We craft exclusive, engaging apps and supporting platforms for our brands. With a strong heritage in enterprise-level development, we're not just another mobile media agency or group of app developers. By bringing enterprise-level quality and process to the mobile sector, our products not only look exquisite, but they stand up to the scrutiny of your customers and ours.
As a small team of highly talented designers, user experience professionals and developers, we know the mobile sector better than most; that's why we're rated so highly. The brands we work with demand the most progressive and high-quality products and quite simply, that's what we create. If you've worked hard to build your brand, you want to work with a company who values that ethos as much as you do. It's our founding principle.
To produce amazing work you need amazing people and we have some of the best individuals working in design and technology. You know your business, your customers and your idea. We know mobile, usability and great design. The combination of these is what creates beautiful products. We work with you, not for you, to create dynamic products which take the best of our expertise and tailors it specifically to you, your customers and your business sector. Creating exclusive mobile experiences just can't be achieved without this close working relationship.
Being both creative and technical, we have extensive experience in creating unique products for our clients which not only stand out visually but are technically engineered to enterprise standards.
Glance's project costs range from £5,000 to over €200,000 (~$214,000). Clients appreciate their value for money, effective communication, and transparency, although some noted additional costs for ongoing development. Overall, their pricing aligns with the quality and dedication provided.
Glance is recognized for their exceptional design and UX skills. Clients appreciate their ability to create intuitive and engaging interfaces, contributing to the overall success of the projects.
Creative Problem-Solving
Glance is commended for their creative problem-solving abilities, often providing unique solutions and overcoming project challenges effectively. This approach is valued by clients seeking innovative outcomes.
Strong Industry Knowledge
Glance's understanding of various industries, including travel, logistics, social networking, and education, is frequently acknowledged. Clients value their ability to provide tailored solutions that align with specific industry needs.
Effective Communication and Project Management
Clients commend Glance for their communication skills and project management, with regular updates and clear roadmaps. However, some noted room for improvement in long-term planning and communication, suggesting potential for enhanced service.
High Client Satisfaction
Many clients express high satisfaction with Glance's ability to deliver quality products that meet or exceed expectations. Clients appreciate their professional service, transparency, and understanding of business needs, often leading to ongoing engagements.
Technical Expertise and Innovative Solutions
Glance is praised for their technical expertise and innovative solutions, especially in custom software development and app design. Their ability to transform client ideas into successful products is frequently highlighted.
"[We] went back to Glance because of their quality… feedback and responsiveness."
Aug 30, 2017
Director, Big Picture UK
Julian Duncan
Verified
Advertising & marketing
London, England
11-50 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Glance Creative Ltd created a design app to sell merchandise through photos only, without text. The team created custom designs, features, and a CMS to allow users to upload images themselves.
The team is very creative and employs unique problem-solving capabilities. Glance is not the cheapest developer but provides high-quality work and development. They stick to deadlines and respond quickly.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I am the company director of Big Picture, and we are a field marketing company. We put resources into retail and distribution outlets, to be able to market our client’s products.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Glance Creative Ltd?
We wanted to design an app that would demonstrate our client’s products without text. The app would be a universal sales tool where we could demonstrate features, but we didn’t have the need for localization into multiple languages.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
We knew that it would involve a 360 of the individual products that allow users to look at the merchandise and explore the website. We also wanted to be able to create hot spots that users could touch to see and play with certain features. Glance designed an interface for us to navigate between products, to see the products, turn them, and to further engage with the different features. They gave us a library of features to choose from, so we could have galleries and videos; it could be interactive or flat file. They gave us all of those tools.
The other challenge was that we didn’t want to have to go back to the developer every time we added a new product. Glance created a content management system, which allowed us to upload the assets, images, or video and then design new products ourselves.
What is the team dynamic?
We normally work with about 3 members of the team, including the developer, and primarily the project manager.
How did you come to work with Glance Creative Ltd?
We shortlisted 3 firms from an internet search and met with each of them. Glance seemed to be the most creative, and we had a gut feeling they would do well on this project.
How much have you invested in them?
We have invested around £20,000 [approximately $27,000].
What is the status of this engagement?
We began working with Glance Creative Ltd in August 2013, and the work is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
It is difficult for us to measure anything on their performance. Once the work was completed, it’s the actual users that create feedback and statistics.
How did Glance Creative Ltd perform from a project management standpoint?
Glance is generally good at sticking to deadlines, but we’ve had quite a few delays due to technical issues which meant we were a few months behind. Not all technical issues were on their side, though, we had some internal issues as well.
Occasionally, if we are not engaging with them, it can take a little while to get a response which has always been the challenge. However, when we do engage them, they are good. We use Slack to communicate.
We made a mistake and went to another company for a little while, but went back to Glance because of their quality, and also because of their feedback and responsiveness.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The most impressive thing is that they get around problems very creatively.
Are there any areas they could improve?
They could do more to see the project as a whole, and not just from a brief.
RATINGS
4.0
"We left them for a time because we were looking for something more price sensitive, as they weren’t the cheapest on the market, but we have returned to them."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"We are really happy with the product. It is one of our core products now, and their flexibility and creativity is excellent."
Schedule
4.0
On time / deadlines
"It has been good, but on occasion there have been slight delays. Delays were not all from their side, but occasionally they had a challenge they had to overcome, and it took a little longer."
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
"Glance is not the cheapest, but I think that we get value for what we pay."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to others.
Get Connected Application
Mobile App Development
$50,000 to $199,999
4.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
4.0
"Glance Creative [has] consistently impressed us with their understanding of the app marketplace."
Apr 14, 2014
Digital Communications Manager, Nonprofit
Anonymous
Verified
Other industries
United Kingdom
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Glance Creative provided end-to-end services for a dual-platform smartphone app to increase availability and awareness of helpline services. They continue to deliver ongoing support.
Although the project's scope did not account for ongoing development and improvement costs, Glance Creative met all design and development requirements and was flexible in meeting additional requests. Aside from minor timing issues, Glance Creative provided excellent communication and support.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Get Connected is the United Kingdom's free confidential helpline for young people less than age 25 who need help and don't know where to turn. Our service is for absolutely any issue and can be reached 365 days a year by phone, text, Web chat, and email. We have a small staff of around 15 employees with around 100 volunteers who support our helpline services.
I am the digital communications manager at Get Connected and was the lead contact for Glance Creative on the project to develop our smartphone application.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
The development of the app was an effort to make our helpline services more accessible to digitally connected young people in the U.K. It was also about enabling young people to get easy access to helpline services within their local area. The primary aim of the app project was to increase awareness and access to Get Connected's helpline services amongst young people under 25.
SOLUTION
Glance Creative developed a smartphone app on both the iOS and Android platforms. Glance Creative was selected after an open tender process, which consisted of a short-listing of initial written submissions followed by a final selection on the basis of meetings with four agencies. Glance Creative was chosen on the basis of the quality of their proposal, their experience of comparable projects, their understanding of our target audience, and the competitiveness of their quote.
The work Glance Creative carried out on the app by the service provider included scoping, designing, developing, and providing ongoing support for the app. The project to design, develop, and test the app lasted approximately four months
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
The app is performing as required in terms of its key functions. We have identified potential points for refining the app, but this will be dependent upon our ability to fund new developments.
With hindsight, we are happy with the technologies adopted, but may have underestimated the ongoing cost to develop and enhance the app in the future. We would advise other agencies, particularly those in the charity sector, who are considering the development of an app to prepare a more detailed scoping of the potential long-term costs up front and to build in more time for user acceptance testing.
Glance Creative provided an excellent service in the design and development of the app and fulfilled the agreed scope and requirements as set out at the commencement of the project. Glance Creative showed great flexibility in meeting additional requirements that came up during the app project and have consistently impressed us with their understanding of the app marketplace, particularly in relation to younger people.
Two areas that could have been improved are earlier or clearer communication when there were timing issues at one stage in the project and more detailed scoping and fleshing out of the requirements early on.
RATINGS
4.0
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
4.0
NPS
SessionBand Application
Mobile App Development
$50,000 to $199,999
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Glance Creative continues to work closely with us at every stage as if they were co-owners of my business."
Apr 7, 2014
Founder, UK Music Apps
Anonymous
Verified
Arts, entertainment & music
United Kingdom
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Over the course of six months, Glance Creative developed 9 unique chord-based audio apps for a global consumer market. They offered the most experience with low-level audio on the iOS platform.
Glance Creative's apps are excelling in the crowded iOS music market, generating more than 50 percent of the revenue regularly associated with the top 20 music apps. Glance Creative has been a true partner, remaining dedicated, invested, and engaged during their continued support.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
I am the Founder of UK Music Apps. We publish the world's only chord-based audio apps.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
We needed to create a unique range of music apps products for the global music consumer market.
SOLUTION
We obtained detailed quotations from six potential service providers. Only Glance Creative was able to demonstrate experience with low-level audio within the specific iOS environment. The initial project was around six months.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
UK Music Apps now has nine separate music apps generating significant revenue from the crowded iOS music space. Our strategy to market multiple genre-specific music apps simultaneously has paid dividends with more than 50 percent of the range regularly among the top 20 best-selling music apps in key territories.
Glance Creative continues to work closely with us at every stage as if they were co-owners of my business. They are true partners and very dedicated.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Mobile Development for ABC Spy
Custom Software Development
$10,000 to $49,999
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They combine exceptional design with strong technical capabilities."
Apr 7, 2014
Chief Executive Officer, Stealth Education
Anonymous
Verified
Education
London, England
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Glance Creative developed a learning app for all iOS devices. The app features an elegant, innovative design and combines photo-taking functionalities with learning the alphabet and expanding language skills.
The app exceeded expectations and has become a flagship product with five-star reviews in the App Store and over 20,000 downloads. Glance Creative took the time to understand the business and created a flawless product with no bugs or issues.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Stealth Education Ltd. develops educational applications and games for young learners ages 2 through 11. As CEO, I was responsible for the company's overarching strategy, overseeing product development, and driving growth.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
ABC Spy is a new kind of ABC app, combining the fun and creativity of taking photos with learning the alphabet and acquiring new language. Glance Creative developed an elegant, high-quality app that took our core idea and developed it into a compelling, successful mobile offer that delighted our target audience, which is both parents and children. The app has five-star reviews in the App Store and has been downloaded more than 20,000 times, despite minimal marketing.
SOLUTION
Glance Creative built ABC Spy in iOS, exploiting the latest functionality and using cutting-edge programming techniques to deliver a smooth and intuitive end-user experience. We chose Glance Creative for three reasons. They took our brief and improved it. They are creative and deep thinkers. Unusually, they combine exceptional design with strong technical capabilities. They provide highly responsive project management and deliver on time and to budget.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
ABC Spy is now available across all iOS devices, and we have no reports of bugs or issues with the technical infrastructure they built. The delivered app exceeded our expectations and has become our flagship product. I would not hesitate in recommending Glance Creative for any mobile app development project, especially one that attempts to innovate or push the boundaries of what is being done currently. If not unique, Glance Creative are very unusual in that they take the time to understand your business and ideas, and then help shape them into something special.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
BFPO Applications
Mobile App Development
$10,000 to $49,999
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“Glance Creative designed an app with a clean, intuitive look that provided a wealth of information to our customers.”
Apr 7, 2014
Technical Director, British Military Agency
Anonymous
Verified
Government
United Kingdom
10,001+ Employees
Online Review
Verified
Glance Creative created a mobile app that provided customers with military shipping protocol information ranging from prohibited items to overseas shipping costs based on weight and size.
Glance Creative's design fulfilled all feature requirements. They offered the best combination of cost, quality, and experience, as well as an impressive back catalog, and delivered an excellent product according to cost and scope.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
British Forces Post Office provides a complete range of postal services to service personnel serving overseas. I am the BFPO technical director.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
BFPO wished to develop an app that provides our user community with a range of information about using BFPO. This ranges from prohibited items to the cost of sending mail overseas based on size and weight.
SOLUTION
Glance Creative designed an app with a clean, intuitive look that provided a wealth of information to our customers. What was particularly pleasing was the cost calculator. Glance Creative was selected through a small competition using cost, quality and prior experience as the primary selection criteria. I was particularly impressed with their "back catalog."
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Glance Creative delivered a quality product according to cost and scope.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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