Apptunix

BACKGROUND

Describe your company and what you do there.

I work in the entertainment industry as a freelance stunt performer/coordinator.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Apptunix?

I wanted a mobile application directory to archive different stunt performers according to ethnicity, height, weight, and set skills. This way, when I need to search in the database, I could just punch in “I’m looking for X person with a certain look and skills,” and then come up with options, according to their locale or proximity to where they live.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Stunt performers create profiles. They have options on how to list their skills. Because of the way the information is categorized, I have a search function tool to immediately pull up information according to height, weight, skill set, gender, and local area working out of. From the same app, I can get that information and forward it via email to people who may need to have access to that, whether it be for casting or wardrobe reasons. I can do everything through my phone very quickly.

This is an app to be used as a resource within the industry itself. It’s an app that I’m sharing with other stunt coordinators. My idea is that I want to create a general database so that if I pull in other stunt coordinators, they pull in people that they hire and add their information onto the database, which makes it more complete, cohesive, and functional for people like myself that are always in search of different people with different skills.

They developed the app natively on both iOS and Android. What I’m looking for them to do is, as I go on and add more features or figure out what works and doesn’t work, provide the support that I need in future updates and versions of the app that fit what my current needs might be at that time.

How did you come to work with Apptunix?

I went online looking for app designers and developers and interviewed a couple that I came up with. When I came across Apptunix, I found them to be the most equal in personality. They seemed very easygoing. I don’t want a yes-person exactly. I know what I want and how I want it designed, but I don’t want anybody to just “yes” me all the way into a corner. I want someone who can, at the same time, work with my concept and throw an idea at me that might be even better. Or if they’re running into a road block, according to the limitations of what I’m asking them to do, I need them sometimes to think outside of the box for me and come up with a different solution to give me a similar result of what I’m looking for. I found them to have those qualities.

When I Skyped with them online, they had the right responses. There were other people that seemed overqualified and eager, but I felt like I was being yessed. I’m not a yes-person. I work in an industry where you’re blunt and upfront—you can do something or you can’t do something, or you don’t know. I’d rather have somebody tell me they don’t know if they can do something than blatantly lie to me and tell me that they can do it, and on the day, things don’t show up the way they say they would. And they gave me that feel.

How much have you invested with Apptunix?

It was $10,000-$20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started in January 2016 and finished in December 2016. The app is released. Currently, I’m working on a new update with them. I’m very happy with their performance. The app is a fluid tool. I have a bunch of things I want to add to it, but I want to do it slowly. I want to get feedback from people using the app and incorporate those with my feelings on the app and continue working along. I’m doing this as a service and not as a profit for business because it also benefits me. The more resources I have as far as knowing who’s out there who can get a job done, the better it is for me as a stunt coordinator. It makes me more valuable because I know what resources are at local areas where I might be working.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I’ve gotten feedback from people, and it’s usually pretty good. I have a Facebook page for people who are on the app to leave comments, whether it be good or bad, along with ideas. It’s a living, breathing page, and feedback has been pretty good. I think I have 600-700 users at this time, and this is just locally. It’s a work in progress, but it’s been a very practical and functional tool for me.

How did Apptunix perform from a project management standpoint?

I think they were pretty spot-on. We’re in two way different time zones, so sometimes it’s just a matter of me sending details and breakdowns of my notes, and they get back to me immediately with their notes on my notes to make sure that they understood everything correctly. After that, they would issue me an updated test version of the app just to see how I felt it would perform. If I had any further notes, it would go back and forth. It was a very fluid, mutual running back and forth. I would come up with an idea or a note on how the app was performing, and they would come back and tell me, “Is this what you want? Here is the test of that.” They were pretty agile as far as getting back to me and coming up with quick updates or corrections to whatever notes I had during the development process of the app.

What did you find most impressive about Apptunix?

What I like is they could understand my need for clean, efficient-appearing elements in the app. I don’t want it to be very busy. I want it to be simple and straightforward. Most of the older generation of people that I’m trying to get involved in the app, they’re like tech dinosaurs—they’re scared dealing with the tool. I call myself a “stunt geek”: when new technology comes in, I’ll try to find out if there’s a way that I can use it to my advantage, as far as my business goes. It’s very important for me to have something that’s very practical for somebody that’s more tech-savvy, but at the same time, something simple enough so that someone who’s not comfortable working with tech can fully comprehend and use it. Apptunix has done that for me.

Are there any areas Apptunix could improve?

I can’t think of anything.

What tips or recommendations could you share that might increase the likelihood of success with Apptunix?

If you’re looking for someone to help you design something from scratch or if you have a good premise to what your idea is, they could provide the framework for it. As far as my experience goes, they’ve helped create a concept that I have into a functioning idea. I speak totally as a novice because I’ve never done anything like this before, but I’m very content and happy with their ability to help me out.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Tantiv4 Technologies is based in India and specializes in IoT products, which is an upcoming technology in the IT world. We focus on both the hardware and software development of products which can ease people's lives. Our startup was founded two years ago, and we have a four or five-person team.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Apptunix?

We needed to develop a mobile application that could help us interact with IoT devices, and configure them. Our partner needed to have both application and server-side knowledge, and design an iOS app which met our requirements.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Apptunix developed our iOS configuration app using a couple of resources.

How did you come to work with Apptunix?

We needed an iOS developer who could code an application which interacted with our IoT product, and looked at a few options found through references. Our CEO is based in the US, and met Apptunix's principal. We started a formal conversation and looked at the products they'd executed.

How much have you invested with Apptunix?

The cost of Apptunix's work was between $15,000 and $20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Apptunix in December 2015. The work was wrapped up in February 2016.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The product has been launched only recently, after a Kickstarter campaign, and we're still improving it. We saw a very good response and were able to attract around 600 backers for it. We plan to ship in June 2017, and have reached the commercial stage of the project.

How did Apptunix perform from a project management standpoint?

The team was very good, and able to understand our requirements clearly. One resource in particular was extremely good, and allowed us to not have to babysit the Apptunix team. We were able to share some documents in the beginning and bring them up-to-speed quickly.

What did you find most impressive about Apptunix?

Apptunix was able to quickly understand certain key functionalities of our product, especially mechanism-related ones, which were critical. They did so with minimal support from our end, which was important. Their technical abilities for understanding issues and providing solutions impressed me a lot.

Are there any areas Apptunix could improve?

Apptunix surpassed our initial time and budget estimations at times. One area for improvement would be giving customers advance notices of areas which could drag-on. We didn't have any major issues in this area, but have had to allocate an additional three weeks of development. We have also changed our requirements, since we lacked experience in the iOS field. This is a normal occurrence in product development.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the founder of a secondhand marketplace portal for individuals and vendors. Users rent or sell their used items through our platform.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Apptunix?

We needed help structuring our idea for our web and mobile application. The app would arrange meetings with the buyer and the seller through the e-commerce portal. There is a small subscription for each membership, along with free and paid listings, so we needed a payment gateway for the subscription.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We are not technically sound regarding the frameworks and programming languages they used. They mentioned what technology they were going to use in their proposal. All the expertise came from their side; we just had an idea. We do not have any expertise in the coding part. There was a project manager for the designing and another manager once the development started.

The designing part was the first thing we did. Apptunix helped us design the structure, programming, and layout flow of the app. We first did the app for iOS, then Android, and finally for the web. The project was finished all together.

How did you come to work with Apptunix?

I found them through a portal where they were referred. I shortlisted four or five companies, and Apptunix was one of them. I had a conversation with them and then had a physical meeting. They sent us a proposal. Then there were negotiations, and finally, they were given the project.

How much have you invested with Apptunix?

It was around $20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in October 2016. The first meeting where I met Nikhil [Bansal], the owner of Apptunix, was in December 2016. They finished the project in January 2017. Then we made some changes to the app—we enhanced the features—and finally launched it.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have feedback from people who have tested out the app. Some are positive; others have some ideas for improving it. This is usual for testing. We are getting more ideas and are developing on that. We are going to launch our advertising campaign next month, so we are hoping to get 100,000 users.

How did Apptunix perform from a project management standpoint?

The project started off smoothly. There was a delay because we made some changes in the app. They kept on giving us ideas for enhancing the app, so that added a bit of time; otherwise, it was okay. There was a time management system. They gave us this portal—we logged in and got all the details from that.

What did you find most impressive about Apptunix?

The best part was the enhancements they suggested to us. We gave them a small idea, and they created a huge one out of that. They helped us refine our vision and make improvements.

Are there any areas Apptunix could improve?

No. I am pretty happy with them.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of EZ Leads, a software development company that builds apps for real estate agents in Australia.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Apptunix?

We wanted to automate the lead generation process for real estate agents.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They’ve worked on three apps for us. Two of them are basically identical; one is for Android and one is for iOS. The third is a web app, which was built using the PHP framework Laravel. I laid out the specification and design and they did the work.

The apps allow real estate agents to share referrals with one another. Agents typically service one area, and they can share leads they get outside their area. When a lead comes in, agents in that area get a push notification, and they can accept or reject it. We allow up to three agents to accept each lead. If one of them gets a sale, they share the commission with the person who put the lead in.

How did you come to work with Apptunix?

They had good reviews on Upwork. They had the necessary skills and the price was right, so we just hired them.

How much have you invested with Apptunix?

$200,000 AUD [approx. $150,000 USD].

What is the status of this engagement?

I started working with them in late 2015, and the project was complete in December of 2016.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The code they delivered worked reasonably well. We found occasional bugs, but they were fixed. They were well-priced, reasonably competent developers and excellent communicators.

How did Apptunix perform from a project management standpoint?

Their communication skills are excellent. They were available on Skype every day, and they responded quickly. They asked smart questions and they got things done within the deadline for the most part.

What did you find most impressive about Apptunix?

The communication was always awesome and first-rate. I’ve never had better with overseas developers. I can’t imagine it being better; they were really on top of it. They were pretty proactive. Whenever they had a question, they wouldn’t try guessing at the answer, they just asked me directly. There were minimal errors because of that.

Are there any areas Apptunix could improve?

I think their design could improve a little, and their coding is a bit messy and hard to read in some bits. That might have been because we were in a rush, as we’re building an MVP, not a final product. Getting it out quickly was more important than producing beautiful code.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

It’s a tennis application. There are two of us that created this idea, but we needed a coding team. This has not been done before for tennis. I am the chief executive officer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Apptunix?

There were quite a few coders before Apptunix that couldn’t do the coding at the quality we needed. They did a 10% version of the app, and when it was tested, it was way off from what we wanted it to be. Apptunix, and Nikhil in particular, was very good at suggesting ideas, spending time talking about the spec, and making sure his team understood and that they were capable of doing it.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Within this app, there are two portals, a coach portal, and a player portal. You could book lessons with your coach and transfer payments through it. With that booking, you can also schedule lessons out, and you could book lessons for ten weeks in a row. They built the system to do that. Within those lessons, we wanted a performance system where all the teaching from your coach could be logged. We built all these teaching points. Then, your coach could also rate how you’re doing on the teachings that he’s told you. Then a development graph would be generated so you could see how well you’re improving or not improving. There’s also a video in that to help the coach explain further to you. The application is only available on iOS right now; we haven’t done Android yet. Their work is very good for iOS. I’ve been very impressed.

How did you come to work with Apptunix?

My business partner runs a tech company but he doesn’t have people who specialize in apps. He has a team that does interviews, and his web tech team knows a little bit of coding, so they interviewed Nikhil’s team. They actually understood a lot, and that gave him confidence that they knew what they were talking about.

How much have you invested with Apptunix?

The total cost was 32,000 pounds [approx. US$ 40,000].

What is the status of this engagement?

The timeline was meant to be six months, and I think it took ten. We started December 2015 and we finished in September 2016.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We haven’t put it on the app store. There are a couple of things that I got wrong that Apptunix needs to change to help users; then we’re going to make it live. We’ve had the company evaluated and it’s been valued at $1.2 million. We’d had 100,000 pounds [US$ 124,890] invested so far.

What did you find most impressive about Apptunix?

They’re always accessible. Nikhil gets back to me quickly, and they will spend an hour of their own time asking questions. If they don’t understand something, they ask us to explain it another way. They’re prepared to not start work until they fully understand the task. We’ve had two hours of conversation on small details. Also, if they make a mistake, they rectify it really quickly.

Are there any areas Apptunix could improve?

Sometimes, when they’re giving us a quote, there are errors on their end. Sometimes they want payment for something instead of saying, “You’re good customers and we want to keep you long term.” That could be better. They’re good people. They really try to work hard. They’ve done some 18 hour days. I wish that since we just had that change we wouldn’t have to keep paying on that.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Boss of Mgwa

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Logistics

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Excellent

SOLUTION

How did you find Apptunix?

Online Search

Why did you select Apptunix over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Apptunix were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Excellent

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Executive 

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

Excellent

What was your primary form of communication with Apptunix?

Virtual Meeting

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

Apptunix's communication stood out.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Manager of Tesca Beauty

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Software development

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To be the best software developer

SOLUTION

How did you find Apptunix?

Online Search

Why did you select Apptunix over others?

Good value for cost

How many teammates from Apptunix were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

software development

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

scalability of software

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

yes they delivered on time

What was your primary form of communication with Apptunix?

Email or Messaging App

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

delivery on time

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

none

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Group Managing Director of a car rental company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide car rentals across New Zealand through a large, modern fleet designed to give travelers a safe, reliable, and easy experience.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We hired them to build a simple mobile app for booking and managing our car rentals.

SOLUTION

How did you find Apptunix?

Online Search

Why did you select Apptunix over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Apptunix were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

The team built a mobile app for our rental customers that included account setup, vehicle browsing, booking, payment options, and push notifications for pickup and return updates. They handled the UI design, Android development, backend connections to our booking system, and basic testing before each build was shared with us.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After the app went live, we saw more customers booking directly through the app instead of calling, and our team noticed fewer manual queries about rental status. The app also reduced the time we spent updating customers because notifications handled most of that automatically.

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

The team kept me updated with regular builds and short progress messages, which made it easy to follow the work. Most of the tasks were delivered on time, and when there were small delays, it was usually because I asked for last-minute changes. They responded quickly whenever I needed something clarified and didn’t make the process feel complicated.

What was your primary form of communication with Apptunix?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What impressed me most was how willing the team was to adapt to our requests, even late in the process. They made sure the app worked exactly how we needed it for customers and staff, and they explained technical details in a way that was easy to understand.

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

One small area for improvement could be slightly faster responses to detailed technical questions. Most of the time they were quick, but occasionally it took a day to get clarification. It didn’t hold up the project, but quicker replies would have made things even smoother.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Licensed Real Estate Agent of a real estate agency.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We’re a real estate team that helps people find the right home or investment, especially first-time buyers and high-end investors.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Another goal was to have things like filters, saved properties, and easy enquiry options so it actually brings in proper leads, not just downloads.
• We wanted an app where people could easily see our listings and reach out to us without having to jump through a bunch of steps.

SOLUTION

How did you find Apptunix?

Online Search

Why did you select Apptunix over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Apptunix were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

They helped us build our real estate app from start to finish. First we had a few calls where I explained what I wanted and how I wanted the app to work. Then they shared designs with me, made changes where needed, and once that was approved they moved on to development.

The app allows users to go through property listings, apply basic filters like price, type and location, and also save properties they like. There’s an easy option to contact us as well without any confusion. On our side, they also set up a simple backend where we can upload new properties, edit existing ones and manage enquiries.

There were a few rounds of changes and bug fixes during the process, and they handled that properly. In the end, they delivered a working app that matched what we discussed at the beginning and also supported us after launch for any issues that came up. Main deliverables were the mobile app itself, the basic admin panel, and all the designs that were finalised along the way.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since launching the app, we’ve seen more people getting in touch with us directly through it compared to before. Enquiries have become more organised and easier for us to manage, instead of coming from random places. We’ve also had positive feedback from users about how easy the app is to use, especially when it comes to browsing and saving properties. It’s also helped us present our listings in a much more professional way, which has made a difference when speaking to both buyers and investors. Overall, it’s made our process smoother and more efficient.

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

Their project management was actually pretty smooth overall. We mostly stayed in touch through calls and messages, and they kept me in the loop about what was happening and what stage things were at. If something was going to take longer than expected, they’d let me know instead of just going quiet. Most of the main milestones were delivered on time, and in the few cases where there were small delays, it was usually because we were still making changes or adding new ideas on our side. They were flexible about that and didn’t make it into a big issue. Whenever I had feedback or wanted something adjusted, they responded properly and took the time to understand what I was trying to explain. I never really felt ignored, which matters a lot during a project like this.

What was your primary form of communication with Apptunix?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

What I found most impressive about Apptunix as a real estate app development company was their ability to understand the real estate market and translate it into a functional app. They didn’t just build a standard app; they created features tailored for property listings, first-time buyers, and luxury investors. The property search, filters, saved listings, and enquiry options all work seamlessly, which really sets the app apart.

I also liked how they made the backend easy to manage. Updating listings, handling enquiries, and tracking user interactions became straightforward, which was a huge help for our team. Their approach felt practical, focused, and genuinely aligned with the needs of a real estate business. They understood exactly what we needed for our real estate app and delivered a product that works smoothly for both our team and our users. 

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

Honestly, there’s really not much I would change. They were flexible, responsive, and handled everything we asked for with patience and professionalism. Any small adjustments we needed along the way were taken care of quickly, and they made the whole process feel easy and straightforward. I was really happy with how everything turned out.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing and Sales Specialist

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a global car rental, buying, and selling marketplace that connects users directly with trusted suppliers through a transparent, commission-free platform available in Dubai and 35+ cities worldwide.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• We mainly wanted a proper website and app that people could actually use without getting confused or stuck, so renting or selling a car feels simple instead of complicated.
• Another big reason was the speed. Earlier things were slow and a bit buggy, so we needed it to work faster and more smoothly, especially when a lot of people are on it at the same time.
• We also needed better filters and search, because with so many cars listed, users and suppliers both were having trouble finding and managing the right vehicles.

SOLUTION

How did you find Apptunix?

Online Search

Why did you select Apptunix over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Apptunix were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

They basically helped us build the whole platform from scratch—both the app and the website. The main thing was making it easy for users to browse, rent, buy, or sell cars without getting lost in menus. They also worked on the backend and dashboards so our team and suppliers could manage listings, track bookings, and handle payments more smoothly. Along the way, they fixed bugs, improved speed, added filters and search, and made sure everything could handle more users as we grow.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since the new app and website went live, we’ve definitely seen improvements. Users are able to browse and book much faster, and complaints about bugs or slow loading have dropped a lot. The dashboards for suppliers are way easier to use, so they can manage their listings without us having to step in. Overall, things just feel smoother, more reliable, and we can handle more users and listings than before, which shows the system is actually working the way we hoped.

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

Their project management was pretty solid overall. They usually delivered things on time, though there were a couple of small delays here and there, which is normal for a project this size. Whenever we had questions or needed changes, they were quick to respond and tried to accommodate us as best as possible. Communication was clear most of the time, and they kept us updated on progress without us having to chase them constantly.

What was your primary form of communication with Apptunix?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Honestly, what impressed me most was that they actually listened. Like, not just doing what we said word-for-word, but suggesting stuff that made sense. And you can tell they care about how the app works for real people, not just making it look fancy.

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

Maybe just more frequent updates here and there would’ve been nice, but overall things went really smoothly and we were happy with how they handled everything.