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4.8
16 reviews

Droids On Roids is a mobile & web development company from Poland, est. in 2011

ABOUT US

✔  100% office-based team of 45+ talented professionals

✔  We’re helping our clients to achieve their challenging business goals 

✔ Among our partners are great start-ups (GIPHY, Electric Objects) and global brands, while our Open Source library is used by Facebook, WhatsApp, and Bitrise

✔ Strong background in creating Internet of Things and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) apps

✔ Member of Google Developers Agency Program

✔ Our hourly rates: Developer $55 / 45€, Designer $55 / 45€

✔ In 2017 and in 2015 we were ranked in the prestigious "Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe Awards", that recognizes the 50 most dynamic technology companies in the region

✔ We have been listed on “Forbes Diamonds 2018"

 

SERVICES

We offer you full mobile, web and backend services: iOS development (native & Flutter), Android development (native & Flutter), Web development (front-end & back-end).

Our services include also: Workshops (where we crystallize the vision of your  app), Design, Project Maintenance, and Quality Assurance

 

DEVELOPMENT - HOW WE WORK

✔ Core programming languages: Java, Kotlin, Swift, Ruby, Daart, Objective-C, C (NDK), Java Script

✔ Platforms: iOS, Android, Web

✔ Web framework: Ruby On Rails, node.js

✔ Mobile App SDK: Flutter

✔ Tests: Espresso in Android Studio, XCTest in Xcode

✔ We work in Scrum

 

Get a Free Estimation: [email protected]

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$10,000+
 
$50 - $99 / hr
 
10 - 49
 Founded
2011
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Wroclaw, Poland
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  • Droids On Roids
    Ruska 51B
    Wroclaw, DO 50-079
    Poland

Portfolio

Key clients: 

Giphy, Skybuds, Loop, Electric Objects, Złote Wyprzedaże, Fangram, Docplanner, Disney, Nestle, Unilever, Edenred

Złote Wyprzedaże

Złote Wyprzedaże is a mobile app that allows easy, pleasant and secure shopping from the best brands at the lowest prices. Users can be up to date with new sales from their favourite brands.

 

THE CHALLENGE

Creating a mobile app and setting up API connections. The app aims to streamline user experiences, reduce search times and boost conversions.

 

OUR SOLUTION

After a three-day workshop with the client, we built native iOS & Android apps that, thanks to a clear design and a well-thought-out user experience, allow users to create an account, follow their favourite brands and quickly buy products at the lowest price.

 

Droids On Roids impressed us with their creative ideas and straightforward, proactive approach to development. We received the product we wanted and their work quality and experience are impressive. The design and UX are high-quality; the...

Electric Objects

Electric Objects is a new way to bring art from the Internet into your home

 

THE CHALLENGE

Connect EO1 frame backend part with mobile apps and create the user-friendly interface

 

OUR SOLUTION

Android and iOS apps that allow controlling the content displayed on the HD framed screens

 

MAIN FEATURES

Extensive library of artworks // Multiple connections with the frame(-s) // Playlists // Private galleries // Following favorite artworks and more 

 

Working with the Droids on Roids team was an exceptional treat. The app that we shipped is solid and looks great! 

- Lisa Neigut, Android Engineer, Electric Objects

Loop

The Loop App connects to the Wi-Fi display and allows you to seamlessly share video, photos & video chat with your friends and family

 

THE SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

iOS App Development, Display Development (IoT, Android), Backend

 

READ THE WHOLE CASE STUDY on our website

 

We used Droids for our iOS app, our backend, and device Android software. They have amazing talent and great processes and when we needed more resources to hit a deadline they ramped up extremely quickly. Could not recommend them more.

- Brian Gannon, CEO at California Labs, Inc. (Loop)

GIPHY Cam

Record your life as a series of GIFs!

 

THE CHALLENGE

Developing mobile app based on given requirements and design using OpenGL library for Android. Support of the iOS development

 

OUR SOLUTION

Solid execution throughout the process of launching a complex, graphics-intensive application

 

MAIN FEATURES

Recorder // Special effects & filters // Face tracking // Speech recognition // Social features 

 

We see our Droids team as true collaborators and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a skilled partner who truly cares about building a quality mobile product
- Joe Saavedra, Product Manager, GIPHY CAM

Skybuds

Exploit the full potential of your wireless Skybuds earphones thanks to the Skybuds app

 

THE CHALLENGE

To create a mobile app connecting with wireless earphones via Bluetooth 4.0 and to ensure the possibility of performing hassle-free firmware updates

 

OUR SOLUTION

Android and iOS apps with a user-friendly & interactive UI that give users more control over their wireless Skybuds earphones and Skydock (wireless charging dock)

 

MAIN FEATURES

State Monitoring // Firmware Update // Bluetooth Low Energy Connection // Special Modes // Find My Skybuds

 

Droids on Roids’ communication with us was steady and reliable, while their code quality was clean on both Android and iOS platforms. They stayed up-to-date on different coding languages and the team was very organized.

– Jaimie Robert SeltzerCEO, Alpha Audiotronics

Hematoonkologia

Hematoonkologia.pl is one of the largest educational web portals in Poland, designed for hematologists.

The mobile app is intended for physicians, hematologists, and primary-care specialists, containing helpful tools that are usable in any situation, from the doctor's office to the operation room.

The methodology of this application is consistent with the guidelines of the Polish and European Society of Hematologists.
 

THE CHALLENGE

Designing and developing an easy-to-use app, on both iOS and Android, to help healthcare providers calculate factors for patient treatment. The app should only be available for physicians registered with the Central Register of Physicians of the Republic of Poland.

 

OUR SOLUTION

Based on the Client’s materials, we were able to create a well-designed mobile app that is very easy to use, thanks to clear UX solutions.

 

The...

HSPal

Health & Safety made Eco-Friendly!

 

Did you know that every restaurant owner in the UK has to keep the record of almost every action they are taking in their kitchen? This means tons of wasted paper full of data. So the question was: why don’t we do it digitally?

 

THE CHALLENGE

Creating an app that will be the control center that reinvented paper logs and stays updated all the time.

 

OUR SOLUTION

A well-designed iOS and back-end apps for organizing documentation for restaurants in the UK.

FanGram

Follow your favorite celebrities, movies, and brands in one place and receive the latest news from all available sources online!

 

THE CHALLENGE

Integration with sophisticated API and user-friendly interface design

 

OUR SOLUTION

iOS & Android apps with the clear design and smooth performance due to advanced integrations and data processing. Thanks to various visual solutions (animations, design patterns) user experience is astonishing

 

MAIN FEATURES

Social Media integration // Advanced filters // Trending info in one place // Custom WebView

 

I am very satisfied with my choice of working with Droids on Roids. I would rehire them again in a second.

- Ivan Arnold, CEO, FanGram

Reviews

4.8
16 reviews
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Mobile App Dev for Event Organizers Communications Solution

"It’s great that they don’t just do what we suggest, but come up with ideas that are even better." 

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
Jan. 2018 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Droids on Roids refreshed an existing application with an improved UI, UX, and design. They also integrated new features like a CMS panel, an event-matching tool based on user behavior, and ticket sales.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Warsaw, Poland
Adrian Czyczerski
CEO, Meeting Application
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Even though the apps haven’t launched yet, Droids on Roids' quality to date is highly encouraging. They implement requested fixes quickly and are open to feedback of all kinds, including personnel opinions. They enjoy proposing alternate solutions and searching for the best option.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Meeting Application, a mobile app solution for event organizers to help them communicate with event attendees better. It contains several features like a live agenda, live speakers' profiles, and more.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids On Roids?

Our app was created over four years ago by several different developers, and it had some key issues: the Android version had a large workflow problem and we had some really old frameworks. We had two in-house developers, but I needed a large company who could review the code and suggest fresh, new parts to implement. We also wanted to start developing a new version of the application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We had workshops where a few people from my company visited their head office, as well as a four-day long interview about our issues. After that, we had brainstorming sessions to discover our main problems, from which, they created a schedule with next steps that ran for about 12 weeks.

They checked the old code and then created new wireframes and designs – using InDesign – for a new version of the application. We’re coding the new version of the features in-house, but we’re using developers from Droids On Roids to do code review. They made several UI/UX changes, which then grew into new Android and iOS designs.

They created a totally new look for the CMS administrative panel, which implements the content in the application. They recreated the entire panel and changed the workflow of how we onboard our customers. They also redesigned and integrated an old business matching tool. which connect participants to events based on their behaviors and bios. Finally, they delivered a ticketing system, so we’ll not only be able to register event attendee’s, but also sell tickets through the mobile app.

What is the team composition?

We work with five people, but two or three weeks ago, one person changed. We also have a project manager.

How did you come to work with Droids On Roids?

I was looking for the best software house in Poland. 90% of people I asked said that Droids On Roids was the best, and we’re from the same city.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $70,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since January 2018, and the apps are almost ready.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project was completed in 12 weeks, but the Android version took about 70% longer because we had some serious issues. On the other hand, it only took a week check and fix small issues on the iOS version. Even though we haven’t completed the project, I’d still recommend them. They can be expensive, but it’s better to spend more money in the end because they do awesome work. The quality is great, so I’d give them 9 out of 10.

How did Droids On Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

They use Jira and we communicate over Slack. We reach out to the developers for tough questions, but 95% of our communication goes through the project manager. If I send negative feedback about their work, they’ll implement the solution very quickly.

We had some communication issues with one of their UX designers, but it was a human to human issue – his work was pretty awesome. The communication flow with him was unexpectedly bad, so after one or two days we ask that they replace him, and they did.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I have very bad memories of the two previous software houses I’ve used, so I never believed that outsourcing could be better than using an in-house resource. However, after three months with Droids on Roids, every person on my side is very happy. Every time we try to find a solution, they bring it to us first. If we suggest improvements, they’ll focus on them very intensely and come up with an even better option. It’s great that they don’t just do what we suggest, but come up with ideas that are even better.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    They cost more than the market average.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Native Mobile App Dev For e-Commerce Fashion Store

"They were very professional, goals-focused, and timing-oriented."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$200,000 to $999,999
 
June 2017 - Feb. 2018
Project summary: 

Droids On Roids built native Android and iOS mobile apps and set up API connections. They aimed to streamline user experience, reduce search times, and boost conversions. 

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Warsaw, Poland
Maciej Dulski
CEO, Złote Wyprzedaże S.A.
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Both apps launched successfully, were downloaded over 1,000 times, and tripled conversion rates. They offered a smooth, fluid interface and robust functionality. Droids On Roids impressed with their creative ideas and straightforward, proactive approach to development.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the chief executive officer of Ziote Wyprzedaze S.A., an e-commerce business that sells clothing, fashion, and accessories at huge discounts.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids on Roids?

Buying fashion online with huge discounts typically falls under impulse buying, a habit, or a business. It was very important for us to have a mobile application where we could reach our customers directly.

Our customers mainly look at our offers in the early morning and then close transactions in the evening. We wanted the capability to close transactions as quickly as possible, especially in the morning when people come into work and browse the web. We want to reduce the time between search and purchase and give them a smooth, quick method for finalizing the transaction.

We wanted a mobile app, but my programmers don’t work with iOS or Android. We needed full-service help.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

After we approached them, they offered us a three-day workshop. We discussed who we are, what we want, who our target audience is, what our customers look like, and who qualifies as a potential customer. Then we discussed how we wanted the mobile app to look. They prepared 80 or 90 wireframes, then moved on to designs.

Within a month, we had almost completed the designs for both platforms. That’s when we decided to go through with development.

We had three workshop days, one month of design preparation, and around five months of development. We completely outsource the native iOS and Android development to them. They also help us establish, build, and test our own API connection.

What is the team composition?

There are about four Android developers, four iOS developers, a graphic designer, a project manager, and a Scrum master. We adjusted the team according to the project’s needs.

How did you come to work with Droids on Roids?

They were recommended to me by one of our investors, who had worked with them on mobile app development with other companies. I organized the tender and invited them, along with two other companies. They were the best.

How much have you invested with them?

€250,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from June 2017 until February 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It went excellent, and the apps are launched. They were very professional and quick. We've received 1,000 downloads after a few days, but we’re not pushing it too much. Our conversion is three times higher on mobile.

How did Droids on Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

We meet at the same time every day to discuss our next steps. We communicated through video calling services like Skype. They were very professional, goals-focused, and timing-oriented. Instead of wasting time, they recommended their own solutions. If I told them to do something, they shared other ideas as well. They not only helped us design what we wanted, but they also convinced us to change our mind and choose better solutions.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We received the product we wanted, and their work quality and experience are impressive. Their product is well tested, so there are no crashes. The design and UX are high-quality; the app is flawless and very stable. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could have a little more empathy, which always comes with experience and age. They’re very brave and very young, so they are eager to fight, achieve goals, and complete tasks as quickly as possible. Their communication could be softer.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 4.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Personal Photo and Video App Development

“The quality [of the application] is extremely high—there’s sub-5% crash rate.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.5
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$200,000 to $999,999
 
Jun. 2016 - Jan. 2018
Project summary: 

Droid on Roids developed an application for a photo and video application. Working on backend server development and all iOS development, they based the product on provided documentation and wireframes.

The Reviewer
 
2-10 Employees
 
San Francisco, California
Brain Gannon
CEO, California Labs
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The app was completed to a high standard, and development will soon begin for the Android version. The team managed the project excellently, responding well to any queries or issues, and demonstrating an excellent level of attention to detail.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of California Labs. We make a product named Loop.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids on Roids?

We needed high-quality software development for iOS, Android, and backend server work.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We provided documentation and wireframes. It started simple, with them helping out with our iOS app, which was already in progress. Eventually, they did all of the iOS development. They took on all of our backend server and our Android app work too.

What is the team composition?

There’s a full-time project manager and a full-time QA person [quality assurance].

How did you come to work with Droids on Roids?

They reached out to us through LinkedIn.

How much have you invested with them?

$400,000–$500,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in summer 2016 until January 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app is live. The quality’s extremely high—there’s sub-5% crash rate. When we compare this first version of our app that was put out, the crashes were all extreme edge cases.

How did Droids on Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

They performed really well as project managers. We had a dedicated project manager and they were very available. They speak excellent English and were very responsive to what we needed. If we needed to manage the project a little differently and get our product people a little closer, they were more than willing to accommodate and make changes very quickly to ensure a great customer experience. We had nightly phone calls and also used Slack and email to communicate.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The team really took the project on as their own.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It would be okay for them to push back when they found that things would be too long or too time-consuming. They might march forward if we told them to do something and fight through it when the right answer might have been to flag that there’s an easier way to do it.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Communicate early and often. Ask for what you want. They’re incredibly accommodating and they want to hear feedback and to improve. If there are areas you aren’t happy with, tell them. You’ll be surprised at how flexible they can be.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 4.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Multiple e-Commerce Mobile App Dev Projects

“It’s great that they’re really doing Scrum and not just telling us that they are doing Scrum.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.0
Cost: 
4.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$200,000 to $999,999
 
Mar. 2016 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Subcontracted resources from Droids On Roids assist in developing mobile apps for iOS and Android that support e-commerce sites. They are also responsible for testing and project management.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Zurich, Switzerland
Felix Tschuck
Certified Scrum Product Owner, e-sphere GmbH
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Droid On Roids follows the Scrum framework, which helps keep projects on track. A recent app they worked on continues to receive positive feedback from users and have impressive sales. While there were issues at the start, Droid On Roids solved the problem by replacing the iOS developers.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Our company is an IT provider that mostly handles B2B e-commerce projects. Our main area is SAP Hybris development. Everything we do is based on this framework. We also do custom Java development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids On Roids?

Our customers were asking us if we could also provide apps development. That’s why we were looking for an app development company that could work with us.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We are working with 3–6 guys from Droids on Roids. They assigned a Scrum master and 2 development teams — one for iOS and one for Android. They also provided 1 tester. We usually provide the requirements and product engineering.

We worked together on a big project that took at least 8 months of development. The main task was building the web shop itself. An important feature was category management, and the tricky part was figuring out the API for multiple carts. A user can have up to 20 different carts, with the ability to switch between carts. In case we delete something from the web shop, we had to make sure that there were no errors. It also had to sync in real time with the mobile app. The second important feature was the offline content load, which allows users to see the whole shop even if there’s no Internet connection.

How did you come to work with Droids On Roids?

Our partner knew Droids on Roids. Part of our Java development is being done in Poland, so we were considering the possibility of having another Polish company do the app development. That would improve communication between the development teams since they can discuss tricky things in Polish. That was the reason why we were searching for a partner in that area.

How much have you invested with Droids On Roids?

We paid around $200,000 for their services.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in March 2016. The engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

Sales have increased since the new app was launched. Our customers are really happy because they achieved their goal of raising the e-commerce rate for the web shop and mobile app. This was the most measurable goal. Aside from that, they’re always measuring customer feedback about the app itself, which has mostly been positive.

How did Droids On Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

As of this year, we are really happy with their project management. We collaborate using Slack and Confluence. There were some issues during the iOS development, which was rather challenging, I’d say. Fortunately, Droids On Roids reacted well and changed the team. They also invested a lot of time and money in training the team.

What did you find most impressive about Droids On Roids?

It’s great that they’re really doing Scrum and not just telling us that they are doing Scrum.  

Are there any areas Droids On Roids could improve?

As customers, you always think you could have a bit more speed, but it’s important to have an exchange about expectations. Currently, I do not see anything they could improve at the moment.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 4.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    At the beginning, we had some problems with timing because of an issue with the iOS team.
  • 4.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    I think it could always be a bit less.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    We had really a lot of quality issues and crashes with the old app. Now, everything is stable, and the customers are happy.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I’m really happy to work with them. I already recommended them to a friend of mine.

Mobile App Dev for Wireless Earbuds

"They're very organized…. They're always trying to stay up-to-date."

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4.0

Quality: 
4.0
Schedule: 
4.0
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
4.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
Apr. 2016 - June 2017
Project summary: 

Droids on Roids assisted in Android development for a Bluetooth connected device, and iOS followed soon after. They also worked on Bluetooth protocols from the Android app to the device.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
New York, New York
CEO, Wireless Earbuds Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Droids on Roids’ communication was steady & reliable, and code quality was clean on both Android and iOS platforms. They stayed up-to-date on different coding languages, though slightly more flexibility in the sprint release process would have helped push updates through more quickly.

BACKGROUND

Please introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO of a hearables company. We make intelligent true wireless earbuds that use Bluetooth to connect to a smartphone.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids on Roids?

When we started, we were a very small company and moderately relied on contractors to help with a lot of the work we needed to get done. Since we cover a wide breadth of technical issues ranging from electrical to mechanical to firmware to digital processing to mobile development, it's hard to bring in all these people at once. We needed to rely on contractors to get some of that work done. Initially, we were looking to have Droids on Roids help us with Android development for the app for our connected device, but we ended up using them for both iOS and Android.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

When we first approached Droids on Roids, we had used somebody else to develop a very baseline function of our iOS app. We had already laid out the frames and designed the app pages themselves and the flow of what we wanted the app to do, but we needed their [Droids on Roids] help to code the app and work on the Bluetooth protocols from the app to the device itself. So we used them to do that on Android.

What we found was that they quickly overtook the contractor that we had been using for iOS, and to a better degree, so we ended up asking them to take over the iOS development as well. They said that the code wasn't solid, so they ended up recoding the entire iOS side. They are all iPhone and Android apps native to the phone. They also helped us submit the Android app to the Google Play Store. They didn't help us with marketing or strategy.

They had anywhere from 3 to 4 people from an engineering standpoint on the project at a time. There were 2 lead developers on iOS and Android and 1 QA person behind both of them. They also had a project manager.

How did you come to work with Droids on Roids?

The VP of engineering of another New York hardware company recommended them to me. They were the only development agency we looked at.

How much have you invested with Droids on Roids?

Off the top of my head, it’s somewhere between $100,000–$130,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our partnership lasted from April 2016–June 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

From a development standpoint, they were able to deliver apps that were submitted and approved for both iOS and Android. That was good, but I'd say it took a little bit longer than I would have liked.

On the iOS side, the code was very solid, and it was very easy for somebody to take over the code they had put together. On the Android side, it was also fairly clean. I would say the code, for the most part, is pretty solid, minus some of the issues we've had with connectivity on both the iOS and Android side. Whether it’s the firmware, the app, or the mobile phone, it’s difficult to tell.

Where they weren't as strong is that they're extremely structured in their sprint process, and it doesn't really lend itself to quick changes. As a startup, we're constantly readjusting and trying to be as nimble as possible. Even for something as simple as a text change, we felt like we were beholden to their one-week development cycle rather than being able to get something back from them in five minutes, which is how long it now takes us internally.

How did Droids on Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

They're very organized. I don't think we ever had any qualms with that, so I don't have issues there. Their organization is absolutely not one of their weaknesses. We didn't experience any issues with a language barrier. I think speed was one of our issues with them. We used Slack, Skype, and occasional video conferencing calls to communicate.

What did you find most impressive about Droids on Roids?

They're always trying to stay up-to-date with the different types of coding languages, and they're always incorporating that. You can get something organized out with them if you plan far enough in advance. Their pricing is definitely attractive.

It gets a little trickier for a more exotic style app development like the one we did with multiple different protocols running from a phone to a connected hardware device. You really need the app developers and the firmware teams to speak and sit down next to one another. If I had to do it all over again, I would try and hire somebody internally so that they could sit next to the person day in and day out. But given that they didn't have that, I thought that they did a pretty decent job.

Are there any areas Droids on Roids could improve?

I'd like to see them be a little less rigid in their one-week sprint process because they didn’t have the ability to change or add even very small things. I think that is something that we'd want to see that's different. To be completely honest, I wasn't always 100% involved in this process. I was in the beginning, but in the last 5 months of development, I started to pass this off to other engineers at our company.

4.0
Overall Score
  • 4.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    For the most part, they met a lot of the deadlines. Some over-the-air updates weren’t met, or they got pushed back a week.
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    I think offshore development is definitely attractive.
  • 4.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    The code was reusable for the most part. There's room for improvement, but I don't imagine as many app developers will have needs like ours.
  • 4.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    It depends on the person's needs. If someone is building a hardware company, I don't think I would recommend them. But otherwise, I probably would.

iPhone App Dev for Mobile App Dev Firm

"They really balanced being independent and executing the instructions that I gave."

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4.5

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
3.5
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Nov. 2016 - Feb. 2017
Project summary: 

Droids on Roids developed a photo-editing mobile app (iOS) by executing a provided design, creating all functionalities, screen layouts, and monetization features using Swift in an outsourced engagement.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Italy
Founder, Mobile App Dev Firm
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The completed product met all design and capability requirements correctly, performing as expected after QA testing. Droids on Roids’ transparent project management, self-sufficient workflow, and competitive price point contributed to a viable solution.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We develop iPhone apps in many different categories. I founded the company, and I work in product design.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids on Roids?

We needed to develop products. Sometimes, we have more opportunities than we can handle in-house. We wanted to try a new approach by outsourcing to an external agency to develop a photo-editing app that we had in mind.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

So far, Droids on Roids has worked on the development of a photo-editing app that we designed internally. All of the functionalities, screens, and monetization was decided internally. Droids on Roids had the task of executing on the design that was provided. I shared the screens that we created depicting the UI of the app and a document with the recommended features. They started right away with an estimate of how long it would take to complete the job, and then we started. We didn’t get to the final design because, for business reasons, we decided to stop at an earlier version of the application. It was a satisfactory experience all in all. They developed the project using Swift on the iOS platform.

How did you come to work with Droids on Roids?

We have always been obsessed with creating high-quality products. I was looking for a development agency that executed well. I asked friends for recommendations and checked out websites. I found Droids on Roids by doing a Google search. Their website and portfolio looked impressive. I really liked the image that they were promoting of themselves. Finding an agency that didn’t charge too much was also important to us. I didn’t look for a specific country. My intention was to compare several offers based on the expected time it would take, the cost, and the level of quality that I could see from the portfolios of the companies that I approached.

How much have you invested with Droids on Roids?

We have spent €40,000 [$45,000].

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in November of 2016, and the project was completed in February of 2017. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or impact of the engagement?

I managed the team direction. The only additional feedback that I got was from some members of the team that QA’d the application. All in all, the application worked as expected, and I think that they did a good job of matching the design and making sure that the functionality was implemented in the correct way. On the flip side, we spotted some minor bugs internally that they missed before transitioning the final product to us. There was nothing extremely evident or major; the product was definitely acceptable.

How did Droids on Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management was probably the aspect that I appreciated the most. Once I handed off the project, I knew that somebody would be working on it and only contacting me for additional information that wasn’t clear from my documentation. They really balanced being independent and executing the instructions that I gave while making sure I was involved in any important decisions. I value being able to invest my time on other things. We outsource because we want to be able to look at other things.

I am not completely satisfied with the dates of the execution, however, because they didn’t really match our expectations or the estimates that were provided. This happens often because technology project estimates are quite optimistic. Fortunately, we didn’t have an important deadline, and I never expressed a particular urgency. The added time didn’t impact us negatively.

We used Confluence, which they gave me full access to. I felt it was much easier to talk directly to their project manager if I had any questions. That tool is quite intimidating if you haven’t used it before, but I definitely appreciate their desire to give their clients full visibility. I really haven’t made use of that as much, but I imagine other clients could definitely appreciate it.

What did you find most impressive about Droids on Roids?

I think that their strong point is project management. They gather requirements to reduce ambiguity and execute, involving me as little as I wanted while still keeping me involved for more decisive direction. I definitely appreciated that. I’ve had some experiences where we outsourced work, but had to provide so much guidance in order to make the work go the in the right direction that we had no net benefit.

Are there any areas Droids on Roids could improve?

This is very specific to my experience and demands and how I evaluate their work. I think they could have done a better job at implementing the original design of the application exactly as it was provided to them. They did a good job with functionality. The first version of the app I thought needed some improvement in terms of alignment between text and font size, margins, and stuff like that. Of course, part of that is probably because these elements weren’t communicated well enough by me. They didn’t seem ambitious enough in making sure that the product was picture perfect.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with Droids on Roids?

Nothing comes to mind right now.

4.5
Overall Score
  • 3.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    I definitely appreciated their short-term planning, which was very clear at every meeting. However, they weren’t that good at estimating initially how long it would take to complete the whole project.
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    They met their estimates. In terms of cost, I think that you can find cheaper firms, but at the same time, the quality that they provide is high, especially compared to my previous experiences.
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    They definitely provided what I expected from them, but there is still room for improvement in terms of getting some details straight.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I’ve already recommended them to a friend of mine.

Mobile App Project for Polish Healthcare Company

"The app itself is smooth, responsive and very modern-looking. We are very satisfied with the results."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
Dec. 2016 - Apr. 2017
Project summary: 

Droids on Roids designed and developed iOS and Android apps to help healthcare providers calculate factors for patient treatment. The app had to be sleek and useable in any healthcare environment.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Poland
Lead Developer, Polish Healthcare Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The app is modern and easy to use, offering a much more pleasant user experience than market competitors. Feedback from beta users has been quite positive. Droids on Roids was responsive, accountable and efficient.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Hematoonkologia.pl is one of the largest educational web portals in Poland, addressed to hematologists. I am a full-stack web developer and have been responsible for developing the portal. I acted as project manager during our projects with Droids On Roids.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids On Roids?

We were trying to build an application for physicians, hematologists, and primary-care specialists in particular. It was meant to help them calculate various factors for the treatment of patients. The app needed to be simple and usable in any situation, from the doctor's office to the operation room. A modern look was also important to us since many healthcare applications tend to be quite ugly.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Droids On Roids was responsible for the full development of our app, from user-experience design to development.

How did you come to work with Droids On Roids?

My friend works for Droids On Roids, but I also performed some research on the market. Droids On Roids was an expensive option, but they provided good services, so we gave them a try.

How much have you invested with Droids On Roids?

The cost of Droids On Roids' work has been around $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Droids On Roids in December 2016. The app launched on April 1st, 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

The app is currently available on the Android and iOS stores, but we haven't started our marketing campaign for it. We have sent information to hematologists, and are running the app in a public beta, with around 100 users. We have heard positive feedback from them, and plan to start our marketing efforts next week.

The app itself is smooth, responsive and very modern-looking. We are very satisfied with the results. Since it is our first mobile application, we don't have a point of comparison, but, subjectively, it has a much better user experience than products from the competition.

How did Droids On Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

I was impressed with their work style: I knew what was being done and how long it would take at every step. I was able to ask any question and receive an answer within a minute.

What did you find most impressive about Droids On Roids?

I was pleasantly surprised about the collaboration with Droids On Roids, and we are planning to build new features with their help.

Are there any areas Droids On Roids could improve?

No. We are quite satisfied.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with Droids On Roids?

Just that they should hire Droids On Roids.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    Droids On Roids is an expensive option, but we were fine with the cost.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

App Development for Product Development Studio

"Droids on Roids has done a great job of identifying several bugs, crashes, and outstanding issues. We're entrusting them with minor version updates."

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4.0

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
3.5
Cost: 
4.0
Willing to refer: 
4.0
The Project
 
$200,000 to $999,999
 
Feb. 2016 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Droids on Roids ported an iOS photo-sharing application to Android because the client has developer team augmentation needs.

The Reviewer
 
51-200 employees
 
New York City Metro Area
Project Manager, Product Development Studio
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Droids on Roids executed well by finding and eliminating 99% of the bugs before product launch. The application has a high user rating for functionality.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are an R&D studio building various products for our partners. I am the product manager for the Android version of one of our apps.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids on Roids?

We wanted to build the most easy-to-use and enjoyable GIF-loop-generating camera application for Android.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Droids on Roids is providing app development for our company, porting the iOS version of our app, which was developed in-house. We are in charge of concept, design, and strategy. Droids on Roids scaled our team as-needed, adding up to 4 people from our initial 2.

How did you come to work with Droids on Roids?

We looked at the US market, but many of the developers here were expensive and didn't seem to be very excited about our proposition.

How much have you invested with Droids on Roids?

The cost of Droids on Roids' services is between $25,000 to $30,000 per month. In total, this comes to around $300,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Droids on Roids in February 2016. The launch of our 1.0 version was in September. It went well, so we're now working on bringing the Android version to feature parity with the iOS app. This is expected to take another 6 months.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

Droids on Roids' execution has been very good. We have another partner for the project, who is the actual brand owner. We've been vigilant about analytics and integrating several platforms into the app, including Fabric and Crashlytics. Droids on Roids has done a great job of identifying several bugs, crashes, and outstanding issues. We're entrusting them with minor version updates. Since the app launch, we've been around 90% crash-free, bringing that number to 96%. 

User feedback has also been good, as well as our app store rating. We have dictated the app's design and functionality, so I can't credit Droids on Roids completely on this.

How did Droids on Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

Droids on Roids is responsive and on top of the work. I was a bit unsure about how we would work with Droids on Roids, given that they're based in Poland, but they've done a great job of communicating. We have weekly meetings and phone calls.

Are there any areas Droids on Roids could improve?

In general, they should work on initial estimates for specific feature sets or development tracks. Droids on Roids has misquoted the amount of time required for development consistently, in some regards. Droids on Roids has let us know about any roadblocks, technologically-speaking and regarding the timeline.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with Droids on Roids?

I would recommend Droids on Roids to other people, but clients should watch out for the overall timeline. Droids on Roids can do a good job of strategizing a development plan, but their estimates have been consistently behind.

4.0
Overall Score
  • 3.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    Droids on Roids has been great at communicating when things will get slower than expected, but they've been consistently inaccurate with estimates.
  • 4.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    Compared to a development firm in the US.
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    Portability can become an issue with Android at times.
  • 4.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    Droids on Roids has done great work, and they're solid regarding communication, but the delivery was slower than quoted.

Android App Development for Behaviorial Startup

"Droids on Roids has been fantastic and I couldn't recommend them more."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
Aug. 2015 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Droids on Roids developed an Android platform to allow users to design and develop their own Android applications with a focus on the European market.

The Reviewer
 
2-10 employees
 
Stockholm, Sweden Area
CEO, Behavorial Startup
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Droids on Roids delivered a functional application that has had very few crashes and high user ratings. They have great communication skills and have improved the end product with suggestions.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are a Stockholm-based company that has developed an Android home screen replacement with fairly unique properties. It allows users to curate their own apps by analyzing their behavior, Users can also seamlessly collect a bunch of services under one UI—things like Spotify, Uber, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and so on. This lets users create unique universes.

I am a co-founder of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Droids on Roids?

We only had a rough idea of what we wanted to develop and needed to find a partner to help make it a reality.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Droids on Roids provided 100% Android-based development for our company. They have been quite flexible and scalable. The organization has around 35 members, allowing us to ramp the work up and down according to our needs. There was always a designated Scrum master, as well as a minimum of 2 developers. This has given me a lot of confidence in scaling our own business as well.

How did you come to work with Droids on Roids?

Over a period of 3 months, I scoured Northern and Baltic locations, including Poland and Ukraine. I came up with a shortlist of 12 companies that I felt could live up to our task. After talking to some of them, I had a very good gut feeling about Droids on Roids. They answered all the questions I had about their methodology and implementation. I was clear about needing a quick, Agile iteration process. Droids on Roids didn't have a problem with this, compared to other firms who wanted huge design documents.

How much have you invested with Droids on Roids?

The total cost of our project with Droids on Roids has been around 100,000 euros. Because Poland has a special tax deal within the EU, we are able to eliminate VAT from our costs. This provides a cheap way of hiring high-quality labor.

What is the status of this engagement?

We have been working with Droids on Roids since August 2015, with very few hiccups. We have published the 1.0 version of our app, so we've paused the development and are focusing on managing the media around the app. We will resume the work in December or at the beginning of 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?

To date, in less than 2 weeks of the app being live on Google Play, there have been 5,000 installs. The latest review I've come across states verbatim: "Loving it. I'm using it daily." A better metric is the number of crashes we've experienced over time. We've seen 5 crashes since publishing, out of over 200,000 sessions. This is quite remarkable. Droids on Roids' QA specialists have been fantastic, discovering loopholes which I had no idea about.

Droids on Roids has been fantastic and I couldn't recommend them more. The quality of work has been excellent, but I've also appreciated Droids on Roids' attentiveness. They're very nice people.

How did Droids on Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

I was apprehensive about their English skills, but this wasn't a problem. We're able to have daily standup meetings without issues. We work hard and we have a good time. I wish that Droids on Roids was based in Stockholm, but that isn't possible.

What did you find most impressive about Droids on Roids?

Droids on Roids' team are just fantastic people, very nice to talk to, attentive, and quick. The fact that they're using our app themselves has meant that Droids on Roids' team was able to come back to us with ideas for implementing different things. I can't recommend them enough.

Are there any areas Droids on Roids could improve?

None off the top of my head. Droids on Roids ticked all the boxes.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with Droids on Roids?

I advise clients to hire Droids on Roids quickly. They tend to be quite busy.

5.0
Overall Score I've almost become friends with Droids on Roids' team.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    We have never had a missed deadline, work being done before-time even. This has allowed us to implement even more features than had been included in the initial scope.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    Our original estimate was a fair bit lower, but this was because Droids on Roids didn't have a lot of information to go on. The work was iterative in nature, with a lot of touch-and-go. Droids on Roids still wound up below estimates from other firms.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    Droids on Roids is extremely attentive. Their coders have been overall fantastic.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I already have, and wouldn't hesitate to do it again.

Mobile Development for Mobile Service

"Droids is a very transparent and trustworthy company."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
Project summary: 

Droids on Roids adapted an app for optimal performance in the Spanish market. The agency’s responsibilities included making improvements, developing a web user interface, and creating an API.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Madrid, Spain
Operations Manager, Mobile Service Startup
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Droids on Roids succeeded by developing a comprehensive understanding of the project's’ needs and utilizing their excellent technical skills to meet those needs. The agency excelled at providing great customer service and is committed to producing excellent results.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your organization.

We are a Spanish company based in Madrid that was established in 2015 and currently has less than 10 employees. Our goal is to create a mobile service for normal European consumers.

What is your position?

I am the operations manager of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with Droids On Roids?

We started our activity as a franchise of a Norwegian company. We needed help in adapting our app to the Spanish market.

SOLUTION

Please describe the scope of their involvement in detail.

Droids On Roids helped in adapting our app to the local market and continued to make improvements to it based on our requirements. They also developed the web user interface and API [application program interface] for the platform, which allow us to maintain our database. They did a good job in developing these tools, which were very important to us.

How did you come to work with Droids On Roids?

They were initially providers for our parent company. We liked Droids On Roids and agreed to continue working with them.

Could you provide a sense of the size of this initiative in financial terms?

The price is confidential, but it was a substantial project.

What is the status of this engagement?

The first phase of development has been completed, and we're about to start the second one. We plan to keep working with Droids On Roids in the future.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any statistics or metrics from this engagement?

We are very satisfied with their work. They're a very motivated and customer-oriented company with a focus on transparency. This is a good thing for us because our process is complex from a development point of view. We needed to be able to assess our progress at every moment. Droids On Roids were committed to the project since day one, which reflected in the results. We've just finished the initial stage of the project and have no significant metrics yet.

How did Droids On Roids perform from a project management standpoint?

Droids is a very transparent and trustworthy company. They adapt to our needs well, understand our issues as customers, and are very committed to finding the right solution for the Spanish market. I recommend them fully.

What distinguishes Droids On Roids from other providers?

From a technical point of view, Droids on Roids have demonstrated very good skills and has done an excellent job in developing our Android app. The back-end portion was especially complex.

Is there anything Droids On Roids could have improved or done differently?

There's nothing I can think of. There was a problem in achieving the desired result during our initial development phase. Droids On Roids managed to find a great solution for us in the end.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer