Mobile App Dev for Mobile App Dev Firm
- Mobile App Development
- Less than $10,000
- Sep. - Nov. 2025
- Quality
- 5.0
- Schedule
- 5.0
- Cost
- 5.0
- Willing to Refer
- 5.0
"They invested time understanding healthcare workflows, patient pain points, and our long-term vision."
- Manufacturing
- New York City, New York
- 11-50 Employees
- Online Review
Pullner developed a mobile app for a mobile app development firm. The team handled the entire process, including UI/UX design, iOS and Android native app development, QA testing, and post-launch training.
Pullner delivered an app that received over 5,000 users within a year and a 4.7-star rating across app stores. The app reduced the client’s administrative workload by approximately 30% and decreased phone time related to appointment bookings by around 60%. It also improved customer satisfaction.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the founder of First Healthcare Services. We develop custom mobile applications and digital products for healthcare, retail, and enterprise clients, specializing in iOS and Android app development with full-cycle product strategy and UX design.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Pullner?
We needed Pullner to develop a mobile app that enabled patients to book appointments, access medical records, and communicate with providers. As a non-technical team, we required a partner who could guide the entire development process while ensuring HIPAA compliance and creating an intuitive interface for our older patient demographic.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Pullner handled complete mobile app development from concept to launch for our healthcare platform. The scope included discovery and product strategy sessions to define our MVP features, UI/UX design with wireframes and interactive prototypes tested with actual patients, iOS and Android native app development with HIPAA-compliant backend infrastructure, and QA testing across devices.Main deliverables included a fully functional mobile app with appointment booking, medical records access, and provider communication features; encrypted data storage and secure API systems meeting healthcare compliance; an admin dashboard for our team with detailed documentation; app store optimization materials and launch support; and post-launch training for our staff on system management.
What is the team composition?
We worked with an unknown number of teammates from Pullner.
How did you come to work with Pullner?
We found Pullner through an online search and the Clutch site. We chose them over other options because they had high ratings, their pricing fit our budget, they offered good value for the cost, they were referred to me, and their company values aligned with ours.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent less than $10,000 on this project.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked with Pullner from September–November 2025.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The app achieved 5,000+ active users within the first year of launch with a 4.7-star rating across app stores, demonstrating strong user satisfaction. Patient feedback consistently praised the ease of use, validating Pullner's user-centered design approach. The project was completed within the 6-month timeline and stayed within budget — a rarity in software development. Beta testing identified and resolved usability issues before launch, resulting in a smooth public release with minimal post-launch bugs.Our operational efficiency improved as the app automated appointment scheduling and record access, reducing administrative workload by approximately 30%. We measured administrative workload by tracking specific task hours before and after app implementation. Before the app launched, our front desk staff spent approximately 25–30 hours weekly handling phone-based appointment scheduling, manually pulling and delivering patient records to providers, and managing patient communication requests. We documented these hours over a two-month baseline period.After the app went live and patient adoption grew, we tracked the same metrics over three months. Appointment booking shifted largely to the app with patients self-scheduling, reducing phone time by about 60%. Medical record requests dropped significantly since patients could access records directly through the app instead of calling our office. Provider-patient messaging through the app eliminated many routine phone calls for prescription refills and follow-up questions.Overall, our administrative staff time dedicated to these tasks decreased to approximately 18–20 hours weekly, representing roughly a 30% reduction. This allowed us to redirect staff focus toward more complex patient needs and improved service quality. We also tracked patient satisfaction during this period, which increased as patients appreciated the convenience of managing their healthcare digitally outside business hours.We collected patient satisfaction data through multiple methods. In-app surveys were our primary tool — Pullner built simple feedback prompts that appeared after key actions like completing an appointment booking or accessing medical records, asking patients to rate their experience on a 1–5 scale with optional comments. We also monitored app store reviews and ratings across iOS and Android platforms, which provided unsolicited feedback about UX. Additionally, we conducted follow-up phone surveys with a sample of patients during routine appointment reminder calls, asking about their experience with the app's features and ease of use. Our front desk staff also documented verbal feedback from patients who mentioned the app during office visits. By combining these sources, we developed a comprehensive view of patient satisfaction, with the consistent theme being praise for the app's ease of use and convenience.Zero HIPAA compliance issues occurred post-launch, confirming the security infrastructure was properly implemented. The telehealth feature added six months after launch was delivered efficiently because Pullner maintained clean, well-documented code that was easy to extend.
How did Pullner perform from a project management standpoint?
Pullner's project management was excellent with transparent communication throughout. They delivered the complete app in exactly six months as promised, staying on schedule and within budget. We had biweekly sprint reviews where we could test new features and provide feedback. Their agile approach allowed us to adjust priorities based on beta testing insights without derailing timelines. When we needed to add appointment reminder customization mid-project, they incorporated it smoothly. Communication was proactive with regular updates, and they responded quickly to questions, keeping the project moving efficiently from concept to successful launch.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Pullner's commitment to understanding our business beyond just coding was most impressive. They didn't treat this as a technical project — they invested time understanding healthcare workflows, patient pain points, and our long-term vision. Their product strategist's recommendation to focus on core MVP features first rather than building everything at once saved us months of development time and a significant budget. The user-centered design approach with actual patient testing before writing code prevented costly usability issues. Their expertise in healthcare compliance, including proper consent flows and HIPAA requirements, demonstrated they understood regulated industries deeply.What truly set them apart was their ongoing partnership mentality — they provided strategic advice on app store optimization, connected us with compliance experts from their network, and remained available for support even after project completion. They delivered business results, not just software.
Are there any areas they could improve?
Pullner performed exceptionally well overall, but a few enhancements could improve the experience. Providing more detailed project documentation upfront about technical architecture decisions would have helped us understand long-term maintenance implications better. While their agile approach was effective, more structured milestone presentations for our executive team would have been helpful since we're non-technical founders. Offering a longer post-launch support period beyond the training provided, perhaps 60–90 days instead of the standard handoff, would have eased our transition to independent management. These are minor suggestions rather than criticisms.Pullner delivered a quality app on time and within budget, provided excellent guidance throughout, and created a product that achieved 5,000+ users with strong satisfaction ratings. Their performance exceeded our expectations as first-time app developers.
RATINGS
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Quality
5.0Service & Deliverables
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Schedule
5.0On time / deadlines
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Cost
5.0Value / within estimates
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Willing to Refer
5.0NPS