We are excited to launch!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We have been kept updated regularly and good, clear communication has been a strong theme for this project. We have kept to the timeframes that were outlined from the start and we have been notified asap if something was going to take longer than agreed.

We have used a few different platforms; emails, WhatsApp, asana, etc to see the project in many ways and be contactable easily.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

From the start, we knew that Applify was aligned with our vision. They did their research and made sure that they fully understood what we were wanting to achieve, and they got passionate about it. They had extensive knowledge about what we wanted to build and would help guide us through this process.

They have also gone the "extra mile" with making us priority and supporting us as different situations evolved in the process.

Are there any areas for improvement?

They have been very helpful for the whole process, and now we head towards launching to the world very soon. The design for the app is what we asked for and we look to the fact that it works as good as it looks when we launch.

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.