You are launched

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re a software company that creates dual solutions for the financial industry with a specific focus on digital payments, mobile banking, and customer engagement. I’m currently the director of presales, and my footprint is mostly in Europe and the immediate area.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with molfar.io?

We needed to rapidly create a demo system for a company that was running an RFP [request for proposal]. In just a few days, we needed to put together a design for a mobile solution as well as its implementation. This was during the summer and holiday season here, so we were really lacking resources.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

molfar.io was the head dev team for our demo application. It allows two mobile phones operating on the iOS platform to communicate together via Bluetooth and simulate payment transactions in different ways. The payment could be initiated by the customer or merchants. What we achieved is a complete and self-contained demonstrable user experience for the digital payment industry.

The demo could not be connected to any backend system due to its nature. So, molfar.io created a fully-standalone app that houses all the data within itself. It has to communicate with the outside via Bluetooth, so that in the end, the demo works by putting the two separate phones close to each other in order to process payment. The merchant application requests the payment, then by a simple tap, the customer application simulates said payment. Once the user has finished the payment, both parties are sent a notification.

molfar.io was also able to manage the Bluetooth integration in a way that allowed the app to be woken up in case it wasn’t running in the background.

What is the team dynamic?

I’m unsure of the team allocated for my project. I only interacted with Ivan [Founder, molfar.io], and he managed all of the exchanges with their internal developers.

How did you come to work with molfar.io?

Our relationship stems from a previous experience we had with them where we worked on an emergency basis for another dev system. We had found them through the Internet earlier this year, then gave them the first project that was also very rushed, lacking resources, and unexpected. However, they had the capacity in order to deal with those difficulties and plan something for our site.

Since the first project was really successful, we decided to go back to them. They were still able to keep up with our expectations and provide us with a product that met all our requirements.

How much have you invested with them?

The cost was around €3,000–€4,000 (U.S. $3,500–$4,700).

What is the status of this engagement?

The project began in August 2017, and was completed within roughly 3 weeks.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We haven’t been awarded the RFP, but the project was very well received by the prospective customer. It fulfilled all of the expectations that they had, and I was very happy with it.

How did molfar.io perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management was really excellent. Although it wasn’t a large or complex project, the amount of time in which it needed to be executed was very short. They proved themselves to be responsive, especially in terms of delivery. They used some Agile methodology, so they were able to remain progressive in terms of overall progress and changes both in design and application behavior. Their project management allowed us to stay on track and catch up quickly to complete the project as soon as possible.

What did you find most impressive about them?

molfar.io was very knowledgeable about the technology, and they also helped us with some consulting regarding elements that were unclear at the beginning of the project. We had asked them to indicate what the technology would and wouldn’t allow, and they were very prompt in researching those details. They came up with a solid opinion on things that could be done, which helped us in the delivery of the final message to the end customer.

Are there any areas they could improve?

This was a very small project, so there isn’t much to say. I really believe our company was satisfied. The only thing that they may need to improve a little is their ability to be more selectable with the graphical user interface, especially in terms of adding features. However, it was just some kind of prototyping approach, and we understood that not all of our requests could be addressed by them. If a client really wants to scope something out, slight improvements in being able to accommodate those last-minute, unavoidable changes would be beneficial.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a co-founder of Snore Report, a free iOS app designed to assess snoring. Snore Report is an iPhone app that monitors users’ snoring at night and provides them with an analysis on how well they slept. The app is designed to provide people with an easier way to monitor their snoring.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Molfar.io?

The goal was to create an app that can create an accurate assessment of snoring in the comfort of your own home. The greatest challenge was trying to develop the app in a way that consumers find it easy to use while still creating a sophisticated resource to monitor snoring. Specifically, trying to make all of this data accessible to the user in an efficient manner.

I also have little iOS development experience, so I reached out to their team to determine if they could execute the vision.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I had a few designs to start, but they fleshed everything out for me from start to finish. They did all the backend with AWS, and they did the complete frontend. They suggested a few updates to improve the user experience. I worked with three resources—a project manager and two developers.

How did you come to work with Molfar.io?

I began my search on Upwork, and I had about 15 development teams from which to choose. I talked to their project manager through Skype, and he was very thorough in his cost analysis and timelines. I thought they would be the most reliable team.

How much have you invested with Molfar.io?

I’ve invested $20,000–$50,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started the project in late 2015, and the work is ongoing. Molfar.io does regular updates, and they’ll start building the Android version later this year. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or impact of the engagement?

We have very few crash reports from users. I get a lot of emails thanking me for the app’s ease of use, which is reflective of Molfar.io’s work.

How did Molfar.io perform from a project management standpoint?

They gave me weekly updates on their progress. When I had questions, they responded within an hour or so.

They’re absolutely perfect. They’re quick to follow up. They’re really invested in our success because if we succeed, they succeed. They hold my hand through the process. We use Slack as a project management tool.

What did you find most impressive about Molfar.io?

They’re very reliable, and I’m always able to get in touch with them. There were a few instances when I needed something pushed out immediately. They responded over the weekend and got to work to meet the deadlines. I don’t think I would get that with a lot of other agencies.

Are there any areas Molfar.io could improve?

There is a small language barrier, although the team makes sure they completely comprehend the task at hand.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder and owner of Lighthouses Rule LLC, which I created a few years ago to launch a weight-tracking Apple Watch app called Weiput. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Molfar.io?

I had an idea for an app, but I'm not a developer, so I was looking to hire a development team that had some experience with the Apple Watch platform, which back then pretty much nobody did outside of Apple. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I had the initial idea for the app. I knew how it should work, and I provided the funding. Molfar.io did pretty much everything else, including all of the development and most of the design. I had some ideas about what I wanted the interface to look like, but they had better ideas regarding UI, so they filled in everything.

The whole point of the app was to allow the user to instantly record their weight through the Apple Watch and have it sync with the health app on their phone. The theory was that someone at the gym who wanted to measure their loss in water weight could easily do so without having to bring their phone with them.

How did you come to work with Molfar.io?

I searched through Elance trying to find an engineering team that was willing to take on the challenge. I interviewed a whole bunch of engineers, and I ended up choosing Ivan and his team at Molfar.io. While I was interviewing engineers, a lot of them would tell me, “Oh, sure, I can do that. No problem.” I had a hard time believing them. At the time, it was a brand new SDK [software development kit] that few people had seen outside of Apple. When I narrowed down the contenders between Ivan and another company, I chose Ivan and Molfar.io because when I asked them questions they didn't know the answers to, they would say, “We’re not sure, but we’ll find out.” I liked that. They were honest. That said to me, “This is a team that doesn’t know everything because they can't, but they’re willing to find out the answers and learn.”

How much have you invested with Molfar.io?

I would say I’ve invested between $6,000 and $7,000 with Molfar.io.

What is the status of this engagement?

I think we started working together sometime in March 2015, and I believe we had about a 6-week window for the whole project. We tried to get the app launched the first day that the Apple Watch was available, but we were backed up, so I think it ended up getting in the App Store within the first week—maybe the fourth or fifth day. My contract with Molfar.io was good for that product. After that, we did a couple of small updates and some bug fixes—nothing major. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or impact of the engagement?

The app worked, which is pretty good evidence for me. I’m not sure about crash rates or anything. The fact that it worked was the best measure of how well Molfar.io worked on it. I didn't really promote the app that well, and once I was focused on my job at Google, the app became less of a priority for me.

How did Molfar.io perform from a project management standpoint?

Molfar.io did really well from a project management standpoint. They came up with the whole plan, including the project milestones and how much I would pay each week once the milestone for that week was hit. I would verify the work they were doing and release the weekly payments. I was happy with our progress and our work together. The majority of our work was done through Elance, but we also used Pivotal Tracker. They were always in contact with me. I think I worked with 3 or 4 people at Molfar.io.

Molfar.io got the app done on time and on budget, maybe even slightly under budget. They didn't just give me the app and say, “Good luck.” They walked me through the whole process of getting it into the App Store. We had a couple of small issues, and they fixed them quickly and pushed out new updates. They were very responsive, which I liked because I was green at this. They definitely helped me out a lot.

What did you find most impressive about Molfar.io?

Again, the one thing I really liked was that Molfar.io didn't know everything. They didn't lie to me. They wouldn't promise me they could do something without making sure they could first. That level of honesty was super important to me, and it’s the main reason I chose them.

Are there any areas Molfar.io could improve?

No. I can’t think of anything they could do better. Everything they did was great and top-notch. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there

My company makes mobile and web software to support the live event industry. I'm the founder and sole member.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Molfar.io?

I needed to hire experts in mobile development and design.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

For this particular project, I was looking for developers that could work on the iOS platform.

How did you come to work with Molfar.io?

I was using an online platform where people can bid for services. I looked at bids from a number of different companies. They were located all around the world – Eastern Europe, India, United States, China, and Asia. My reason for choosing Molfar.io was a combination of competitive pricing as well as some examples of work that had good design and expertise for mobile development compared to other bids I had received.

How much have you invested with Molfar.io?

There were three phases of development. All the phases together were less than $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project is complete.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement

My app has been successful since its release to the Apple Store. Customer feedback has been very positive. For my first product, it was important to have that strong look and feel.

What did you find most impressive about Molfar.io?

Molfar.io seemed to come to the table wanting to understand the problem and came up with some unique solutions that I hadn't thought of on my own. This was something that none of their competitors did.

Are there any areas Molfar.io could improve?

Molfar.io seemed to be a smaller company that worked for me because I, too, am a small company. That meant however, that sometimes they had competing projects, and their schedule wasn't always clear.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Kudop.com is a startup launching a freelancing platform for local small jobs. I am the founder.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What business challenge were you trying to address with Molfar.io?  

We needed a development partner that could help us launch our Android application.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement

We brought on Molfar.io to replicate our existing iPhone app for the Android platform.

How did you come to work with Molfar.io?

I found Molfar.io on a web-based freelancing platform. Their bid for my project was fair. From their proposal, they seemed to understand the project. I didn't have to explain things. They really studied my project inside out.

How much have you invested with Molfar.io?

I don't have a dollar figure, but it was more than 200 hours of work, executed during about two months' time.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What did you find most impressive about Molfar.io?

The biggest thing that sticks out is Molfar.io's attention to details. Molfar.io impressed me with their attention to the smallest details, which resulted in great communication, no misunderstandings, clean execution, and proactive suggestions for improvement. They studied my project proposal deeply, understood my site, internalized the features I desired, and explained in a 30-page document what they were going to do and how before we awarded them the project.

Are there any areas Molfar.io could improve?

No. At this point, I don't see any room for improvement.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there

We are a small individual app company. We just started developing a range of apps for weddings and costume supply. I'm the founder, project manager, and director.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Molfar.io?

We had an idea and concept for our first app, but we weren't sure how we were going to develop it and make it into a commercial commodity. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

When we put the business out on the web Molfar.io sent their proposal forward with their ideas. They seemed to understand the app we wanted to deliver. Molfar.io helped us to develop the app in such a way that it would actually be successful.

How did you come to work with Molfar.io?

We put the business out on a freelancing website – UpWork. We invited companies, having looked at their profiles, to put in a bid for a proposal to us. We interviewed 20 companies. Molfar.io was by far the best proposal we received. The reason for that was because they helped to realize our creative vision, but broke it down into manageable steps. They went to the effort of creating a wireframe so that we knew how it was going to look and work. Molfar.io also broke down the development process and the associated costs. Everything was agreed upon up front so we knew exactly where we were before we started the project. The project manager, who I worked with – his enthusiasm, commitment, and passion for the project – all of those things combined confirmed that they were the right company to move forward with.

How much have you invested with Molfar.io?

This app was less than $10,000.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement

In a matter of weeks since launching, we've had more than 1,000 downloads. It's going to be huge success.

What did you find most impressive about Molfar.io?

Molfar.io's strongest aspect is their project management. The project manager that was assigned to me was really into detail, huge in passion, and delivered at every step along the way. They supplement their project management with a talented development team. I've got to say there's been no issues in the actual development of the software that standout. Additionally, their development strategy was great, at every point of the process Molfar.io was thinking about the ultimate user experience. They were able to offer up a number of other features for the app, which have been instrumental in its success. 

Are there any areas Molfar.io could improve?

Molfar.io is a growing business, but they are still good with a personal touch. If you are a small business, they will deliver excellent results. As they grow, which I'm sure they're going to do, they just need to remain focused on delivering for all of their clients as they take on larger clients.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder & CEO of Wishew LTD

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Wishew is the world's first social media platform integrating crowdfunding dynamics, catering to the market of people's desires.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire You are launched to accomplish?

• Mobile app development

SOLUTION

How did you find You are launched?

Clutch Site

Why did you select You are launched over others?

Other

How many teammates from You are launched were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

YouAreLaunched was in charge to respect a tight roadmap with several mandatory milestones duringthe road. The put all their expertise in a singular proactive way. Deliverables were: 

• Prototype for investors
• Landing page & web-app delopement
• MVP development (still in progress)

They met all the requirements in terms of quality and timing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

How did your relationship with your partner evolve?

Our relationship has grown increasingly solid, built on mutual trust, flexibility, and a deep understanding of the dynamics of startup growth

In what ways can they improve?

Nothing to report

What advice do you have for clients with similar needs to yours?

You are launched is the perfect partner for a startup seeking a reliable development partner. Additionally, they have the ability to provide long-term support with dedicated and well-organized teams.

What was your primary form of communication with You are launched?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on August 16, 2023.

Founder & CEO, Social Networking Company
Social Networking
London, United Kingdom
1-10 Employees
Mar 2023 - Sep 2023
$50,000 to $199,999
Verified

Project summary

You are launched has developed an investor-focused prototype for a social network. The team has done UI/UX design and built a landing page and a web application. Now, they're developing a mobile app's MVP.

Feedback summary

Thanks to the prototype You are launched has created, the client has found investors and raised $80,000 in funding. The team excels at project management; they meet deadlines without sacrificing quality and proactively make improvement suggestions. Their customer-centric approach stands out.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder & CEO of a social networking company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We own and develop a new social network

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire You are launched to accomplish?

• Mobile app development

SOLUTION

How did you find You are launched?

Clutch Site

Why did you select You are launched over others?

Perfect fit for a startup. Their website clearly conveys the nature of the company

How many teammates from You are launched were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

YouAreLaunched was in charge to respect a tight roadmap with several mandatory milestones duringthe road. The put all their expertise in a singular proactive way. Deliverables were: prototype for investors, landing page & web-app delopement and lastly MVP development (the last one still in progress). They met all the requirements in terms of quality and timing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The prototype developed by YAL made the process of finding intrested investors smoother. After showing the prototype we raised $80k, fundamental in this early stage. That's been achievable thanks to their UX/UI designers!

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

They always respected deadlines without loosing quality. It's not common.

What was your primary form of communication with You are launched?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I am impressed by the positive and proactive way in which they make suggestions and changes. Always for a good result. The customer interest is their central focus.

Are there any areas for improvement or something You are launched could have done differently?

To date, honestly NO

STAR RATINGS:
Overall rating: 5   

Quality: 5   

Cost: 5   

Schedule: 5   

Willing to refer: 5 
If you are a tech startup and are looking for a true, reliable, high-quality partner, the YAL team is incredible. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive of Boundless

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Personal Finance Management

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire You are launched to accomplish?

• Mobile app UI/UX design
• Development of a mobile application for personal finance management

SOLUTION

How did you find You are launched?

Clutch Site

Why did you select You are launched over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from You are launched were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

UX/UI design for mobile app

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Mobile prototype

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

Excellent scope management, planning and proactive communication. They worked in an agile and efficient manner to ensure the project scope was fulfilled.

What was your primary form of communication with You are launched?

Virtual Meeting

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

• Diligent and proactive project management.
• Clear communication and planning.
• Delivered over and above scope.

Are there any areas for improvement or something You are launched could have done differently?

N/A

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the CEO of a software company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

AI-Powered product companion.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire You are launched to accomplish?

• Prototype development
• Landing page
• UX/UI dev

SOLUTION

How did you find You are launched?

Clutch Site

Why did you select You are launched over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from You are launched were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

URL team from the beginning clearly understood the requirements and delivered as expected.Great communication and organization.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Completion of prototype. Live webpage.

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

Delivery was on time with proper task tracking. Their team was very responsive to all of our requests.

What was your primary form of communication with You are launched?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

URL team members were working like our extended team. We worked like ONE team.

Are there any areas for improvement or something You are launched could have done differently?

No