Coidea Agency

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the owner of a start-up business that was founded earlier this year.

For what projects/services did your company hire Coidea Agency?

I have asked Coidea Agency to develop a mobile app. I had the initial idea of what I wanted to achieve with it and its basic functionality but I'm a complete newbie when it comes to mobile apps and needed a lot of guidance and help.

What were your goals for this project?

This education app is the core offering of the business and currently the main goal was to launch it and then to get users and downloads.

How did you select this vendor?

I've done quite a bit of research online to see what I should be looking for when developing an app and what constitutes a good app development brief. In the process I have come across clutch.co and found the search functionality + reviews online very useful. I approached 5/6 companies that I found on clutch + one other that I've come across in my online search.

I sent an initial enquiry to all of them and then had a follow up call to go through the brief with each agency. I selected CoIdea because they clearly had a great experience in app development, were very proactive and made great suggestions for the app during our initial conversation and their price was good (in the middle of all the other companies). They were also very responsive on email and agile and I felt I could work well with them.

Describe the project in detail.

I had the initial idea of the functionality + outline of what the app should look like (number of screens and content per screen + basic guidance on design) CoIdea developed:

• wireframes + full design
• development of native iOS and Android versions

Throughout the project CoIdea have been great in keeping me up to date with the progress and providing guidance, suggestions and step by step/"hand holding" when needed (e.g for me how to download test versions of the app)

What was the team composition?

I've worked with:

• Igor who responded to the initial enquiry, talked the project through with me at the beginning, did the iOS build and have supported the project throughout,
• Anna who did the design
• Alex who did the Android build

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

The Apple app launched couple of weeks ago and Android will in the next week (I've made the decision to add android version only recently) So far I've had great feedback on usability + look and feel. I'm not promoting the app heavily as it needs more content (content creation is my responsibility not Coidea's) There's no bugs in the iOS version and it works really well (Android still in development)

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Coidea have been fantastic and completely exceeded my expectations. I've worked with many agencies in my corporate career and CoIdea are definitely in the top in terms of quality of service, responsiveness and proactivity. They set me up on Slack which was the platform we used to communicate + a few Skype calls in between, there was no issue with language or time difference.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Coidea have truly been a partner. I felt like they want the app to succeed and like they are an extension of my company rather than an agency providing a service. They have been very proactive and supportive and went over and beyond what was agreed upon. Especially with the level of support I needed being a complete novice to apps. Had many ideas of how to make the app more appealing, user friendly, offered advice about app search optimisation and website etc.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, they have been exactly what I needed.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder of a social networking mobile app. We recently finished development. Now, we’re in the early phase of marketing.

What challenge were you trying to address with Coidea Agency?

At the time, we needed an outsourced development solution for our mobile app. Our previous partner that had built the prototype didn't have the capacity to continue with the project. 

What was the scope of their involvement?

Initially, we brought them on to help with some smaller development tasks. Coidea Agency was able to assist in the development of certain features and functionalities with the iOS app. Basically, the platform’s an online directory or network, where users can find people with common interests and connect. They helped expand the app’s functionalities such as searching, matching, and geolocation. Coidea Agency also enhanced the backend database. Then, they began to build the app for Android.

What is the team composition?

We've mostly engaged with three different members of Coidea Agency’s team. Our primary relationship has been with Igor (iOS and macOS Developer, Coidea Agency), who’s the project manager and the lead on the iOS development work. Then, Alexander (Mobile Developer, Coidea Agency) has assisted with the Android development work and backend build.

How did you come to work with Coidea Agency?

After interviewing and reviewing a number of vendors, Coidea Agency came to us with a complete solution. Their team was able to assist early on with smaller assignments then moved onto the larger project.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent more than $20,000 at this point. The cost has grown gradually over time.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working with Coidea Agency for two years, starting our work in 2017.

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

The feedback we’ve received from our end users has been extremely positive, which is a reflection on Coidea Agency’s work. Their team has produced extremely clean code. With relatively few issues and bugs, we’ve received a number of positive comments about the app's ease of use. Their team has also been critical in helping us implement user feedback to enhance the app.

They’ve not only done great development work but have also gone above and beyond by contributing valuable feedback. We've laid out the vision for the application and they've been great in providing guidance in terms of how to achieve those objectives.

How did Coidea Agency perform from a project management standpoint?

Communication has been clear. Igor has stood out for his responsiveness, professionalism, and quality execution. We’ve needed to be flexible as deadlines have shifted either back or forward. If something unexpected pops up, Coidea Agency has been extremely responsive. Their team has been available for us to change targets, being flexible as needed. We’ve been clear in communicating objectives and timelines, they’ve been excellent in responding to them.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Coidea Agency has gone beyond the execution of the development work. Their team has contributed feedback to become a trusted advisor to our business. They've become an extension of our organization. We’ve worked with a couple of different teams but Coidea Agency has provided excellent work at a reasonable market rate. They've been able to deliver good value.

Are there any areas they could improve?

At this point, I wouldn’t say there are improvements to be made. But there are probably steps we can take to enhance the partnership.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They’re not a team that needs to be micromanaged. If you’re able to provide clear parameters, vision, and objects, Coidea Agency can deliver within the specifications. We would advise anyone working with them to go about the relationship that way.

Please describe your company and your position there.

EDUCAR is recently founded company which aims to create effective software to help people learn foreign languages by themselves. We create our studying plans and content with a help of educators who has big experience in teaching and permanently working in Higher Education Institutions. I am the project manager.

For what projects/services did your company hire Coidea Agency?

We hired Coidea to help us develop some modules in mobile app for iOS.

What were your goals for this project?

The main goal was to create fully functional iOS application and parse the content into database.

How did you select this vendor?

My friend recommended them to me.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Using our UI/UX and content, Coidea team developed an iOS mobile app for Chinese learning and mac OS for content parsing. iOS app includes 4 simple games, login through socials, speech recognition and custom Chinese lessons.

What was the team composition?

My main point of contact is a project manager, who is also the lead developer. I also worked with one other developer.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Our mobile app went live in the summer of 2019 and has already increased our audience. We have gotten very positive feedback from our students. They delivered the iOS app on time without any crashes or bugs—addressing those immediately. We are very happy with the quality of their code so far.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We used Messenger to communicate, so there were no problems with communication. I didn’t always know exactly what I wanted, so I liked that they gave me choices.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They’re a young team but they're very professional. Amazing price-quality relationship of services.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I can't think of anything, we are fully satisfied with our cooperation.

Introduce your business and what you do there. 

I’m the CEO of a digital marketing startup. We create marketing assets for our clients’ mobile applications, pushing ads on Facebook, Google, and other digital platforms.

What challenge were you trying to address with Coidea Agency? 

Because we lack internal developers, we brought on Coidea Agency as a subcontractor for one of our client’s projects. They worked with us and our client to deliver two native iOS/Android apps.

What was the scope of their involvement? 

Using our provided designs, Coidea Agency developed two applications for a third-party client. They wrote the code from scratch and implemented a pixel-perfect design.

What is the team composition? 

We interacted exclusively with the project manager, but there were also two iOS developers and two Android developers. 

How did you come to work with Coidea Agency? 

I found them on Facebook.

How much have you invested with them? 

We spent about $54,000.

What is the status of this engagement? 

The project lasted from July 2018–March 2019.

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

Coidea Agency did a great job. They delivered a good application with virtually no bugs, and I was impressed by how well their design matched what we’d provided. We’d consider hiring them again if we needed any more mobile app development work.

How did Coidea Agency perform from a project management standpoint?

Everything was fine; they actually delivered a month in advance. In terms of communication, there were no problems. We interacted exclusively with the project manager who conveyed our message to the developers. 

What did you find most impressive about them? 

Since they were a smaller team, we didn’t have to work through a lot of bureaucracy. Rather, I felt comfortable knowing that I could funnel my comments through the manager, and he would get our idea across. It’s also nice to know that we can speak to a developer directly and explain what has to be done and how to do it.

Are there any areas they could improve? 

No, I'm not sure if there's anything that they could improve.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?
 
Coidea Agency’s main advantages are their development speed and communication. If you need an app developed in a flash and value good communication, choose them.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work at an app marketing agency.

For what projects/services did your company hire Coidea Agency?

We hired Coidea Agency to develop an iOS application.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted an app built from scratch that we could test within the market.

How did you select this vendor?

Our team found Coidea Agency through a freelancing platform.

Describe the project in detail.

After going over a detailed outline of how we wanted the app to work, Coidea Agency gave us a timeline and information about how they would develop the project and the price. We got the designs finalized, and then they started developing. Using a testable version of the app, we made changes until we had a finished product.

What was the team composition?

I mainly worked with Igor (Co-Founder, Coidea Agency) and Andrii (Co-Founder, Coidea Agency). They managed the project and all of the development work.

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

We’re pleased with how the app turned out. On the first day of launch, we received over 2,000 downloads. Coidea Agency continues providing support and refining the product by adding features and updates.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Coidea Agency performed fantastically. We’re delighted with the entire project and how it was managed. Their team never left us in the dark, regularly communicating with our team.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was impressed with how they were able to take our idea and create something fantastic. Coidea Agency didn’t only complete what we asked for, but added to our ideas and made the result better than expected.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Nothing. We’re satisfied with how the project went and will continue working with them in the future.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CTO of Neosus, a mobile app development company.

For what projects/services did your company hire Coidea Agency?

We decided to outsource the development of a new health and fitness mobile app.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to develop an MVP in a short time to validate our hypothesis regarding the health and fitness market.

How did you select this vendor?

One of our partners gave them an excellent reference.

Describe the project in detail.

Coidea Agency provided development and QA services. We created the specifications in-house but they implemented them, including video content and visual designs. The app features custom workout programs, data collection, and nutrition recommendations.

What was the team composition?

We worked with three iOS developers, including a team lead, and a QA resource.

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

Overall, the results have met our expectations. Coidea delivered the app on time, which enabled us to promote the solution ahead of our normal process.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They used a slightly adjusted scrum methodology so that our QA team could submit bugs directly to their Jira. Their team set clear deadlines and then met them. We had daily contact via Slack, and they let us know about any scheduling issues. 

What did you find most impressive about this company?

It was really easy to work with them. Their people had a unique spirit and were highly motivated. 

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, not that I saw. It was great.

Please describe your company and your position there.

IT Entrepreneur

For what projects/services did your company hire Coidea Agency?

To make a B2C mobile app for Android.

What were your goals for this project?

To make a top notch mobile app.

How did you select this vendor?

Word of mouth. Good reviews.

Describe the project in detail.

Android virtual private network (VPN) to filter the traffic.

What was the team composition?

Dev, Dev, QA, Designer.

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

Guys did very well. Excellent level of communication and proficiency in development and design ,stable and profitable app.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The setup was easy, and the feedback sharing was fast.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Team leads are great people!

Are there any areas for improvement?

Guys are growing and I think they can make more products: web, win, mac.