Appscrip

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of Jet Tech, a startup that develops websites and provides professional consulting.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Appscrip?

We wanted to develop a taxi app with a unique, user-friendly interface. 

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to become the top taxi provider in Nigeria while extending our reach beyond Africa.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I searched for the best taxi developer in India, reviewed their website, and requested a demo. I appreciated their organizing skills and willingness to help me achieve my dreams even with the price point was a plus for me and was extremely rare. I contacted other companies, but Appscrip delivered the most.

Describe the project in detail.

Once I chose Appscrip, I gave them the necessary details and they began development. They built apps for both drivers and riders. 

What was the team composition?

They assigned me to a superb team. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Words cannot express how I feel. We have never recorded more than 200 downloads within 15 months. Less than two months after launching this app, however, it had 1200 downloads. Our average rating was more than four stars. 

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Their team was one of the best things that has ever happened to me. They didn't complain or ignore messages, they gave me a solid timeframe, and they replied at the best possible times. They ensured that I was satisfied, even on the weekends. 

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They never suspended their live support, which was superb even before I paid for the app. When I had issues, their help was wonderful. 

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, everything was flawless. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO of Day Runner, an on-demand delivery service that hires delivery professionals to ship items within a matter of minutes. It’s as easy to use as a ridesharing app. I've been an independent contractor for over ten years. I created my technology to address common issues for drivers from ridesharing platforms and independent courier companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Appscrip?

I sought out tech companies that could develop my app idea. When customers ship an item and the car delivering it breaks down, it quickly finds a replacement driver with a similar vehicle. Upon arrival, they take on the delivery to get the customer their product with minimal downtime. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Appscrip designed and developed the entire mobile app for both iOS and Android. I requested unique features like a membership level and a referral-based level that lets drivers earn commissions for referring other delivery personnel. I made other adjustments to traditional ridesharing apps to give drivers extensive support for staying in business when issues arise.

What is the team composition? 

I worked with Rahul (CEO, Appscrip) and his team of developers.

How did you come to work with Appscrip?

I found them via a Google search along with many other app development companies which I narrowed down to 3-4 choices. I called each one to discuss my project and asked for examples of apps they’d developed that were publicly available. Since I didn't know how to upload apps to the App Store, I wanted a team who could handle the entire project. They gave me several referrals to speak with. I liked the work they'd done, so I decided to hire them. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from March 2017-December 2017. It took about 8-10 months for the app to meet my requirements. The timeline we anticipated got extended because I kept adding new features.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They delivered a reliable product that significantly exceeded my expectations. When they finished the app, I presented it to several investors who I hoped would contribute capital. It looked amazing, the quality was excellent, and we raised a lot of money. When I started recruiting drivers, the caliber of the app I was bringing to the marketplace was the main reason they signed up. 

Thanks to Appscrip's deliverable, my company was legitimate and professional in the eyes of potential employees. I was very pleased with the results. Like every other app, we consistently work on fixing bugs and adding updates. I would rate the foundation of what they created at 90%. My in-house team who works locally touched it up a bit by making tweaks and additions.

How did Appscrip perform from a project management standpoint?

I really appreciate that I can contact the CEO whenever I want to. He's very responsive and readily available. We discussed the timeline for new features over the phone. Whenever we reached a new benchmark, they'd send me the current iteration of our app via TestFlight. I could use this program to test it out. 

They might have been in the beginning phases of their company during our first project. They've developed four different apps for me at this point and finished the following ones much faster.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I most appreciated the relational level with which Appscrip conducts business. I was nervous about my first time sending money overseas but feel very comfortable with them. The way they respond makes it feel like I'm working with a local team. Appscrip’s flexibility earned my trust and was a key factor in our partnership's success. 

They initially requested half the total but accepted 25 percent upfront. Every time we reached a quarter benchmark, I sent an additional tranche. Appscrip amicably agreed to this payment method, which meant a lot to me. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I wish they'd had project management tools. Using one could have helped us stay on track. In the beginning, we didn't set up project management tools. It felt like we were building our companies at the same time, so I understood the delays. 

The workflow is smoother and more connective now they have a larger team. Appscrip is much more responsive than they were in the beginning. That would have been my advice back then, but they're in a different place now. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Set up the workflow so you can track the team's progress. Seek out input and request weekly or bi-weekly updates or meetings. Appscrip is very flexible. Feel free to reach out to them with questions or concerns. They'll address any problem right away.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the Founder of YayWay, a social media entertainment app.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Appscrip?

We needed developers to design and create our product.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Our app allows users to share photos and chat. It’s similar to Instagram, but with a focus on connecting individuals with industry influencers, in addition to friends and family. We also have a feature that allows users to highlight their business.

We provided wireframes, and Appscrip assisted with UX design before building our web platform and corresponding apps for both iOS and Android.

What is the team composition?

I dealt directly with their CEO, Rahul [Sharma, Appscrip]. He was very open and supportive. Their designer, Shivangi [Mudgil, Co-Founder, Appscrip] was also very helpful and dedicated to achieving our goals.

How did you come to work with Appscrip?

Other companies have told me about bad experiences when working with overseas developers, so I was a little skeptical. I found Appscrip online, and after speaking to Rahul on the phone, he immediately put my concerns to rest. He made me feel comfortable, so we discussed the project details and signed a contract.

How much have you invested with them?

Between $5,000–$10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in August 2016 and completed the project in January 2017. They’ve continued to provide support at no extra cost.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have a functional app and a user base of 200. We plan to expand in the future after raising funds for a hard launch and marketing campaign.

How did Appscrip perform from a project management standpoint?

They provided deliverables on time and were always available, keeping me updated every step of the way. We communicated primarily through phone calls and Skype. While one minor issue arose during testing, they resolved it quickly.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They did a good job of making me feel comfortable as the client, answering any questions. And, of course, I appreciate that they delivered a product to my exact specifications

Are there any areas they could improve?

I had a good experience with them, so I don't have any recommendations.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

You’ll be happy with the results as long as you’re clear about your project goals.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the owner and sole proprietor of SalesPaddock. We’re an app for buying and selling horses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Appscrip?

I don't know anything about making an app, so I needed a tech team to be my partner and help me with it. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The app is for both iOS and Android. People who buy horses also sell horses, so it needed to allow the same person to do both functions. They came up with a creative way to do that: to clone it like Airbnb. You needed to be able to chat within the app and you needed to be able to save favorites. I had very specific demands that I wanted sellers to be able to send alerts to buyers that have saved their horses. They were the initial features in the app that I needed to put in. They took my idea and went with it.

What is the team dynamic?

I've been in contact with about 5 people from the company, but I think there were more people that worked on the app.

How did you come to work with Appscrip?

I Googled how to build an app and I started researching on what I needed to bring to an app company, the things I needed to look for, and the questions I needed to ask when I was interviewing companies. I narrowed it down to 2.

It's scary when you're trying to put your money out there. When I spoke to Appscrip, I got on the phone with the owner, Raul. He was excited about my project because what it could also do for his business. He had all of these ideas right away that it excited me even more. To have somebody be as excited as I am about what I was doing was important to me and that's why I went to them.

How much have you invested with them?

I spent around $10,000–$50,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

I've been working with them since July 2016. The app has been completed, but I'm constantly coming up with things I want to do with it. They're working on some new features for me right now.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They make sure the app stays running and there are no crashes. People are happy with it so they've done great with that. We had a little blip with the new iOS update. They were on top of it and fixed it within 2 days. They had it all back on track very quickly.

How did Appscrip perform from a project management standpoint?

They've been great. We had some up and downs but if I had a problem, they would fix it. Whenever I needed something, they always met my needs and a lot of times, they exceed my expectations. 

I've been very happy with the communication. We mainly communicate via Slack and Skype. For a while, we would communicate daily, even on weekends. I usually speak with them in the morning just because of the time difference and because I have my list of things in the afternoon. When they're not working on a new feature for me, we communicate at least once a week. If I reach out to them, they always respond, even if they just let me know they're working on something and they'll get back to me.

At first, the time difference was difficult because I had to reach out to them early in the morning. We talked about this, and it was addressed. Now, they stay up later. I still have to contact them in the morning so that my account manager is on. We all have to make compromises. If they are there, they'll get back to me even if it's later because we work all hours as entrepreneurs. At first, I was a little worried about it, but since we've worked out the kinks with everything, it hasn't been a problem.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They never tell me no. I don't know anything about apps. I don't know how to make them, but if I can dream it, they figure it out. They might have to sit around, see how it's going to work, and how they're going to implement it, but they've never refused any of my requests. I love that because as somebody who has these ideas, you just give it to somebody, you trust they're going to take care of it, and they do every single time. It's been great.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We had some communication issues at the beginning which we've talked about and now it's been great. They are always willing to work with me. I don't have any complaints at all right now. We are a year and a half in and it’s getting better every step of the way.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I came with a plan. They then came back to me and told me what I should do. I don't know if that's necessary. They helped guide me through the whole thing. If you are somebody who is just not sure about the tech stuff, they will take the reins and go through it for you.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I run product and engineering for an on-demand staffing service for restaurant and bars.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Appscrip?

We needed outside web developers to help increase our application’s speed and quality.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They enhanced our dispatch system’s backend architecture to maximize its compatibility with our geolocation matching technology. They worked according to our hybrid database structure, using MongoDB, MySQL and Redis. The server side was PHP.

Main development concluded Spring 2017, but the developers still work on smaller improvements and bug fixes. There are other potential projects planned.

What is the team composition?

There were approximately 6 engineers working at a time.

How did you come to work with Appscrip?

The team’s previous work stood out from their competitors. Their capabilities impressed me, which I used to determine that their price met our goals.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $30,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The main development work started November 2016 and ended Spring 2017. However, the relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The enhanced application generated significant growth because the new technology allowed us to scale thousands of users on our platform.

How did Appscrip perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve done a great job. The team delivers quickly, always providing the information that I needed. We communicate daily or every other day on Skype.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their combination of price and quality is hard to find. In regard to coding, they’ve been the most professional and reliable firm I’ve engaged. They really stand out from the competition.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing negative that I want to say.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Understand the requirements and timeline clearly before engagement to ensure that they meet expectations correctly.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Al-Jazirah Corporation is a publishing house in Saudi Arabia. I am a production manager.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Appscrip?

We needed help with the development of a mobile application for our business.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We decided to open a branch to establish Al-Jazirah e-commerce. We are currently building an application called Jaiecom, which is more of a lifestyle application.

Appscrip has an application called I-Deliver, which almost fit our needs, but we requested some customization. We're developing the application for both iOS and Android. We also developed a dispatcher, which works on the web. The backend was done using Node.js. We are hoping to launch it soon.

What is the team dynamic?

Shivangi [Cofounder and Chief of Support, Appscrip] has been in charge of the application from their side. They're very helpful. They take care of any changes we ask for, and we're happy with them.

How did you come to work with Appscrip?

We found them online. They already had I-Deliver in the market, and we liked what we saw. We wanted to add more ideas and customize it, which is what happened.

How much have you invested in them?

We've spent around $35,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them in November of last year, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The work has been good so far. They're uploading new builds for us to test daily and fixing any bugs along the way.

How did Appscrip perform from a project management standpoint?

We were in touch almost every day, especially in the beginning. We also visited them at their office and saw how the work is done.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Rahul [CEO, Appscrip] is making many changes to fit the standard, especially in the U.S., and they are doing things to enhance their codes.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They're doing fine and their business is growing. I recently visited them, and I noticed that they've now employed marketing and HR teams and will soon have a management team as well.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

When working with any development team, my advice is to make sure your requirements are very clear from the beginning. Any feature you want developed must have a clear description in order to avoid any confusion in the future.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the f ounder of Bindy.io, a dating app.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Appscrip?

A mobile dating app

What were your goals for this project?

White-label their dating app template

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I did the search in Gooogle

Describe the project in detail.

I paid $2,000 for their dating app template: https://www.appscrip.com/dating-software-for-online-dating in December 2018. Now it's January 2020 and they haven't provided the final build to me.

What was the team composition?

One coordinator which seldom communicate. One back end programmer + one client programmer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They haven't delivered the final app a year later. While I can easily find many other template with SOURCE CODE out there, I thought that there are some features in their template that I need and I spent $2,000 for the template WITHOUT SOURCE CODE.

During more than 1 YEAR, I even helped them to as a tester and add more than 200 bugs in their template and now they haven't provided me the final version for store submission.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It's funny that the only extra feature I requested in the contract is adding my language to the app. In the last two months, they haven't even answered my messages in our Skype group. They've just ignored me.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Everything

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was updated by the client on May 22, 2020. The original star ratings were: Overall - 0.5, Quality - 0.5, Schedule - 0.5, Cost - 0.5, NPS - 0.5. New content is below:

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder of Bindy.io, a dating app.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Appscrip?

A mobile dating app using their template.

SOLUTION

What is the team dynamic?

Fast in the beginning, then very slow but it was much better recently.

How did you come to work with Appscrip?

I did the search in Gooogle

How much have you invested with them?

$2,000 for their dating app template

What is the status of this engagement?

They managed to deliver our app.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

How did your relationship with the vendor evolve?

The developer is nice but the managers are not.

How did Appscrip address the challenges that arose?

Their solution has potential. However, it contains a lot of bugs.

Describe the impact this engagement has had on your business.

This slows my project 1.5 year.

How was project management handled?

It is fine. We used Trello and they have experience with it.

Is there anything that the vendor did well or that you would consider a strength?
 
Their solution idea is good. The developer is nice.

In what specific areas can they improve?

The management attitude, the product quality.

What advice do you have for clients with similar needs to yours?

Please remember to set the deadline and the scope carefully. Don’t pay full first!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

my name is Marwan zamkah and am the owner of 7moola app I got idea that we need to make something different with transportations and we come up with 7moola as uber like app for truck and backup so we contact Appscrip and we thank them to help us to achieve my dream .

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Appscrip?

the admin, report and app design was the hardest thing that we need to make it useful simple and good build .

What were your goals for this project?

our goal are to make the next big thing

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

we search a lot and review too much companies until we see the Appscrip review and site and we contact them and give us demos to match our needs from beginning that help us to build the trust with them .

Describe the project in detail.

I got idea that we need to make something different with transportations and we come up with 7moola as uber like app for truck and backup so we contact Appscrip and we thank them to help us to achieve my dream .

What was the team composition?

we have : designer , marketing mangers , content management

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

within this year we have now a 200 driver are working live and got 2 contract with companies to use our platforms

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

our project mangers are responsibility to communicate with Appscrip team to give them our needs and they was very helpful and fast to get our idea

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The mobile team development gets 5-stars! :) .

Are there any areas for improvement?

to make the support more than 1 year

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO of Serve Us, which provides instant staffing for bars and restaurants.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Appscrip?

I needed to hire an external resource to build out a mobile app for service.

What were your goals for this project?

I wanted an app that was multi-platform for both iOS and Android.

SOLUTION

Describe the project in detail.

Appscrip built four native apps, two for customers (iOS/ Android) and two for businesses (iOS/ Android). They also built a progressive web application that allows users to book from a website. They created the administration and dispatch pieces as well.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Appscrip created beautiful apps that work seamlessly cross platform. They were always so patient and kind. Their team was very easy to work with. 

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The Appscrip team was super diligent. They provided great attention to detail and were incredibly smart when it comes to logic and UI/UX. 

What did you find most impressive about this company?

In addition to the app’s speed and features, I most appreciate the kindness of the entire team. I’m not a technical founder yet they made me feel as if I was on their level.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Not much to improve, but sometimes they seemed to take on a little more than they can handle.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our Mission Our mission is to connect people to footwear. Share your favorite moments in your footwear or connect to places where you can find and buy what’s trending. On My Feet (OMF) started as a lifelong passion for footwear and a dream of being able to connect with others that have the same obsession. OMF also donates a percentage of our proceeds to our featured charities and causes. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Appscrip?

App development

What were your goals for this project?

To develop a working application.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We found them online. During the interview process they were by far our top choice.

Describe the project in detail.

They developed an app and are continuing to work to improve it.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have a working app that is doing very well in the current app stores.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective and easy.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I appreciated their ability to develop a product that is affordable for a startup company.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No. Keep it up.