Tintash

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Platform Production Manager, Digital Products of Sesame Workshop

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Sesame Workshop's mission is to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

Sesame Workshop is a global nonprofit behind Sesame Street and so much more.

For over 50 years, we have worked at the intersection of education, media, and research, creating joyful experiences that enrich minds and expand hearts. With a mission to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder, we reach families in 190 countries with playful early learning so we can empower each generation to build a better world.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Tintash to accomplish?

• Help increase the longevity of our digital products, and
• Facilitate their maintenance

SOLUTION

How did you find Tintash?

Referral

Why did you select Tintash over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Tintash were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Tintash was selected to take two of our existing apps that were built in Cocos 2DX and port them to Unity to enable them be more easily maintained. This process involved reproducing all the existing functionality in the Unity framework as well as converting all animation to a format that was usable in the new environment.

Tintash also created versions of the app that also worked on Amazon's Fire TV platform, requiring a new input method for interacting with an experience originally made for touch screens using a TV remote.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Tintash delivered on time and on budget.

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

Tintash was able to work within scope and have flexibility to work through details that were not completely caught in scope.

What was your primary form of communication with Tintash?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

All the players in the project, from PM to artists and developers, were very easy to work with. Being 10 hours ahead of our corporate office meant that we could iterate rapidly, providing feedback at the end of our day and see results the next one.

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

A great team. No comments.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP of Product of Super Free

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Casual mobile games

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Tintash to accomplish?

• Game development

SOLUTION

How did you find Tintash?

Referral

Why did you select Tintash over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Tintash were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

The outsource development team supported both new game development and ongoing live game operations across front-end and back-end systems. Their scope included:

New Game Development:

Prototyping and implementing core gameplay mechanics
Designing and developing new meta systems (progression, events, economy)
Building UI/UX components based on provided wireframes and art assets
Integrating third-party SDKs (analytics, ads, attribution, etc.)
Supporting live-ops tools, event configurations, and feature flag systems
Live Game Support:

Maintaining and improving front-end features for existing titles
Fixing bugs and resolving compatibility issues across devices and platforms
Enhancing server-side logic for events, sales, and personalization
Implementing feature updates, economy adjustments, and technical optimizations
Key Deliverables:

Fully functional game prototypes (Unity-based)
Integrated live-ops event systems and custom admin tools
Live feature rollouts for seasonal events, UI revamps, and monetization updates
Ongoing support for SDK upgrades, crash/ANR fixes, and app stability improvements

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team successfully launched multiple new game prototypes and delivered key feature updates for live titles, resulting in improved retention and increased event engagement across our portfolio.

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

The team managed projects effectively, communicated clearly, and delivered most milestones on time. They were responsive to our feedback and adapted quickly to changing priorities.

What was your primary form of communication with Tintash?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed me most about this company is their strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality results quickly. They consistently balanced speed with precision and were always willing to adapt to our evolving needs.

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

One area for potential improvement could be taking a more measured approach during planning to ensure scope and timelines remain realistic. Additionally, continuing to strengthen a data-driven mindset would be valuable—though we've already seen great progress in this area. Overall, the team does an excellent job and consistently delivers strong results.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of AAS Press

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We create motivating language learning resources.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Tintash to accomplish?

• Create a gamified English learning app

SOLUTION

How did you find Tintash?

Online Search

Why did you select Tintash over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Tintash were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

From scratch, Tintash built for us a comprehensive platform called The Gamerize Dictionary, which is comprised of an exciting game app for children, connected to school dashboards, a content management system and multiple external APIs. Tintash had all of the resources we needed for backend deveopment, mobile game development, frontend development for the portals as well as art and sound design. 

The results have been amazing. I have not seen a more well executed learning resourse for children yet. Tintash has also been able to give us quality consulting along the way as we have continued to develope new features in the program.

We owe our success to our partnership with Tintash! 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have been able to sign on over 100 schools and have had 100% retention of our B2B customers over the past 3 years. 

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

Tintash has been very flexible with their allocations to our teams, adding team members when we began to develope new features and scaling back when needed. We have generally been able to stuck to time and cost estimations despite considerable changes to and iteration on features.

What was your primary form of communication with Tintash?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Communication has been top level with Tintash. Also, the flexibility of our team and the range of skills they can offer have been excellent.

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

Nothing comes to mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Finnegan the Dragon is a pre-K Edtech company focusing on curriculum and game development for expressive language and early literacy support.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Tintash?

Tintash was hired to take a partially built beta game and create a fully workable beta 1.0 game that matched the aligned with classroom curriculum.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

This vendor was selected through an industry referral. They came highly recommended for both depth of knowledge and professionalism. There is always a risk when migrating an existing game to a new developer. Tintash handled this project with care and ease. I could not be happier with the experience and product.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

We migrated a partially completed mobile gaming system and asked their engineers to complete the build. They managed the development and art team, sourced needed personnel, and provided an excellent project manager who patiently walked everyone through each step to completion. The game is currently under beta testing and we are receiving great feedback.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We worked with the development, art, finance, and project management teams. It was a fantastic experience.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

At this time, we are testing the game and curriculum with teachers, parents, and clinicians and the overwhelming response is positive. Ease of use, user experience, and overall functionality has all been received with praise.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was organized and executed on time and under budget.

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

They were highly professional and very willing to adjust to any request made.

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

n/a

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of product and design at an online interior design company. We offer design services to customers and a platform for interior designers to collaborate with their clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Tintash?

We saw a need from the interior design community for an easy-to-use tool to create 3D renderings for their clients. Our goal was to see if we could do something new and innovative in that space to give our interior designers and customers ways to visualize their homes. We hired Tintash to help us with R&D and innovation projects in the 3D rendering and modeling space.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Tintash helped us develop a 3D rendering desktop application. They custom-built the app from the ground up to offer high-quality rendering capabilities for interior designers regardless of their skill set. We initially provided them with a brief and worked closely with them throughout the development process. 

The team built the custom modeling and rendering pipeline to help provide assets and final 3D renderings. The app’s feature list enables users to create floor plans in a 3D-rendered space and then drag and drop 3D models of various furniture and home decor items. Users can also add architectural elements, such as doors and windows. They can then export renderings with photo-realistic quality by setting up camera positions. 

Tintash built the app on Unity using the gaming engine. Initially, they used PHP for the backend but then updated it to Python and Django. The team used React for the frontend, Autodesk 3ds Max for the 3D tool, V-Ray for the rendering engine, and Jenkins for automation. They also offered maintenance for the app, and we worked together to provide the hosting services. 

What is the team composition?

We worked with many teammates from Tintash during our five-year engagement, including project managers, engineering managers, front- and backend engineers, and 3D modeling and rendering resources. 

How did you come to work with Tintash?

We found them through a referral; a former colleague sourced Tintash. Although I wasn’t part of the initial selection process, I believe our company chose them due to their expertise in the gaming industry and 3D in particular. 

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $1 million–$5 million. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from March 2017–October 2022. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Because this project was in the R&D space for us, being able to pilot the new tools with a few of our user groups was a big measure of success for us. We piloted the app with our interior designer community, customers, and retail partners. Delivering high-quality room rendering improved our customers' overall experience. 

Tintash was a wonderful partner and super easy to work with. We treated them as an extension of our team and worked closely together rather than just giving them a brief and seeing what they would do. Whenever a new need arose, they accommodated us and molded the team to those needs. Moreover, they were always super available and great thought partners.

How did Tintash perform from a project management standpoint?

They delivered items on time and stayed within the budget. We primarily communicated through video calls, and we also used email and Slack. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

What we loved the most about working with Tintash was their collaborative nature. When working with contracted teams, it's easy to feel like we're getting what we asked for and nothing more. Meanwhile, Tintash became a truly innovative thought partner; they didn't just do what we asked for but also helped us conceive new technologies and tools to build. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

We never had to ask them to improve anything; they met every expectation we put out for them. Overall, we were really happy with them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Use Tintash! I'd also advise making use of their skill and dedication. Sometimes, people treat contracted engineering teams as a get-it-done resource, but Tintash is a great thought partner, communicator, and thinker, so work with them as much as possible.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the VPE at a company changing the Career Education industry with a cutting edge SaaS Platform for vocational-focused training businesses. Our products support C-Level leaders and their organizations to increase revenue and maintain compliance.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Tintash, and what were your goals?

Having a small, in-house team of serverless engineers responsible for building out custom ETL for 3rd party system imports/exports, our capacity was limited. The business needed more velocity to unlock sales in the pipeline so I looked to a cost-effective offshore solution.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

I put out an RFP, received proposals from 10 vendors, culled to three, and chose Tintash because of:

1. cost-competitiveness and
2. a familiarity with their engineering excellence, having utilized them at a previous company.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Though we internally had tackled such projects, our documentation and project plans were sparse, but the Tintash teams proved gritty and resilient in taking what we had and running with it. Initially I provided a simplistic, base project template with Use Cases. As work progressed, we've refined the project plan template and involved internal EM and PM resources to continually improve processes and collaboration. The bulk of the work has been done in JavaScript for AWS Lambdas, moving some legacy code into TypeScript in tandem with the initiatives of the engineering org.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

At first there was a senior engineer along with a junior engineer. At the height of full ramp-up, there were two teams, each with 1-2 junior engineers, led by a senior engineer, with technical project management support.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The key outcome has been the unlocking of multiple six-figure revenue-generating opportunities in our pipeline that were previously blocked because Engineering simply didn't have capacity to pursue. Deliverables were provided on time or ahead of schedule and all have been impressed by the quality of code as well as professionalism exhibited by all team members, especially the Lead, Moiz Imran.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We conducted project planning and management using ClickUp with a three-phased approach: requirements gathering, implementation, and maintenance.

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

We greatly appreciate their adaptability and flexibility.

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

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of an online marketplace startup called Leland. We connecting ambitious young people with coaches who can help them get into competitive schools and career paths.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Tintash, and what were your goals?

We hired one engineer from Tintash to work on frontend features.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We interviewed several vendors but enjoyed our conversations with Tintash. They communicated well and were incredibly proactive about supporting us.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We've been working with a a front end engineer from Tintash for 6+ months at this point and have been incredibly happy with his performance and

Tintash's service. As a company, they check in frequently, communicate well, and provide great engineers. Our experience with our engineer has been phenomenal. Communicates proactively, learns quickly, and has a bias towards action. Plan to continue working with Tintash for a long time and would definitely recommend to anyone needing some extra engineering muscle.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

One frontend engineer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The engineer we've been working with has become a core part of our development team. He ships new features and improves his code quality every day.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We use Slack and email to communicate with the Tintash team.

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

They have quality engineering, great communication, and are very committed to the project. Not just execution focused either, the engineer we work with cares deeply about the user too.

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

Honestly, nothing so far.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a co-founder of a startup with my friend, who’s a hairdresser.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Tintash?

My partner and I felt we had a really good idea, but neither of us are technical. We connected with Tintash, and they thought our idea was good, too.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Tintash conducted research to see if there was anything similar to our app idea on the market. We found there wasn’t, so we started developing an MVP.

We’re developing an app that allows users to visualize different hair colors and styles virtually, before going to the hairdresser. They can also make appointments and have consultations through the app.

We’ve worked with Tintash throughout the process. My colleague is the one with hair coloring knowledge, and she worked with Tintash on warm colors, cold colors, and that type of thing.

The beta version of the app is live on the App Store.

What is the team composition?

We worked with one person during the initial phase and another during development. There were others around, but we’ve had two main points of contact.

How did you come to work with Tintash?

I met Mannan (Co-Founder) in Pakistan, and we kept in contact. He showed me some of their work, and I thought they’d be a good fit.

How much have you invested with them?

The total cost so far is around $40,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Tintash in August 2020, and it’s ongoing. We had a different perspective when we started because we were thinking from a hairdresser’s standpoint. During the collaboration, we decided to do this project in several steps. We’ve finished the MVP, and our focus is now on getting customers. We’re planning to do some marketing and then raise money.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Tintash has been really helpful, and we wouldn’t have managed to do this project without them. They understood what we were saying and did what we wanted to do, but they also told us when they thought that something wasn’t a good idea. They didn’t know anything about the hairdressing industry when we started, but they were quick learners. It’s been a good back and forth. 

I felt like they wanted to make the best app for us. I hope we’ll continue working together.

How did Tintash perform from a project management standpoint?

We have virtual meetings every week, and they’re really good to talk to. We haven’t had any language issues. We communicate via phone calls.

They’re good at managing deadlines, and they let us know if they need more time. As far as I remember, that only happened once; they were working on the coloring functionality, which was the hardest part of the app to build. It’s been a really good learning journey.

We had to wait a week or so in the beginning because they wanted to put together a certain team. We wanted to start right away, but I’m glad that we waited. It worked out really well.

What did you find most impressive about them?

This was my first project of this kind, so it was really important to get the sense that they were telling me the truth. No matter who I talk to at Tintash, I always feel like we are on the same page.

Tintash seems to be a good firm that takes care of its employees. Their founder told me that they didn’t let anyone go during the pandemic.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No — I’ve had an excellent experience with Tintash. I had the opportunity to work with other developers, but I chose not to.

I want to keep working with Tintash. We can discuss ideas together, and they put us down in a gentle way when we have a bad one. It’s important that they don’t say yes to everything we propose.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a gaming company. We provide an arcade for skill-based cash-prize games.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Tintash?

We were looking to develop a prototype.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Tintash developed an offline prototype, which essentially has the look and feel of the application we’re trying to launch. The team really helped us create and develop the user experience for the product.

What is the team composition?

We worked with about six people. Most of them were Unity engineers, primarily working on developing the games and the flow of the app.

How did you come to work with Tintash?

We used Clutch to compare and do research on a few different development firms that might be able to help us. We began our search around the onset of the pandemic, and Tintash was actually offering an additional discount. We decided to go with them because they were a highly rated development company and they were offering the discount.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project took place from July–September 2020. It was about six or seven weeks total.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Tintash did an excellent job with the quality they provided. They were very thorough and always made sure we had all of our bases covered. 

The team worked alongside us to help us figure out what kind of MVP we wanted to create. They provided their insights on what flows they believed would work best for achieving certain aspects of our UX. They even did some more research to help us figure out legalities we might face and other things like that. Tintash helped us tremendously.

How did Tintash perform from a project management standpoint?

They were pretty good. We met about twice a week, once to plan out what would be done that week, and the other to review what was done over the week. The team had good, open communication about what could be accomplished and what would have to wait. 

The team used detailed Jira boards to plan the project out, breaking down which features would be completed during which sprints. It was a good, thorough breakdown.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m most impressed with the speed at which they got the work done. We were able to basically develop a nice looking, modern-designed app in a two-month time span, from the initial flows and designs all the way through. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

The only challenge that we had was that we’re in different time zones, we had to change when we were communicating, but that wasn’t a big issue.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Make sure you’re very clear on your vision. Being very specific with what you want will make the relationship with Tintash a lot easier because they won’t have to do any interpretation.