TouchZen Media

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of a software company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

iOS application that generates timelapses from still images. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TouchZen Media to accomplish?

• Fix incomplete/faulty work from a previous developer
• Bring the app to market launch and provide maintanance

SOLUTION

How did you find TouchZen Media?

Online Search

Why did you select TouchZen Media over others?

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

How many teammates from TouchZen Media were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

TouchZen Media was tasked with resolving issues left by a previous developer and completing the development of our mobile app to bring it to market. The scope of work included a comprehensive assessment of existing problems, followed by detailed troubleshooting and resolution. Key deliverables included:

• Issue Assessment: A thorough analysis and breakdown of the existing issues needing resolution.
• Bug Fixes: Identification and fixing of bugs and performance issues.
• Feature Completion: Development and implementation of unfinished features.
• Strategic Consultation: Providing advice on strategic decisions related to the app’s development and future updates.
• Design Enhancements: Offering design suggestions and making necessary design improvements.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Regular TestFlight Beta Launches: We received consistent TestFlight beta releases, showcasing ongoing improvements and updates.
• Bug Resolution: A significant reduction in app bugs, enhancing overall performance and user experience.
• Feature Completion: Successful implementation and completion of previously unfinished features.
• Enhanced Design: Noticeable improvements in the app’s design based on their valuable suggestions.
• Timely Updates: Punctual delivery of project milestones and regular progress reports.

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

TouchZen Media’s project management was exemplary. Their approach was highly organized, providing regular updates and clear timelines. They were highly responsive to our needs, accommodating changes and feedback promptly. Their communication was proactive and transparent, ensuring we were always informed about the project’s progress. This level of attentiveness and efficiency greatly contributed to the project’s overall success.

What was your primary form of communication with TouchZen Media?

Email or Messaging App

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

From the start, their team was approachable and easy to work with, making the entire process smooth and enjoyable. Their transparency in communication ensured that we were always on the same page and fully informed. This combination of a friendly demeanor and open, honest interactions set TouchZen apart and made our collaboration highly effective and pleasant.

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

While our experience with TouchZen Media was overwhelmingly positive, one area for improvement could be the thoroughness of their feedback on specific topics. There was an instance where we felt their response could have been more detailed. Enhancing this aspect would further strengthen their already excellent communication and responsiveness.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the executive assistant of a private jet booking company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with TouchZen Media?

We needed support developing a mobile application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

TouchZen Media designed and developed an Android and iOS application. For the design phase, the team used Figma and customized the product according to how we wanted it to look. The development phase took longer because they had to go through the code and make sure everything worked and was clickable.  

Our app had a chat feature, and users could see their account information, including their balance. Users could also book a private jet flight and select the date, airport, number of passengers, and type of aircraft. 

What is the team composition?

We just worked with Cyrus (Founder), and I'm unsure if other teammates were involved in the project.

How did you come to work with TouchZen Media?

We found TouchZen Media through a Google search.
How much have you invested with them?

We spent $30,000 on this project.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with TouchZen Media from August 2023–March 2024. The team is working on the app's second version already, which is close to being launched. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

TouchZen Media successfully delivered and launched our app. Users could download our app with ease and a smooth transition. TouchZen Media met our expectations and included all our requests in the app. We were very pleased with the team's work. 

How did TouchZen Media perform from a project management standpoint?

TouchZen Media stayed on budget and communicated via Zoom and email. The team was constantly communicating with us and responded quickly. The timeline was pushed back by about a month.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

I want to highlight Cyrus' work. He was very responsive and listened to all our requests. He ensured bugs were immediately fixed, and we were pleased with the outcome. One time, he was close to our office and came in person to show us how the app worked. He offered a personalized approach. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was mostly impressed with TouchZen Media's design skills and how quickly they fixed bugs and issues. The team was flexible.

Are there any areas they could improve?

TouchZen Media's development speed could improve since it was slower, and our timeline got pushed back about a month. 

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I suggest having good communication with the team.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Full Stack Engineer of a social media platform

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

My company is a social media platform that connects people who share the same hobbies and interests.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TouchZen Media to accomplish?

• I hired Touchzen to develop a mobile app for my company using React Native and Firebase. The app will allow users to create profiles, browse and join communities, post and comment on content, chat with other users, and receive notifications.

SOLUTION

How did you find TouchZen Media?

Clutch Site

Why did you select TouchZen Media over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from TouchZen Media were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Touchzen was required to build a functional prototype that demonstrates the core features of the app, such as authentication, navigation, community browsing, posting, commenting, chatting and notifications. After this prototype has been examined, a beta version of the app will be made and tested and debugged for any errors or bugs. Once the beta version has been examined to be bug free, a final version of the app will be deployed to the App store and Google Play store.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The number of downloads on App store and Play store has been impressive since our last update. We've had an increase in the number of active users and engagement in the app has also increased as well.

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

Touchzen has a very professional and efficient project management. They communicated regularly with me through email, phone calls and video meetings. They responded to my needs and requests promptly. Also, they provided me with regular updates and reports on the project status and progress.

What was your primary form of communication with TouchZen Media?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Touchzen has a team of talented and experienced developers who are proficient in React Native and Firebase. They also have a keen eye for design and user experience.

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

if I had to nitpick, I would say they could have involved me more in the testing and debugging process of the app. I would have liked to see more demos and feedback sessions before launching the beta version.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the I am the Operations Analyst at MSP Staffing of MSP Staffing (Pty) Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a recruitment agency

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TouchZen Media to accomplish?

• To help us design a mobile app for a logistics company

SOLUTION

How did you find TouchZen Media?

Online Search

Why did you select TouchZen Media over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from TouchZen Media were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We hired Touchzen to design and develop a comprehensive mobile app for a client's logistics company. This included a user-friendly interface, real-time tracking features, automated order processing, and integration with their existing systems.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our client reported a 30% reduction in order processing time, a 20% decrease in delivery errors, and a 15% increase in customer satisfaction scores. This made them really happy and I consider that a success.

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

Touchzen's project management was highly commendable. They consistently delivered project milestones on time and were responsive to our client's evolving needs throughout the development process.

What was your primary form of communication with TouchZen Media?

Virtual Meeting

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

According to the report we got from our client, Touchzen was dedicated to understanding their unique logistics challenges and resolved it all via the mobile app.

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

We had no bad report from our client so I'd say they did an outstanding job. We would most definitely recommend them to another client.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at Everytable PBC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We manufacture and sell pre-packaged food through various sales channels.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire TouchZen Media to accomplish?

• Build our new e-commerce website
• Build our new mobile application

SOLUTION

How did you find TouchZen Media?

Online Search

Why did you select TouchZen Media over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from TouchZen Media were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Architect a headless ecommerce platform.
• Omnichannel support: web, mobile, and POS. 
• Flexible and robust subscription engine, loyalty engine, and gift ca rds.
• Provide new design.
• Consumer research.
• Integration into our data warehouse and ERP.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We had 3 week sprints and each sprint was pointed. I was fine as long as they were completing 80% of points per sprint. We also had design comps, architecture diagrams, devops setup in Azure, and project plans.

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

Hybrid, mixture of waterfall and agile. Development was done in agile, while the overall project that included research, design, and architecture was waterfall. The stories in each sprint were very thoroughly documented with references to Figma designs, acceptance criteria, etc. They were very disciplined in commenting in Figma and JIRA which made keeping track of everything straightforward. At our request, they documented requirements in Confluence.

What was your primary form of communication with TouchZen Media?

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

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

We've been impressed with their project management and documentation skills. This is one of the most underrated areas when it comes to project success, but was extremely important due to our complex project.

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

Nothing comes to mind.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director and CEO of Once Trece, a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about HIV/AIDS. We have a clinic and offer scholarships to medical students to incentivize conscientious medical education. We have sites in Caracas, Nueva Esparta, and Estado Bolívar, Venezuela, and in Florida, US.

Our clinic offers free services, and we also offer telemedicine services for populations that are far from healthcare centers. Additionally, since HIV/AIDS is still stigmatized, we have an initiative to create a telemedicine app to provide services confidentially without patients exposing their condition at a healthcare center.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with TouchZen Media?

We had been developing our telemedicine application for around two years with an offshore company that didn’t complete the work correctly. Since we’re an NGO, we work with donation funds. Many donors contributed to our project, and we spent the resources with a company that didn’t provide results, which hurt our image as an organization. 

When I asked the developers for changes or updates, they didn’t answer, and the app wasn’t working. At this point, we didn’t feel anyone could continue the code the company had created. Then, I found TouchZen Media. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

TouchZen Media provides us with mobile app development. The team has worked with the existing app’s code to make it functional. They’ve mostly worked with the designs created by the previous company but made some changes according to the parameters we provided. The team has fixed the video call functionality and corrected language and spelling errors within the app. The app is for Android and iOS. 

Additionally, I’ve asked them to create a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) control service within the app for our in-person medical service. If a patient needs to attend in-person appointments to receive attention, I want everything to be in a single database, easily accessible in a doctor’s office. TouchZen Media has built this functionality.

Next, the team will add a new medical specialty to the app. They’ll help me develop a form for the patients to fill out. 

What is the team composition?

I’ve only worked directly with Cyrus (Founder) and a developer, though many other developers have been involved in the project, 

How did you come to work with TouchZen Media?

I contacted them and explained the situation to Cyrus, who told me TouchZen Media could fix the app. Even though I still had doubts due to our previous experience, I was willing to try them since we didn’t have much to lose after two years of developing an app that didn’t work. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent less than $10,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

The main development period lasted from March–June 2023, and the engagement is ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The results of TouchZen Media’s work have been excellent. They haven’t just fixed the app as I expected but have taken a weight off us regarding our commitment to patients, doctors, and the organizations that donated to create the app. 

In the first 15 days after the app launched, we provided service to 65 patients, with consultations between 25–30 minutes. The video calls have worked well. Even though some of our patients live in places without the best internet service, the app has maintained connectivity throughout our calls with patients. 

Although I’d be lying if I said the app is 100% what I wanted, that’s not because of TouchZen Media’s work but our previous provider. Due to the project's urgency, TouchZen Media has worked with the existing code and done a fantastic job. They’ve taken something poorly made and turned it into a functional app. If I could create the app from scratch, I would hire TouchZen Media without question. 

Before working with the team, the app wasn’t ready to be available on the Play Store. Most of our target audience only has access to Android, so we couldn’t only release the app on iOS as it would be discriminating against users. TouchZen Media came on board and made the app available for iOS and Android simultaneously, and the app is now in the Play Store. 

Additionally, TouchZen Media provides us with immediate responses and attention. The team has followed our instructions when it comes to design, which we appreciate. They listen to us; that didn’t happen with our previous provider. 

How did TouchZen Media perform from a project management standpoint?

Many developers aren’t in the same time zones, so programming meetings can be complex because we have to find hours in which we’re all awake. Still, even though TouchZen Media is located in Los Angeles, and many of the developers are based in India, whenever I contact them with a question, they get back to me within 15–20 minutes. 

As for the development process, the team works in stages. Initially, I sent them a PDF file with requirements, they indicated which steps they needed to follow, and we created a milestone. When that milestone was completed, I sent them new requirements. This allowed me to prioritize aspects of the app, such as getting video calls to work first. We’ve had two milestones so far, and I’ll create new milestones as I gather more feedback about the app. 

TouchZen Media is also budget-conscious, which is important to us. The team is efficient and transparent about their work hours. For example, if they predicted 14 work hours for a task, and the job takes five hours instead, they let me know I have a balance of nine hours for a different task.

What did you find most impressive about them?

TouchZen Media’s attentiveness has distinguished them from our previous provider. A customer usually has a project and the funds and wants a result. TouchZen Media has demonstrated they can deliver what a customer expects. The team has provided the attention I expected from a professional service provider. 

In our organization, we’re UN officials. The experience with the previous company hurt our image. That image has been restored since I found TouchZen Media and got positive results. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I’m sure there’s something they could improve, but I haven’t found anything they need to change in the time I’ve worked with them. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

You can be confident in choosing TouchZen Media. When working with a service provider online, there’s always doubt when making a deposit. As used as we are to virtual work, it’s always good to see the person you’ll work with and negotiate face-to-face. TouchZen Media has demonstrated trustworthiness, so I’d recommend them to anyone wanting to create an app. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the VP of Product, we have several products in the market across hardware and software.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We had a large user base existing and we wanted to create a monetized/subscription version of our product that focused on value for our users.

SOLUTION

How did you select TouchZen Media and what were the deciding factors?

We utilized a referral. Also, we have seen TouchZen's work through some previous engagements. We needed a trusted, reliable, and professional team to help us achieve our aggressive targets and goals.

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

The project was ~8-12 months in length. It required a complete overhaul of the existing app from the ground up. We utilize Flutter Mobile App with Google Cloud as the primary tech stack. However, we incorporated Contentful CMS for content delivery, utilized Video Delivery platforms, and incorporated several SDKs to help bring specific features to the market. This was an extremely complex and elaborate project.

How many people from theTouchZen Media team worked with you, and what were their positions?

1 designer. 1 Senior Product Member. With a team of developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project was an alarming success. Subscribers are coming inconsistently. CTR, CVR, Retention stats are all growing. We will exceed the first two Quarters' targets.

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

The team utilized AGILE and value-based delivery. We utilized small micro teams to deliver key features in the market. We utilized tools like Slack, Jira, Confluence, Github, Bitrise, google studio to name a few.

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

The ability to simplify complex problems and deliver elegant and highly functional experiences are impressive.

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

No, the work was top-notch.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an innovation strategist and I’m part of the Innovation Studio team at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with TouchZen Media?

We were trying to build a mobile app that our patients’ families could use to connect with social services. Our goal was to provide a platform that is slightly improved from what our competitors offer, so we turned to TouchZen Media.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

At the start of the engagement, we had already designed a paper model for the mobile app. We handed this over to TouchZen Media who then engineered it into existence. We collaborated on the creative process. Their team built out the wireframes from the comprehensive outline that we had. 

What is the team composition?

We worked with around four people from TouchZen Media. On a daily basis, our go-to person was Cyrus (Founder). He brought other people in as needed. 

How did you come to work with TouchZen Media?

They were onboarded before I got involved in the project. I picked up after the previous person when they were at the 95-yard line. 

How much have you invested with them?

We invested around $25,000–$50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project started late in 2019 and ended last February 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Unfortunately, we haven’t yet launched the app. Upon discovering that we needed to do some adjustments and reframing, TouchZen Media informed us that this would entail an expansion of the scope or a new contract. We decided to take over the code ourselves with our internal development team.

The app that was handed over to us, however, was built exactly the way we wanted. The quality of their code was great and everything functioned internally. TouchZen Media did a great job of bringing our vision to life. They helped us with the handoff process and offered to troubleshoot any errors or bugs during that period. 

How did TouchZen Media perform from a project management standpoint?

In the time I interacted with the team, they were very communicative and constantly available. It surprised me how quickly they would respond to my emails. They were also good at projecting timelines and giving rough estimations of how long things would take. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

What I appreciated about TouchZen Media was how they communicated. They were very generous with their patience especially when things got caught up on our side. Things tend to move very slowly in a large healthcare organization like ours, but they were very gracious through it all. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there was nothing specifically unprofessional that I noticed.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Define your goals and state them very clearly. Be involved with the team especially during the iterative process to make sure your product meets your conceptual goals. Make sure that everything is lined up on your side as well because the team moves very quickly.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the director of Differenz System. We are a mobile application development company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with TouchZen Media?

We’re based in India and our biggest challenge is communicating with our clients in the US. We’re not experts in design, so we teamed up with TouchZen Media to help us.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They’re experts in design and project management, so they do design work for us and also speak to the clients on our behalf. They provide design for both apps and websites. 

In the last project, they provided mobile app design and project management, and we took care of development. They spoke with the client and passed on the requirements to us. They handled the design on Figma and we do the development for both iOS and Android.

What is the team composition?

I work with the founder.

How did you come to work with TouchZen Media?

I was searching for a partner and I found them through one of the portals.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent $18,000–$20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in January 2020 and we’re now almost done with the work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They’re very good. The overall project has turned out great and the client is very happy. We’re looking forward to working on a lot more projects with TouchZen Media.

How did TouchZen Media perform from a project management standpoint?

The communication has been very clear between our teams. The founder is very particular about everything and he’s helped us with the small details, like where to put labels. With their designs, they are clear and are detailed in their requirements from the client. They provide a very professional service.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re perfect — all of our communication is 100% clear. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there is anything for them to improve right now.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would recommend working with them — they’re very professional.