Turning Mobile App Development Ideas to Reality
We think big, design smart & develop fast! We aim to develop quality mobile applications that will enhance your services and provide a modern solution at every step of life. RetroCube is focused on providing the latest mobile application solutions to businesses for greater user-experience at every end.
Our Core Technology Expertise!
Our team of developers are comprised of professionals who are expert and well qualified. They follow transparency in process and keep customer constantly at ease. We make sure that the mobile app that is developed serves the intended purpose of the business effectively. Our resolve is to deliver smart mobile application solutions for all businesses.
Mobile: iOS, Android, React Native, Windows Phone, Games
Web: ASP.net, Java, PHP & JSP, HTML/HTML5/DHTML, XML/XSL/SOAP
Database: SQL Azure, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Integration
Cloud: Azure, Document Management, AWS, CRM, Business Intelligence
Our Services Include:
- Mobile Applications
- BlockChain Development
- ChatBot
- Business Intelligence & Big Data
- Machine Learning & AI
- Augmented & Virtual Reality
- Internet of Things (IOT)
Facts & Figures
- 500+ Projects delivered in 20+ Countries
- Listed top 5 Mobile App Developer on GoodFirms, TrustPilot, etc
- 175+ Customers from SMBs to Fortune 500 Companies
1 Language
- English
1 Timezone
- CST

headquarters
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V Build Infinity Tower, 5th floor, Block 8 Clifton, Karachi, Sindh75600Pakistan
Mobile App Design & Development for Startup
the project
“They know their business and are a joy to work with.”
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the CEO of OneNextDoor, a mobile app startup.
What challenge were you trying to address with Retrocube?
I was looking to develop a mobile application.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Retrocube is developing an iOS and Android app from start to finish. We've also been collaborating on the logo and design of the app, and Retrocube plans on offering maintenance and hosting services.
What is the team composition?
I work with two project managers.
How did you come to work with Retrocube?
I spoke with a few app developers, but Retrocube understood the concept and what I was looking for more than anyone else.
What is the status of this engagement?
I started working with them in March 2022, and the engagement is ongoing.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The app hasn’t been launched yet, but I've received positive feedback from the limited testing that's been conducted.
How did Retrocube perform from a project management standpoint?
They’re highly responsive and always pick up calls. Retrocube has also stayed on budget and met deadlines. They’re responsive to feedback, and they implement any changes quickly.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Everyone I've been working with is exceptional; they're kind, understanding, and patient beyond words. I didn’t know much about the process, and they've been incredibly helpful. I think they’re a great company, and very hospitable in how they treat their clients. They know their business and are a joy to work with.
Are there any areas they could improve?
There’s nothing I can come up with at this point.
Focus
Portfolio
Pixels and codes are our life! The design and development solutions we provide are flawlessly tailored to their unique needs. Staffed with the best-in-field technocrats, RetroCube effectively devises the solutions that drive positive results.

Store Up Your Treasure
If you're like many of us, you have delved so deep into the material world that you have forgotten our connection to the divine. Well, you needn't fret. Store Up Your Treasures is a one-of-a-kind app to evoke your highest spiritual self. This app is a tool to aid you in becoming who God had intended you to be. How do you ensure you grow deeper in your relationship with the Lord? You download Store Up Your Treasures and let it aid you in examining the depth of your relationship.

Sckeem Budget
Retrocube presents Sckeem Budget, the only expense management application you will ever need. Gone are the days of maintaining a manually written budget on a piece of paper.
Gone are the days of worrying about your expenses and not saving up enough money till the end of the month. This is the time to say no to paycheck-to-paycheck living. It's time to make smarter choices with your money and manage your expenses effectively with Sckeem.

NavBus
NAVBUS eases all the hassle for students and their parents by ensuring they don't have to wait a long time outside in extreme conditions when they can sit inside their homes and only go out when the bus has finally arrived stop on time.

BriteLite
Brite Lite is an app that allow users to take their medicines on time and also keep them updated with dosage advice. For more ease, there is also a backend where the details of the users and their prescriptions will be managed.

Chinchilla Time
Based on the popular book "The Adventures of Chi-Chi the Chinchilla" this fun game is for everyone! have a spare minute? Help Chi-Chi conquer the three worlds by collecting berries.

Champions Eternity
There was a time when battleground and experiencing the past was full of thrill and excitement. Unfortunately, approximately 70 million people are into playing war/fighting games.
Champions have been designed to minimize hatred for each other among teens and young adults, where a player controls his character and fights on the battleground among demons. The game's main focus is to upgrade the player's hero's abilities and card decks to create a better and better army and face tougher enemies to improve ranks.

Letter Meadows
Letter Meadows has been creating amazing applications for kids learning. With these learning applications, your child will feel and demonstrate more smartness, confidence, and calmness.
In this application, each letter from an alphabet will be selected through a series of ABC learning mini-games. These games are creatively and thoughtfully designed in a way that reinforces what your child is learning. We look forward to welcoming you onboard and together we will make the learning process effective.

Jumplog
Jumplog app is designed to help our military paratroopers log information about their high-altitude jumps. The application includes a jump log form, which users can fill and save within the application.
This application aims to provide our loyal military paratroopers with a reliable mobile app that lets them keep track of their high-altitude jumps by knowing the high-altitude release point and assisting said paratroopers in collaborating with their official high-altitude jump log records. Effectively with the Jumplog.

PDPM r-Selector
The PDPM r-Selector app makes patient management easy for those in the medical and healthcare profession, specializing in fields including but not limited to nursing and therapy. Classification groups include physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), speech language pathology (SLP), Non-Therapy Ancillary and Nursing.

Swatched
This Application allows you to quickly and efficiently decide on movies/TV shows to watch with others. You can swipe to classify them as something you & your friendswould watch or would not watch. You can find matching movies/TV shows that a selected group of connections would watch.

Shot Shifter
Shot Shifter

GigMe HQ
The GIGME app provides a directory of freelancers in your vicinity that provide high-quality professional home and business services. At the touch of a screen, you can search for any type of service you need and the nearest available freelancer will appear ready for you to book. Freelancers are screened and qualified to do each service advertised. Using our simple booking process means you'll have all your jobs done in time to enjoy some rest and relaxation. Once you've booked and confirmed your required services, you will be informed on each step from what time your provider will arrive, the expected timeframe that the service will be completed, and finally, some quality assurance checks to ensure customer satisfaction.

Alta
ALTA is service app for facilitating user(s) to request services for like:
- Parts Department
- Dock & Doors
- Rental Equipment
- Industrial Lighting
Users can send requests for assistance from ALTA representative, also the user will be able to receive push notifications from admin.

Backgammon
Gamble like old times. Backgammon is a game of skill and strategy; one of the world's classic parlor board games now available for your mobile and tablet devices. Like Mahjong, Backgammon is played in social groups in coffee houses and bars. Experience live video chat with your opponent as you play the ever loved game.

Race Track
It is seen that the racing game apps tend to attract a larger audience and have a strong following. If you look around at the depths of despair during your race or track day, the chances are that you'll see someone using racing games.
Many professionals, such as factory test drivers and race driving instructors, are known to use this app! Whether you ride motorbikes, drive go-karts or cars, on closed circuits or special stage tracks, this is the motorsports app for you. This app was designed to bring the racing experience closer for those who are into it and get thrilled out of it. Considering the target audience's needs, the app fulfills the need for excitement and thrill.

Massimo Motor Sports
The Massimo App gives you the comfort and control to manage appliances, all terrain vehicles and electric coolers right from your phone. This includes checking your diagnostics, registering your vehicles, sending performance reports and even installing performance upgrades on your vehicles.

USA RX
Worried about getting your prescription medications at the right price? “USA RX” the application allows users to search for discounts on their prescription drugs and are able to compare the prices according to different pharmacies in their location. The application also offers discount coupons to be saved on the user's phone, share it via email or text message.

Trash Planet
Looking for a unique game to play? We have got you covered! Presenting “Trash Planet” where you start playing by making trick shots with the slingshot, and travel to Miami, Dubai, and Brazil with the app. Trash Planet is a fun and helpful way to raise awareness towards the changing climate. Be the best shooter and get the highest score on the leaderboard and get free diamonds as you play along. So join us in the fight against plastic pollution.

Research Hound
Research Hound helps you to find and participate in relevant clinical trials. Using our smart and HIPAA compliant application, you will be able to find the most relevant clinical trials, find the closest participating research center to your house, choose the best research center near you to organize your appointments in just a few clicks. Research Hound secures chat with your clinical trial team & provides a safe exchange of documents.

Trunk It
Trunkit is the most convenient method to ship while also being cheaper than other options. No packaging, no printing out any labels- just open the app, search for someone going your way, and book your item’s trip! You don’t even have to leave your home to have your item shipped.
Do you know what sounds even better? Trunkit suggests a price based on the item size and the distance traveled. When listing your trip, you can suggest the price you are willing to accept. Likewise, when booking a trip, you can offer the price you think is fair.
Reviews
the project
Mobile App Design & Development for Startup
“They know their business and are a joy to work with.”
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the CEO of OneNextDoor, a mobile app startup.
What challenge were you trying to address with Retrocube?
I was looking to develop a mobile application.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Retrocube is developing an iOS and Android app from start to finish. We've also been collaborating on the logo and design of the app, and Retrocube plans on offering maintenance and hosting services.
What is the team composition?
I work with two project managers.
How did you come to work with Retrocube?
I spoke with a few app developers, but Retrocube understood the concept and what I was looking for more than anyone else.
What is the status of this engagement?
I started working with them in March 2022, and the engagement is ongoing.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The app hasn’t been launched yet, but I've received positive feedback from the limited testing that's been conducted.
How did Retrocube perform from a project management standpoint?
They’re highly responsive and always pick up calls. Retrocube has also stayed on budget and met deadlines. They’re responsive to feedback, and they implement any changes quickly.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Everyone I've been working with is exceptional; they're kind, understanding, and patient beyond words. I didn’t know much about the process, and they've been incredibly helpful. I think they’re a great company, and very hospitable in how they treat their clients. They know their business and are a joy to work with.
Are there any areas they could improve?
There’s nothing I can come up with at this point.
the project
Mobile App Dev for Fitness Service Provider
"The best part of their services was how well informed they kept me throughout the project."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm the brand manager with the responsibilities to create marketing strategies and propose plans to expand the business both online and offline.
For what projects/services did your company hire Retrocube?
We hire Retrocube to develop a fitness app.
What were your goals for this project?
We wanted to work on our online reach and to make our services more accessible. We planned to get an app for our fitness services. The goals will be to put all the many fitness services and techniques we provide along with a separate video consultation section where the trainers can interact with the trainees.
How did you select Retrocube?
One of my colleagues recommended the firm as he had consulted them to develop an eCommerce app for his business, back in 2019.
Describe the project in detail.
The app had three main tabs, the classes, diet plans and the virtual hangouts. We wanted the UI/UX to look simple yet classy. The color scheme, we proposed at a shade from our brand along with the usual black tone to give a professional outlook. About the technology, we wanted a cross-platform app with seamless functionality and a tool that can help users get their personalized fitness plan upon entering their requirements and current weight.
What was the team composition?
At first, we had a call with the sales guy who then dedicated a project manager who stayed in touch with us throughout the project and he communicated our requirements with his team of developers and designers.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
First, they shared the prototypes and then the usual development process began.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
They did a pretty good job and the best part of their services was how well informed they kept me throughout the project. Everything was communicated and except for minor delays.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Their empathetic behavior and the professional skillset of the team.
Are there any areas for improvement?
Well, they definitely do not need any major improvements but it would be great if they had dedicated a single designer for the project. As every designer has a different set of ideas and creativity so the difference of opinion created a bit of confusion. But, on the whole, everything went smooth as all the people involved in the project are so professional and highly experienced.
the project
Mobile App Dev & Design for Religious Business
“I had a vision of what I wanted the app to be, and they made it a hundred times better.”
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the owner and CEO of the app called It’s Time 4 God, although the original business name was Wear Jesus Well. This app is the first tangible evidence of a spiritual walk, and it has helped everybody to gauge how well they’ve been doing in their relationship with God. It doesn’t matter what age, religion, or gender the person is. It doesn’t even matter where they are in the world — this app crosses boundaries.
What challenge were you trying to address with Retrocube?
I came up with a design and needed an app to be developed. I felt the design would help people with their ability to grow in their relationship with God and others.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Retrocube had to work on three things when we engaged with them. First, they had to earn my trust. I’ve been cheated on three times while trying to develop this app, so they initially had to get me to believe in them. That was a challenge in itself during their work because if they were even a day late in getting something done, I’d panic.
The second one was for them to completely understand my idea. Andy (Senior Account Manager) talked to me for 2–3 days just to understand how this app was going to work. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do and how effective it would be at first, so Andy took his time and made sure I knew what I wanted. They also came up with ideas that could make the app better.
The third task was finally bringing the app to life. They explained that the app had to go through several phases to work and that the first phase was going to take two months. As a person who wasn’t so tech-savvy, it took me some time to understand that.
As for the app itself, it would go off 10–12 times a day, challenging people to think about God in a way they never thought about God before. For instance, the app would prompt them to say a prayer to the next person they’d see in a red T-shirt. They also added a feature where users could build a crown and collect jewels to serve as tangible evidence of them saying yes to Jesus.
What is the team composition?
I mostly worked with Andy, who was my go-to contact. A different person from their team called me up and told me he’d like to share my ideas with Retrocube. After that, he handed me off to Andy.
How did you come to work with Retrocube?
The app was a project that I started years ago with my first husband. I became a widow, and when I remarried, my pastor convinced me to finish it. I went online and did a Google search of reputable companies.
I thought to hire people I trusted the most. I liked people in Dallas, so I started looking up businesses there that had a better rating than the others I hired before. I came across Retrocube in the third search. I called several other companies and nobody called me back except them. We discussed how I got cheated out of a lot of money, and I told them I wasn’t paying until I received something back.
However, I eventually agreed to work with them when they said I could pay $3,000 at first, and if they hadn’t done what they agreed to do after 30 days, they’d give me my money back. That was how it worked for me.
How much have you invested with them?
I spent around $25,000 altogether. Initially, they said it would be about $15,000 to get the app up and running, and then I added things along the way to get the app marketed and everything.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked on this project from March 2020–January 2021.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
When Retrocube launched the app, a host of people checked it out. It helped them get outside of themselves and made them think about God. For instance, I once convinced a person to read a chunk of a story in the Bible. He started reading the story and ended up wanting to read the rest of the book. Because of the app, that person is now reading his Bible 3–4 times a week because he loves it.
Further, Retrocube told me it was going to take a year to finish the app, but it actually only took them nine months to do it. They pushed the project, and they got it out quickly. I was blown away, and they did a fantastic job.
I had a vision of what I wanted the app to be, and they made it a hundred times better. They would ask me about issues and problems, and then they would suggest some ideas that I never even thought about. They also added a feature where users could design their avatars to make them look like them. I wasn’t expecting that, and it was really unique. Overall, they were thinking about how the app could help others in the future and not just the present.
How did Retrocube perform from a project management standpoint?
They were good. Since I was cheated in the past, Andy took me under his wing and walked me through the process. He told me he was going to be with me every step of the way. He’d take my instructions to the development team and tell them what I wanted.
If I had a concern at midnight, he would talk to me. When I was trying to figure out something on the app that didn’t work correctly, he would reach out and talk to me even at 3 AM. He didn’t care what time it was. I needed somebody that I could trust, and Retrocube gave him to me for that reason. It was a unique experience.
What did you find most impressive about them?
When I threw out an idea, they would come back with an even better one. They’ve improved the app so much that it just blew me away. I was basically thinking of the smaller picture, but they convinced me that I had such a unique app that could serve anybody — whether they were a man, a woman, an adult, or a young child.
Retrocube helped me realize that the app could be so big that it could be its own platform like Facebook. There were apps for men, women, children, and adults, but there wasn’t an app out there that hit all these markets like this app. They helped me see the bigger picture, and they’ve been making the app better ever since. Now, I have people all over the world who use the app.
Are there any areas they could improve?
The best thing Retrocube could do going forward is to make people understand how the phases work. For example, they may give them a diagram or schematic of what’s going to happen in the project. In our engagement, there were some misunderstandings at first. When they told me they could finish the project in a couple of months, I didn’t know that they meant only the first phase.
They also said if there was one thing I didn’t like, we couldn’t go to the next phase. I couldn’t wrap my head around that. They said that others didn’t care if their app got out in the market. However, since I came to them with a full idea, they needed me to be on top of everything. If I wasn’t, then the app wouldn’t go anywhere. The problem was that I had some unrealistic expectations related to that, and they could have addressed those in the beginning.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Customers should come to Retrocube with an idea of how their app is supposed to work. They can’t expect the team to come up with a major idea for the app out of thin air. Fortunately, I knew how I wanted my app to work, so that helped them a lot.
They should also have realistic expectations of what the cost will be. When I worked with Retrocube, they said they had 65 people working on my app. I realized that $25,000 wasn’t much money for all those people. As a result, if people will come to them with an app or design idea, they should be willing to work with a team. They should also have a better understanding of their ideas. They may have a certain idea, but they may not have a clue on how to make that idea come to life.
the project
Mobile App & Web Dev for Ride Sharing Company
"I never received pushback—they always assured me that they could fix the issues that came up."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m a partner at a ride-share startup called Swift Chicks LLC. We’re trying to compete with Uber and Lyft by offering a service that is only for female passengers and female drivers.
What challenge were you trying to address with Retrocube?
We first reached out to Retrocube because we needed help designing our app, as well as our website and landing pages.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Retrocube delivered the two interfaces of the application—the driver view and the passenger view. The team started from a documented workflow that was tied to another product that we wanted to mimic. That ended up becoming the original contract and scope of work.
The team also provided a database that helps us store and manage crucial information about drivers. We also now have a website that describes our services, including the fares that we charge, and has a link to download the app. Users can choose to get either the driver or the passenger view on Android or iOS.
Retrocube also set up our infrastructure on AWS and walked us through how to use it. They set up every additional service—all we had to do was create a payment account through Stripe. We’re signed up for monthly service through AWS, GoDaddy, and Google Developer Services.
What is the team composition?
There were two individuals that I dealt with directly on a regular basis—John (Business Application Consultant, Retrocube) and Matty (Assistant Vice President, Retrocube). I didn’t communicate directly with the developers.
How did you come to work with Retrocube?
We were struggling to find a partner that fit our price range, and, through probing the Internet, we eventually stumbled upon Retrocube. We weren’t sure at first if we were going to go through with the project, but their price was so competitive that we decided to move forward with them.
How much have you invested with them?
It’s a $17,000 project.
What is the status of this engagement?
We reached out to them in December 2018, and, if I’m not mistaken, we deployed the first week of November 2019. We’re still doing a bit of fine-tuning, specifically with verbiage on the website, but the product is complete.
We’re still within their three-month support window; I just recently submitted edits for a feature of our admin console. It’s mostly administrative work on our end that we’re still doing.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Especially at the beginning stages, the work that Retrocube delivered exceeded our expectations. We’ve added more features than were on our original scope, and that led to some glitches during the middle stages of the process, but now we’re very pleased with what we have. Part of that struggle in the middle was due to our lack of clarity about what we needed.
In comparison to other apps, as far as optics go, we’re in a much better place than our competitors. The functionality is still lacking in some areas, but we’ve initiated those conversations with Retrocube. Also, the features that we do have are excellent. Most of the work that’s left is on the administrative side.
I haven’t been able to push the app to its limits yet, particularly with the database, but Retrocube has a plan to continue building out the functionality. They’re also working with a third-party team to resolve certain issues, specifically a bug that we’re dealing with where emails are being sent to spam folders. Despite this falling outside of their abilities, we’re appreciative of how much they’ve been able to accomplish.
How did Retrocube perform from a project management standpoint?
We worked together pretty closely throughout the engagement to make sure they were meeting our needs. Matty was our main point of contact, and he delegated tasks within their team. I feel like I dropped the ball with the initial scope, but once we got on the same page regarding the timeframe, they were able to address issues in a timely manner.
We faced some problems during the beta testing phase, and they were excellent about documenting and following up on each item. Matty would communicate the tasks line by line with the development team. I never received pushback—they always assured me that they could fix the issues that came up.
I also appreciated how, when I reached out via email about timeframes for resolving issues, they were quick to respond. That set them apart.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The responsiveness and the ability to address every issue are the main two. In terms of pricing, we communicated with firms that were planning to charge four or five times as much. We paid significantly less and still go the produced that we described.
Are there any areas they could improve?
The communication was always there, but the phone support could be improved. Certain items can be handled better over the phone, as opposed to multiple emails where people struggle to zero in on the problem. As far as overall support goes, though, I would still give them high marks.
From a customer perspective, especially as we neared deployment, I think we were siding too much to perfection. We could’ve released the app earlier if we hadn’t spent so much time on beta testing.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
I’ve had people enquire about Retrocube, and I recommend them to others, but I would advise clients to give the team a clear definition of the product that they want. When it comes to the scope of the work, you need to be able to provide a detailed schedule or timeframe, even down to days and hours.
the project
App Dev, 2D Animation & SMM for Social Media Company
“Retrocube always addressed my concerns and built upon my ideas, which were well-received.”
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m an entrepreneur.
What challenge were you trying to address with Retrocube?
I wanted to develop a social media mobile app. What many people don’t realize is that their pets—dogs and cats—don’t actually age seven years to every one human year. In reality, the genetic aging of a pet is a different algorithm altogether, and I thought it would be fun to incorporate that into an app. For instance, a pet ages 15 human years in its first year of life, nine human years its second year, and then, depending on the type of animal and its size, aging will vary anywhere from 3–6 years, sometimes in an oscillating fashion.
Part of the premise of the app is to figure out a pet’s different birthdays, outside of the regular human calendar year. This creates good bonding opportunities for young children, for example, when a new pet is introduced to a family. We also looked at creating something to find out when you and your pet are at the same age in your respective years.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Retrocube developed our app for iOS and Android. I explained the concept of the app to them and asked them to see what they could do with a crude drawing of the logo I’d done. I worked through those details with my original contact person and Kevin (Project Manager, Retrocube), who was very good at explaining the process. They came back to me with a really sharp, vibrant, and clean logo design.
Their team developed our app for iOS and Android. Kevin outlined the scope of the work, and we had that nailed down by early April. We then talked about the eight different features of the app and how we’d start to address each one. Kevin came up with some picture files to identify each feature. He also gave me access to a photo library, from which I selected a bunch of artwork. I started to provide content to him for each section of the app. Retrocube built out all of the app’s components, fonts, artwork, music files, any kind of renderings, and the algorithm for calculations.
They also created some marketing materials, including an outstanding 2D animation. They gave me about nine narrator voices, which I put out to family and friends to pick the most appealing one. I did a storyboard and a small script, and Retrocube helped refine that. From the script, they came up with a 2D animation screen set of 9–10 static screens. We worked through that process together, and, once we signed off on that, we came up with the moving parts of the animation to tie it all together.
What is the team composition?
My main point of contact was Kevin. In the background, I’ve seen Alex (Developer, Retrocube). Stephanie (Marketing Executive, Retrocube) handles the development of our Facebook and Instagram accounts.
How did you come to work with Retrocube?
I wasn’t sure how to go about finding an app developer, although I knew I wanted to work with a company, not an individual. When I researched who could develop my idea into a mobile app, Retrocube’s name came up in a couple of different searches, generally in the top three spots.
I sent an email to them, and they got back to me within the same day. When we spoke on the phone, they wanted to hear about my idea, and they agreed to sign a non-disclosure. One of the factors for me was whether this project was going to cost a lot of money. After discussing the scope of the project with Retrocube, they came back to me with a price that was very much within the range of what I considered acceptable. I had no idea they were based out of Dallas, but I didn’t need somebody local; I just needed somebody to get the job done.
How much have you invested with them?
I spent about $30,000 CAD (approximately $22,700 USD).
What is the status of this engagement?
We signed the contract at the end of March 2019, and by the beginning of April, Kevin and I had signed off on the scope of work. They completed the app in November, and Stephanie’s social media work is ongoing. The app isn’t live yet, but that’s because I’ve been working with the App Store to have the app listed under my company and not myself.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The 2D animation they did was absolutely excellent. The app is on Instagram and Facebook, and I’ve gotten good feedback from friends and family. I did a tradeshow in Toronto at the end of November, and I got a good reception there. People like the vibrancy of the colors, and it’s image-rich in many aspects.
How did Retrocube perform from a project management standpoint?
They were top-notch. Kevin was exceptional because he not only kept in contact via email and phone calls; he also provided his personal phone number and made himself quite available. We even texted on weekends. He went above and beyond, and he represented his company extremely well. We established a really good working rapport with Kevin. He was very attentive.
We had a few hiccups with the algorithm, given that it needs to calculate multiple birthdays within one year, and we had a lot of back-and-forths. Since I was so close to the project, I knew what to test against, and I’d send them feedback. They eventually nailed it. Kevin had good persistence in finishing the work, and I really appreciated it.
What did you find most impressive about them?
I’d looked into current design trends, such as bold colors and strong fonts, and Retrocube addressed all of those trends. The app has a nice bold color, strong lettering, and a sharp image. I was really impressed by the logo they delivered.
Retrocube always addressed my concerns and built upon my ideas, which were well-received. For instance, at the beginning of the project, we had to select pictures for different features. Kevin gave me a stock library to choose pictures from, and I told him what I liked. I also told him about a specific idea I had for one section, and he came back with that picture the next day.
Are there any areas they could improve?
If I had to choose one thing, it was that I wasn’t directly in contact with the development team. I’d speak with Kevin, who would then relay our conversation to them. Because I didn’t speak directly to somebody doing the actual coding work, I have a feeling that some things were missed. We did three rounds, and maybe we could’ve just done two. However, I don’t think that affected the timeline at all.
Any advice for potential customers?
Just do it. My experience has been really good. After they complete development, they offer a month of support to get things going on social media. If you work with Kevin, consider yourself lucky; he’s very attentive.
the project
App Development for Peer-To-Peer Trunk-Sharing Platform
“They’ve been very engaged with us the entire time.”
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the founder and CEO of Trunkit.com, which is a peer-to-peer trunk-sharing app.
What challenge were you trying to address with Retrocube?
We needed an iOS and Android app developed for us.
What was the scope of their involvement?
We currently have a website that enables travelers to post their trips, allowing users to see have much space they have in their vehicle’s trunk. Users can request for something to be sent with them as they travel. Conversely, people can post items that need to be delivered. Those who are driving can search for those items and opt to transport them.
It’s a comprehensive app that can calculate costs, suggest prices, showcase ratings, and manage tips. They built it for iOS and Android, linking it to our existing web platform. We’re launching the app any day now.
What is the team composition?
I’ve been working directly with two people from their team.
How did you come to work with Retrocube?
After finding them online, I engaged them with an email. They were very quick to respond to me with a comprehensive quote. Within a few days, they knew everything there was to know about my company, and their price was very flexible. I could tell that they valued my business, so I hired them.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent about $25,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working with them in March 2019, and the engagement is ongoing.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We haven’t received much feedback yet. However, those who helped with testing have said that it’s clean and user-friendly so far.
How did Retrocube perform from a project management standpoint?
We typically communicated through texting and email. They’ve been very engaged with us the entire time.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They’re engaged communicators.
Are there any areas they could improve?
Everything has been fine, I can’t think of any problems.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Remain engaged with them with questions throughout the development process. When I was dealing with their sales and project management teammates, they were all very communicative.
the project
Mobile App Dev and Marketing for Trading Platform
“Retrocube offers any services you need from start to finish for creating a mobile app.”
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I am the co-founder of a mobile trading platform.
What challenge were you trying to address with Retrocube?
We were looking to develop a mobile app.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Retrocube developed both an iOS and Android version of our app. The app allows users to rent and trade products that are posted within the app with users around the nation. The Retrocube team included key features, such as chatting and mapping features. Their team also built a web app version of the platform.
The Retrocube team is also responsible for design work, marketing, copywriting, and maintenance. We work directly with their designer, who sends us versions for approval. Their team provides us with social media marketing, press releases, and blog help. We provide them with content, which they then push out for us. They also help with our SEO and are currently making fixes for our relaunch.
What is the team composition?
I had two main points of contact at Retrocube, but was in contact with a few others here and there.
How did you come to work with Retrocube?
We found Retrocube by surfing the web.
How much have you invested with them?
We have invested about $70,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
Our ongoing engagement with Retrocube began in February 2019.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
All in all, it’s been good. A lot of Retrocube’s work needed to be tweaked and revised due to some of their wording. They came around pretty well and fixed all of the things we wanted to change. I’ve shown it to a few people but we haven’t officially launched yet.
How did Retrocube perform from a project management standpoint?
I was pretty pleased with their project management. Our teams communicated using email, text, and phone calls.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Retrocube offers any services you need from start to finish for creating a mobile app. They’ll help you along the way, even after the development is done. They offer marketing, maintenance, copywriting, and provide good input and ideas to help you along. Their team always recommends new things to make your product better.
Are there any areas they could improve?
Some of their wording could be cleaned up.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Give it a shot, they’ll get it done for you. Make sure to revise their work before they launch it and give them as much input as you can prior to launch. Retrocube is very accepting of feedback so tell them what you want.
the project
App Development for Healthcare Solutions Company
“If we weren’t aligned on something, they communicated professionally and effectively until we understood each other.”
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m a registered dietitian by trade with PDPM Selector, LLC. The company designed an app for use specifically in skilled nursing facilities. It was created to address a new payment system put in place by Medicare.
What challenge were you trying to address with Retrocube?
With our patient-driven payment system, there are over 20,000 possible combinations of payments that can occur. Without a sophisticated tool, we didn’t feel like we could keep track of all of that. We needed help with creating a solution.
What was the scope of their involvement?
They created an iOS and Android mobile app. We provided them with the formulas and sequencing for different types of payments, and they designed the screens and built out the functionality. After they completed the work, we launched the apps on the App Store and Google Play Store. They also created the web site, host the solutions on their servers, and set up Google Analytics for tracking and monitorization.
What is the team composition?
I had two main points of contact: our account manager and the lead programmer. There were about nine other team members working in the background, though.
How did you come to work with Retrocube?
I went online and ran a search for companies. They responded to me right away with a more cost-effective price than other vendors. I also knew they developed many mobile app games in the past, so I was confident that they could handle something more static.
How much have you invested with them?
I’ve invested about $65,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together between January–May 2019.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
This app is different than anything on the market. The only similar solutions are calculators on which you can run these calculations yourself. Our product is HIPAA compliant and allows users to store multiple patients in the app. It was much more complicated than the calculation-focused apps out there, and they pulled it off.
How did Retrocube perform from a project management standpoint?
They were good about getting us the information we needed to move the project forward. If we weren’t aligned on something, they communicated professionally and effectively until we understood each other. They emailed me frequently with updates and projected deadlines. During the production, regulations were evolving, so they were accommodating in adjusting targets as needed. We’re very happy with the collaboration.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They were conscientious of their work. The end product is very visually appealing, and the team was always great with presentation.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I’d never worked with someone to create an app. They held my hand throughout the entire process, which I appreciated because I didn’t know all of the steps we would have to take to get an app to launch.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Understand what you want. The less you have to change after the development starts, the faster they can move through the work.
the project
App Dev for Online Fashion Store
"They are very passionate about what they do and are extremely professional."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the owner of an online fashion store and have been working for a decade now. My online store is popular among locals and my website is doing very well.
For what projects/services did your company hire Retrocube, and what were your goals?
I wanted to create an app with the help of Retrocube. I knew what type of app I wanted and had a whole visualization in my mind. But I’m not good with the technical things, that’s why I decided to reach out to Retrocube.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
I discussed with one of my friends that I want to create an app for my store. And he suggested that I try RetroCube. I was unsure at first because it was my first time developing something like this, but ultimately decided to move forward with RetroCube because their team provided an excellent plan and strategy.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
The app I wanted to create had different categories for clothing, shoes, accessories, sale items, and featured articles. I wanted to go with a little funky but sophisticated theme that I would be able to update according to seasons and occasions. I also wanted to create a 24 hours reward spin for my customers. And an artificial reality technology for my customers to check if the item is looking good on them or not.
My motive was to create the app for both platforms (android and iPhone). And of course, a Wishlist option too. The other things that I wanted to have on my app were shopping options, payment processing and also a live chat section for customer support. So, my customers can shop and stay connected with my business easily.
How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
The team was composed of the person I talked with on call initially, the salesperson may be. Later, I was introduced to my account manager, project manager, developers, designers and other people assigned to my project.
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
When I got my app, I was very impressed. They did a great job with design and development. The process throughout was smooth and painless.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
Working with them was easy and comfortable. My account manager kept me updated throughout the process and kept an open line of communication. Since it was my first experience developing an app, he made recommendations and suggestion throughout the development cycles to make sure I get an amazing product.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They are very passionate about what they do and are extremely professional.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Of course, no one is perfect and there is always room for improvement. But I appreciate how they were open to constructive criticism. I would suggest expedited timelines if possible.
the project
Mobile App Development for Online Clinic
"They were highly professional and knew how to value us as customers."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm the brand manager with the responsibility to create marketing strategies and propose plans to expand the business both online and offline. I am a health consultant at an online clinic.
For what projects/services did your company hire Retrocube, and what were your goals?
We took services from Retrocube to develop an app that can let us have online consultations with the patients where we could take their history and advise them.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
A close friend recommended Retrocube to me who had taken the service for the creation of a mobile app from them.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
The UI of the app was simply because many people try such apps for the first time which is why we kept it simple. It required the visitors to fill out the form to get to the health consultant. Then a video consultation was fixed.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
We called the salesperson who connected us to a manager. And for the rest of the time, we were in contact with the same manager. In addition to that, there were 3 designers.
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
In the entire period of the making of the app, we were informed and being communicated about the progress.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
Communication was the key to success. They kept us well informed about everything through active communication.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They were highly professional and knew how to value us as customers.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
No, I did not find anything that needs to be improved.
The client has received positive feedback on the mobile application from limited testing. Retrocube has been providing excellent project management, and the team is patient, understanding, and highly knowledgeable. The client looks forward to their continued engagement.