InceptMVP

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.:
Owner of travel app

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address?

I hired InceptMVP to build and deploy a production-ready FlutterFlow app with a secure, scalable Firebase backend, proper authentication, subscription logic, and App Store–compliant billing. I specifically chose them because they were listed as a FlutterFlow Expert Partner, and I expected professional-grade architecture suitable for a public launch.

Instead, they fundamentally failed to deliver a functional, secure, or scalable application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement and team dynamic?

InceptMVP was responsible for the entire application build, including Firebase/Firestore setup, authentication, subscription logic, UI implementation from Figma, and App Store submission. Despite repeatedly telling me the app was “ready,” they submitted and released a prototype, not a finished product. Core functionality was broken, security was mishandled, and the backend architecture was fundamentally incorrect. After launch, they attempted to build and stabilize the app while it was already live, resulting in daily failures and emergency fixes for five weeks.

What's the status of this engagement?

The engagement was terminated after two independent developer audits confirmed that InceptMVP had set up Firebase completely incorrectly. The app was not built to scale, did not follow Firebase or FlutterFlow best practices, and would have degraded or crashed under real user load. There were three separate user collections instead of one, duplicated data, and inefficient queries, which directly caused poor performance and instability.

Because the backend architecture was fundamentally flawed, I had no choice but to hire a new FlutterFlow-approved agency. They confirmed the issues immediately and advised that the entire database structure needed to be rebuilt from scratch, requiring several additional weeks of work and further delaying launch. This was especially damaging given that my original contract with InceptMVP was 48 working days (10 weeks), and the project had already stretched to over 24 weeks.

As the new agency uncovered more issues including security, scalability, and billing logic failures, the risks became impossible to ignore. Because InceptMVP was listed as a FlutterFlow Expert Partner, I formally reported the situation so that no other founder would experience the same outcome. After reviewing the evidence and the findings from my new agency, FlutterFlow engineers identified catastrophic failures and serious negligence and removed InceptMVP from the FlutterFlow Expert Partner program.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

How did your relationship with your partner evolve?
The relationship deteriorated after the app was submitted to the App Store and it became clear that what had been delivered was a prototype rather than a production-ready application. Despite repeated assurances that the app was “ready,” core functionality was broken and had to be fixed daily for over five weeks while the app was live. Independent audits later confirmed that these were not minor bugs but severe architectural and security failures, making continuation of the relationship impossible.

 In what ways can they improve?

InceptMVP needs to fundamentally improve their understanding of Firebase architecture, scalability, security, and subscription compliance. Two independent developer audits confirmed the app was not set up using best practices, would not scale, and could crash under real usage, including the presence of multiple user collections instead of a single normalized structure. Additionally, their handling of subscriptions bypassed proper Apple and Google billing lifecycles, and security decisions introduced serious user safety and liability risks, failures that should never occur from an agency presenting itself as an expert.

What advice do you have for clients with similar needs to yours?
Do not use this agency for any application that needs to scale, handle sensitive user data, or comply with App Store billing requirements. Require independent audits of Firebase architecture and subscription logic before launch, and do not rely on claims that an app is “ready” without third-party validation. In my case, the failures were so severe that I had to hire a new agency to rebuild the backend and report the situation to FlutterFlow, who reviewed the evidence and removed InceptMVP from their Expert Partner program.

UPDATED REVIEW

Review published October 28th, 2025

Charli Sharp

Owner, Roamate

Hospitality & leisure

Erie, Pennsylvania

1-10

Jun 2025 - Oct 2025

Less than $10,000

Verified

Project summary
InceptMVP developed and designed a cross-platform mobile app for a solo travel company. The team built the app using Flutter and integrated a subscription paywall, background check system, and quiz engine.

Feedback summary
InceptMVP's work led to launching the client's app, which included all the core functionalities. The team used a milestone-based project management approach and communicated regularly via WhatsApp. InceptMVP was flexible and allowed for feature adjustments, pivots, and strategic additions.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Roamate

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Solo travel app. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire InceptMVP to accomplish?

• To design and build a solo travel matching app that prioritizes compatibility and safety.
• To create a smooth, intuitive user experience for matching solo travelers and posting trips.
• To implement a clean, brand-aligned, high-functioning mobile app (iOS + Android) with in-app subscription and verification flow.

SOLUTION

How did you find InceptMVP?

Online Search

Why did you select InceptMVP over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from InceptMVP were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The development team was hired to design, build, and launch Roamate, a solo travel compatibility app. The project required the creation of a fully functioning, cross-platform mobile application (iOS + Android), incorporating travel matching logic, subscription paywall, identity-first profiles, and future scalability.
Key Deliverables Included:
Cross-Platform Mobile App Development
Built using Flutter to support both iOS and Android
Frontend and backend development for user onboarding, profile creation, and real-time discovery
Integration with Firebase and Firestore for authentication, data management, and performance

Vibe Check Quiz Engine

Custom-built onboarding quiz (25+ questions)

Matches users based on compatibility, identity, and travel pace

Quiz results tied directly to user profiles for discovery and conversion

Match Discovery System

Built logic to display compatible Roamates based on quiz result tags

Created “What are you looking for?” filter including options like: Cost Splitter, Trip Buddy, Open to Anything, and Meetup

Ability to view matched Roamates and preview profiles before paywall

Paid Subscription System

Integrated in-app purchases for monthly and annual subscriptions

Paywall placed after match preview to unlock messaging and profile visibility

Background Check Flow

Optional user verification system for background screening

Integrated third-party service via API

Users who pass receive a “Cleared to Roam” badge visible on profile Roam

List – Trip Posting Feature Users can post upcoming trips including dates, destination, and cost

Backend logic to allow matching and visibility of relevant Roamates

Integrated cost split calculator (default divide-by-two) Admin Panel (MVP) Admin access to verify Cleared to Roam users and moderate flagged content

High-level trip and user list management

Design & UX Integration

Custom branding and UI based on founder-provided design systemImplementation of core visual identity, including splash screens, typography, and button styling    

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The key measurable outcomes from this project include:

Successful development and launch of a fully functional cross-platform mobile app (iOS and Android), delivered in scope with live features such as onboarding, matching, paid subscription flow, and background check integration (Cleared to Roam™).

Completion of the custom-built 25-question Vibe Check Quiz that powers user compatibility, match logic, and emotional onboarding — the quiz is now live, conversion-tested, and integrated seamlessly into the app funnel.

Integration of subscription paywall (monthly + annual) and real-time pay-gating of in-app messaging and match visibility — this allows the product to generate revenue from Day One.

Live launch of the Cleared to Roam™ identity verification system, enabling optional user background checks and badge placement for trust and safety. This feature was fully integrated via API and is revenue-generating.

Implementation of the RoamList feature (trip posting system) including trip title, location, dates, cost split calculator, and dynamic Roamate discovery based on profile match data.

Stable infrastructure using Flutter + Firebase across mobile and backend services, with clean user onboarding, real-time data sync, and a scalable base for future development phases.

Everything from the mobile UI to onboarding flow, quiz logic, and background check integration was well-built and aligned with expectations.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The team used a clean, milestone-based project management approach. We communicated regularly via WhatsApp, with weekly updates and quick responses to questions, feedback, or urgent fixes. They were flexible and consistently made space for feature adjustments, pivots, and strategic additions as Roamate evolved from MVP into a more emotionally intelligent solo travel app.

Deadlines were largely met, especially for the core functionality needed to launch (the quiz, profile flow, matching, and subscriptions). For more complex elements like background check integrations and future-facing features (Roam to Remember, identity fields, etc.), the team was transparent about scope and realistic timelines, which helped me manage expectations and phase releases strategically.

They were responsive to my emotional investment in the product and always gave me room to shape the vision and flow — even when that meant mid-build changes. Overall, I felt supported and heard throughout the process, and their communication style made me feel like I had true partners, not just contractors. Even when the scope expanded slightly, they were upfront about timelines and still moved quickly to keep the project on track.

What was your primary form of communication with InceptMVP?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The most impressive part of working with this company was the level of technical quality and development experience they brought to the project. They were able to take a complex scope — including multi-step onboarding, custom logic, background check integration, and scalable trip-matching features — and execute it with precision.

They didn’t just write code — they worked fast, communicated clearly, and always stayed solution-oriented. They understood mobile development at a high level and kept the build clean and efficient from start to finish.. They brought a lot of experience and technical knowledge that made the process smoother and more efficient.

It was clear they had experience delivering real, usable apps — and I appreciated how little hand-holding was required once we aligned on goals. Reliable, efficient, and technically strong.

Are there any areas for improvement or something InceptMVP could have done differently?

No — I was happy with the collaboration overall. The team was reliable, experienced, and delivered what I asked for. Communication was solid, and I didn’t run into any major issues during the build. In fact, we're already working on phase two of app updates. 

STAR RATINGS

Overall rating: 5 Excellent experience overall. Great communication, strong dev work, and a reliable partner for getting a complex app across the finish line.

Quality: 5 The team delivered high-quality work with consistent execution.

Cost: 5 Pricing was fair for the level of work delivered

Schedule: 5 They met key deadlines, especially for the core MVP features.

Willing to refer: 5

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Loro Labs Technologies Corporation

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Loro Labs is a creative tech studio that builds AI-powered apps, digital platforms, and automation solutions for businesses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire InceptMVP to accomplish?

• To develop our AI-powered English learning app.

SOLUTION

How did you find InceptMVP?

Online Search

Why did you select InceptMVP over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from InceptMVP were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

InceptMVP was engaged to design, develop, and deploy our AI-powered English learning application. The scope included building mobile-ready interfaces, integrating OpenAI’s API, implementing user authentication and ensuring smooth end-to-end functionality to validate the app’s core learning and assessment features for initial launch.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project successfully delivered our functional AI-powered app, complete with OpenAI API integration and automations.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

InceptMVP demonstrated strong project management throughout the engagement. They maintained clear communication, provided regular progress updates, and were responsive to our feedback and changing requirements. Deliverables were completed as expected, and their team showed flexibility in addressing technical refinements and post-launch adjustments, ensuring that our app met both functional and quality expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with InceptMVP?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What stood out most about InceptMVP was their ability to quickly understand our vision and translate it into a working, user-friendly product. Their team combined strong technical expertise with a genuine collaborative approach. InceptMVP offered valuable insights, anticipating our needs, and ensuring that every feature aligned with our goals for an AI-driven learning experience.

Are there any areas for improvement or something InceptMVP could have done differently?

Honestly, can’t think of anything at the moment. Everything went well. The team has been responsive, easy to work with, and consistently delivers what we need. We enjoyed working with them.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Product Manager of Acadaworks

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are bridging the gap between students and potential employers buy bring them offers while also giving them the necessary tools needed to grow as a professional 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire InceptMVP to accomplish?

• Build a student portal
• Build a business portal
• Build an admin portal

SOLUTION

How did you find InceptMVP?

Online Search

Why did you select InceptMVP over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from InceptMVP were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

• To develop a student portal that is mobile responsive and has all the requirements available on the product requirements document (PRD)
• To develop a business portal that is mobile responsive and has all the requirements available on the PRD
• To build an admin portal that synergies both portals, ensuring that all requirements are met.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The entire project was broken down into achievable goals, this allowed for proper tracking and QA testing at each stage.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They actually delivered on time. They were also able to assist us during Alpha and Beta testing for any issue that was raised. 

What was your primary form of communication with InceptMVP?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The prompt communication and attention to detail. A lot of development agencies miss out on little details, but this wasn't the case for InceptMVP.

Are there any areas for improvement or something InceptMVP could have done differently?

Yeah, provide more time for meetings to avoid back and forth. But we were able to cover all gaps offline via our messaging platforms. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the COO of Matchmaking

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide new-wave recruitment services specialized for Generation Z.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire InceptMVP to accomplish?

We needed a platform for our candidates

SOLUTION

How did you find InceptMVP?

They gave us an offer on Bubble's agency site

Why did you select InceptMVP over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from InceptMVP were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The project was to create a new platform from the ground up. We never had a working platform so we only had ideas about what we'd want but very little concrete things. Our company has a strict methodology to profile our users so that had to be implemented as well.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Fully working platform with all functionalities implemented and more.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Things were delivered on time or even before. There was some deviation from the planned timeline as they were done with features early which is always a good thing. The very end of the project had some delay as we had some unexpected bugs to resolve and we were slow with testing on our part.

What was your primary form of communication with InceptMVP?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their work ethic is legendary. The recommended us features we did not think of at first. They were quick to understand our needs and did the implementation very accurately and quickly. There were no useless meetings, they were always straight on point.

Are there any areas for improvement or something InceptMVP could have done differently?

During the testing and debugging phase we slowed down with the work that could've gone smoother but all-in-all I can not complain about things.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

We're executives at Secondful

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Re-commerce store to shop and sell kids and baby gear in UAE

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire InceptMVP to accomplish?

• To create the entire seller dashboard
• To create admin dashboard
• To create sign-up form

SOLUTION

How did you find InceptMVP?

• Online Search
• Bubble Agency

Why did you select InceptMVP over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Good vibes!

How many teammates from InceptMVP were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

• Multistep Seller
  • Form Multi steps form with Profile and onboarding page - with details such as address, pick up date and time choosing, and adding item images and details, and a few other static pages
• Seller Dashboard
  • Seller able to see the products tagged to their name and all products they submitted during sign-up form fill at consignment level and individual product level, status of products and custom fields and ability to submit another consignment form from their dashboard/ profile.
• Admin Dashboard
  • Admin able to see all the users
  • Page to view and manage Sellers (edit, activate/deactivate, add, delete sellers); their products, approve or reject them and change/ edit their status.
  • Admin able to upload photos to each product submitted if needed and also be able to change / edit any information submitted by Seller
• Navigation Panel & App Design
  • Seller and Admin Design was provided but enhanced by the project developers
• Email Automation
  • Notifications in the form of Email/ Whatsapp to Sellers & Admin at various steps- such as form submission, pick up confirmation etc.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Completed all design, technical and project requirements.We also had smooth communication where developers understood what we wanted and delivered as rewquired:

• Creation of Seller Dashboard
• Creation of Admin Dashboard
• Creation of all navigation and UI/UX

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

This was supposed to be a 3 week project but became a 6 week project. So in terms of timeline, we were going over but we did have many changes and requests that they quickly understood and delivered. They were quite synced with exactly wanted to we did not waste any time!

What was your primary form of communication with InceptMVP?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The Project Coordinator was extremely kind in his demeanor and also patient with our requests. We also liked the way they understood a lot of our requests through documents without having the need to clarify much.

Are there any areas for improvement or something InceptMVP could have done differently?

Time Management for virtual meetings. Everyone's time is important, but our meetings almost always started late by more than 20-30 minutes sometimes. That said, they did accommodate going over time to compensate for tardiness, so that is much appreciated!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Founder and CEO of Buddy Upward. We are a social event company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire InceptMVP, and what were your goals?

We are creating a mobile app MVP. Our goal is to test out our mobile idea with users and eventually promote the app online or within app stores.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We searched for vendors in Upwork. After reviewing 4 potential vendors, InceptMVP provided an amazing online portfolio as well as a detailed interview of their process.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We had a few discovery meetings and provided Figma wireframes. We had 4 milestones including User Interface, Functionality, Installing APIs and Installing the PWA. We used Bubble.oi for an MVP

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We mostly interacted with 2 lead developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We have not launched yet, however as general feedback, they were able to deliver each deliverable and adhered to our requirements.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We communicated through zoom for meetings and WhatsApp for quicker communication and updates.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What was impressive was how they brought our app idea to life! They were able to maintain the design of the app as well as enhance various functionalities. They quickly understood requested enhancements and executed them extremely well.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

The only area of improvement is with communication. It lagged a bit towards the end of the project, but it wasn’t bad. However, I think we could have been better with communication as well. But they implemented the project perfectly and I wouldn’t have chosen any other team.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the VP of Marketing at FXSWEDE, a Swedish product development company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire InceptMVP, and what were your goals?

We wanted to develop a simple no-code mobile app for our customers to be able to access video tutorials to promote its ease of use.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We searched online for bubble developers who could work within our limited budget. Incept team was the best choice considering the budget for the project and their previous experience with similar bubble apps.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We were fairly inexperienced with no digital product managers and so the incept team had to manage with very limited guidance from us. We did give them the wireframe and designs and they worked with it. There were a lot of delays from our end too but the incept team were patient with us and did a good job.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We interacted with two developers from the team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The app is extremely new so we don’t have have measurable results yet- however, we were happy with the outcome, given the limitations.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

The team members were communicative and always responded in a timely manner. They took feedback and readily helped with solving problems throughout the journey.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Since this was our first mobile app project and we were very inexperienced as a team, the Incept team helped us out with solving issues and walked us through a lot of new processes.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Aesthetics - wise, things could have been better and hopefully we’re able to solve that in the future.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Product Manager, at FXswede AB, an e-com company activating on the amazon platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire InceptMVP, and what were your goals?

We have booked our services with InceptMVP, for developing the app for our best-selling product. The goal was to differentiate our best-selling product even more than our competition.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We conducted a series of interviews with various developers, that could work on our project. InceptMVP, had the best attitude and solutions to our needs. They came with a clear set of ideas and answers to all of our questions. Also, providing their services with an upbeat fee.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

I provided them with proper documentation (PRD) and all the criteria we had to cover. Also, wireframing was crafted for them to implement all the required details. They developed the app in Bubble.io + usage of plugs + any code for items that couldn't be included either in bubble or through a plug-in. So, their versatility came in nicely.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

The team was formed as such: Me as PM, a Product Owner, UI/UX designers, our developers (InceptMVP), customer service & digital marketing specialist.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We launched the app recently and are still waiting for our metrics to be gathered. But since launch, we have noticed a great feedback, through the app's downloads, mainly on the iOS platform.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

I was the project manager, so every communication was sorted with me, through Slack, zoom, Notion.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

This was our first app development. We are lucky, we managed to find InceptMVP due to their highly professional demeanor and patient. Our project extended further than we thought initially but that didn't represent a concern for InceptMVP. They diligently solved everything.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Implementation of some design screens seemed a bit harder to tackle. We found an agreement point but definitely, it would be great in the future to achieve them easier.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the product marketing manager. We are a customer feedback data analytics platform for product teams to gain deeper insights with measurable impact from their user interactions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire InceptMVP, and what were your goals?

We had a product, which we knew we would need to launch and iterate quickly. We decided to go with no-code development to facilitate this quick build time and iteration.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We visited InveptMVP's homepage and were impressed with their portfolio of work, meeting with them assured us they would be efficient, responsive, and the correct choice to develop our tool.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Implementing UI designs, developing functionality and workflows using Bubble.io

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

The entire InceptMVP development team worked closely with us to ensure they understood the project and could implement it as needed by our requirements.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The platform is now live and all development items were executed efficiently and effectively. Every single workflow works as intended and we are very happy with the functionality of the site.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

InceptMVP is very timely in communicating and acting on changes. At every step of the way, they ensured to document all feedback and requirements to begin development on the as soon as possible. There was no delay in seeing the results, which indicates a very orderly project management style.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

InceptMVP's communication and execution set them apart, they are quick to understand our needs and implement them exactly as needed. The way in which they turned feedback into deliverable action items for development is impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

None, they were great and we will definitely continue to work with them for any ongoing needs related to the platform which they created for us.