RipenApps

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am an advisory member of an innovative software startup company, providing advice and oversight with respect to product design, customer validation, and go-to-market strategies.

The company invents, develops, manufactures, and publishes sports-related software and content. Through its patented technologies, the company aims to launch a suite of apps that support, excite, and entertain the sports community worldwide.

For what projects/services did your company hire RipenApps?

In the first project, RipenApps developed the beta version (MVP) of the company's first mobile app.

What were your goals for this project?

Generally, the goals related to developing and testing the app to satisfy the list of design requirements and wireframes. The app required the development of a complex algorithm, requiring expertise in the areas of Swift coding and an in-depth understanding of the native recording functionality of Apple devices.

How did you select RipenApps?

We received a list of prospective developers from our associates, and we performed online research for additional prospects. We issued RFPs to several prospects, and we interviewed several prospects. Through these efforts, we selected RipenApps.

Describe the project in detail.

We drafted, negotiated and signed an NDA as well as a software development and support agreement. RipenApps showed flexibility in the negotiation process. The agreement included an exhibit of our design requirements, algorithm flows charts and preliminary wire frames.  

RipenApps quickly provided draft wire frames and revised them per our multiple rounds of input.  From there, RipenApps provided draft screen shots and revised them per our multiple rounds of input. RipenApps then began coding and provided us with a test version. Afterwards we worked closely with the RipenApps team to test and debug the app. 

What was the team composition?

The RipenApps team for our project included marketing professionals, graphic designers, and computer programmers as well as two executive officers.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The development of the novel algorithm was particularly challenging and required considerable R&D.  Through our collaboration and RipenApps' commitment, RipenApps accomplished the development.  We are now undergoing the final steps for launch.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The communication methods included Skype, email, WhatsApp, and Basecamp. We found a combination of WhatsApp and Basecamp to be most effective. Through RipenApps' Basecamp account, we were able to share and receive documents and feedback among all team members from both sides.

We implemented weekly design calls, which were followed by Basecamp messages and updates throughout the week.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

In a word, I would say integrity. When we encountered difficulties, such as the need for different/new features and unanticipated design challenges, RipenApps earnestly and honestly worked with us to find a resolution. As a true partner, RipenApps demonstrated its professionalism and devotion to fulfilling its commitments.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The move to Basecamp for group communication was a major help. I recommend that RipenApps implement Basecamp communication from the start.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Founder

For what projects/services did your company hire RipenApps?

We intended to develop web app and mobile app that require video call.

What were your goals for this project?

The project was paid in February 2020 at to start the project.

How did you select RipenApps?

We found RipenApps from clutch.com. We saw they have 5 star.

Describe the project in detail.

This company should develop mobile app, and web app for our need.

What was the team composition?

They assigned different peoples that keep changing and always asking the same question again and again; and it seem they do not have good team work and no proper documentation. Several of the team do not want to have video call or can be contacted and we are starting to suspect there maybe something wrong with the company.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

RipenApps seem struggle to understand basic knowledge of business analysis. They are good in accepting project and delaying project. Every update they gave is very raw, premature, unfinished and the pending job become pilling up until we realized that this company has internal problem.

We are hoping no one will get the same problem as ours in the future with RipenApps. And were also hoping this company could really proof what they claim with the star in Clutch.

Our least suggestion to do is you should not ever think to give project to this company when they are asking payment by not using trusted coworking platform; if you are really want to deal with this company . The best we can suggest, you can find much better one without ever think to deal with them.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They do not have effective workflow framework as expected. They did not treat or respect our document we had submitted and they keep forgetting thing. We suspect this is a way to eliminate our request one by one until we also forget what we have requested. Not the good team we have expected from the money and time we have spend.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They are good to spending our precious time, patience, and money without decent return. Please do not ever think to deal with them. They might still decent in designing wireframes, but our project has in that stage for very long time.

They have release an app but the app is very rough that we as a client need to test by ourselves just to find that the app was buggy and cannot do simple thing as normal login.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We hope this company could learn how to develop serious application. I hope they really run this company for real.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Im The Co Founder Of EggHead Academy (https://www.beegghead.com/) We Provide UPSC Aspirants With Study Material And Guidance for UPSC and State PSCs

For what projects/services did your company hire RipenApps?

Our Company Need a Mobile Application Were Our Students Can Practice Quizzes And Prepare For The Exam, And RipenApps Helped Us achieve the Dream By creating The Beautiful Application For Us.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a simple UI Mobile Application For Our Concept Which Helps students To Learn and Earn At the same time without and distraction.

How did you select this vendor?

Me and my team searched for best app development firms in India and filtered around 4 top companies. later we started con-calls to see if the company understand your vision or not.

After talking to the executives fro RipenApps we realised they were professional at there hands at eh same time supportive and thus we selected them.

Describe the project in detail.

After a Formal Agreement we started Analysis phase of our project where RippenApps helped me draw my vision into a very clear picture they helped me with letting me know the trends in my industry they did all the research that typically we need to do took all the burden on there shoulders.

In Second Phase we went through Designing With there expert designers they created some Stunning Mobile UI and i stated seeing my App Taking Shape. IN the Development They Did Everything I told them, i couldn't see even one error in there Programming.

They Even Added Some Extra Features on Top. And in the last phase They delivered my Application Complete With Uploading On Store and Even Doing ASO which was not there in Contact. it really helped me a lot.

What was the team composition?

I Was Assigned with the project Manager and she was really helpful, She was ready to Solve My Query any time.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We have not Fully Launched Our App Yet, But Even At Beta Testing Stage Our Users Are loving it.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was just like a friend circle Helping each other. It was very easy going.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Apart from there Technical knowledge There support is great ready to help when ever you need any.

Are there any areas for improvement?

every app have a better version, every deign can be more beautiful. but we as company and i as a individual is very satisfied with there work.

Please describe your company and your position there.

My company is a logistics company that will make the life of evveryone better, opening many more job opportunities.

For what projects/services did your company hire RipenApps?

My company hired RipenApps for their professionalism and based on their experience developing apps.

What were your goals for this project?

my goals were to create 2 mobile apps, 1 for the client and 1 for the customer.

How did you select this vendor?

i spent months searching online for the developers and came across Ripenapps. i was fascinated by their work and knew straight away the they were the one.

Describe the project in detail.

After RipenApps was selected for the list of developers i had, i pitched then my idea. as a team we both kept developing the idea until we agreed on the best choice. after the initiation phase, the analysis phase started by creating a prototype of the app. once the prototype was agreed upon, we then entered the design phase. RipenApps managed to exceed my expectations in the design phase by designing the app i imagined in my head. i was mind blow when i saw the design.

What was the team composition?

i was initially assigned a analyst to create a prototype of the app, then my project manager was assigned to manage the entire project.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We are currently at the final stages of the project. I am very pleased with the project and excited to see where i can take it.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Id like to thank the entire RipenApps team for their effort on this project, especially my project manager Pargab. She was 200% committed towards the project as if it was her own project. She was always motivated towards it and making every decision i make 10 times better, she was always there for support whenever needed. again thanks Pargab for everything you have done on the project.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Ripenapps as a group are very well experienced — they know what they are doing to an extreme extent. they have a lot of knowledge in app development, user experience and optimisation. i appreciate that they were patient with me at every step of the project. I would recommend this company to anyone with any idea that wants to execute since RipenApps can make anything possible.

Are there any areas for improvement?

i dont see any areas which they can improvement since everything they have done has exceeded my expectations.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Product Manager for In The Rooms, an online global recovery community. I define the product strategy and lead teams in creating and improving our product offerings.

For what projects/services did your company hire RipenApps?

Our mobile applications were very outdated and frustrating for our users to engage with, so we hired RipenApps to create brand new Android and iOS apps.

What were your goals for this project?

Our primary goal was to vastly improve mobile app usability for our members with a more modern and simplistic user experience. We were aiming to convert at least 50% of our users from desktop to mobile, and to acquire thousands of new members with better app offerings.

How did you select this vendor?

We evaluated a few different vendors, and selected RipenApps based on value, professionalism, and a very detailed proposal and initial scope of work.

Describe the project in detail.

At the onset of the project, we worked to define every feature and functionality of the app to be included within the scope of work (this would be quite a complex project because of all the features and elements included within our preexisting member website).

We needed everything from member profiles and newsfeeds to live video meetings and direct messaging incorporated in the app. Our team provided a very basic mockup of what we wanted the general structure of the app to be, with the rest of the direction originating from our preexisting app and website.

Once we defined these items, we entered the analysis phase, having Skype meetings between the RipenApps team and our development team to discuss project requirements and app architecture. The RipenApps team then began providing basic wireframes for the app, which we communicated back and forth on to refine.

Following this, we entered the design phase, in which the UI/UX designer at RipenApps issued a design questionnaire, then began creating screen mockups for the app. Again we communicated back and forth to clarify elements of the designs. After this, our team started working to provide the required APIs for the RipenApps development team.

This process took a while because of the complexity of the system our team was working within, and the general complexity of the project. At one point, we had daily scrum calls where our development teams worked together to resolve any problems and keep the project moving. We worked through the APIs as RipenApps began working on the actual app development.

The RipenApps team worked in stages of milestones, building out more and more features of the app with each milestone, and providing iOS and Android builds for our company to review. Lots of back and forth collaboration happened during this time, so we could work through any kinks and ensure the app fulfilled all of the user needs. Once we finally reached the point of having a publishable app, the RipenApps team coordinated submission of the apps to the Google Play and App Stores.

What was the team composition?

We initially worked with a Business Analyst as we defined the project, then we were assigned a Project Manager. As the project went on, our development team and the RipenApps development team worked more closely to accomplish project goals. The COO also took an active role in ensuring that our project was carried out as efficiently as possible.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We haven't had much time to evaluate success yet, since our Android app only went live a few days ago, and our iOS app is still under review in the app store. But initial feedback from members has been positive—they feel that the new app is a vast improvement from our old one!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The Project Manager we were assigned proved difficult to work with, but the RipenApps COO jumped in to manage communications, allowing the project to continue on smoothly. We used Skype and Basecamp to communicate back and forth. The team was very accommodating to our schedules and timelines, working very late into the evening to fulfill project objectives.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We were particularly impressed with the team's dedication and adaptability. RipenApps put in long hours to work on this project—I know there was a ton of behind-the-scenes effort that went into fulfilling milestones and providing us with updated builds in a timely manner.

The team was very responsive to our inquiries, regardless of the time of day or night. They were also very adaptable as the requirements of the project grew and fluctuated, and as new deadlines needed to be met.

Are there any areas for improvement?

As an overall company, RipenApps met the mark and fulfilled expectations for our project.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Ultimate Fitness Pass offers various flexible passes allowing members to access multiple fitness centres and Gyms with a single pass. I am the Co-founder.

For what projects/services did your company hire RipenApps?

I engaged RipenApps to develop a webapp and mobile application for a business opportunity.

What were your goals for this project?

the goal for this project was to design, develop, configure and launch our webapp and mobile application for our startup.

How did you select this vendor?

They were recommended to us from a customer who had used RipenApps for their own startup.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They designed, developed, configured and launched our system. The project began with a new discorvery workshop, which led us reach manual understanding of the business challenges and goals. Once we approved the workflows, wireframes, and mockups, the actual production began in the form of 2 week sprints. The fuinctiuonal versions were ready for user testing and feedback every two weeks. Improvements were made working together with their development.

What was the team composition?

I am unaware of the size of the team but the number of members would change over time. We had a stable project manager who was our direct and permanent contact.

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

They did a great job on all aspects of the development phase. I have also continued with them for support and hosting of my business. The team have great work ethics. Very happy with the effort put into meeting milestones and providing support even after development was complete

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Project management was very impressive. His team regularly complied with deadlines and always communicated delays ahead of time. We communicated exclusively with Skype and Basecamp.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Definitely the communication and willingness to help with last minute changes

Are there any areas for improvement?

The analysis phase of our project. Communication between us and representaive for RipenApps for was not that great. It led to many important points not being addressed, which had impacted the overall time of delivering the final product.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of Thousand Lakes Software Inc. The company was founded last year and it's goal is to develop and distribute mobile apps.

For what projects/services did your company hire RipenApps?

I hired RipenApps to help me develop my company's first mobile app.

What were your goals for this project?

To develop a fully functional mobile app.

How did you select this vendor?

I decided to outsource most of the developing of the app. I contacted a few potential developer companies and interviewed them to see which would be a best fit for my needs. RipenApps was declared a winner in this comparison.

Describe the project in detail.

The project was to develop a fully functional mobile app from my initial raw designs. The design were too altered by RipenApps. The project also included some research about certain functionalities of the app.

What was the team composition?

Initially there was a person with whom I spoke about the whole project and how it is going to be carried out. We signed the agreements and after that I have met a few different team managers for each phase of the development process. I mainly communicated with the team leaders who then passed my information onto their team.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The app is in the final stages of development.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

There were times when communication and progress were a little slower but overall the communication was fluent and I had a feeling that they were in control and knew exactly what they were doing.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The number of people who participated to this project was a surprise to me. There were a few teams of people and that surprised me positively. Also the availability of most of the team leaders was great because I sometimes messaged them during weekends and still got a relatively quick response.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I would like to be updated at least weekly even if no progress were made.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Hi, i am the product head of DBMCI.

For what projects/services did your company hire RipenApps?

We hired RipenApps to create an educational application. Application allows user to watch videos, gives test and use our questions bank which helps them to prepare for medical competitive exams.

What were your goals for this project?

To create a hybrid application.

How did you select this vendor?

Our team searched for the top 5 . RipenApps were of the company.

Describe the project in detail.

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The foremost use of the app is that it can supplement your preparation for exams such as NEET-PG, AIMS-PG,NEET-SS and FMGE. You are no longer restricted to your desk. Prepare anytime, anywhere and use every spare moment you have. You can read blogs and new stories that are related to medical education and keep yourself updated about latest counselling,exams and books.

The Special feature in the App Include Community Engagement this feature facilitates communication and interaction. Using the app you can connect with faculty and mentors thereby clarify your doubts. If you have downloaded the app, you are also updated with latest discounts, offers, book releases and more.

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What was the team composition?

RipenApps assigned Mr. piyush( COO) to support us. He is the one who always tries to deliver more than what they had promised. He gives his suggestions to bring out the best in the application, by adding new features which were not included in SOW.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Their team has worked very hard on our project irrespective of their working hours. They were very supportive in last minute changes in the application modules.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective, they have created a project on basecamp which keeps everyone in the loop. They even answered our calls and WhatsApp messages to resolve the bugs in the application.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Mr. Piyush , beat person in the company. He is the most dedicated person i know in this industry.

Are there any areas for improvement?

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Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a partner of an educational institute based out of Kanpur. We help students prepare for pre-medical exam (NEET).

For what projects/services did your company hire RipenApps?

Mobile & Web Application

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a platform where our students can give tests, watch videos and listen to audiobooks on different mobile application.

How did you select this vendor?

We did a lot of research, talked to various companies in different parts of India and finally zeroed down on RippenApps as they were economical, had great reviews everywhere and provided us a timeline that best suited us.

Describe the project in detail.

Students will use the app to give tests, watch educational videos and listen to audio books to help them prepare for the NEET examination.

What was the team composition?

Different teams were assigned as we moved along the cycle of an app development.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We are yet to launch all the features of the application. But the response has been good till now from the all the students.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We needed help sometimes on off days/weekends and they have provided us with that without any hassle whatsoever. They have always been overcommitted to deliver to the best of their abilities.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were forever ready to go back to the drawing board and change things if the existing development didn't perform as per our expectations or needs even if that meant extending the project timeline for a few weeks, they will do it if you are not satisfied as a customer.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Not at all. They are very good.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Director at Menghis Pvt. Ltd. Our company Menghis Pvt. Ltd. is an AgriTech startup focussing on creating digital solutions in the field of Agriculture in order to make agriculture more profitable and productive for farmers.

For what projects/services did your company hire RipenApps?

Poultrify is the very first product of our company. Poultrify is an online trading platform primarily focussed on the Poultry sector of agriculture. The aim was to create a transparent and easy to use trading platform for farmers so that they can sell and trade their perishable commodities with ease.

What were your goals for this project?

Poultry is a field with its own unique problems and livestock being a perishable commodity had its own challenges in trading. Also, the 70% target audience for our application was expected not to be very educated or tech-friendly. The challenge was thus to create an application with design and features and UI such that it becomes very easy for users to understand and use. Also, the price of the trading commodity is very fluctuating throughout the day it was thus necessary to incorporate features so that the price fluctuations can be monitored and the users shall be able to adjust their selling prices accordingly.

How did you select this vendor?

We had selected 5 different companies and obtained their quotations and design propositions. Throughout the process we had detailed discussions with analysts. RipenApps was chosen by us not only for their cost effectiveness but for their precise understanding of the requirements and even suggestions to make some of the features even better. Their approach in documenting the requirements was impressive as well.

Describe the project in detail.

It was a detailed analysis phase where the business analyst from RipeApps spent considerable time until our satisfaction and developed into wireframes as close as we wanted our application to come out to be. It's worth mentioning that even the tiniest of detail was covered and highlighted in the wireframes.

What was the team composition?

Initially we were introduced to a business analyst who took care of understanding all our requirements and discussions we had with pre sales team and drafted it into wireframes. Her understanding and ability to highlight details and put it into wireframes was impressive. After the analysis phase we were assigned a team comprising a project co-ordinator, a UI/UX designer, front end and backend developers. The entire team was brilliant and hard working. The team left no stones unturned in implementing challenging features such like map view feature in our application unless we were satisfied.

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Though we have not yet launched the application officially but we have shared and tested the release with some of our fellow farmers and their response with the UI and the working of the application was overwhelming. The design of the application has come out to be great and I must accept that it's above our expectations. Also, the workflow of the complete order booking process to confirmation from farmer to end delivery authentication and final billing is wonderful.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The entire team at RipenApps had been very co-operative even their senior management. They were always ready to listen and implement. The team had been very ready to listen to even some changes we requested in between and implemented it. The team was very very approachable and very responsive as well. The turn around time for fixing even challenging issues was very less, owing to their experience and expertise.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The most impressive thing about this company is their never-say-no attitude. You bring out any problem out to them even if not of their domain they would happily understand, research it and come out with a brilliant solution to implement. Secondly just not create a product you asked for but they help create a product that actually would bring value to the customer.

Are there any areas for improvement?

In my association with the company so far I could hardly find any areas I would recommend them to improve on. I just wish the company and the team good luck in all their endeavors.