Appventurez

Please describe your company and your position there.

Founder, CEO

For what projects/services did your company hire Appventurez?

Mobile App Development

What were your goals for this project?

The goals were to build a scalable, smooth responsive mobile app both for iOS and Android platforms.

How did you select this vendor?

We have chosen Appventurez from many candidates that were available to us. After couple of interviews with them we gain trust and confidence that Appventurez has what we were looking for.

Describe the project in detail.

Forkspot is a food-tech company based out of Los Angeles, CA. Forkspot combines restaurant food ordering options and supply chain optimization into one ecosystem supported by advanced technology. It offers integrated technology platform solutions and services that drive profitable growth for individual restaurant owners and foodservice distributors. Forkspot is built for restaurants, diners, vendors and lenders.

What was the team composition?

We had a team of 12 developers. 2 Android 2 iOS 7 Web developers 1 Project Manager

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

Our mobile app is servicing more than 100,000 users at any given month. It works smooth and Appventurez provide all necessary support. Even if an emergency happens at night, they will provide support 24/7. We could not have found a better technology partner than Appventurez.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Our teams work in perfect harmony and mutual understanding.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They work harder than any other company I have known in my 20 years' experience in the IT sector.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Hire more great developers!

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a project manager at Citron Mobile GmbH, a small business that creates mobile applications. We are based in Switzerland.

What challenge were you trying to address with Appventurez?

We were looking for a developer that could help us with mobile app development. We use Flutter as our development technology, and we needed a senior developer that could manage the skills we required.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Appventurez provides development support in Flutter. They’re also currently helping us create apps for our clients and portfolio. 

What is the team composition?

We just have one senior developer who fully works for us.

How did you come to work with Appventurez?

We came across Appventurez through a Google search. We chatted with them a bit and had a good feeling about them. They had the set of skills within their senior development team that we were looking for.

We started a month of tests, and things went well after that month; we were happy with them, so we moved forward.

How much have you invested in them?

We have spent around $10,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

The engagement began in November 2019, and we are still working with them.

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

They move at a good pace, so we are really happy. The quality of development is good; we have already created and developed almost three apps over the last three months. They are not all live yet, but one is in the store, one will be released very soon, and the other one we are currently working on.

How did Appventurez perform from a project management standpoint?

I do all of the project management myself. We have 3–4 calls a week with the developer to check the progress. We ask him to complete tasks, and they are always done as we want them to be. The development is of good quality. Although he works in India and there is a time difference, the developer is flexible with our schedule.

We use Jira for project management and a scrum methodology. They have a perfect knowledge of those tools and fit really well with those programs. We work in sprints, which are 3–4 weeks. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

They deliver good quality. We do a review each time we finish a sprint, and it is good every time. They try to follow and respect what we want and, until now, things have been working well. We had worked with freelancers in the past, but they weren’t working for us 100%, so we don’t have much to compare to, but things have been going well.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It is all good. We just have a tiny thing when it comes to our weekly calls. The communication is good between us, but, from time to time, there are connection breaks and some background noise during the calls. The calls are still good, and it isn’t terrible, but we think there might be some room for improvement there. We will continue working with them as long as the results continue to be as good as they are now.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would advise trying them out for a month and seeing if it goes well, as we did. 

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and manager of a large company responsible for buying and selling cars in Kuwait and were established in 2011.

What challenge were you trying to address with Appventurez?

We currently have a website and social media accounts but wanted to build a mobile application as well.

What was the scope of their involvement?

We hired Appventurez to build and design an application. Most of the work was getting images of wireframes. They gave us a different design than what we asked for, which was possibly an existing design they just made some changes to.

What is the team composition?

I have worked with five people. One of the team members provided all of the information to us, guaranteeing the quality of the work. Then we engaged with one of their project managers instead.

How did you come to work with Appventurez?

I searched online for the top 10 companies in India and tried to contact them all. I prepared many questions to see who could best answer them and looked at who had the best experience and what applications they’d done. Appventurez was unique and one of their team members answered all my questions as if there would be no challenges for them to do the work. I even researched his answers and found out that he was right about everything.

It seemed like the other companies weren’t sure if they could do this job or not. We decided to go with this company because they guaranteed they could do all the work and were up to the level for doing this job.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $10,000–$25,000 so far. We agreed that $17,000 was going to be a fixed price. After I gave them more details about the project, they increased the budget by about twice as much. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Appventurez in August 2019 and the work is currently ongoing. However, I now have to search for a new company to take on this project so the status is unclear.

How did your relationship with the vendor evolve?

They started off strong in the beginning, but, while we were going through building the app, we noticed that we were paying them but not receiving anything. They haven’t published anything online so far, so I don’t know the quality of their work. We only received timetables of the work they’re doing, back-and-forth emails, and some wireframe pictures. Other than that, I haven’t seen anything.

They sent us an email where they confessed that this work was beyond their expertise. They felt it would take more time and effort, and they were unable to do that. I was shocked by this, and we tried to find a way to mitigate the problem.

How was project management handled?

Their management isn’t good, so we managed the project ourselves. After working with them for a few months, they disappeared and didn’t answer any phone calls, messages, or emails. 2–3 key people from their company tried to contact us and make more money. 

Then, they gave us some feedback on what we discussed and the things that we should prepare for each other. This seemed like mostly a waste because it took a lot of time for no results. We’ve had to double the deadline, so we’ve been very patient with this company. 

Unfortunately, they tried to make another agreement, in which they’d charge more money. They increased the price and gave us three months of maintenance and updates, instead of a year like we asked for. After not hearing back, I asked them for a refund, but they didn’t give me anything. We haven’t heard anything back from them.

Unfortunately, now I have to work with another company and go through steps I don’t want to take. 

Is there anything that the vendor did well or that you would consider a strength?

In the beginning, when I first called them, they were fast to respond. They were there for me during that time, and they would listen and work. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

Everything could improve. As a company, they have to look to the future and care about their applications, not just take deals without doing the job. They should be honest from the beginning on whether or not they can do the work, even if they have to hire a third party. Unfortunately, I didn’t receive anything and they took the money without delivering the work. We feel like we’ve been deceived by this company. 

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I don’t recommend that anyone work with Appventurez, unless it’s a very small job, and I recommend to not pay in advance. Clients should pay after they’ve received the work, or when they’re guaranteed to see something. When companies get paid, sometimes they stop caring about the quality of the work. 

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the project coordinator for a medical communications app.

What challenge were you trying to address with Appventurez?

We wanted to develop an app for internal use.

What was the scope of their involvement?

They developed our app for medical communications. It’s an in-house app for our employees.

While we didn’t provide any wireframes, we simply reviewed the design previews they showed us. They were able to convert our expectations into the prototype. They implemented both Android and iOS versions of the app.

The app features virtual doctors; my colleagues seeking medical services can call and book an appointment on the app. The registered doctor could even visit their house. The app features a nuanced pricing model and different promotions.

Currently, Appventurez is providing maintenance and ongoing support.

What is the team composition?

We were only in communication with a couple of their project managers who were overseeing their team of developers.

How did you come to work with Appventurez?

We researched a couple of companies and compared the product offerings of these agencies. We wanted a one-stop solution, and Appventurez seemed to be a full-service firm.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in March 2019 and the work is ongoing.

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

We shared this internal app with our 200 employees, who were very happy with it. They didn’t voice any concerns or issues. The UX/UI of the app was excellent, so it became popular within our office quite quickly.

They were even able to suggest and implement features we hadn’t thought of. They were great in that respect.

How did Appventurez perform from a project management standpoint?

They were professionals who respected and adhered by deadlines. They always met or exceeded expectations. We used Jira for project management, and in every two-week sprint, they were able to showcase their project progress. While I wasn’t involved in the development of the app, I was monitoring the process, and they didn’t experience any roadblocks.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They don’t make any false commitments, and they deliver on time. They make suggestions and give good advice.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they’re very professional in the way they work. They’re really the best.  

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Any potential client should be open to feedback from their end. When they’re developing an app, communication should go both ways. Trust them, because they’re enormously experienced.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the co-founder of a crowdfunding platform.

What challenge were you trying to address with Appventurez?

We were looking for someone that could do web development for our platform.

What was the scope of their involvement?

In the beginning, we had the idea of a new crowdfunding platform with the added twist of it being produced by affiliating with other companies. We didn’t have a whole concept, and they essentially developed the whole idea with us.

Our first concept didn’t work out, but then we began with this one. They did everything when it came to IT, from building the platform to implementing the payment service and advertisements; every technical aspect was done by Appventurez. The platform was developed as a web platform with a mobile option. We are thinking about doing an app as well, but we felt it was a smarter idea to start with a web page.

What is the team composition?

We worked with Mike (Business Head, Appventurez), as well as around 20 other people, including the marketing team.

How did you come to work with Appventurez?

We found Appventurez and another four companies on Clutch. I sent them all an email and 10 minutes later I received a call from Mike – and I also received responses from the others.  It all went very quickly from there. Appventurez was quicker than the others and it seemed like they really understood what I was talking about.

How much have you invested in them?

We have spent around $35,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them in June 2019, and the work is still ongoing.

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

They have been there to accompany us and support us. We are finalizing a few things and will be going online in several weeks. We plan to work with them in the future, taking care of the technical maintenance as well as security.

There aren’t many teams that can build a crowdfunding platform with some social media aspects and social network aspects from scratch. They have a broad range of expertise, and I had a lot of fun with the project. They always delivered before the set timelines.

How did Appventurez perform from a project management standpoint?

For me, it’s easiest to communicate via email and WhatsApp. When there is a need for a conference, we simply schedule a call. There have been no problems, and everything runs smoothly.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They always have a smart solution, which I’m really amazed by. There’ve been things that I didn’t know, and they sometimes had to do research as well. The answers they give are always sufficient and reliable. I feel that they really know what they are doing and have fun with their job, which is an important aspect.

They have other projects going on as well, but for me, it feels like the customer is king and that they’re really taking the time for me. It has been a very good experience

Are there any areas they could improve?

Frankly, no.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the managing director and CEO of Symbyotic Technologies, an outsourcing development company. I perform consulting services and outsource development to companies based in India and the Philippines for my clients.

What challenge were you trying to address with Appventurez?

I hired Appventurez to develop a tablet-based mobile application for one of my clients that works in the home automation domain.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Appventurez developed the smarthome application for iOS and Android. It can also be used on tablets and iPads. The platform has GPS capabilities, along with Bluetooth and wireless technology integrations. Whenever a new device comes into the market, I ask Appventurez to add that capability.

What is the team composition?

I interacted with seven developers.

How did you come to work with Appventurez?

I saw their profile on Clutch. Their team explained their capabilities much better than other companies. Their prices were also reasonable.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested $125,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement with Appventurez began in April 2018.

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

Appventurez delivers good work. Because of the change in specifications for the hardware, there was a slight delay. Overall, their team has been supportive.

How did Appventurez perform from a project management standpoint?

I appreciate their flexibility. Appventurez is proactive in communicating with my hardware vendor as well. Since I’m between my hardware provider and Appventurez’s software developers, it is nice that they have a separate synergy between them.

They’re collaborative. Communication is good. Skype and Basecamp are some of the tools we use. Most of the time, their project managers are active. They are transparent, sending weekly progress updates.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Appventurez is competent in the technologies I need. When the tech stack had to change, they did their own research. Their experience in the iOS marketplace is also very good. Their team provided helpful suggestions on how I should deploy the project in the market. Appventurez is a good technology partner for my business.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could improve on their UX/UI skillset, become more global, and research more about geographical areas.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a co-founder of a food delivery app company.

What challenge were you trying to address with Appventurez?

We have a number of competitors in the food delivery business who run into serious issues because they rely on local taxi companies to deliver food. So, we wanted to avoid those problems by employing our own fleet of delivery people. Appventurez is helping us create this fully in-house ecosystem by developing our food delivery app solution.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Appventurez is developing our native iOS/Android delivery apps from scratch. The solution has three parts: a consumer app, a delivery app for our staff, and an Android app for restaurant owners. 

All three are connected through a central web-based command system where we run the business. Part of that system is also public to restaurant owners so that they can manage their inventory, stocks, manuals, and more.

So far, we’ve completed the consumer app, and Appventurez’s team is now working to create the delivery app in parallel with the backend.

What is the team composition?

The development team consists of a main contact, a project manager, a project coordinator, and other resources.

How did you come to work with Appventurez?

After doing some research on Clutch, we contacted a couple of companies. Our goal was initially to find a local vendor, but we couldn’t find anyone at the price we were comfortable with. 

We decided to go ahead with an outsourcing model and chose Appventurez. They presented us with the solution’s architecture as well as a good, up-to-date proposal using native technologies. It was more than just a sales pitch; they brought up options that no one else had considered.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent about $70,000 to date.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in March 2019, and the work is ongoing. Due to cash flow constraints, we had to split the project into a longer sprint process.

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

Between 70%–80% of the work is done, and they’re currently working on the third model. Recently, we had an initial beta test for the consumer app with 100 users and have received good feedback about the UI/UX.

How did Appventurez perform from a project management standpoint?

I haven’t heard any complaints from our side, so I assume everything is going smoothly. The team is dedicated and super responsive. If I send them an email, I’m sure to hear back within five minutes. They explain everything as they go along and give us options to choose from. In terms of project management tools, they use Jira to coordinate tasks.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m super impressed by their output and have already referred them to my personal network. At first, I was a little apprehensive outsourcing the project, but I feel good working with them. Whenever there are hiccups, they always come back with a solution. Their sales team, in particular, is great. We call them supercomputers.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could be a bit more flexible, especially when working with startups. They like to stick to the scope of work in the contract.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the product manager at a startup. I take care of all the product development and implementation.

What challenge were you trying to address with Appventurez?

We’re in the process of creating an app for an open ecosystem that allows users to find experienced health trainers.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Appventurez is in the process of developing the marketplace and social platform for iOS and Android. A health trainer will register on our app, and then explore who is in need of training. Based on their trainee, they will discuss the cost and a plan.

What is the team composition?

We have a team of six developers.

How did you come to work with Appventurez?

They were referred by one of my friends within the industry. He said that their team would be a great fit. Another reason we chose Appventurez because of their skillset and the compatibility of the work they do. I was also impressed with some of the apps they’ve built, so we decided to test them out. Once we started working together, it came to us that we made an excellent decision by choosing them as a partner.

How much have you invested with them?

The total cost of the project has been around $68,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Appventurez in March 2019, and the work is ongoing.

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

Appventurez is the best of the best. We’re more than halfway through development, and after some testing, hope that the app will go live in July or August. Along with being a nice group of developers, they’re innovative when it comes to technology.

How did Appventurez perform from a project management standpoint?

Appventurez has been wonderful. Their team is excellent at understanding our vision. They come back with helpful suggestions regarding development and user experience. We suggest ideas, and then they come back if our plan isn’t a good fit for the market before making improvements.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their innovative ideas and answers impress me.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Appventurez is great because we’re a startup with a tight budget. We approached many other companies, and their cost was much higher than we expected.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the COO of Ranvu, an online grocery delivery platform.

What challenge were you trying to address with Appventurez?

We engaged Appventurez to provide web and app development and maintenance.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Appventurez built our mobile app for Android and iOS. One side of the app serves customers while the other serves drivers. We recently added new services to our company and wanted to revamp our website. We’ve already created the wireframes and plans with Appventurez; the development phase will start soon.

What is the team composition?

I only communicate with three people, including a project manager, a software development manager, and a developer. I’m not sure how many people are involved in our project behind the scenes.

How did you come to work with Appventurez?

Appventurez was one of many options that we considered. However, they provided a software development manager that impressed us and has been guiding our company to success ever since.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent over $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working in December 2016, and the project is ongoing.

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

Appventurez has helped minimize the glitches we sometimes encounter in our app. We appreciate their ability to fix issues right away, and we’re happy with their work overall.

How did Appventurez perform from a project management standpoint?

The team leads a solid workflow. I only have a few points of contact, which I appreciate. Appventurez is flexible enough to send their team members—including the software development manager—to visit our business on-site, where they continue working or deliver technologies. They have also been open to learning about the food delivery business.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Kirti (Co-Founder and AVP Technology, Appventurez) is tremendous. She listens to us without interruption and fully understands what we want. If for some reason, we can’t get ahold of a project manager, she’ll help us out directly.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Because of time zone difference, we have a short window to have meetings between our teams.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of an e-commerce marketplace.

What challenge were you trying to address with Appventurez?

I needed a company to develop my website and app.

What was the scope of their involvement?

Appventurez developed the website and iOS and Android applications using JavaScript.

What is the team composition?

There’s a team of five developers.

How did you come to work with Appventurez?

I looked around for various companies. Appventurez is informative, explaining everything in detail, and pays attention to what I’m saying. They’re also helpful, answering my questions and responses on time.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $80,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement with Appventurez began in January 2019.

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

While the app isn’t finalized yet, we’ve received positive feedback from testers. I’m satisfied with the quality of work Appventurez delivers.

How did Appventurez perform from a project management standpoint?

Appventurez is readily available. Their team is on track with time management.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I enjoy working with Appventurez. Their team comes up with ideas that we haven’t even thought about. They help figure out suggestions that are right for us.

Are there any areas they could improve?

If I don’t answer them right away, they’ll keep contacting me, which I don’t particularly enjoy.