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Trusted IT partner - web, mobile, enterprise

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LANARS was created by people with incredible experience in IT, StartUps and digital services. By gathering top talents in Ukraine, we offer sophisticated service not only as coding, but also trusted IT partner. 


Our team can become your guide, whether you are a startup or small/midsize business, looking to digitize your inside processes.

 
$25,000+
 
$25 - $49 / hr
 
10 - 49
 Founded
2015
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Dnipro, Ukraine
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Portfolio

Key clients: 

Mobileman

Charj.it

Lavina Snowboard park

Nekki 

HSBC

CAT

ETracktion

Cloud-based ticketing software designed specifically for attractions and amusement parks

CAT VR

VR Android/iOS app for CAT marketing campaign.

Charj

Charj is a marketing platform designed to leverage a captive audience in waiting areas, enabling very targeted advertising to create opportunities for on-site upselling and lead generation.

L!ve app

Live streaming iOS app

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Social Reading App Dev for Startup

"They’re honest, transparent, and easy to work with."

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5.0

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
June 2018 - Feb. 2019
Project summary: 

LANARS built a social reading platform as a mobile app for iOS and Android devices. The team handled the design, QA, and project management aspects as well.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Germany
Owner, Social Reading Platform
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The app launched and its first version received 400–500 downloads, exceeding expectations. LANARS delivered a high-quality app on time and at a competitive and reasonable price. The team’s integrity, regular communication, and openness to feedback led to a smooth workflow.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of a social reading platform that connects people reading the same book at the same time.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with LANARS?

I decided that the best format for my concept would be a mobile app, but I lacked experience in the business. I engaged LANARS to build the app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I worked with LANARS to refine my initial set of specifications. After I approved the quotation and timeline, they designed and developed the app for iOS and Android. They also provided QA and project management.
 
The app allows users to select the books they’re currently reading. Users are then brought together in a chatroom with other people reading the book.
 
What is the team composition?

LANARS’ project manager was my one point of contact. Two developers worked under him—one backend and one frontend—and there were two QA specialists assigned. We met every two weeks during the active development phase. They had demos, and I was able to tweak the things that weren’t exactly what I was expecting.
 
How did you come to work with LANARS?

I had a budget, and I contacted 7–8 mobile app development companies with detailed specifications. I received responses with their understanding of the work and quotations. I’d never heard of LANARS before, but I liked their response and they seemed organized.
  
How much have you invested with them?

We spent $45,000.
 
What is the status of this engagement?

I started working with LANARS in June 2018, and we finished in February 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

A first version of the app was downloaded by 400–500 users after launch, and everyone I’ve shown the app to in person has been impressed. After getting some feedback, I decided to make some adjustments to improve the app and get a better conversion rate when I start advertising again. The results have been better than what I was expecting, and the app is very cleanly built.
 
How did LANARS perform from a project management standpoint?

Software development isn’t an exact science, but the project went well with LANARS. Their estimation and management led to a successful product. We used Trello to track the work. They delivered a new part of the app to me every two weeks, and I logged the issues I encountered in Trello. LANARS also uses Jira with other clients.
 
What did you find most impressive about them?

It’s their honesty. LANARS gave us a very good quote in the beginning to compete with other agencies. I made some change requests after that, but they never tried to ask for higher prices. They’re honest, transparent, and easy to work with.
 
Are there any areas they could improve?

I’d prefer to have had a bigger talent pool to choose from when one of their team members went on vacation. At the same time, if they were bigger, it would be much more complicated and probably more expensive. It’s only a minor complaint.
 
Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

It’s beneficial to have project management experience as a client.

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

Mobile App Development for IT Company

“The quality of work that they produce is excellent.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
2017 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

LANARS built a native iOS and Android AWS app using Node.js to compare grocery prices. Deliverables included a database, a user end, and an admin end. They provide ongoing support and maintenance.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Australia
Sabih Dean
Director, Dean's Technology Solutions
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Pilot testing has received positive feedback and praise. An engaging and results-oriented vendor, LANARS delivered superior quality, function, and UI/UX. The team is receptive to input and takes unexpected scope changes in stride.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and director of Dean’s Technology Solutions, an IT company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with LANARS?

I wanted to build a native iOS and Android app that allows shoppers to compare the prices of groceries.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The project commenced with a discovery phase. LANARS developed requirements, created foundations and wireframes, and performed testing. They built the multi-platform AWS app, including the backend structure and database, using Node.js and other technologies. The team enabled an admin end, where stores can add their icons to a master database. On the user end, shoppers can create a grocery list and see where to find their items for the most inexpensive price.

My partnership with LANARS continues; they provide support and software adjustments as needed.

What is the team composition?

I have worked with a sales manager, a business analyst, a project manager, and 2–3 developers.

How did you come to work with LANARS?

I found LANARS on Upwork. They were one of the most engaging and solution-focused vendors that I came across, and they have remained so.

How much have you invested with them?

I have spent $100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

I began working with LANARS in 2017, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The pilot testing has garnered excellent reviews and positive responses. The quality, function, and UI/UX are top-notch.

How did LANARS perform from a project management standpoint?

As development progressed, many requirements and needs changed. LANARS accommodated all of these changes seamlessly. They are an engaging partner; depending on the need, we meet weekly or monthly. We use Jira, Asana, and Slack.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m satisfied with the app. I’ve been impressed by their ability to receive feedback and make changes as needed. The quality of work that they produce is excellent.

Are there any areas they could improve?

The time difference is challenging, but that is out of their control.

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

Ongoing Web Dev Support for Crowdlending Platform

"They offer a wide range of services and have a diverse knowledge of their field." 

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5.0

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

LANARS provides ongoing web development support, contributing to one-off tasks and larger efforts alike. Their work is based on requirements they’re provided with.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Oslo, Norway
Jørund Gjesvik
CMO, FundingPartner
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Web speed and performance has improved significantly thanks to LANARS development work. Their streamlined communication system and broad knowledge base empower them to handle a variety of tasks. Customers can expect a proactive partner.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CMO of FundingPartner, a crowdlending platform connecting SMEs in need of financing with investors seeking attractive returns.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire LANARS?

We needed a full-service web development provider to help with everything from large redesigns and developments to daily maintenance issues.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to maintain a fast, optimized, attractive webpage that converted customers.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I didn’t join the project until after LANARS came on.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

We send them ad-hoc maintenance tasks and urgent issues, as well as larger projects. They’ll typically receive a brief scope and then ask clarifying questions before proceeding with the solution.

What was the team composition?

I’ve mainly been in contact with our account manager, who has sent our tasks to the relevant people. LANARS has a broad skill set, so it’s great to have an account manager that understands what we want and gives good briefs to developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They’ve been our main provider for 18 months and we’ve always been perfectly happy. We have a fast and effective webpage, and LANARS responds quickly to any issue we raise. They’re always coming up with ways to solve issues more efficiently and increase our webpage’s speed.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Our account manager handles project management and directs our tasks to the appropriate developers. They make sure the developers are up to speed. It’s quite a seamless process.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They offer a wide range of services and have a diverse knowledge of their field.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, not that I can think of right now.

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

Backend Dashboard Integration & Visualization for IoT Firm

"They were thorough and provided suggestions regarding technology."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
June - Aug. 2016
Project summary: 

LANARS enabled an IoT to integrate and visualize multiple IoT inputs simultaneous with the use of AngularJS. An admin portal was built to manage the flow of data sources.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Boston Metro Area
Director, IoT Firm
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The deliverables were ready on time and the final product suits the client's needs. The team's eagerness to provide guidance and technology recommendations was most appreciated.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are a big data and IoT [internet of things company]. I was the senior director of network operations for the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with LANARS?

We needed to build a dashboard integration for different video sources. It would allow us to visualize the data coming in from different customers, making it easier to consume by our frontend engineers. LANARS helped us build our platform and backend integration.

SOLUTION

What challenge were you trying to address with LANARS?

LANARS built an admin panel which allows us to customize dashboards, as well as the engine feeding data from various monitoring sources. We aggregate data from many IoT end points, with the platform serving as a way to visualize that data.

The backend integration uses a proprietary platform owned by my company, while the frontend was built using open-source graphical libraries like Highcharts. The integration between the frontend and the backend required Node.js, while the admin panel used AngularJS, which is how we managed to display the different graphs from our backend customer data.

How did you come to work with LANARS?

We bid the project to many different companies. LANARS came back with a good plan during our initial phone calls. They were thorough and provided suggestions regarding technology.

How much have you invested with LANARS?

The project had 2–3 phases, and cost between $60,000 and $70,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with LANARS in June 2016. The project ran for 2–3 months, as we continued to add features.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I'm no longer working for the company, so I don't have access to the platform that LANARS built. It was well-used and shared to many customers who were involved with our platform. It was a successful project.

How did LANARS perform from a project management standpoint?

LANARS assigned a project manager, and we primarily worked through Google Docs files.

What did you find most impressive about LANARS?

LANARS' team is experienced and thorough, developing our project in its entirety.

Are there any areas LANARS could improve?

Not at all. LANARS is a solid group. They never pushed us in a wrong direction, and were open to suggestions.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    LANARS delivered on time.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer