Software development services with a high standard
We create astonishing web and mobile applications using the modern day frameworks which are focused on building quick-to-market, scalable and fault-tolerant applications.
Our customers get:
- Proof of concept
- MVP
- Ongoing development
- Technology partnership for existing business
Our main goal is to develop a project which will reflect your idea and contain the best solutions from our side.
Services we provide:
- Business analysis
- UX strategy and functional requirements creation
- UI design, product identity
- Mobile (iOS and Android) development
- Bespoke web development
- Product support and iterative development
Some of the industries we serve:
- Medical software development
- Booking and scheduling solutions
- Recruitment software
- GPS-based solutions
- Business Process Automation
Drop us a line to email hello@steelkiwi.com!

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Portfolio
JobMatch, Khabar, Nova Vita, Possio, Snaapy

CanTho
Building an Android-powered self-service kiosk for a fast food restaurant in Belgium.
Read our case study here: http://go.steel.kiwi/cantho_software

Web development for leading mobile operator
An internal web app for creating and managing digital promotional campaigns.
Read our case study here: http://go.steel.kiwi/mobile_operator

Hoopit
Mobile and web apps that allow parents and sports organizations to manage children’s activities.
Read our case study here: http://go.steel.kiwi/hoopit_website

Columbus Coffee Rewards
A loyalty app that allows Columbus Coffee customers to earn points and find nearby locations.
Read our case study here: http://go.steel.kiwi/columbus

Waiter Genius app
Restaurant ordering applications: one for restaurant visitors and another for waiters.
Read our case study here: http://go.steel.kiwi/waiter_app

GoTRIBE
A workout app to find a personal trainer and set and achieve personal fitness goals
Read our case study here: http://go.steel.kiwi/gotribe_app

Atruchecks
A healthcare platform that allows users to buy medical kits and store their medical test results.
Read our case study here: http://go.steel.kiwi/atruchecks_website

VanOnGo
Staff augmentation services for a last mile delivery platform.
Read our case study here: http://go.steel.kiwi/vanongo

CureRate
A platform for sharing experience with medications and dietary supplements.
Read our case study here: http://go.steel.kiwi/curerate

QniQr
A marketplace where children can start their own stores and improve their money management skills
Read our case study here: http://go.steel.kiwi/qniqr_website

Lune
A mobile application that allows users to save money, share money, and take control of their finance.
Read our case study here: http://go.steel.kiwi/lune

Meddy
A platform that allows patients to book appointments with doctors and hospitals.
Read our case study here: http://go.steel.kiwi/meddy_website

eLoan Warehouse
A web platform and mobile apps for a financial company
Read our case study here: http://go.steel.kiwi/eloan_warehouse

Benemedic
Connecting patients to doctors for online consultations via chat, video call, or voice call
Read our case study here: http://go.steel.kiwi/bene_medic

Boxiz
A US-based app that allows users to play their favorite sports and win cash prizes
Read our case study here: http://go.steel.kiwi/boxiz

mPet
A mobile app to store and share pets' medical and health data and find useful information about pet
Read our case study here: http://go.steel.kiwi/mpet_vetapp

YoTutors
An education platform where students can book online lessons with tutors and purchase courses
Read our case study here: http://go.steel.kiwi/yo_tutors

MyPitchList
A platform that enables smooth and easy interactions between homeowners and real estate agents
Read our case study here: http://go.steel.kiwi/my_pitchlist
Reviews
the project
Software Development for Mobile Gaming Company
“Steelkiwi’s project management is their best asset. They’ve been very helpful, flexible, and agile.”
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the founder of a mobile gaming company.
What challenge were you trying to address with Steelkiwi?
We needed help to create a software piece from scratch. The game we were making had not been done before, so it was very challenging figuring out the best way to bring it to market while iterating on the go and breaking into a new wave of gaming.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Steelkiwi has been helping us create the software we need. First, we used iOS native technology, but we then shifted over to Flutter, which allowed us to create the product for iOS and Android. This decision was great because we’ve had great cost savings while being more efficient.
Still, it was important for us to provide a native experience, and Steelkiwi has been able to accomplish that goal in a great way — we really can’t tell the difference. Overall, they’ve provided a lot of good context and experience to help guide us through the process.
What is the team composition?
In total, we’ve worked with around 20 people from Steelkiwi, and most of the time, we’ve had anywhere from 5–10 resources working for us at a time. They have a lot of full-stack and Flutter developers, so it is a full-team effort on their side.
How did you come to work with Steelkiwi?
I found Steelkiwi on Clutch. I did a lot of research, vetted out many companies, and talked to several of them. What made me go to Steelkiwi was that I felt the most comfortable with the promises that they made. They demonstrated great openness and willingness to commit to the project and do what it took to get the job done.
When talking with other developers, I often felt that if something went in a different direction, they wouldn’t be flexible or able to adapt, and they would simply claim the changes as outside of scope. As this was not a fixed-scope type of project, I needed someone that could really adapt on the fly; they would basically become my full-time development team. Steelkiwi gave me that confidence.
I also looked at some of their previous projects, and they showed me other projects that weren’t included in their portfolio, which also gave me comfort. Finally, I got to talk to their developers directly and ask them a lot of questions. They were also very transparent and open, so I was sure that, even though they hadn’t done this type of project before, they would get us there.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent approximately $200,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together over three years ago, around 2018, and they’re still working on the project. We are one of their long-term clients.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
In terms of the quality and efficiency of the product, we haven’t experienced a lot of issues or bugs, and we’ve had a lot of great feedback from customers and users who play the game. Every time we release an update, the game keeps getting better.
We don’t have any metrics on the game's performance, but we have a 4.9/5 rating on the App Store and over 200 positive reviews from users. This success is attributable to the great work that Steelkiwi has done.
How did Steelkiwi perform from a project management standpoint?
Steelkiwi’s project management is their best asset. They’ve been very helpful, flexible, and agile in changing their model a couple of times to help accommodate what we were trying to do.
I’m in constant communication with a number of people from their team over Slack, and even though there is a time difference between us, they’re always very responsive. Even if it is late at night or a weekend, they go above and beyond to keep me updated — that’s the key.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The rapport and communication that I’ve built with Steelkiwi are impressive. They’ve shown a great ability to adapt their processes to work with us, an American-based customer with a different time zone and a challenging product.
Our communication has been huge, and they’ve been able to step in whenever we’ve needed them to do anything. It’s been a pleasure working with them in that capacity. Additionally, Steelkiwi produces a very solid code, so on the technical side, they’re very strong.
Are there any areas they could improve?
We’ve had some challenges, but Steelkiwi has addressed them throughout the project. Initially, they had some design gaps, but we addressed the issue, and they were able to add a designer to their team. They hired him specifically for my project, and so far, this person has been amazing. Honestly, he’s the best designer I’ve worked with.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Be very literal and descriptive in what you want. The more you can do upfront, the easier the process will be, and the more you can fit your company into their structure, the easier the work will be. However, the most important aspect of achieving success is open communication and transparency.
the project
Web Development for Healthcare Software Company
"They’re a great company to work with."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the product manager for a healthcare software company.
What challenge were you trying to address with Steelkiwi?
We needed help developing a web-based application.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Steelkiwi is developing a scheduling app using Python and Django from scratch. They are handling the frontend development, and they’ve created a secure database. The app allows patients to find physicians and schedule appointments online.
We provided internal documents to start the project. Steelkiwi has made design suggestions as they built the app, and the process has been collaborative. The development is ongoing.
What is the team composition?
I work with a project manager, a business analyst, a UX/UI designer, two backend developers, two frontend developers, and three QA specialists.
How did you come to work with Steelkiwi?
I found them online.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent $150,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in July 2020, and it’s ongoing.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The app has received positive feedback from test users — it’s beautiful. It has a great design, layout, and color scheme. Steelkiwi has met my expectations.
How did Steelkiwi perform from a project management standpoint?
Steelkiwi is good at project management. We use Figma, Trello, and Slack to collaborate.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Steelkiwi is very accommodating.
Are there any areas they could improve?
They can have better communication in a dynamic situation.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Go ahead with your partnership — they’re a great company to work with.
the project
Custom Software Development for SaaS Company
"They were unable to deliver the project and meet their obligations."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the CTO of a SaaS startup
For what projects/services did your company hire Steelkiwi, and what were your goals?
SaaS Software development
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
There apparent proficiency with the right technical stack and budget
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
They failed to deliver nad ti was a debacle
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
Four. Sales, Business Development, UX UI designer and two developers
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
Startups have runways and it is very important that any technology partner deliver on time. I engaged SteelKiwi two years ago to deliver on a custom software project. This required going through most if not all of the normal SDLC.
To begin with, they seemed very organized and said all the right things however when the work begun the experience was contrary. The UXUI design was the first phase where actual deliverables could be realized. They had only one designer on staff and whenever she took Off for vacation, the project came to a complete halt. This happened twice during the first 6 weeks where she took off twice for one week each time. Please note that at this point the deposit had been paid.
This was a really bad sign and we decided to bring in the UXUI work in house. In a nut shell Steelkiwi represents itself as big company with capabilities and ability to handle complex projects however this is not the case. There is a limitation in English language when you rate the whole team that they have. Specifically some of the members cannot communicate properly but the sales person can.
They have limited staff and inability to adjust when someone goes on vacation. They are too busy to be able to address mistakes and or fix issues in a reasonable manner. The resolution offered by their managing director, Viacheslav P., was inadequate so I declined it and requested a refund at which point he disappeared and as of today Igor, the salesperson contends that Viacheslav P. is too busy.
This is unethical to take money then you are too busy to deliver and or refund. Please note that the core issue here is that the designer took off for two weeks at a critical time and the lack of English proficiency within the whole team to facilitate an average understanding and communication of the project so that the velocity is acceptable.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
They team meetings with the client then amongst themselves. If the project is complex they have too many meetings and very little delivered
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Nothing. I do not recommend this company at all
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Ability to deliver is minimal. English proficiency within the whole team is average. Inability to handle errors and to be adequately staffed when their team members are on vacation or unavailable
The vendor responded on October 25, 2021.
1. The Discovery phase to create specifications and UX started January 2019 with a timeline of up to 6 weeks.
2. We never even started the actual development. Client was invoiced only for $4,000 total and paid this amount for accepted part of wireframes and technical documentation.
3. We had meetings with the client almost every other day with them lasting for up to 3 hours. At some point we’ve realised that these meetings don’t produce any value and the project is stuck. Seeing this, we decided to stop the engagement (after more than 100 hours of unbilled work) and transfer all the work done (and accepted and paid) so far as we clearly had severe communication issues.
4. Our UI/UX specialist took a 4-day vacation after the kick-off meeting. The BA was present to aggregate information. The other 2-week vacation was planned from 28th February, right after the Discovery Phase was supposed to end, which the client was warned about.
5. In September 2021 (two and a half years later) the client returned asking us to start the estimation based on the materials he created on his own and kick-off the development process. Citing the previous experience we had, we declined the opportunity to estimate and develop the product.
6. What followed were a series of threats and personal offenses of the involved team members.
7. After we declined to continue work on the client’s platform, the above posted review appeared.
the project
Design & Django Development for Financial Services Org
“The team is committed to first-class outcomes.”
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the CTO of a financial services organization.
What challenge were you trying to address with Steelkiwi?
We were looking for a software company with whom we could build a long-term partnership with. We really wanted a high skilled, reliable partner with the ability to scale.
What was the scope of their involvement?
The team works across two independent applications. One is an internal business application and the other is our external customer-facing application. The team works in Django. They offer design work and front-and backend coding.
What is the team composition?
We have one project manager, one designer, one business analyst, three backend developers, one frontend developer, one QA specialist, and two DevOps engineers.
How did you come to work with Steelkiwi?
We did a lot of searching on the internet, including Clutch. We narrowed it down to a shortlist of suitable offshore development agencies. We had an interview process with a number of firms. In the end, Steelkiwi had the right mix of friendly staff that were highly skilled and able to provide the services we needed.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in February 2019, and our work is ongoing.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Our applications have been developed with very impressive, high-quality code. We use some highly complicated user authentication rules and we have a focus on security and privacy. Steelkiwi has delivered on all of our requirements. The applications are all clean and modern for user engagement. We’re very pleased with the outcome.
How did Steelkiwi perform from a project management standpoint?
Everything has been great. We’ve refined our workflow practice and cadence to suit the growing complexity of our projects. The approach has always been collaborative and outcome-focused. A lot of concern is paid to the long-term sustainability of the team. We use Slack, Jira, Confluence, Trello, InVision, and Figma.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The team is committed to first-class outcomes. The team is friendly and they work very hard in their roles. The finished product always surpasses our expectations.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, we’re constantly reflecting on our processes. It demonstrates the commitment to our partnership.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
My advice is to be engaged and clear with your requirements.
the project
Web Platform Dev for Real Estate Company
"I have confidence in the way that Steelkiwi put together everything."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the co-founder and managing director of MyPitchlist. Our platform connects real estate agents with people that want to sell their property.
What challenge were you trying to address with Steelkiwi?
We hired Steelkiwi to help us design and build our website platform.
What was the scope of their involvement?
We had a basic map of our website's functionality, and we went through a development process with Steelkiwi. First, we had a phase of exploring and designing out the functionality of the site.
Various aspects of the platform had to be considered, including working with various APIs and making it mobile-friendly. We had to work on the admin panels and on how we interacted with the platform as well.
The main development took around 18 months to be completed, considering that we went through various changes. Currently, Steelkiwi provides maintenance support.
What is the team composition?
Over the period in which we’ve been working together, we’ve had three different account managers that we deal with on a weekly basis. We’ve also worked with a team of 4–5 people, which includes a UI/UX designer and some developers.
How did you come to work with Steelkiwi?
We had a limited budget, so we were looking for developers in Upwork. We made a list of around 10 development companies from there. My brother mentioned that Ukraine had good developers, so I started doing some research. I found good reviews about Steelkiwi and met with them. They seemed nice, and their price was pretty good. It was on the high end of our budget, but we liked the people that we were dealing with and decided to go with them.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent around $60,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in November 2019, and the engagement is ongoing.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The platform is now up and running. We got someone in New Zealand, who knows about coding language, to go through GitHub and look at the code. They came back and were very complimentary about the way it was built. They said that the platform is very well put together.
How did Steelkiwi perform from a project management standpoint?
Steelkiwi isn’t so good at meeting deadlines. Their communication around when everything is going to be delivered hasn’t been right sometimes, and we’ve missed some deadlines.
What did you find most impressive about them?
I have confidence in the way that Steelkiwi put together everything. The app was done the right way and well.
Are there any areas they could improve?
Not being able to meet deadlines is probably the only downside of our engagement. Everything else was pretty straightforward.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
The more you can do in the discovery phase, the first phase when they look at your project when working with them, the better. The fixed price is defined by how detailed the discovery phases are. If you add things later on, that’s when you start running into more costs. If you’re able to make sure that everything is perfect in that first phase, the project should be smooth sailing.
the project
iOS/Android Dev for Subway Loyalty App
“Steelkiwi is professional and organized.”
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the CEO of a technology platform for loyalty and gift card payment programs for the retail industry.
What challenge were you trying to address with Steelkiwi?
We hired Steelkiwi to help build out Subway’s European loyalty app.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Steelkiwi created the loyalty app for both iOS and Android to replace an existing legacy app. Members who are logged in can see their order and transaction history. They can also see their points balances and promotions.
What is the team composition?
We had two development teams, one for iOS and one for Android. We also worked with a project manager and a business development manager. In total, we had six people working with us.
How did you come to work with Steelkiwi?
We wanted a team that worked on the European time zone. We shortlisted a few companies and decided to engage with Steelkiwi based on good chemistry and discussions.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in December 2019, and our work is ongoing.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
The app rates well in both iOS and Android app stores.
How did Steelkiwi perform from a project management standpoint?
Steelkiwi is professional and organized. They never have any issues meeting deadlines. They’ve been very good, overall.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The team makes the effort to fully understand requirements. They take a professional approach with every project.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, nothing comes to mind.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
My advice is to have clear requirements for the final product; it makes the development a lot simpler.
the project
Mobile App Development & Design for Fintech Startup
“I’d recommend Steelkiwi to someone that already has an internal team and just needs more support.”
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
We’re a fintech startup based in the UAE. We’re focused on an Eastern social savings concept. The product we aim to create will provide digital savings groups and peer-to-peer money transfer functionalities. I’m a co-founder of the company.
What challenge were you trying to address with Steelkiwi?
We used them as our main provider for the development of the mobile app.
What was the scope of their involvement?
We created a scope detailing what we wanted the app to look like and what features we needed to add. They broke down our scope into requirements during a one-week scoping exercise. We didn’t see the point of that; we thought that most of it was already done.
Steelkiwi gave us an analysis of what technologies they recommended using on the front- and backends. They specialize in Flutter, and they convinced us to use that on the frontend, along with Django Python on the backend, AWS servers, and Twilio for SMS OTP (one time password) or mobile verification.
What is the team composition?
According to what we understood, the project would have two backend engineers, two frontend engineers, one UI/UX designer, one QA tester, and a DevOps engineer.
We were introduced to the team members. They were changed mid-project, something we weren’t happy with.
How did you come to work with Steelkiwi?
We saw their reviews on Clutch. The person in charge of their sales put in a lot of time and energy before we even signed with them, which we found quite impressive. That’s what led us to actually sign with them.
How much have you invested with them?
The project went above budget from $50,000 to $55,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We signed the contract in April 2020. They needed a couple of weeks to assemble the team, after which we started the scoping exercise. The project was supposed to end in late-August, but we ended in late-November 2020.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We needed to make sure that the app would work, and we went through a lot of challenges. The app relied on an integration with an open banking API from a third-party in the Middle East, and Steelkiwi had lots of trouble integrating it. There were a lot of issues in terms of allocating the correct resources to help with that integration. That was our biggest qualm with them.
In terms of the proficiency of the tech team, the backend code was well-structured, according to our CTO. It was clearly done by an experienced backend developer. The frontend developer was unfortunately a bit junior, and we had to restructure the whole frontend code after we stopped using Steelkiwi.
How did Steelkiwi perform from a project management standpoint?
Our project manager was a nice guy, and we really enjoyed working with him, but the communication wasn’t up to our standards. We didn’t know what was happening, and we had to nag them a lot to get information. There were a lot of missed deadlines, and the communication and project management could’ve been better.
One of the reasons we initially chose them is that they worked in an agile methodology, whereby we’d have sprints and target results for each sprint. According to what we experienced, there was only one sprint, and things became very blurry after that. We didn’t know which sprint we were on and what the next deliverable was.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The start of our engagement with them was the most impressive thing, in comparison to other tech vendors. Steelkiwi put in quite a lot of effort at the start, especially their sales team. We felt that they were going to be dedicated and passionate about the project, and they were flexible in working with our budget. However, things changed after a few months.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I knew that they had really good developers, but I was disappointed to hear that the frontend code wasn’t structured properly or as well as the backend code was. I can’t deny that Steelkiwi’s team worked very hard, though.
Another issue was resource allocation. After a few months, when things were getting very slow, we realized that we only had one frontend and one backend developer. When we started, we had a whole team. There was clearly something wrong with the resource allocation. We realized that they’d shifted some of our developers to other projects, which caused us wasted time and expenditure. They kept delaying, from September to late-November. That cost us a lot financially.
Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?
It depends on the client. For a large company with a large budget that already has an app or website running and needs to add on to those, I’d definitely recommend them. I’d recommend Steelkiwi to someone that already has an internal team and just needs more support.
If the client is a startup and fully reliant on them, I wouldn’t suggest going ahead with Steelkiwi unless they have an appropriate budget. In our case, $55,000 was not cheap at all, and what we got for it wasn’t good value for money, especially in the later stages.
the project
Web & Mobile App Dev for Travel Guide Co
"Steelkiwi developed great software."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m a project manager and marketing manager at a startup. We’re a travel guide company.
What challenge were you trying to address with Steelkiwi?
We needed to build our product. It had a lot of data that needed to be translated into many languages, so it was important that our database was well organized.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Steelkiwi built the backend of our mobile and web app. Their team was also involved in frontend development. They used JavaScript and AWS for the backend, which their team built to enable us to easily add data to it. After we launched the app, we continued working together on additional features.
What is the team composition?
I worked with one backend developer, one project manager, and one frontend developer.
How did you come to work with Steelkiwi?
My CEO and manager hired Steelkiwi.
How much have you invested with them?
We hired them full-time for a year and probably spent $5,000 a month.
What is the status of this engagement?
The project began in the summer of 2019, and we launched the mobile app in March 2020. We continued working together until September 2020 to add features.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Although the frontend wasn’t good, the backend was great. Steelkiwi assigned a good backend developer to our project. We were able to translate the database quickly because the architecture was great.
How did Steelkiwi perform from a project management standpoint?
I was the project manager, and Steekiwi was responsive. Their team acted like our employees, so it was easy to work with them.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Their backend development was great because their backend developer was skillful. Steelkiwi developed great software.
Are there any areas they could improve?
They could improve their project management skills.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
I would recommend them if you already have a project manager and clear end goals.
the project
Web Development for COVID Platform
"Prepare for a good journey with Steelkiwi."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the CTO of a COVID-19 platform.
What challenge were you trying to address with Steelkiwi?
We needed a trustworthy partner to develop our web platform for a good price.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Steelkiwi developed our web platform. It works natively on all browsers. There’s an admin page as well as a control panel for the clients. We or the client are able to create queues, and then QR codes for these queues, then put in the code in public places where people can queue virtually rather than standing in line physically.
There’s also an interface for whoever is managing the queue. Rather than standing up and ensuring people are separate from each other, all they need to do is press a button on the page from the interface to call the next patient.
The frontend was AJAX. The backend is hosted with AWS and we use Django.
What is the team composition?
There were 6-8 people including a project manager, backend, graphics, and QA.
How did you come to work with Steelkiwi?
We inquired about different companies I found on Google and Clutch. They came up as the best value for money for the type of solution we wanted.
How much have you invested with them?
We spent between $30,000-$50,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
The project took place from October 2019-March 2020.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We like their approach. Steelkiwi was flexible and they accommodated our timing. The account manager was really amazing, engaging, and understood our requirements. He was able to pull together the right team and start the project fairly quickly. They continued the journey at a good pace and to our satisfaction.
How did Steelkiwi perform from a project management standpoint?
We had some issues with our initial project manager and had to change. The next project manager was great. The project management was 4 out of 5.
What did you find most impressive about them?
They’re always available. They listen and they respond fairly quickly. We like their engagement style.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, we’re satisfied. We can trust them. They deliver whatever it is we need.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Prepare for a good journey with Steelkiwi. Ask for Igor (Account Manager).
the project
iOS, Android & Web App Devs for Home Restaurant Startup
"The value for money proposition with Steelwiki is one of the best in the market."
the reviewer
the review
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m a co-founder and operations for a startup. We’re creating a home restaurant platform.
What challenge were you trying to address with Steelkiwi?
We needed help building our platform. We wanted a single platform with two different interfaces depending on the user’s profile.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Steelkiwi’s helping us build and launch iOS, Android, and web apps. It has to be a two-way application, meaning it’s not only for customers but also home restaurant owners.
There was a discovery stage that took us about three weeks. As a result, they delivered the scope of work and then moved into the wireframing stage. They helped us with wireframing and designing the user journeys and UI. Their team then moved onto building the whole backend, which they’ll ultimately transfer to us. They built the backend architecture and are now working on frontend development.
What is the team composition?
We’ve worked with six people from Steelkiwi including a project manager.
How did you come to work with Steelkiwi?
We used Clutch to find Steelkiwi. When we started the project, I lived in Europe and wasn’t sure about the quality of different development companies. I needed a point of reference and Clutch helped with that.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve spent between $150,000–$200,000 on their services.
What is the status of this engagement?
We’ve worked together since about June 2020.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
It’s easy to work with Steelkiwi. It’s fairly normal for there to be tension at the beginning of projects. However, it’s been smooth with them. They’re great at managing stakeholders, clients, and expectations. In terms of the deliverables, so far so good.
How did Steelkiwi perform from a project management standpoint?
We’re working with Jira and Confluence. There are daily scrum meetings conducted remotely too. Their team follows an Agile methodology, which makes them flexible. Even when we change the scope, the conversations are easy.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Steelkiwi listens to us. When we meet with them, they essentially capture everything we tell them. Their team tries to comprehend and incorporate our ideas into either the scope or the sprint. They’re attentive. The value for money proposition with Steelwiki is one of the best in the market.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I’m based in Quebec, which is a francophone province. Part of our team speaks French, so it would be great if they had a French-speaking team member.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Steelkiwi is budget sensitive but also concerned about value. That’s important for startups.
Steelkiwi has developed a solid, efficient, and high-quality product, leading to a game with 4.9 stars and 200 positive reviews on the App Store. The team is helpful, flexible, and accommodating, and they adapt to changes easily. Additionally, they’re very responsive and communicative.