Naked Development

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Employee of San Francisco

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Startup 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address?
A complete app design. Naked helped us solve an issue about the scope of work and confusion we had. I want this review to reflect the fact that they helped solve the issue and that we are on good terms.

SOLUTION

How did you find Naked Development?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Naked Development over others?

• High ratings
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Naked Development were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

What was the scope of their involvement and team dynamic?

They helped us solve issues.  They designed an app for us.

What's the status of this engagement?

It is now over

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

How did your relationship with your partner evolve?

They did what they needed to do in order to satisfy me as a customer. They helped us solve all issues that came up and we ended the relationship on good terms. I am happy.

What was your primary form of communication with Naked Development?

Virtual Meeting

In what ways can they improve?

They are smart people with a lot of potential.

What advice do you have for clients with similar needs to yours?

 Do your research and make sure you trust your partners with clear expectations.

UPDATED REVIEW

Review published on 9/28/2024


Theo Knopf
Employee, StartupSoftware

San Francisco, California

1-10 Employees

Aug 2024 - Oct 2024

$10,000 to $49,999

Verified

Project summary
A startup hired Naked Development to design their app. The team promised a complete app design and highlighted the support that they would provide for the client. 

Feedback summary
Naked Development's work was underwhelming for the client, and the team failed to deliver the full app design. The team was well-prepared for meetings but didn't act on the client's concerns and feedback. The team was not collaborative and inconsistent with communication and work quality.
This review includes the vendor’s response.
BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an employee of San Francisco

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Startup 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Naked Development to accomplish?

• A complete app design

SOLUTION

How did you find Naked Development?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Naked Development over others?

• High ratings
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Naked Development were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

In the begining we agreed upon getting a full app design from naked dev and they highlighted the help that they would provide as we grew our startup as full time entrepenuers

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The main goal of our time with naked was to get a full app design from them that we could than go on and develop it with software engineers. They did not provide anything close to that and we were left without any resources to continue our project. 

Basically, they used agressive sales and marketing tactics to show that they were willing to meet our needs and expectations. Throughout the design process we noticed that we were not getting the progress we wanted and every milestone was underwhelming. Communicating with the team was very challanging and frusterating 

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

They were very good at coming to each meeting prepared and with an agenda. This was helpful but at the same time a set back. We were not able to work with them on the most collaborative level because of how they were tied down by the "process" or what "leadership can do". 

Often times we felt that they heard our concerns and chose not to act on them because it is easiest for them. They truly are not equipped to meet the needs of a start up and not the best choice for a passionate entrepnuer. Which completely surpised us as they highlighted their capability to meet our needs during the sale

What was your primary form of communication with Naked Development?

Virtual Meeting

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

The office is great and the discovery day was super helpful. We learned alot about how people desiging apps think and it was a good experience. we were very excited after that

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

After the awesome discovery day, everything seemed to change. The engagement from the team fell off and the collaboration between us and naked completely vanished. They have a process and they will not work with you to get you what you need.

If you dont read the fine print in their contract you will be dissapointed. They do not actually deliver a full app design and will do absolutely nothing to help you grow your business which is their main selling point.

The leadership was very disrespectful and unwilling to work with us or hear our concerns. The founders university is not helpful nor collaborative. There are no other founders in the circle that you will be introduced to.

The marketing about the help for founders and the network they provide is simply a lie. Unfortunately they are just a regular design and dev shop. They have very high prices and i recommend searching for another company - not because of the design they provide but the treatment and manipulation you will recieve from the ceo John and the rest of leadership

 Overall rating: 1.0  

I would not recomend you take the risk with this company. They have the ability to create something great, however will not do it for less than 200k

Quality:    2.5
The designers themselves are good. However, they are constrained by the guidlines leadership has put in place. leading to a uncollaborative process

Cost:    0.5
This is not a good company for entrepnuers or start ups

Schedule:    2.0
It is very challanging to get in touch with the people assigned to your team outside of the 30 minute weekly meeting

Willing to refer:    1.0
The designers are awesome and very smart. The leadership lied to us and let us down countless times.

Theo Knopf
Employee, StartupSoftware

San Francisco, California

1-10 Employees

Aug 2024 - Oct 2024

$10,000 to $49,999

Verified

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CFO of What’s The Move

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our app is a convenient night life navigation tool that gives you real-time insights on the pulse of a club / bar. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Naked Development to accomplish?

Help us bring our vision to life.

SOLUTION

How did you find Naked Development?

Online Search

Why did you select Naked Development over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Naked Development were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We have been working hard on designing our mobile app and trying to find every solution to any ongoing problems we find on the way. Development should take place shortly and our vision will be brought to light. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

So far we have finished designing our app. very satisfied. 

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

Naked has been very professional and delivered their promises in time ! They're very reliable and is there any time we need them. 

What was your primary form of communication with Naked Development?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

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

The most impressive thing I found was the people and team they put together for our success. 

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

Not at all. everything has been done exactly as planned . 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive of Silver Boys LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are building an app that suggests streaming content and tracks streaming content for users over all the streaming platforms. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Naked Development to accomplish?

• Help design the app
• Build the app
• Help launch and market the app

SOLUTION

How did you find Naked Development?

Online Search

Why did you select Naked Development over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Naked Development were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Naked designed the app and the design phase has been completed. Naked is building the app and the app is currently under construction and will most likely be available in the next few weeks for beta testing. Naked is currently building our branding book which is close to completion and Naked has built our landing page and it should be completed in the next few weeks. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

During the design phase Naked came up with several key additions to our exisiting ideas to really enhance the app for the end user. During the development phase Naked has help us design a visually beautiful app that is easy to use and developed an algorithm for suggesting content for the user. Naked has helped us develop our branding book and helped us design and develop a landing page for the app. Naked is currently helping us with our marketing plan.  

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

Naked has provided us with an amazing project management team from the start to finish. It started with the CEO and he is the reason we chose Naked as our development team. The design team has been amazing and have met our timelines and when there have been small set backs they have been very honest and have communicated openly about how we could fix the problems and keep the project moving forward. The marketing team has also been amazing and has met all our timelines and are a big part of getting this project to market.   

What was your primary form of communication with Naked Development?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The people. From the CEO to everyone at Naked, it's been amazing to work with their team. 

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

Nothing comes to mind. If I were to start this project over again it would be with Naked. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.
I am the founder of a peer-to-peer golf club rental app.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address?
The direction of where to go once receiving the final designs of the app mock up. Sort of "well what now?" situation.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement and team dynamic?
They were VERY helpful in guiding me post app design in pointing me in the direction of what the next steps are. Through our conversations and meetings they laid out a roadmap that instilled the confidence to continue pushing forward with design, development, marketing and investment search without the feeling of being lost.

What's the status of this engagement?: On going, scheduled calls and reviews

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

How did your relationship with your partner evolve?
A member from the company reached out and wanted to speak more about my experience. We had a great conversation that lead to a resolution where both parties agreed to move forward with each other. I put my faith back into their team and they have not disappointed as they've been extremely helpful, attentive and encouraging throughout our calls.

In what ways can they improve?
Just keep the conversation going, stay in touch and continue engaging with their clients who put their trust in them.
What advice do you have for clients with similar needs to yours?
Be thorough, know your end goal and be clear about it.

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on November 7, 2024.

Vincent Van Zile
Founder, Golf Club Rental CompanySports
Sussex, New Jersey
1-10
May 2024 - Jul 2024
$10,000 to $49,999
Verified

Project summary
Naked Development was hired by a golf club rental company to design a wireframe application. The team was tasked with providing five high-fidelity click-through design options and a Figma wireframe.

Feedback summary
Naked Development didn't adhere to deadlines due to multiple lead transitions and failed to deliver the development scope document. The team rebranded the client's company, but their work didn't align with the brand guidelines, showing a lack of attention to the client's project.
This review includes the vendor’s response.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of a golf club rental company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Golf Club Rentals

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Naked Development to accomplish?

• Design wireframe application
• Provide (2) Figma wireframe prototypes
• Development Scope Documentation

SOLUTION

How did you find Naked Development?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Naked Development over others?

• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Naked Development were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

I chose to work with Naked to help me fine-tune and turn my app vision into a functioning click-through interface mockup.  They were to provide me 5 high fidelity click-through design options along with a 40+ page Figma wireframe. There was supposed to be an assigned lead designer, a project manager and progress meetings throughout the 6 week program. After the 6 week program, I was to be provided all deliverables, including their development scope documentation which broke down everything I needed to know about moving forward with taking my app from design to development seamlessly.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Attractive functioning design, elaborate wireframes, comprehensive development scope breakdown

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

Scattered and scrambling. At my first meeting, I was introduced to a group of employees who all seemed to be invested and ready to work on my project. By the next meeting, there was a significant drop-off, and by the third meeting, I was assigned a new design lead (who was completely unfamiliar with my product or the scope of the project), and half way through I was introduced to a different project manager. Items were not delivered on time, because most of the changes were lost in the design lead transition so week 4 turned into week 5 and so on. The development scope document was never delivered, the one deliverable that they deemed the holy grail of the entire project. It took me emailing them months later asking if it would ever be sent to me, which miraculously it was sent over the next day...so did they have it that whole time but never sent it, or did they scramble to put it together overnight? 

Before the design meetings, I provided my brand guidelines, colors, fonts etc etc, for their team to follow and keep in mind while setting up the screen mockup. To my surprise...they completely rebranded my company and gave me new designs and layouts that were so out of left field I was shocked. I reiterated my need for everything to be on brand and once again provided the brand elements to follow. Next design meeting - wouldn't you know...NEW design, not on brand, now we are in the right field. Where is the drop-off? The fact that they changed design leads. It was an absolute mess. It felt like no one was listening to what I was asking for. Finally, I was given some resemblance of the direction I wanted to go in. At this point it was too late, we were already 2 weeks behind on our scheduled meetings and I didn't have the fight in me to keep giving pushback because it was clear that no matter what I said, nothing was going to change. I voiced my concern that it felt like the graphics I was provided came straight from a low-budget fiverr artist, and I'm truly not convinced that they weren't. 

I really TRULY wanted to love working with this team. The project managers were so nice, and the introduction meeting was very welcoming. I cannot express enough the massive dropoff that happened once the initial meeting with Naked Development was over. As a side note, with about 2 weeks left of the design program, they tried selling me on their development program, which was an astronomical price for marketing and development. 

I felt this was very bold of them to do considering how poorly the design program had gone. When I expressed that I was not going to make any development decisions just yet, it was like I no longer existed. It felt like since I didn't commit to developing the app with them, my project held no significance to them.

What was your primary form of communication with Naked Development?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their ability to make themselves seem more capable than they are. Great marketing and sales tactics.

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

Hire better designers and communicate more. Don't throw your customers to the wolves after the initial smoke and mirrors in-person kickoff meeting.

STAR RATINGS
Overall rating: 1.5
Disappointing. Really hoped for a great relationship

Quality: 1
Underwhelming overpromised deliverables

Cost: 0.5
Deliverables were not worth the money spent

Schedule: 2

Willing to refer: 1

Company Responses

The vendor responded on January 14, 2025.

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re truly sorry to hear we didn’t meet your expectations and want to assure you that your concerns are important to us. Our goal is to deliver high-quality designs, provide thoughtful guidance for your startup, and maintain clear communication at every step. It’s clear we fell short here, and we’d appreciate the opportunity to connect and make things right—we’ve already reached out to you directly in a separate thread.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of INEEDA

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're an app for freelancers in the beauty and creative space

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Naked Development to accomplish?

• App Development
• Marketing
• Mentorship

SOLUTION

How did you find Naked Development?

Online Search

Why did you select Naked Development over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Naked Development were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Code takeover of our exisiting code and to rework and bring our app to market. We also recieved new UX/UI design and reskinning.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have had continued contact throughout the entire project to ensure deliverables are being met and our vision is aligning. We have recieved access to all assets as well throughout the project.

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

Items are delivered on time and communication was open throughout the duration of the project. Any questions we had or meetings we needed were answered and scheduled to work through in a timely and respectful manor.

What was your primary form of communication with Naked Development?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Coming from another development company, the personal connection we have with our team is black and white. They feel like more than just a company we're working with. It feels like they are just as excited to see us succeed as we are.

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

As of now, no!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a Managing Member of a software company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Shareable product catalog

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Naked Development to accomplish?

• Build a mobile app

SOLUTION

How did you find Naked Development?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Naked Development over others?

• High ratings
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Naked Development were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Design and develop mobile app to help users create shareable product catalogs

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Stunning design

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

Timely deliverables and great communication with any changes to timing 

What was your primary form of communication with Naked Development?

Virtual Meeting

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

I was impressed by how they focused on entrepreneurial companies

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of Ineeda Pro

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Provide platform for on demand services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Naked Development to accomplish?

• Build App

SOLUTION

How did you find Naked Development?

Online Search

Why did you select Naked Development over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Naked Development were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Hired Naked to build our app that provides a platform for on demand services.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Milestones for each phase of development process.

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

Yes, Naked delivered our product on time and exceeded our expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with Naked Development?

Virtual Meeting

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

Naked went above and beyond for us.  They not only developed our app but they really became a mentor as well and gave us invaluable insights into go to market strategy as well as investor strategies. 

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

No. I had a positive experience beginning to end.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder /CEO of Find Friends For LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Find Friends For is a platform to create small group activities or join small group activities in order to meet new people and make friendships.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Naked Development to accomplish?

• Design app
• Develop app
• Market app

SOLUTION

How did you find Naked Development?

Online Search

Why did you select Naked Development over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Company values aligned

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

Design all app views and web site for marketing. Built app to meet design criteria. Set up Click funnel campaign.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Mobile app has been designed, built, tested internally and is now in beta testing. Launch is planned for late 2024.

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

They used a variaty of means for project managment. Almost all communication for deliverables was done via email and followed by virtual or in person meetings. They have been very responsive to anyhting I have asked of the team.

What was your primary form of communication with Naked Development?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were one of the few that could deliver on what I needed. App development, design, and marketing. I chose them as they ofered to not just develop my app but to also help me witht he business side of things. 

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of ChartSync

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Phone app for patient's to organize and control their medical records accross multiple health systems and providers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Naked Development to accomplish?

• Design my app
• Help with business start up
• Develop my app

SOLUTION

How did you find Naked Development?

Online Search

Why did you select Naked Development over others?

Company values aligned

How many teammates from Naked Development were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Naked Development took my idea and turned it into reality.  The designed my app, guided me through the buisness aspects and made worthy suggestions for success.  Final deliverables include a clickable prototype, design mockup prototype, and figma board.  We have just started the development process.  

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Profitable app in the apple/goodle app stores

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

My project manager kept in touch and updated me when needed.  Deadlines were always met o time.  

What was your primary form of communication with Naked Development?

Email or Messaging App

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

I'm impressed by Naked Development's organization and commitment to our success. 

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

Not that I can think of.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.
Flock app is a Social Mental Health Media app that shows people they aren't alone in present time with their suffering. I am the CEO and run the business.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address?
I had a hard time getting a hold of the CEO for a couple months and was upset about that, but once we were able to talk I understood a lot more about what was going on. I hope to be bale to change my initial review of Naked.

SOLUTION

How did you find Naked Development?

Online Search

Why did you select Naked Development over others?

• High ratings
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Naked Development were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

I was looking for an app developer for an app that would go into schools. Looking for an MVP to get into beta testing. Was looking for help with the design, but also help with the concept and guidance into this world I knew nothing about. A clickable prototype was needed in app stores to be tested with IOS and Android. Development assumptions and risks, and expert consulting as it stated in the contract.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

How did your relationship with Naked Development evolve?
They took me aside and talked with me for an hour and a half to help me figure out what was going on. I had many issues we were able to talk thorough and I understand more. I would love to delete my review because i do not feel it applies anymore and would like to redo it once the project is finished.
In what ways can they improve?
They improved in so many ways that I suggested. I hope this review can be deleted.

What advice do you have for clients with similar needs to yours?
I say if you have any issues, do not email them, set up a time to talk with the CEO or the team and they will get your issues figured out.

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on September 18, 2023.
Jennifer Wilson
CEO, Flock LLC
Wellness & Fitness
1-10 Employees
Kalaheo, Hawaii, United States
$10,000 to $49,999
Mar 2023 - Sep 2023

Project summary
Naked Development developed and designed an iOS and Android app for a wellness platform. They also were tasked with creating an MVP and a clickable prototype, offering suggestions, and conducting beta testing.
Feedback summary
While Naked Development assisted the client with the app's design, they failed to deliver a functional prototype. The team exhibited a shortfall in upholding transparency and maintaining adequate communication channels. The client experienced financial loss and dissatisfaction with the engagement.

BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CEO of Flock LLC
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
An app that creates a sense of belonging and normalizes emotions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Naked Development to accomplish?

• Make an MVP.
• Help with Pitch deck.
• Put me in front of funders/investors.

SOLUTION
How did you find Naked Development?
Online Search
Why did you select Naked Development over others?

• High ratings
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Naked Development were assigned to this project?
6-10 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
I was looking for an app developer for an app that would go into schools. Looking for an MVP to get into beta testing. Was looking for help with the design, but also help with the concept and guidance into this world I knew nothing about. A clickable prototype was needed in app stores to be tested with IOS and Android. Development assumptions and risks, and expert consulting as it stated in the contract.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
I received a clickable prototype and mockups that had a ton of mistakes and didn't represent words or numbers that I would have used. They helped me with a design that I did like, but in hindsight never needed for the Beta testing. I was disappointed on numerous levels, very sloppy work. The account manager did not let me know when the project was finished and it was in the contract that she would.

The "library of online videos" were the founder repeating the same slide shows over and over again, and not labeled in a way that allowed me to know I would be watching the same information over and over again. The help with the pitch deck was not actually helpful, myself and another person in the class got feedback saying our pitch decks looked amateur and unprofessional, and this was after the "experts" looked at them. I do not feel this project was a success, I am deeply disappointed.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
This company deeply lacks transparent communication. I wouldn't allow anyone I love to work with this company. I chose this company because they claim to represent the Naked Truth, but I was not told the Naked Truth when they were consulting me. I also chose them because they claim to "keep it simple" and that is what I was looking for. Turns out their "simple" was incredibly elaborate and upon talking to many other app companies realized that the "expert" advice was not expert.

They wanted $175k on top of the $20k for something I ended up paying $1200 for. Their advice that it would take longer and that new entrepreneurs expect things to happen fast was not true. I got my app designed, into Beta testing, had iOS and Android users testing it and giving feedback in less than a month, outside of Naked Dev. and with an American company. They said it wasn't possible getting it made overseas and that wasn't true.

The contract said they were a "consultancy" I expected expert advice, not just advice that led me to spending an insane amount of money with this company that I didn't have. After the masterclass the founder asked for feedback, I wrote a long letter giving them feedback based on them telling me they were all ex pastors, I encouraged them to be more honest and maybe not mention women so much.

To mention women's looks 10-1 over how women perform in the workforce is objectification of women. Making their bodies and looks the focus, not their brains. They told me I was attacking them and became very cold after that with me. This company was VERY warm with me before the feedback.

When I asked for a partial refund they continued to ignore my ask and not respond at all. They knew I was working on an app to help with teen suicide and that I was not happy with the results and also didn't have much money.

The 20k I spent on a big disappointment was a loan I have to pay back. I could see how a company with a lot of money could hire them, just like thousands of app companies out there, they are capable of making a design and doing the work to get it into an app store. But if you are someone who values honesty, transparency, kindness and expert advice, I wouldn't use this company.
What was your primary form of communication with Naked Development?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
What I had found most impressive, turned out to be a facade. It was their ability to get things down to the minimum concept. It was that they spoke the "Naked Truth" which they did not. It was that they were "experts" in the field but they chose to leave out a lot of information when giving advice because they cared more about money than honesty. They have kind designers. They can make a good design.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Naked Development could have done differently?
They could be more honest. I feel like I got caught in a bunch of sales traps, cons and scams. Which may or may not be normal in the sales world, but it didn't feel good to experience. Told I would be introduced to investors, I wasn't. Told an MVP would cost $175k, when I got it done elsewhere for $1200. Was able to get it into the app stores for IOS and Android for Beta testing in a month. Told they only choose 10 apps to work with a year in the intro video, and I got chosen!

I told people and the CEO I was 1 of 10 and so excited about it and he never corrected me. He didn't tell me he actually chooses way more than 10 a year. Not sure the number, maybe only 10 apps get made a year. I don't know but needless to say, the company lacks transparency and allowed me to believe things that were more of a sales tactic than the truth. I don't like that they claimed “Ranked # 1 US App Developer by Clutch and Design Rush”. Naked is actually ranked #20 on Clutch in the US.

With Design Rush 74 US companies have more and higher ranked reviews than Naked. The founder when given feedback he didn't like, which I apologized for, stopped being helpful, stopped being engaged with me and stopped being my mentor. He pulled away and he is supposed to continue to consult me. For $20k I wish they could have been transparent with me about why they are unable to help me anymore.

STAR RATINGS

Overall rating: 0.5

I regret choosing this company and wish I was more informed and told the "Naked Truth" when I decided to join.

Quality: 1.5

The deliverables were late and had a ton of mistakes. No one ever checked back with me to see if they were ok.

Cost: 1

Way too expensive for what you get. You can get something of equal quality and value for much less money here on Clutch.

Schedule: 1

They told me 4 months after my clickable prototype was finished that it was finished.

Willing to refer: 0.5

I would never recommend this company to anyone who has morals and values.