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WE THINK BUSINESS, THEN DEVELOPMENT.

4.8
33 reviews

At Magora we design mobile and web B2B and B2C applications and bespoke software. We integrate them into fully-fledged business solutions, establishing a strong online presence for your company and maximizing your ROI.

What we do:

  • Internal Enterprise utilities
  • Consumer-facing services
  • MVPs for startups

We care about your business goals; development is only part of the whole process. Our work includes services to assist you with:

  • Product strategy
  • UX/UI Design
  • Development
  • Implementation
  • New customer acquisition

We pay special attention to work with particular industry verticals. Magora team can present you sizable portfolios for our priority directions such as Transport & Logistics, Medicine, Real Estate & Property Management and others.

We have forged our vision and gained our experience on a long path: magora-systems.com/about/

If you're based in Russian Federation, please, visit our Russian website: magora-systems.ru/

Among our clients: Unilever, Danone, Cisco, Mandara, Toyota, Verdana, Yandex, Sberbank ...

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$10,000+
 
$50 - $99 / hr
 
50 - 249
 Founded
2010
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London, United Kingdom
headquarters
  • The Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High St.
    London, LND E1 6JJ
    United Kingdom
    +44.20.7183.5820
other locations
  • 3 AMP Tower, 50 Bridge Str.
    Sydney, NSW 2000
    Australia
    +61.283.109951
  • 47-49 700 Marata Str.
    St. Petersburg 191002
    Russia
    +7.812.243.1172
  • Novosibirsk, NVS 630001
    Russia

Portfolio

Key clients: 

Industry Leaders: InnovoCare, BrandSkout, Danone, London VIP Group, VPS, Blue Cielo; Startups: ShowApp, Jurni, Tebengan.  Internet of Things projects: Organic Response, Rotimatic. 

Healthy diet

Our task was to build an iOS app for healthy lifestyle fans. It should be the place, where people could communicate, get tips on a healthy way of life, and buy the right products online. 

Integration with the social nets and the gaming technics should be implemented to support the monetization strategy.

 

MoPals

The Magora team was assigned to develop a geo-positioning-enabled iOS and Android app for the existing web portal  of a Canadian company. The app enables users to share their location with friends via Facebook and Twitter, upload photos and videos, attain bonuses for checking in and writing reviews of the brands they like. Magora managed to deliver a user-friendly business platform and gained precious experience of successful collaboration with the client’s team of developers and designers.

Globi Calls

Globi Calls is a know-how VoiP (Voice over IP) + Server solution created by Magora. It was intented to solve a problem facing an international partner who needed to avoid wasting time and money on international calls within the company, whose personnel were working all around the globe in different time zones. The Magora developers built a new computer integration system consisting of the classic VoiP telephony and integrated remote servers, one for each continent. Using this system, local connections within the company can be redirected to each other and each incoming call can be redirected to any internal company number at domestic IP-phone rates.

Hunger

This Magora development project is a food delivery platform intended to provide customers with an easy way to order lunch via an iOS or Android app and have it delivered to them in minutes. The delivery time is automatically calculated based on the customer’s location, whilst the location of the courier can be monitored in real time. The app also offers notifications and an integrated payment system for credit and debit cards. The platform offers two user roles - courier and customer - removing middlemen between caterers and clients.

VPN Platform as SaaS

The Magora team developed a virtual private network platform, working as SaaS for our West-European clients. This SaaS solution is intended for the Arab, Chinese and European B2C markets and provides cheap, stable and secure mobile and web VPN access to bypass blocks and guarantee the safety of the user’s private data. Complete solution provides the user's advanced functionality and connection speed.

Pharm Card

Pharm Card is a software solution that includes an iOS mobile tablet PC app and web-based desktop application, created for an international pharmaceutical company. The Magora team helped to replace the hundreds of Excel files medical reps had to fill out daily with a handy software tool with broad functionality, while the company's top management get full control over distribution and mid-level staff get a convenient tool with a user-friendly web panel.

Rotimatic - project with the internet of things background

Rotimatic is an IoT project based around smart kitchen robots, which Magora helped Singaporean business innovators bring to life. In keeping with the client's requirements, the development team built the software architecture with front and back-end components and integrated it with the Rotimatic baking tool. The software works in semi-automatic mode and can update the recipes of a special kind of bread - Roti - once connected to WiFi. Other options, such as remote sensor diagnostics, temperature/time/ingredient consumption control,  and remote diagnostics are also available.

Sales Tool

Magora helped a world-renowned enterprise, the cleaning supplies producer Vileda, to build an Android tablet app for a large-scale Sales Tool project. With this software system corporate buyers can cover all their cleaning supply needs, using the intuitive, user-friendly interface to order accessories based on types of surface by uploading interior photos into the system. The intelligent system recognises the photos and recommends supplies and equipment sets from those stored in its DB.

Organic Response

App Store

Google Play

Web and mobile apps for a company that installs Smart Lighting Systems.

Check out the Full Case Study.

Russian Version.

Tebengan

Tebengan is a web platform for ride-sharing purposes. An intuitive software solution help drivers and passengers reach each other and have the best travel experience.

Full Case Study

VPS:Vessel Performance Solution

The VPS software is an effective cargo ship performance management application. The app aims at automatization of analytical processes and assistance in decision-making practices.

Full Case Study 

Russian version

tellMasha App for Danone

App Store

Google Play

tellMasha is a mobile app for a multinational food corporation, Danone. The consumer-facing application enables users to participate and improve product quality control.

Find out more about this case in our Projects.

Russian Version

ShowApp

App Store

Google Play

ShowApp is a convenient and multifunctional mobile app that provides users with information about the exact kind of events they will find interesting. The Magora mobile app and web development team have designed a special algorithm that measures user’s preferences, subscriptions and geolocation before using them to find something that is going to catch their attention.

Russian Version

Jurni

App Store

Innovative social network. An app that allows users to tell a story. In a video.

More about the project in the Case Study.

Russian Version.

InnovoCare: Magora’s web app for internal medical staff

We are proud to say, that the bespoke business software we create is specifically geared to solve unique business problems. Now medical administrators can precisely evaluate the cost-effectiveness of every procedure and treatment performed in their clinic, which helps them monitor and regulate their patient base.

Full Case Study

Russian Version.

Magora's POS Software

PrognoStore website

Bespoke POS software for small businesses from Magora.

Approach, tech stack, and more details - in our Case Study.

Russian Version.

Core Power Golf: A New iOS Mobile App Designed by Magora

App Store

Magora's iOS developers and app designers are proud to present a new educational project for iPhone. Core Power Golf was built exclusively for golfers.

Go to our website to learn more about Core Power Golf.  

Russian Version.

PlanDo

Google Play

PlanDo is a social mobile app that helps users find new friends and create fun events.

To learn more about the project check out our Case Study.

Russian Version - PlanDo.

Magora’s Business Web Tool for Brand Owners

Magora has created a web program for online monitoring of retailers’ pricing with an easy-to-read, multifunctional dashboard.

More info in our Case Study.

Parking Guide

Parking Guide is simultaneously a simple mobile tool with a pleasant, intuitive user interface and quite a complex application.

Full Case Study

 

Bang Track

A mobile recording studio. 

Find out more about Bang Track by reading the Case Study.

Reviews

4.8
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Development for E-Learning Services Company

“The quality of development work they provided was great, and their suggestions were especially helpful.”

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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
 
Apr. 2017 - Nov. 2018
Project summary: 

Magora implemented OpenTok, a cloud platform video streaming service, and established connections with remote APIs to retrieve data and start, stop, and cut video. This project led to future development work.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Italy
Anton Mihlin
Technical Lead, iSapiens Srl
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Where other developers failed, Magora succeeded in delivering a fast, high-performance streaming service. They accomplished the work as requested and responded quickly to resolve issues. They also delivered tasks beyond the scope immediately. The team offers strong expertise and excellent service.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

iSapiens provides e-learning services to banks and insurance companies in Italy. I’m the technical lead, responsible for app development.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Magora?

I’ve worked with them a couple of times on different projects. For our first project with Magora, we developed an innovative application that used online video streaming in combination with e-learning. Our challenge was to find the right technology to do that, and the previous company we worked with wasn’t able to provide a good solution. Magora helped us find a solution.

For the second project, our challenge was time, given that the project was already in development. We needed to increase our development power in order to finish more quickly. We hired Magora, and they provided quick services.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

On the first project, I explained the scope and how the previous company didn’t satisfy us. They discussed it with their development architect, developers, and DevOps, and proposed an alternate solution, namely OpenTok, a cloud platform streaming service. The application was developed in PHP initially with a MySQL database and HTML, jQuery, and JavaScript on the frontend. The OpenTok streaming service uses WebRTC and provides remote APIs for what we needed to do; the developers from Magora established connections with those in order to retrieve data, as well as start, stop, and cut video.

For our last project, we needed to perform enhancements on the application. We hired the developer from Magora for one week, and he started working on it immediately.

What is the team composition?

For the first project, we hired a couple of full-stack PHP and JS developers, a DevOps specialist, and a project manager. We used one frontend developer for the last project.

How did you come to work with Magora?

I found them on Upwork. We posted the job and I verified that the applicants use the technologies we needed and checked on their hours and reviews on Upwork. I shortlisted five companies and talked to their developers and project managers and then decided that Magora fit our needs.

How much have you invested with them?

The first project had a budget of €30,000 (approximately $34,000 USD), and the last one cost $1,400.

What is the status of this engagement?

The previous project started in April 2017 and finished in November of that year. We started the latest one a month ago, and it took one week.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The streaming service is successful; it works quickly and almost without latency. Magora accomplished our tasks and suggested options in case something didn’t work or wasn’t the right solution. The quality of development work they provided was great, and their suggestions were especially helpful.

How did Magora perform from a project management standpoint?

They provided quality work on time. As the technical person on my team, I prefer working with technical people and not with project managers. Magora prefers to use project managers, but my involvement with them was minimal.

As with any ongoing development, there were some bugs. When we identified one, we reported it to Magora using Bitbucket. They fixed everything, and they did it all according to our deadlines.

We used Skype for communication, and we also used the Upwork platform in the beginning. We used email to send sensitive data and information.

What did you find most impressive about them?

There were a couple of times when I asked them to do some tasks urgently, which were outside of the contract. They provided them extraordinarily quickly, and that part was amazing. They’re available at any time.

Are there any areas they could improve?

When I worked with their project manager, I sometimes felt that their understanding of technical things was lacking at some points, and it was easier for me to talk with the developers.

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

Custom Software Dev for Online Trade Service Company

“Magora is a very dynamic and creative team.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
July 2017 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Magora developed a custom e-commerce software system that features mobile apps and a web platform. The product automates manual processes and aggregates data to improve the product search function.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Russia
Ilya Shatkov
Director, Karvingo
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Magora delivered an MVP that brought the initial concept to life perfectly.  They maintained consistent and transparent communication and contributed innovative ideas. The platform combines ease-of-use with a transparent cost structure to enhance the end-to-end purchasing process for consumers. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Carvingo is an online trade service that sells products like automotive accessories both wholesale and retail. We’re an official reseller of spare parts for cars and motorcycles on the Russian Federation market. As the director general, I am the main decision maker for our company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Magora?

We wanted to provide our e-commerce retail customers with a convenient and automated tool to order our products. We hired Magora to develop a bespoke internet platform. Wholesale and retail customers in the Russian Federation are our target market.

Our main goals are to increase the quantity of users and paid subscriptions and start a positive trend of user growth, revenue, and ROI. Qualitatively, we hope to improve our business process and customer satisfaction through this development project.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The scope of work includes every stage of the development cycle from ideation to support. Starting with a discovery phase, Magora helped us plan a monetization strategy and brainstorm the design concept. The MVP is currently in progress. After completing development, the team will provide ongoing maintenance.

Our software system is comprised of a web platform and mobile apps. It automates the process of searching for spare car parts online. Through our platform, customers can purchase both original products and cheaper substitutes based on the car's VIN-number.

Our business compiles disaggregated data distilled from several databases. To provide relevant search results, it automatically calculates a variety of factors. Magora built integrations with our suppliers' and contractors' software systems for compatibility with several payment tools that manage different currencies.

How did you come to work with Magora?

A couple of years ago, we opened a competition for vendors to develop a microservice solution to replace our existing monolith software system. Magora had successfully implemented that type of project before and won our tender. In need of a new project development, we got in touch with the team directly.

How much have you invested with them?

Our project cost between $50,000–$100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project began in July 2017 and is currently ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Magora is a professional, tight-knit team of great people. They take a very proactive approach.

We've successfully developed the expansion project for the Russian market. Our convenient platform and transparent price policy will revolutionize the way buyers order spare car parts. Operating manually leads to frequent mistakes and drives up prices. With our new automation product, we can remove the middleman, prevent errors, and reduce costs.

How did Magora perform from a project management standpoint?

Magora completed the discovery phase on time and within our budget. Currently, they’re implementing the MVP for the product.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Magora is a very dynamic and creative team. They maintain an open line of dialogue and demonstrate out-of- the-box thinking. Ultimately, they provided a brilliant realization of our ideas in the tasks they implemented.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We are very satisfied with our partnership and believe Magora will continue working at such a high standard in the future.

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

Web & Mobile App Dev for Visitor Management System

"We now have millions of visitors signing in at thousands of businesses worldwide."

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5.0

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
Nov. 2014 - Mar. 2015
Project summary: 

Magora developed a web- and iOS-based application based on existing wireframes. Functionalities included user sign-in, daily tracking, notifications, and registration options. Services included UI/UX.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
New Zealand
CEO & Owner, Management System
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The solution’s performance helped secure $1 million in seed funding. An updated version now serves millions of international users. The team works efficiently and maintains frequent communication with the client. They can follow design specifications to create a successful initial product.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and CEO of an iPad-based visitor sign-in system. We have thousands of businesses that subscribe across 40 countries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Magora?

We hired Magora to develop our web- and iOS-based applications.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Magora developed a cloud-based web application and a native iOS application. Our in-house designer provided wireframes and Magora executed the design.

The application allows visitors to sign in on an iPad and then sends a notification to the host. The web app also allows the host to track daily visitors and print a visitor badge. The host has the option to pre-register visitors.

What is the team composition?

Alex (Senior Developer, Magora) served as our project manager and our main point of contact. We also worked with Arthur (Head of Sales, Magora).

How did you come to work with Magora?

We searched for contractors on a freelance website. Magora had great reviews and had a good culture fit with our team.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested between $50,000–$200,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in November 2014 and the project ended in March 2015.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We raised $1 million in seed funding after they developed our solution. We now have millions of visitors signing in at thousands of businesses worldwide. Moreover, they delivered a great UI/UX.

How did Magora perform from a project management standpoint?

Sometimes we would contact Alex daily, but other times we communicated only twice a week. But we never had problems getting in touch. Even after the completion of the solution, the team has been very responsive.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Our relationship was very cordial and professional. We genuinely liked their team and we have maintained a good relationship with them.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t evaluate that now because their company has changed so much in the years since the engagement.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Clients should scope the project fully before beginning any development.

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

Developing a Demo Product for a Startup

“They did the work well and delivered everything within their initial timeframes.”

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4.5

Quality: 
4.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
3.0
Willing to refer: 
4.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Jun. - Jul. 2017
Project summary: 

Magora designed a series of UI/UX demo images for a proposed financial website. They visualized a customer journey that included initial registration, account setup, and product purchasing.

The Reviewer
 
United Kingdom
Founder, Finance Startup
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Magora’s team took a business concept and translated it into a concrete demo under a tight deadline. They communicated effectively and proved willing to undertake unusual projects.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of a finance startup in the UK.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Magora?

We hired them to build a product demo for us.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I’m not a designer, so I had them create what was essentially an online slideshow to demo the web platform I intend to build. They designed the UI/UX concepts for the proposed site and demonstrated a customer journey from initial registration to browsing for products and adding them to a shopping cart. There were additional slides depicting user account features and functionality.

What is the team composition?

My main point of contact was James, and then they assigned a designer. There was an additional designer based in Russia who occasionally joined us for conference calls, but I’m not sure how they split the work.

How did you come to work with Magora?

I received a few recommendations by word of mouth.

How much have you invested with them?

The total cost was under $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

They completed the project in about six weeks from June to July 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Before hiring Magora, we had a hard time getting people’s attention and creating enthusiasm for our product. Their demo work significantly increased our success at getting people to back our startup.

How did Magora perform from a project management standpoint?

They did well, considering that they weren’t native English speakers and didn’t have much familiarity with the British banking market. We had an initial meeting face to face, which helped with communication at the start, and then we kept in touch via phone, Skype, and email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They did the work well and delivered everything within their initial timeframes. We were under a tight deadline to have something to present for meetings and they took us from a blank piece of paper to a finished design very quickly. I only wish we’d had more time because I know they could have done even more for us.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Don’t be shy about asking for what you want. Our project was a bit outside the realm of their normal jobs, but they embraced it and turned out good work.

4.5
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They delivered everything correctly and on time.
  • 3.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 4.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 4.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Front- & Backend Development for Engagement Platform

"Their developers are very efficient."

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4.5

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
3.5
Cost: 
4.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
Jan. 2018 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Magora provides front- and backend development services, as well as solution architecture for a community engagement platform.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Melbourne, Australia
Edmund Munday
Head of Product, Tribus Australia
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The platform was completed successfully and is currently in use by its intended audience. The team managed the project smoothly and ensured that their developers handled the work quickly and professionally.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Tribus Australia is a community engagement platform aimed at enabling community groups to deliver community-led projects.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Magora?

We needed them to build the digital platform that would make up the backbone of our business.

What were your goals for this project?

To deliver a digital platform that supports community groups in delivering their projects.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We compared a wide range of vendors via a request for information process. Magora offered the best combination of cost, quality, and speed.

Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?

They provide our entire software development capabilities, including the frontend, backend, and solution architecture.

What was the team composition?

There are two frontend developers, two backend developers, a project manager, and a UX specialist.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our web platform is now live and being used by community members throughout Melbourne.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

They provided project management services for the project via an embedded project manager with the team.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their developers are very efficient.

Are there any areas where they can improve?

There are always challenges when working across language barriers. Our project manager spoke English fluently though, so the issues were marginal.

4.5
Overall Score They saved our business.
  • 3.5 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    All the features were delivered promptly and on budget.
  • 4.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    They provided good value for the effort.
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    Overall, it was excellent quality.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I have already referred them to people.

iOS Development for Community Travel App Development Company

“The app launched recently and Magora did a good job with it."

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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
 
May 2017 - Jan. 2018
Project summary: 

Magora worked on the iOS version of an application, providing backend development services with Java. They included features such as integrated maps, currency converters, and reviews.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
Singapore
Managing Director, Community Travel App Development Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Completed successfully, the application met expectations and was developed well. They managed the project effectively, ensuring that work was tracked efficiently and communication was smooth at all times. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the managing director of a company developing a travel app. It allows users to keep journals and share their thoughts.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Magora?

We needed help developing the iOS version of the application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They provided support on the iOS side and backend development using Java. We sent them a list of the features we wanted, based on which they sent us a quotation.

Users have access to maps and a currency converter, they can make reviews, and add photos and videos. The app also has a check-in functionality similar to Facebook’s and creates a timeline of the trip.

What is the team composition?

I had a sales contact and a project manager from their side. I also worked with a Java team lead and a Java engineer.

How did you come to work with Magora?

I found them on Upwork and saw they had quite a lot of experience in this field. Their price was on par with their competitors, so we went ahead with Magora.

How much have you invested with them?

The cost of the project was $75,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Magora in May 2017. The project was completed around January 2018. There are still providing help with some small items.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I don’t have any statistics about it. The app launched recently and Magora did a good job with it.

How did Magora perform from a project management standpoint?

They did a good job in this respect. We worked on Upwork, through which they logged the number of hours spent on our project, also communicating using Skype. I had a call with their project manager every week, going through what they had achieved, and whether the work met my requirements or not. The process was smooth.  

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’ve mentioned everything already.

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

UI Design for Social Network Platform

“They started and finished on time, produced work reliably, and made the whole process seamless.”

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4.5

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Feb. - Mar. 2018
Project summary: 

Magora provided design solutions for a social networking iOS app. Working from written guidance, they developed the app’s UI design, including visual elements, layout, and logo options.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
London, United Kingdom
CEO, Internet Company
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

They provided good design work in a timely manner. Their reliability and consistency were strong and they were mindful of scheduling and budgetary needs.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We offer a social networking iOS application. I'm the company's CEO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Magora?

We developed and coded our app in-house, but don’t have an internal design team. We wanted a company to help with that aspect of the build.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We provided them with a basic blueprint for the number of screens we wanted and reasonably detailed requests for each screen. They designed each screen’s icons, colors, fonts, and layout. Their main objectives were to make our concepts useful and improve the UI design.

We provided written guidance to describe our brand vision and potential logos. We looked over their work on a weekly basis over four to five weeks. We provided comments and feedback before receiving the next iteration from them.

What is the team composition?

We had an account manager who acted as our main initial contact and worked with us throughout the project. He provided quotes and introduced us to members of the design team. We were also in direct contact with a lead designer.

How did you come to work with Magora?

They approached a friend of ours who knew we were looking for a team like theirs. We had poor experiences with three individual freelancers in the past and decided we wanted to work with a company.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about £5,000 ($7,029.40 US).

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together between February and March 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The quality of their design work is very good. We are satisfied with what they delivered and their cost. They were very timely.

How did Magora perform from a project management standpoint?

They did very well, particularly in light of experiences we’ve had with freelance designers. They started and finished on time, produced work reliably, and made the whole process seamless. We interacted with our contacts via email or Skype whenever we needed.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their reliability and consistency—especially relative to project timelines and budget—were great.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Early in the process, they delivered work that was inadequate. That could have been avoided with a more thorough read through our design brief. After that initial hiccup, they progressed nicely.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure you brief the design team on all your expectations, likes, and dislikes. Put in the time early on to discuss all the design aspects and you’ll be satisfied with the results. They work hard and are reliable.

4.5
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They adhered to all our deadlines and were reliable.
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    They provided a good value for our investment.
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    The work they produced was very good.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Discovery Phase & Prototype for Healthcare Staffing Platfrom

"They produce very high-quality, professional work that meets my specifications."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Dec. 2017 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Magora developed the visual prototype and wireframe for a mobile app.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
United Kingdom
Founder, Tech Startup
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Magora’s collaborative efforts led to high-quality deliverables that exceeded expectations and specifications. Throughout the ongoing development process, they remain responsive and receptive to any necessary changes to the app’s design. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of a mobile app-based hiring platform geared towards the healthcare profession. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Magora?

I reached out to Magora to assist me in the initial stages of development for my app.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Magora and I initially discussed the best development options that would take my app to fruition. They then sent over a powerpoint presentation that outlined their experience with development projects similar to mine, as well as their specific plan for my app.

After we agreed on a plan, we moved into the discovery phase which entailed laying out the basic workflow for the app’s development and fleshing out the app’s requirements and features. Based on that, Magora created a visual prototype and wireframe that lay out the groundwork design for the app.

Currently, I’m providing my feedback on the visual prototype so Magora can make the necessary changes. 

What is the team composition? 

Initially, my primary contact was Magora’s head of new business acquisition. They then assigned me a project manager who now serves as the primary day-to-day contact for the project. Their head of new business acquisition checks in every couple weeks and remains available if I ever need to speak with him.

How did you come to work with Magora?

I did a fair amount of market research, using both Clutch.co and a variety of other sources to compile a list of companies to look into. Magora received great ratings, particularly on Clutch, and seemed to have a good rapport with the companies they’ve worked with, so I decided they were the best choice for my project.

How much have you invested with them?

I invested approximately $8,423.

What is the status of this engagement?

I began partnering with them at the end of December 2017. The engagement is ongoing, but I haven’t decided whether I will continue to work with them through the next phases of development.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They produce very high-quality, professional work that meets my specifications. They’re also very receptive to any changes I need to be made.

How did Magora perform from a project management standpoint?

They did a good job; they were very responsive to my needs and expectations. We communicated primarily through Skype, email, and phone calls. For project management tools, we use Google Docs to keep track of our progress.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I found their professionalism and collaborative effort most impressive. They provided me with a definitive and accurate timeline of when they would deliver on each project milestone. They were also very receptive to my ideas, while also providing me with some of their own. As a result, our communication was never robotic; we had a very productive partnership. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

They’re on the more expensive side, but they provide high-quality work so it’s generally worth the cost. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I’d simply recommend working with them. They’re reliable and produce high-quality work.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They are very prompt and never miss a deadline.
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    They provide me with everything I expected and often more, so I’m pleased.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Web Dev for Cryptocurrency E-Commerce Platform

“... we’re very pleased with their code quality. It’s very responsive and does exactly what we want.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
4.0
Cost: 
4.5
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
June 2017 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Magora is rebuilding an ecommerce site to be more customizable and secure using the LAMP model. They are coding it with C++, PostgreSQL, Java, and Python.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
California
VP of Operations, E-Commerce Platform
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The site has yet to gather external feedback, but internally, the coding is considered excellent. Magora is able to meet all expectations with little need for revision. Despite the time difference, they respond to all needs in a timely manner.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the vice president of a cryptocurrency ecommerce platform that specializes in loyalty programs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Magora?

Our site platform was built on Wordpress, and we wanted to rebuild it on a much more secure and flexible platform. Wordpress didn’t work as well with different APIs we wanted to further our venture. We also wanted a new vendor because our vendor at the time wasn’t very responsive to our requests to customize the site.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Magora rebuilt our website using the LAMP model with C++, PostgreSQL, Java, and Python. That enabled additional functionality for the site, such as the ability to create our own customer categories, which allows us to customize the shopping experience for our users and provide more compelling content. For instance, we’re now able to build and customize a category for Valentine’s Day that can include flowers, chocolate, rings, and other holiday-appropriate items.

What is the team composition? 

We work with a project manager, a business analyst, and an account manager. Although there are other business analysts and developers that work on this project, I only speak to those three. 

How did you come to work with Magora?

We sent out an RFI to companies through UpWork. We had about four companies reaching out, including Magora, that had the price range that we needed. We ultimately chose Magora because their bid to work with us was extremely professional. While the other companies didn’t provide us with much information on their plan for our site, Magora gave us a 10-page Powerpoint listing the milestones they intended to meet, the price estimates, coding language they intended to use, etc. They also listed other loyalty programs they had worked on prior to us and which examples best fit the model we were trying to approach. Magora was also able to do development for iOS and Android, which is something we are interested in for the future. 

How much have you invested with them?

We invested close to $50,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started partnering in June 2017. We’re launching the first phase of the site in early February. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The site is currently in Amazon Web Services Micro Instances so we can run practice demos. We don’t have any external feedback yet, but internally, we’re very pleased with their code quality. It’s very responsive and does exactly what we want.

Magora is very good at capturing our expectations. For instance, I gave them a verbal description on Skype of what I wanted our categories to look like. They were then able to code and build that out without us having to suggest alterations.

How did Magora perform from a project management standpoint?

I’m pleased with them. Because I only interacted with three members of their team, it made it easier to relay on questions, comments, or concerns I had. 

To communicate, we used Trello and Confluence. We also spoke via email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Although they are a Russian-based firm, their command of the English language is very impressive. They’re very responsive to us, despite the 12-15 hour time difference. 

They’re also understanding to the fact we’re a start-up. When we had some funding challenges, they were accommodating and flexible, which was greatly appreciated.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They use an agile project methodology, but they didn’t provide any visual representation of the website’s progress that I could bring back to our investment team. It would be great if they could provide a Gannett chart or another kind of visual project tracker I could use, as opposed to having to build my own Excel spreadsheet.

5.0
Overall Score I enjoyed working with them; they’re easy to communicate with.
  • 4.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 4.5 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    Their deliverables require very little reworking.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I would definitely recommend them.

MVP Dev for Online Educational Platform

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5.0

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

Magora created an MVP for an educational startup, using Agile methods for development. The platform itself was created with .NET and React.js, with features including maps, payments, and scheduling.

The Reviewer
 
1-10 Employees
 
New Zealand
Natalia Rozova
Project Manager, Eurekly
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The Agile sprints provided focus and trust in the team's impressive responsiveness and delivery capabilities. Though the MVP has been passed to a new developer, Magora continues to utilize their skillset as a consultant.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Eurekly, a New-Zealand-based startup, is an online educational platform that provides tools for one-on-one lessons. I'm a project manager in charge of delivery.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Magora?

We needed to deliver an initial MVP.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Magora handled the design and development of the web-based project. We initially worked on the architecture and UX components. We provided detailed documentation of what was needed, along with mockups. Once those were approved, we moved to the development stage, for which we followed Agile practices, with two-week sprints. We identified the scope of each sprint together, deployed biweekly, and signed the work off. The technology stack included .NET on the backend and React.js on the frontend.

Because it's a marketplace connecting students and tutors online, we built functionalities to ensure that tutors are delivering their services, including maps, videoconferencing, messaging, whiteboards, scheduling, and payments.

What is the team dynamic?

I interacted with the entire team during general catchups, though mainly with the technical lead and the designer. Before we started development, we did a lot of work with their UX designer.

How did you come to work with Magora?

We didn’t create a regulated tender. There was a shortlist of candidates we selected by reading testimonials online. We submitted our project for them to scope and decided based on the price/quality ratio offered by Magora.

How much have you invested with them?

The cost of their work was slightly above $100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Magora in August 2016. The project was completed in October 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We're happy with what they delivered. They stuck to the scope of the task, it was timely and of good quality, and communication was great. Our team still consults Magora from time to time, as they have great expertise regarding our project. Everything has been good.

Site metrics wouldn’t be relevant, given that we built an MVP with Magora and moved development to another team. The site is functional, but we are tweaking and tuning marketing-related components, and it's not live yet. After seeing a bit of traffic and a response, we will adjust accordingly.

How did Magora perform from a project management standpoint?

I handled project management for most of the collaboration. A manager from Magora was only involved in the last couple of weeks, while finishing the project and creating paperwork.

They used Redmine as an issue-tracking system. It was set up for us and proved a convenient tool. We used Skype to communicate daily. They were 100% responsive.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They provided an excellent ratio of quality, price, and communication. The team was quite positive and had our best interests in mind.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Not really. I was happy with them.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Anytime someone works with a contractor, they need to follow what’s best for the project. For us, working on a scrum basis was ideal—making small builds and deploying the work.

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
    I haven’t had a chance to do it yet, but I definitely would.