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We are a Ukrainian full-service software development company. We build native applications for the iOS, Android, and Web from square one. IDAP began guiding companies into software in 2012 and has successfully developed 200+ projects even since. We work with startups, established businesses and well-known brands in spheres of retail sales, finances, healthcare, entertainment, traveling and transportation services. We strive to build partnerships using our expertise and understanding of technology. Our goal is to help businesses keep up, or even run ahead of the tech curve. Our team consists of over 100 full-time tech professionals who enjoy making impossible ideas come alive. We write bulletproof code that is diligently reviewed and tested before the final release. Our top tech stack includes Swift, Objective-C, Node.JS, Java, Javascript, Kotlin, Php, and more. IDAP is a place where ideas bloom into real valuable products. When working with clients, we try to deliver information in the most accessible and understandable way. We are not code-only tech geeks. We are about craving the knowledge and sharing it. Grow with IDAP!

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River Mall
Application type: App for the shopping center
Platform: iOS, Android
Why it is needed: The best shopping mall in Kyiv is on your smartphone.
With our application, you can:
- find your favorite boutiques easily and quickly - use our navigator to make your shopping comfortable and productive;
- pay for parking with your smartphone with a single click;
- do the search for whatever you need easier - 250 brands, stores, and restaurants put into a catalog and categorized for a convenient contextual search;
- stay tuned for brand promotions, super discounts, and special events.
Advantages:
- Integration with parking system (free spaces, payments)
- Proximity beacons (Bluetooth) for accurate location tracking and routing
Description:
RiverMall app is one of the best Ukrainian shopping center app with fancy design and lots of ways to help users have a great shopping experience. It allows customers to use parking navigation and guidance, never to be lost with a detailed map (with proximity beacons), and easily pay for the parking on the way out. Also, it contains a list of all shops & entertainment inside.
Check the app out yourself just following the links:
iOS - https://apps.apple.com/ua/app/river-mall/id1498766659?l=ru
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ua.rivermall.android&hl=en&gl=US

StudentApply
Application Type: Education platform
Platform: Web
Challenge: Create a versatile platform for education applicants
StudentApply is a one-of-a-kind web-based platform that makes the life of eager students and education counselors easier by allowing them to apply to multiple universities, colleges, and high schools internationally via one simple solution. Making university applications shouldn’t be a cumbersome challenge, and StudentApply makes this process ultimately hassle-free, providing beneficial opportunities for student agents and establishments seeking to attract new students. Each type of user gets an intuitive dashboard with filtered search, descriptions of establishments and requirements, individual profiles, and personal user plans.
Challenges completed:
- Intuitive, accessible UI
- Web functionality
- User role distribution (students, agents, and partners)
- Personal plans
- Efficient search with filters
StudentApply lets students and educational agencies easily browse any educational establishments they are interested in by categories and niches, check all the underlying conditions and requirements, contact recruiters, and apply to the preferred facility in one place.
Check the project out yourself just following the link: https://studentapply.org/en

Vezam
Application Type: An app-based marketplace that matches customers with independent delivery drivers.
Platform: iOS, Android
Challenge: Make reliable international door-to-door delivery easier and cheaper.
We’ve all been in that situation when you are left with a bunch of stuff that was left behind after a family visit. This app provides users with a service that connects independent couriers and senders early.
Challenges completed:
- Easy registration and user interface entering fields make it simple and quick to use on the go.
- Receiving a signature or a photo as proof of delivery straight to the phone.
A double-ended platform that links clients and couriers, building a perfect collab. It consists of 2 apps: for customer and driver. It allows the creation of delivery requests, negotiations between both sides, real-time delivery tracking, and photo confirmation of delivery.
Check the app out yourself just following the links:
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/vezam/id1289668156?mt=8
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=customer.vezam.com&hl=en

METHOD
Application Type: News analytical system
Platform: Android
Challenge: Read, filter, and analyze news
Method is a unique solution that allows analyzing aggregated news from a huge number of sources. Users through the app may search for news, create a thematic selection by topics, request reports by keywords with analytics, and many more. The system provides simple data like several mentions and analyzes news' mood to create a full picture.
You can control your information, reputation, and risk with real-time data and expert assessments.
Key services:
- News concierge. Keeps you informed about key news with expert analytics and forecasting
- Monitoring. Continuous news monitoring about a person, event, or company
- Analytical report based on many sources with data about news mood, geography, and context of mentions.
Challenges completed:
- Complex analytics for any news in the world based on a huge number of sources
- Intuitive, accessible UI
Check the app out yourself just following the link:
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=metod.services.android&hl=...

Draft Badge
Application Type: ID verification platform
Platform: Web, Android, iOS
Challenge: Build a complex ID verification solution consisting of a web and mobile app.
Draft Badge is a platform that helps verify a person’s ID when ordering or buying alcohol. The system consists of a web app and a mobile app, serving “both sides of the bargain”
a) store or supermarket customers buying alcohol or restaurant/bar/pub guests ordering alcoholic beverages can easily confirm their legal age;
b) salespeople and waiters can conveniently verify the digital ID via an Android app by scanning a QR code. All the detailed information on the scanned ID is displayed (photo, personal info).
On top of that, the software collects an individual drinking history and helping indicate potential overconsumption.
Challenges completed:
- Complex functionality spread over the web, and Android, and an iOS app.
- User role distribution (customer/guest, barman/waiter, administration)
- Secure personal data storage
- Record tracking and monitoring
The iOS app allows regular users to upload their IDs to show them in bars and supermarkets conveniently. The establishment’s administration can use the main web platform to upload alcohol licenses and track visitors/customers. This universal functionality should make alcohol purchasing/ordering interactions dramatically easier.
Check the app out yourself just following the link:
iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/draft-badge/id1538755108

Dare: Anxiety & Panic Relief
Application type: Anti-stress and anxiety audio-based management
Platform: iOS, Android
Challenge: Create a psychologically, helpful mobile app.
DARE app is an evidence-based training program stuffed into a mobile app to help people overcome anxiety, panic attacks, pathologic worry, and insomnia. The audio-psychological approach is based on the book of the same title that helps efficiently battle anxiety and panic attacks. There is a customizable personal mood journal to track one’s progress and free audio guides that help cope with phobias and self-confidence issues. Fears related to driving, flying, eating out, health anxiety, intrusive thoughts, public speaking, at the gym, doctors, going on holidays, and many more are focused throughout the program.
Challenges completed:
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General background formed by renowned psychologists
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Successful IAP implementation
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Focus on a large and eager target audience of users
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A fast and simple way to stream and download audio
DARE can and should be used to ease anxiety, eliminate panic attacks, reduce worry and stress, calm one’s mind, deepen sleep, break cycles of a negative thought, increase self-worth and confidence, and more. Users can download audios without limit and create unlimited journal entries—a beneficial app looking to contribute to peoples’ well-being.
Check the app out yourself just following the links:
iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dare-break-free-from-anxiety/id1034311206
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ie.armour.dare2&hl=en_US

Foodbook
A neural network-based application that combines two main features — meal recognition by photo and a very accurate calorie counter.

Heyyy
Application Type: Dating App
Platform: iOS
Challenge: Create a next-gen dating app that would stand out in the crowd of similar apps due to its attractive design and ease of use
Heyyy! is a cross-continental dating app that links up users regardless of their location. The app’s performance is driven by matching algorithms that help users to find potential partners with similar interests and values. Users of Heyyy! enjoy delay-free messaging via the inbuilt chat, instant authorization with Facebook SDK, ultimate privacy & data safety, and engaging animations that add to positive UX.
Challenges completed:
Precise matching algorithms
Rapid one-screen authorization
Catchy design that assures intuitive control
Flawless chat performance with no delays
Heyyy! is a highly engaging and unique dating app for IOS platform. It allows users to express themselves via personal profiles, meet new people that share same interests, browse profiles filtering search results, and start chatting right after the match is found.

Uniquedoc
Application Type: Healthcare App
Platform: iOS, Android, and Web
Challenge: Create a stable and secure platform for the healthcare industry
Uniquedoc is designed to support private collaboration in the secure environment as well as ease the integration of tech into the healthcare industry. The app provides messaging and sharing services. Uniquedoc is a so-called social network for the healthcare experts allowing the users to create personal profiles, keep in touch with colleagues, and even create a professional network.
Challenges completed:
- Built-in chat and messaging services
- Secure storage
- Planning
- Newsfeed
Uniquedoc provides a single controlled environment for communication and sharing of documents and other files between its users. Moreover, the ultimate newsfeed keeps the users updated with the latest events happening in the healthcare industry.

BMS
Application Type: Business Management Software
Platform: iOS App & Web-based Admin Panel
Challenge: Create a comprehensive software that would link all the business processes together and automate them, thereby increasing the company’s performance.
BMS is an utmost solution for business management consisting of a web-based Admin Panel and an interconnected iOS application designed specifically for the US-based Plumbing and Fire Alarm Inspection Company. The Admin Panel is an interface integrated with the server database that links company’s staff with all the necessary info, provides real-time updates on work-related matters, and sends out client notifications.
Challenges completed:
Comprehensive back-end logic that assures the seamless performance of the developed software
All the business processes automated and controlled simultaneously
Intuitive UI/UX that makes the BMS suite easy to use even for non-technical people
Real-time updates and timely notifications
Fast data access that reduces time losses at worksite
Stable offline mode
Data analysis and report generation
Our team has created an all-inclusive business management software that is firmly tailored to the needs of particular business. The use of web-based Admin Panel fastens all the working processes without compromising the accuracy of documents, while the use of iOS app right at the field drastically simplifies field workers’ lives and adds to more effective customer service.

ODJO
Application Type: DJ App
Platform: iOS
Challenge: Create a professional toolkit for Djs
ODJO is a second-to-none DJ app when it comes to music mixing. The app looks like a real full-functioning DJ console.
Challenges completed:
- Real-time audio processing
- Customizable interface
- Smart music library
ODJO is an outstanding DJ app that enables the users to adapt, mix, and record tracks within a few taps.

Coca-Cola İçecek
Application Type: eCommerce App for Distributors
Platform: iOS and Android
Challenge: Increase order frequency, boost revenue, and ease distribution
eCola is a B2B mobile application designed for retail stores and distributors. The mobile app allows submitting orders quickly. Moreover, browsing the catalog and submitting orders have become more intuitive.
Challenges completed:
- Real-time inventory updates
- Integration with Coca-Cola’s Salesforce CRM
- Secure payments
Our development team has created an eCommerce app meeting all set goals. The app features online and offline catalog, shopping cart, real-time inventory updates, history, secure payment gateways as well as the seamless integration with the Coca-Cola’s Salesforce CRM. All in all, we had to develop an MVP at short notice. And we did it. It took us around 120 hours to develop an early version of the app.

Kusk
Application Type: Radio Streaming App
Platform: iOS and Android
Challenge: Create a modern radio streaming app with smooth performance and sophisticated UI/UX
KUSK is a radio streaming application that represents Southern California Classical Radio. This app gives users unlimited access to classical music, which they now can listen on any device including smartphones, tablets, PCs, and TVs. Using the modern technology stack — Swift 4.x for iOS app and Kotlin for Android one — we developed the program with speedy and error-free performance regardless of quite a sophisticated feature set. The core capabilities of KUSK include radio broadcasting, authorization, and in-app social media intercourse.
Challenges completed:
Radio streaming functionality that performs flawlessly on any device from smartphone to TV
Personalized UX due to user accounts that store the information about activity and music preferences
Integrated schedule of upcoming streams with real-time updates
Sleeping timer for those who like to fall asleep while listening to music
We managed to create the application, which combines high-tech functionality and elegant design that reflects timelessness of classical music. With KUSK, users can get their aesthetic needs satisfied and share their musical preferences with the world in just one tap. Play history section, favorites list, sleeping timer, and alarm clock add to an unforgettable UX and make user come back to the app again and again.

Bonk Live
Application Type: Streaming App
Platform: iOS and Android
Challenge: Create a convenient place to broadcast the video in the real-time and earn profit
BonkLive is an app on which the user can stream videos all over the world and even get some money, too. The app offers unsurpassable possibilities for generating revenue through advertising.
Challenges completed:
- Online streaming
- 2D and 3D virtual gifts
- Built-in message services
- Flying comments
- Social media integrations
BonkLive allows the users meet new friends from all over the world. Moreover, the app features a standout monetization model. With BonkLive, the user can generate income through advertising.
Reviews
the project
Mobile App Dev for Maritime Startup
"We've been impressed by their speed and problem-solving skills."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m one of the founders of a maritime startup. My role is to oversee the creation of an app that could manage the private booking of services.
What business challenge were you trying to address with IDAP?
We provide a distinctive service where users have different options to finance their experience. We wanted to develop the MVP of a seamless booking app that would reflect that unique business model.
What was the scope of their involvement?
We approached IDAP with a prototype of the app and explained our concept to them. They worked to create an API-based backend solution that could deliver app content and to integrate different payment options.
Focusing on security requirements, their team worked on an app with an API-based backend. We’re trying to develop an app that’s scalable, but also secure. In our last testing period, they ironed out a few kinks.
What is the team composition?
Our first point of contact was Alex (CEO, IDAP). After our relationship was established, he introduced me to Anton (COO, IDAP), who has managed the finer details of the project. We were then assigned a project manager, Kirill (Project Manager). He’s our primary contact who oversees the development team, which is led by Sergei (QA Engineer).
The team consists of 10–15 developers, and around two designers who aid with UI/UX components. Maryna (Financial Manager) has also discussed financial questions, invoices, and payments with us.
How did you come to work with IDAP?
We found IDAP through Clutch. I spent around a month speaking to various potential agencies and found IDAP to be the best fit.
What was the month and year that you began working with IDAP? When was the project completed?
App development began in February 2019 and wrapped up in August, but the engagement is still ongoing, as they’ve continued to troubleshoot. We’ve braked our development efforts because we’re shifting our focus to corporate partnerships and the app’s legal framework.
What is the status of this engagement?
We plan to have a long-term relationship with IDAP. We’re currently in conversations with them about app updates. There are also projected changes necessitated by legal requirements. We hope to continue working with them to improve the product’s UI/UX.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The app isn’t released yet, so I don’t have any hard metrics just yet. The project has looked promising so far, and we’re looking forward to continuing our engagement with them.
Most recently, they surprised me with a version demonstration. After seeing it, I really felt that they understood our vision for the product. They’ve been able to empathize with our target audience and how they’d react to a UI update.
How did IDAP perform from a project management standpoint? How responsive were they?
They’ve been extremely responsive and well-managed, especially during the active stages of design and development. They’re always available and quick to react to issues. They’re also meticulous in assigning the right resources.
Since we’ve decelerated our development efforts, their engagement has naturally dwindled. They have to re-allocate their resources to active projects.
What did you find most impressive about them?
We’ve been impressed by their speed and problem-solving skills. They’re always willing to listen to our needs and have been able to come up with good workarounds and solutions.
Are there any areas they could improve?
One pain point with them is that the testing phase was lacking. If testing had been more thorough, we could’ve avoided a number of issues.
On another note, as security is paramount for our app and our target users, I’d appreciate if we could ensure the app’s security—we have some doubts about it, at this point. We’d love it if they offered in-house penetration testing.
As our app’s contract cycle has ended, they’ve been busy with other active projects. I’d also appreciate if I could get the required information from them without having to constantly follow up.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
If you need a cost-effective and reliable MVP development partner, IDAP is great for you. They’re constantly available and will work around the clock to ensure your satisfaction. They’re a great long-term outsourcing partner.
the project
Custom ERP for Demographical Data Analysis
"Everyone on the team was professional and very responsible."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m a private investor for a product IDAP created. It was one of our collaborative startup projects. We’re beginning to think about a new product.
What challenge were you trying to address with IDAP?
We started to develop an ERP with one company and after creating the technical requests. That didn't end up working out. We needed somebody reliable who could take the project and completely finish it.
What was the scope of their involvement?
They were working on a new and quite difficult CRM product. It was supposed to build a hierarchy and handle sampling data. It was especially difficult because it was supposed to function with a different model. Wanting it to be easy to use, we started to develop the project.
Early on, they decided it would be smarter to use a different approach. We ended up using an independent model system, and they quickly understood that and remade the project.
What is the team composition?
We had 4–20 people depending on the need.
How did you come to work with IDAP?
Our previous developer recommended that IDAP continue the project.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent about $500,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together from December 2017–June 2019.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
They had an amazing project leader who was engaged in our business practices. He offered great logistics consulting. Even though our UX designer left the company mid-project, we didn't feel a heavy transition. When we finished the project and implemented it, we discovered some issues. That was to be expected for the difficulty of the project.
From their side, they supported us in all possible ways. When conflicts appeared, IDAP was problem-solving. They were trying to help us out of it instead of leaving us to deal with it alone.
How did IDAP perform from a project management standpoint?
We had team meetings once or twice each week. Since we live in the same city, it was easy to meet in-person. Otherwise, we had Skype meetings or worked through a project management system. For design and mockups, they used Zeplin. That was helpful to me.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Everyone on the team was professional and very responsible. They were emotionally involved in the project. When the project deadline suddenly jumped 4 months earlier, they gave us total support.
For part of the project, we needed their 24/7 support to handle an election process with the system. They delivered. We had no technical problems at all. They fixed bugs as they came up. That level of support was unmatched.
Are there any areas they could improve?
They work with professional developers and communicate well. Their team won't let you down in those areas.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
If you’re not an IT professional and you work with contractors like IDAP, make sure you have always a project timeline laid out. Having everything in written form will allow you to go back and correct things in a more organized fashion.
the project
Web & Mobile App Dev for International Shipping Platform
"They’ve been useful as a sounding board for ideas."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I'm the founder of Vezam, an app-based marketplace that matches independent delivery drivers with customers who want to ship parcels door-to-door internationally.
What challenge were you trying to address with IDAP?
I had the idea for the platform, but nothing in terms of an app, or any of the technology-based elements.
What was the scope of their involvement?
They built native apps from scratch for iOS, Android, and the web. They helped me scope out the project—I'm not technically-minded, so they consulted me on which tech solutions would be most appropriate in my case. They then helped project manage the development of the app and built all versions themselves.
It’s a standard platform app that features geolocation and integration with Google Maps and with Facebook for the signup and sign-on process. The app has a built-in messenger system between users. The backend sends email messages to users for new notifications. The design was a combination of my input and their input and execution. The web platform has not been launched yet, but it will also be an external tool.
What is the team composition?
They assigned a project manager, a designer, a QA specialist, and three developers—one for iOS, one for Android, and one for the backend.
How did you come to work with IDAP?
I knew that I wanted to use an Eastern European provider due to the price and to the startup nature of my venture. I wanted a firm that would not only build what I wanted, but that would also help me define the scope and bring suggestions.
I did a small market review and tender, which is how I found IDAP. They’d done a small piece of website design for me a couple of years back, so I knew that they could deliver projects quickly and on budget. That was an additional reason for selecting them.
How much have you invested with them?
The cost of their work has been around $50,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
I started working with them in June 2017. We did an initial launch and are now working on improvements in order to get to an official launch.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The most important success metric for me was the budget, which they met. They were focused on that. The project was a bit delayed for various reasons, but it was still completed within the acceptable time frame.
They’ve been useful as a sounding board for ideas on what is possible and what isn't. They worked proactively and quite well on the project. I hope that they will be able to help me with digital marketing as well, but we need to work on this.
In terms of the quality of the app, people don’t generally contact us with positive feedback. There have been some teething problems—as with any app—but nothing major.
How did IDAP perform from a project management standpoint?
We’ve worked in two-week sprints and they were generally good in terms of keeping me updated. The communication has been very good. We mainly communicated through Slack.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The accessibility of their CEO was very important for me. I had someone outside the team whom I could go to and discuss issues. The communication was very good. It would have been a disaster for me, had we gone over budget, but we didn’t.
Are there any areas they could improve?
They should follow-up with where the project is going and be more proactive towards continuing the development collaboration. This is an element of proactiveness required, beyond the quality.
Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?
We cannot completely outsource a project. As such, if there is no in-house team in place, we have to monitor the progress of the developers closely and regularly, while maintaining communication. This is very important in making sure everyone understands each other in terms of what work needs to be done and in making sure that expectations are aligned throughout the project.
the project
Mobile App Dev of Audio Streaming Platform
“We could contact them at any time of day if we needed to fix an issue or implement something new."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
Roopor is focused on audio-streaming and podcasting through an iOS and Android app.
What challenge were you trying to address with IDAP?
We were in the idea stage of the business and had received our first investment. We couldn’t afford to hire a full-time development team, so we decided to outsource the work on our MVP.
What was the scope of their involvement?
They helped us build and launch our application. They were responsible for the front- and backend development, the frontend of which was cross-platform. They were also responsible for bug fixing— their job was bringing the platform to a stable working condition.
Streaming is a tricky process by its nature. The user can simply press a button and start recording, but there are lots of invisible features in place for solving connection issues, buffering, and so on. IDAP provided a lot of consultation on this, taking control, identifying our problems, and making decisions based on our user numbers and other factors.
What is the team composition?
They assigned a team of front- and backend specialists, as well as a project manager. This allowed us to develop the app for both Android and iOS with minimal delays and expenses.
How did you come to work with IDAP?
Our CTO had previously collaborated with them on smaller-scale projects and found them to be experienced with streaming platforms. They also had very good references from offshore clients. We met a couple of other candidates as well, but went with IDAP.
How much have you invested with them?
The cost of their work was $45,000–$50,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
The technical consultation stage took place in April–June 2017. We spent a couple of months formulating assignments and calculating the development cost. The project was finished in November 2017 then we had a few iterations after that.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The success of the project was down to them—they did a great job of developing our front- and backend, as well as structuring the software in a way that allowed us to optimize our budget. This was really important for us as a startup.
The app looks simple from the user end, so we haven’t received a lot of feedback on its interface. It’s functional and it brings value to users. We haven’t heard any negative comments, aside from a few compatibility issues with new devices like the iPhone X. We picked a range of products to test the app on and that device hadn’t been launched at the time.
How did IDAP perform from a project management standpoint?
We could contact them at any time of day if we needed to fix an issue or implement something new, and the work was always done quickly. Whenever we had a concern, they were more than willing to discuss it with us, and try to fix it. This was important for us, given that we were a startup and had a changing business model.
I don’t remember any significant delays. Outsourcing teams do what the client asks of them, and any changes come at an additional cost. They were able to stick to our original brief and budget.
What did you find most impressive about them?
I haven’t been in this business for long, so I don’t have too many comparison points. They had experience in the particular area we were tackling—online data streaming, which is a complex process. I also liked the speed at which they incorporated our decisions into their work, regardless of the time of day. Speed and quality are crucial characteristics for a provider working with a startup. Considering all of that, I have nothing to complain about.
Are there any areas they could improve?
Nothing comes to mind. Everything has been great so far.
the project
Mobile App Dev for Financial Operations Automation Company
"They have good communication skills and are able to work under pressure, achieving results under tight deadlines."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the COO and co-founder of KITWAY. We develop comprehensive, high-loaded systems for the financial industry, with a special focus on enterprise resource planning solutions.
What challenge were you trying to address with IDAP?
We create web frontends in-house and rely on IDAP to provide mobile development.
What was the scope of their involvement?
We’ve worked with IDAP on UI/UX design, development, and testing across three projects. The first was a big-data solution related to a mobile bulletin board. Their team developed the Android and iOS app that connected to the backend components created by our in-house team.
The second involved the development of an Android application for an IoT solution. They worked under a tight budget and deadline to build a number of features. These included user registration, tracking of moving and immovable objects, photo management, emergency notifications, and connections for multiple IoT devices.
We recently completed our third project, an Android application that they also built under a strict budget. All applications were developed natively for Android and iOS. As skilled testers, we’ve also consulted them for estimations on various aspects of mobile development.
What is the team composition?
They assigned a team of eight full-stack developers and QA testers for the first project. On our most recent assignment, we worked with two developers.
How did you come to work with IDAP?
We contacted three companies after conducting market research. IDAP stood out because of their expertise and responsiveness.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent between $50,000–$100,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in February 2016 and our relationship is ongoing.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Our customers are consistently satisfied by IDAP’s UI/UX designs.
How did IDAP perform from a project management standpoint?
They have good communication skills and are able to work under pressure, achieving results under tight deadlines. They always work within our budget, and their responsive team is friendly and open to discussion.
Their process is different from our own, so we had some difficulties integrating our teams in the beginning, but we addressed these issues. While we began coordinating with their internal tracking system, we now use Excel timesheets and communicate via email and Skype.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their responsiveness is their most impressive quality. They’re friendly, willing to implement change requests, and have always helped us resolve any critical situations.
Are there any areas they could improve?
They have a different approach than us, requesting highly detailed documentation for any project. We’ve had to make an extra effort to clarify the goals of our clients, but we’ve been satisfied overall.
the project
Custom Dev of Business Management Software
“Their team genuinely cares about our work and is committed to delivering the best possible product.”
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I'm the president of a company that provides inspections, including backflow, fire sprinkler, and fire alarm inspections and plumbing services.
What challenge were you trying to address with IDAP?
We've had multiple programmers fail to provide coding for one of our custom solutions. We needed to work with a new programmer and also decide whether it was worth salvaging our progress or better to start the development from scratch.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Once we established a contract with IDAP, they visited our property to evaluate our team and the pros and cons of the solution we had. They came up with a new technology and developed a Linux-based enterprise solution that wouldn't incur high overhead costs.
The new program links text within our office electronically and tracks various services and inspection reports throughout different timelines. They built out a dashboard application that is compatible with iOS apps. Initially, the program was used internally, but their team is working on a second version that will be public-facing.
What is the team composition?
We work with 12 people, including a project manager, lead programmer, UI and UX designers, iOS programmers, and backend programmers.
How did you come to work with IDAP?
I believe I found them through Clutch after doing extensive research on companies from all over the world. I chose them based on their professional approach and responsiveness.
How much have you invested with them?
We've invested around $400,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We've been working with them since February 2017 and expect to be working with them for the foreseeable future since the project is so large.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
I'm incredibly happy with IDAP's solutions, their level of output, and overall commitment. Progress is happening every day and they continue to propose new technologies to help us achieve our goals. Any bugs or issues are addressed almost immediately.
How did IDAP perform from a project management standpoint?
Their approach to project management makes the collaboration easy. We have meetings and phone calls on a daily basis. I have one main point of contact who not only fully understands our work but is great about coming up with additional ideas that add value to projects.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their team genuinely cares about our work and is committed to delivering the best possible product.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Make sure that the vendor you choose is qualified and has the manpower to take on your project. I spent a long time searching for the right vendor, so it's been a huge relief to finally find those qualities in IDAP.
the project
Software Development for Wedding Planning App
"They’re very good at taking on any challenge and being able to find the right solution for it."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
MarriU is a wedding planning app. I’m the director, and I make sure it gets downloads and that we market it to the right people.
What challenge were you trying to address with IDAP Group?
We were trying to appoint a supplier that would be the right resource to build the app for us.
What was the scope of their involvement?
IDAP Group built the whole app from the ground up for both iOS and Android. They also created all the databases. The app synchronizes across multiple devices and platforms. If a bride-to-be downloads it, she can invite her fiancé, bridesmaids, or anyone involved in the wedding planning, and it will synchronize across everyone’s devices. We needed to ensure that everything was joined up well and spoke to each other in the right way and that it linked people to one wedding experience. The app also allows people to take other roles. For example, if you downloaded the app initially as a bridesmaid, and you are also getting married, you can use the app for your own wedding.
IDAP provided all the architecture, and they worked with us to ensure that we had the best software platform in place to manage all those conversations. The app required a database of suppliers, and IDAP set up the architecture in the right way so we can add suppliers to the database on a regular basis.
They also assisted on some of the UX [user experience] design. We had some UX requirements where our designer had not provided some elements. IDAP took control of those elements themselves. They did a good job on the backend, making sure that the core of the app worked well.
How did you come to work with IDAP Group?
I came across them on a freelance website. I put out a brief to various freelancers, and we looked at a number of agencies that submitted proposals to us. IDAP’s proposal seemed stronger, and they had more experience. They were quick to respond, and the response was very professional. Alex, the CEO, seemed very genuine, and his team was keen to make sure we succeeded in the best way possible. It seemed like they cared about whether we were successful or not, so that’s why I chose them.
How much have you invested with IDAP Group?
I think we spent £10,000 [US $12,441].
What is the status of this engagement?
Our relationship began in May 2014, and the project was completed in January 2015.
Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?
We’ve gotten feedback that the app is very intuitive. Our users like the fact that something like this exists, allowing them to communicate with multiple people involved in their weddings. The app is very well rated on the App Store. I don’t have the exact statistics, but I think it’s a 5-star rating.
How did IDAP Group perform from a project management standpoint?
They were very hands-on. There were a couple of project manager changes in the time we worked with them. Ukraine had the issues with Russia at the time, and they had to move their whole office. They did a very good job of managing an external crisis alongside working with us because we didn’t feel it on our side. Alex made sure to communicate with us. I saw the problems in the news, and I knew from talking to Alex that this was having an impact on their business. However, it didn’t impact the work, which was very impressive. That’s the reason I regularly work with IDAP, and I recommend clients to them. I know that they will be very professional.
What did you find most impressive about IDAP Group?
They’re very good at taking on any challenge and being able to find the right solution for it. Whenever I go to them with a challenge, they’re realistic about what the route needs to be to come to a successful conclusion. They’ve been very helpful and resourceful in finding available alternatives. They’re quite flexible in their approach, and they always work with me to find the right answer.
Are there any areas IDAP Group could improve?
There’s really nothing. It’s hard to say there’s one thing they need to improve. I’ve used them a lot, and I’m confident in their services.
the project
iOS Development for Children's Instrument App
"They’re really good at being responsive, and they’re really good about time management and meetings."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
We are a non-profit classical radio station network. I’m the director of technology.
What challenge were you trying to address with IDAP Group?
I have actually hired IDAP Group multiple times. The first time I hired them, I gave them a pretty unique project. I asked if they could port an Android application that was written in Java to an entirely different language and framework—React Native. The second project, which I’m working on now, is helping me build an instrument app for kids.
What was the scope of their involvement?
I’ll talk about the instrument app because that one’s a little more in-depth. The basic premise is that we are making an iOS app written in Swift for kids between the ages of 8–15. I have a project manager, a designer, and then myself as a coder. We initially started doing mini sprints, trying to conceptualize an idea which eventually evolved into wireframes, and finally into an actual design composition. At that point, I reached out to IDAP Group telling them about our brand-new idea: a youthful instrument app. We are building as we go since it’s completely from scratch. We needed them to help us take our prototype and flesh it out into a full-blown application.
The key thing about IDAP that I love is that they have a very clear understanding of development and project management. When I hired them for this recent app, they found a Swift developer who I didn’t have to train. It wasn’t like I was getting a junior developer. The second thing was that I was assigned a project manager who kept the communication and dialogue open and was always on top of things, which is really what I needed. I am capable of diving deep into the code, but I’m not always going to be capable of looking at every nuance they have. More importantly, the benefit of having a project manager or a technical lead on their end is that they can be really clear on the status of the project, features, and bugs, and keep me constantly aware of the progress.
How did you come to work with IDAP Group?
I was looking at other companies before IDAP Group, but they came as a recommendation to me in 2011 by another non-profit that I personally know. I was looking for somebody who had experience in iOS development, specifically Objective-C. Generally, I’ve struggled with a lot of other independent teams. I’ve hired a rogue developer before where I am suddenly trying to get them to become a project manager, and they end up not doing so well. I’ve also experienced an agency-type model where they’ve got one project manager who’s great, but their developers are working on ten other projects. When it comes to me asking nuanced questions, the project manager can’t answer them, or they’re not able to have the time to get the developer to answer them. IDAP’s been pretty good at solving those two problems.
How much have you invested with IDAP Group?
I’m just going to use a startup range. If you’re building a prototype, they can work between $10,000 and $20,000. If you’re trying to do something bigger than that, then it’s like $50,000–$100,000, which they can do as well. I’m sure they can even go bigger than that, but this project, in particular, was in a prototype/startup range.
What is the status of this engagement?
I started working with them in late September 2016. The work is ongoing.
Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?
I gave them a project that was fabricated from nothing, and it’s remarkable how helpful they’ve been in accepting that type of project. We were going from an ephemeral, ethereal idea to an actual product. It’s indicative of not only their company courage but also of their skill level. However, the tricky thing is that this product hasn’t yet been launched. It will launch in a month and a half, so I don’t have users yet.
How did IDAP Group perform from a project management standpoint?
Since I conduct the Scrum model in a distance-managed way, one thing I can say is that they’ve been good about daily stand-ups. It’s always comforting to know that I can schedule a time to meet with them, even if it is for 15 minutes every day. They’re really good at being responsive, and they’re really good about time management and meetings.
What did you find most impressive about IDAP Group?
There are a couple of things I like about them a lot. They just know how to say “Yes,” and I love them for that. I’ll ask them, “Can you do this?” and they’ll either say “Yes, we’ll try, or we’ll figure it out.” That’s really refreshing instead of having to spend an endless amount of time either convincing them or putting hard pressure. The people who work at IDAP are very agreeable and really nice. Even when there are challenges at a technical level, they have a very positive mindset. I am an engineer myself, so I put the responsibility on myself to not set them up for failure, which I don’t know if other clients would do. That’s hands down why I continue going back to them over and over again.
Are there any areas IDAP Group could improve?
I don’t have anything off the top of my mind. They’re fine on their end. If anything, I’ve had to be aware of time zones or other things you don’t think about when you have a team sitting in the office with you.
What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with IDAP Group?
If you are trying to help customers or clients, it’s really important to understand what the natural challenges with distance management are. If you don’t know how to manage people remotely or don’t understand how that all works, you may get results that you weren’t intending to get.
the project
Native Android Application Development for Digital Agency
"At IDAP, project managers ask good questions and listen carefully to the requirements."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
We are a London- and Vilnius-based creative team with challenging and innovative projects in our portfolio. We produce tailored digital products and solutions including mobile applications, Facebook applications, and web pages and banners. We are trusted by brands like Ferrari, Red Bull, Nokia, L'Oréal, and Maybelline offering experience and reliability. I am a project manager.
What challenge were you trying to address with IDAP Group?
We had a project for which an application had to be ported from cross-platform to a native solution. We needed their experience in building native Android applications.
What was the scope of their involvement?
The list of services is impressive, including porting a Tinder-like cross-platform to a native app; building from scratch applications for three European news companies; ongoing design projects – mainly animations; and being involved in the development of an e-commerce project based in Shopify.
How did you come to work with IDAP Group?
IDAP was top rated on Elance, now Upwork. They had the most favorable client reviews.
How much have you invested with IDAP Group?
The total cost of the development and design services has already exceeded $100,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started in the last quarter of 2014 and are an active client of IDAP.
Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?
The success metrics vary depending on the project. For the Heyyy application, they created a truly native experience, so the app had a dramatic shift in user engagement. For the tv3.lt Android app, there was a quick turnaround and complete absence of bugs.
How did IDAP Group perform from a project management standpoint?
At IDAP, project managers ask good questions and listen carefully to the requirements. They foresee all the potential risks and nail down the problems long before they become severe.
What did you find most impressive about IDAP Group?
It would be the timely delivery of very clear promises.
Are there any areas IDAP Group could improve?
They should clone themselves.
the project
Application Development for Beverage Manufacturing Company
"While working with them, we felt that they cared about the project as much as we did."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
CCI is the fifth-largest bottler in The Coca-Cola Company system in terms of sales volume. CCI produces, distributes, and sells sparkling and still beverages from Coca-Cola across Turkey, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, and Tajikistan.
CCI employs more than 10,000 people and has 25 plants, offering a wide range of beverages to a consumer base of 380 million people. In addition to sparkling beverages, the product portfolio includes juices, waters, sports drinks, energy drinks, teas, and iced teas. I am an e-commerce specialist.
What challenge were you trying to address with IDAP Group?
We were looking for a software vendor for our projects.
What was the scope of their involvement?
The scope of the project is confidential information. The services provided by this vendor were related to app software and backend development.
How did you come to work with IDAP Group?
Their approach was matching with our strict deadline expectations. We needed a very fast solution, and they were able to deliver it without reducing quality.
How much have you invested with IDAP Group?
This information is confidential.
What is the status of this engagement?
The part they performed was completed 3 times faster than we expected. They managed to complete the project in 3 weeks while initial estimations were much longer.
Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement?
We were able to launch the application much faster than we expected.
How did IDAP Group perform from a project management standpoint?
They worked with us using Agile methodology. But, even within the framework of Agile, they were very flexible and understood our business needs very well. It is a reality that the client's needs may change and there will be many revisions coming even after some milestones are approved. But, they handled this very well without shifting the project deadline and costs.
What did you find most impressive about IDAP Group?
While working with them, we felt that they cared about the project as much as we did. This is what makes us confident in the success of the project. Also, with their experience in software development, they were able to give good advice on the UX side of the project. We received many good ideas on the visual design of the software that was implemented.
While it’s too early in the engagement to provide hard results, IDAP has secured a long-term partnership through their competence and diligence. Although they could offer more thorough testing and communication during an off-duty season, they’ve proved to be a capable partner who can deliver.