Salt & Pepper is the software partner for companies building connected hardware products.For over 10 years, we have architected the complete software ecosystem around physical devices: firmware, mobile apps, cloud platforms, OTA infrastructure, telemetry, and the data and AI intelligence layer that turns connected devices into product businesses.
We work with hardware startups, scale-ups, and enterprises across Europe and the U.S., from consumer wearables and health and wellness devices to mobility and professional connected products. Most connected product programs lose time at the integration points between firmware, mobile, cloud, and data. We own those integration points end-to-end, so clients work with one partner instead of three to five different vendors.
What clients get with Salt & Pepper:
Specialisation in connected products. The hard problems (MQTT reliability, BLE pairing, offline resilience, OTA at scale) are problems we have solved in production, repeatedly.
End-to-end coverage. Firmware, mobile, cloud, device management, OTA, telemetry, and the data and AI layer, delivered as one integrated team.
Modern mobile, cloud, and firmware expertise. Native iOS and Android, React Native, embedded firmware, and production experience across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Senior, in-house team. Every engineer, designer, and product specialist is a full-time employee, in-house from Romania. Senior people typically stay 5 to 10 years, so the people who start your project are the people who finish it.
Long-term partnerships, not project wins. Our average engagement runs two to three years. Our references reflect engagements where we have been the long-term technical partner, not a delivery vendor.
We engage from product strategy through architecture, design, build, and long-term evolution. Whether you are launching a first connected product or scaling an existing platform, we operate as your software team for the life of the product.
Salt & Pepper is recognized for providing good value for cost across various projects. Clients appreciate their alignment with budgets and timely delivery. Specific project costs were mentioned, such as £10,000 for an AI fitness app, indicating competitive pricing.
The company builds strong, ongoing relationships with clients, acting as an extension of their teams and supporting multiple projects over time, as seen in their work with clients like Embr Labs and Cittago.
Valued for Technical Knowledge and Innovation
Clients value Salt & Pepper's technical expertise and innovative approach, particularly in areas like AI-based app development and blockchain technology, which enhance product offerings and market competitiveness.
Challenges with Team Seniority Noted
Some clients highlighted issues with team seniority, suggesting that more experienced engineers could enhance delivery speed and project initiation, indicating a potential area for improvement.
Flexibility and Adaptability to Changing Needs
Salt & Pepper is praised for their flexibility and adaptability to clients' evolving needs and real-life scenarios, ensuring that the solutions they provide are practical and aligned with business goals.
Strong Project Management and Communication
The company excels in project management with structured workflows and clear communication. Clients appreciate their use of agile methodologies and tools like Slack and Jira to maintain progress and align priorities effectively.
High Client Satisfaction and Market Impact
Salt & Pepper's projects have led to significant client satisfaction and market impact, with products gaining wide user adoption and generating recurring revenue, as seen in their work for companies like Ordonat and Zbor Romania.
API & App Development for Ophthalmology Solutions Platform
API DevelopmentMobile App DevelopmentUX/UI Design
OPEN API
$50,000 to $199,999
June 2023 - Mar. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They had excellent communication and alignment with our needs."
May 27, 2024
Former Chairman of the Board, Vivior
Michael Mrochen
Verified
Other industries
Switzerland
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Salt & Pepper developed a mobile app for an ophthalmology solutions platform. The team was responsible for making the app compatible with wearable technology.
Salt & Pepper delivered the app within the given timeframe and budget. The team was highly communicative from a workflow standpoint, and internal stakeholders were impressed with the service provider's vast technical understanding.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Chairman of the board of Vivior
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Bringing innovation to ophthalmology and patients to improve vision.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Salt & Pepper to accomplish?
Develop an App for Visual Behavior in combination with a wearable sensor
Develop a platform for the healthy gamer
SOLUTION
How did you find Salt & Pepper?
Referral
Why did you select Salt & Pepper over others?
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
We developed an app that took our wearable sensor data and represented it to the consumer is a useable fashion. User expiriense was imporatant with easy ways to educate the users.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Delivery in time, budget, and willingness to go the extra mile if time was critical.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
They had excellent communication and alignment with our needs.
What was your primary form of communication with Salt & Pepper?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Understanding of user needs and our product to help to build a high product market fit.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Salt & Pepper could have done differently?
Potentially help the clinient on market communication with early stage show cases
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Blockchain & Mobile App Dev for Real Estate Investment Firm
"Their flexibility and understanding of our business needs are impressive."
Mar 19, 2024
CEO & Founder, Assetto Concept AG
Bogdan Almasi
Verified
Financial services
Zug, Switzerland
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Salt & Pepper has developed a mobile app for Android and iOS for a real estate investment firm. The team has also built the backend and created smart contracts for blockchain security tokens management.
The client is satisfied with Salt & Pepper’s work; the team has met the client's expectations. They manage the project well, coordinating the communication between teams. Moreover, they promptly respond to the client's needs. Customers can expect a professional team that gets the job done.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CEO & Founder of Assetto Concept AG
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Fractional investment and co-ownership for high-value real estate assets.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Salt & Pepper to accomplish?
Develop mobile app
Develop backend business processes
Develop smart contracts for blockchain security tokens management
SOLUTION
How did you find Salt & Pepper?
Referral
Why did you select Salt & Pepper over others?
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Referred to me
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Salt & Pepper were assigned to this project?
6-10 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
The project scope was to develop, test and publish Assetto mobile app in Google Play and iOS, develop the backend with all the business rules we described in the technical specifications and to develop the smart contracts which will govern Assetto security tokens which will be minted on the Polygon blockchain.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Delivery time, bugs identified during the testing sessions, total cost of services.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
The project manager assigned by Salt & Pepper coordinated very well the communication between their team and our team. Our requests were fulfilled in short time and we had very few dead or waiting times.
What was your primary form of communication with Salt & Pepper?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Their flexibility and understanding of our business needs are impressive.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Salt & Pepper could have done differently?
Maybe some more human resources would made them even faster in delivery and in starting new projects.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Web App Dev & Design for Management Software Dev Company
Application TestingCustom Software DevelopmentOther Application DevelopmentWeb Development
$50,000 to $199,999
June 2021 - Dec. 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They were always very receptive and communicative."
Mar 21, 2023
Co-Founder & CEO, Fable
Alex Chumbley
Verified
Other industries
New York City, New York
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Salt & Pepper helped launch a beta web application for a management software development company. After integrating the app with issue trackers and messaging platforms, they improved the UX of the product.
Salt & Pepper launched new features and fixed existing bugs at an impressive speed. They were open to constructive feedback and were highly responsive through virtual meetings and email updates. Customers can expect a receptive, communicative, and hardworking team.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Co-founder / CEO of Fable
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We build productivity management software for product teams
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Salt & Pepper to accomplish?
Launch our beta web application
Integrate with issue trackers and messaging platforms
Improve the UX of our product
SOLUTION
How did you find Salt & Pepper?
Referral
Why did you select Salt & Pepper over others?
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Other
What was the size of Salt & Pepper’s team?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Ongoing relationship to build out and launch Fable web app, including new feature development, bug tracking and fixing, and general QA. First core deliverable was to launch the web app out of beta and into GA. After that, milestones were generally at the monthly or quarterly level for large features, with smaller fixes and UX improvements scattered throughout
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Speed to launch new features
Speed to fix existing bugs
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
They were always very receptive and communicative. Great cultural fit, and open to giving and receiving feedback. Genuinely enjoyed having them as part of the core team. Fantastic management team as well
What was your primary form of communication with Salt & Pepper?
Virtual Meeting, Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The cultural fit - hard working, strong communication, and feedback-oriented
Are there any areas for improvement or something Salt & Pepper could have done differently?
None.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
iOS & Android Development for Digital Marketing Agency
Mobile App Development
$200,000 to $999,999
Jan. 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The quality of their work is always exceptionally high."
Jun 11, 2022
Technical Lead, Digital Marketing Agency
Anonymous
Advertising & marketing
London, England
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Salt & Pepper serves as an outsourced mobile app development partner for a digital marketing agency. They've been helping the client on various iOS and Android development projects.
So far, Salt & Pepper has been a reliable partner — they consistently deliver quality outputs in a timely and budget-friendly manner. The team follows Agile and Scrum methodology to manage tasks efficiently, and they continue to put a lot of effort into meeting every project's goals.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
Technical lead of a marketing agency that outsourced development work.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Salt & Pepper, and what were your goals?
Multiple iOS and Android applications, developing native apps using swift and kotlin. The goals were to deliver best in class apps for our clients by utilising the excellent team at Salt & Pepper.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
The deciding factors are their incredible attention to detail and attitude towards delivering excellent quality work under tight deadlines.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
We work with Salt & Pepper on multiple projects; all of them native iOS and Android apps. They were built in a reactive programming languages such as RxSwift and RxKotlin. The applications included many complex features and integrations with bespoke API's.
How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
It varied between multiple different projects based on our requirements; but there was always a set of developers, QA engineers and project manager.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
Projects were delivered on time and within agreed budget constraints.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
Very agile project management and delivery; the team carried out all scrum ceremonies. We used JIRA for ticket management and slack for communications.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
The quality of their work is always exceptionally high. They were passionate about delivering the best product they could for any situation.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Keep doing what they're doing.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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Our Story
Ten years ago, S&P was just two founders working from a basement office near the train station. Today, we're a team of engineers, designers, project managers and dreamers who still share the same excitement for building meaningful products.
We've never chased growth for the sake of numbers. We've always believed in growing together, learning from one another and creating a place where people love what they do, and who they do it with.
What Sets Us Apart
Product Partner
We don't see ourselves as an outsourced development team. We work as a product partner by bringing technical expertise, product thinking and strategic guidance to every stage of the journey. Our goal isn't just to build software, but to help build successful products.
Connecting Every Piece
Developing connected products means bringing together hardware, firmware, cloud, mobile, web. While our focus is software, we collaborate closely with the other hardware vendors and third-party partners to ensure every component works seamlessly as one product.
Built to Grow Together
Every product we build reflects the people behind it. Many of our teammates joined as interns or junior engineers and grew with the company. That continuity creates teams that work naturally together, building products and partnerships that stand the test of time.
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