About 180 Creative

180 Creative was founded in 2012 and since then their company has developed a strong position in local and international markets. Their main aim is to build the best mobile apps for all their clients. They are changing the way companies join with their clients and users by using user-centric product design practices that help resolve everyday problems.

Last updated May 13, 2026

Services

Mobile App Development Web Development UI-UX Design Web Design Digital Strategy

Industries Served

Gaming & Gambling Financial Services Aerospace & Defense Fashion & Apparel Healthcare Logistics & Supply Chain Media & Entertainment Food & Beverage

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App store launch with a four-point-eight average rating in the first month

Omar Al-Farsi / Chief Technology Officer - Falcon Digital Ventures
Verified
Feb 10, 2026

Project summary: Warehouse management inefficiencies were adding cost and introducing errors at a rate that was becoming visible to clients. A modernised WMS was the agreed solution internally — we needed a partner to build it.

The project brief was ambitious and we had received proposals ranging from two to five times our eventual budget from other vendors. This team came back with a proposal that was commercially realistic and technically credible — and then delivered against it. That alignment between proposal and outcome is not something I take for granted. I have been on the other side of it enough times to know it requires both honesty in the sales process and discipline in delivery. We experienced both.

PROS

Collaborative culture that made the team feel like a genuine extension of our organisation, strong asynchronous communication across time zones, zero-drama handling of the inevitable mid-project changes

CONS

Time zone coordination required some deliberate overlap management from both sides in the first couple of sprints, after which we had an efficient async rhythm that worked for the whole project

4.0
Overall
3.5
Quality
4.0
Schedule
3.5
Cost
4.0
Communication
Project TypeMobile App Development
IndustryLogistics & Supply Chain
Project CostLess than $10,000
DurationApr 2025 – Nov 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Falcon Digital Ventures is an established Logistics & Supply Chain organisation headquartered in Dubai, UAE. My role as Chief Technology Officer covers both strategic planning and operational technology delivery. We maintain high standards for our vendors because our clients hold us to high standards — a bar we expect our partners to meet.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
The immediate problem was that our Mobile App Development capability had become the bottleneck limiting our ability to grow. Every feature request, every new client requirement, every internal initiative was delayed by a platform that had been extended beyond its original design. We needed a rebuild, not a patch.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Primarily Mobile App Development, with adjacent work in solution architecture and quality assurance. They were responsible for the full build from requirements through to go-live, including integration with four existing systems in our technology landscape. The breadth they covered without requiring additional vendors was commercially and logistically valuable.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
The quality of the questions they asked during the briefing process was the first indicator. Vendors who ask precise questions in the sales phase tend to apply the same rigour during delivery. That hypothesis proved accurate. The technical proposal was substantive, the team structure was senior throughout, and the pricing was transparent.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Comprehensively. The discovery phase they ran was more thorough than anything we had experienced with previous vendors. They challenged requirements that were vague or contradictory, proposed alternatives where our initial thinking was limiting, and produced a functional specification that our internal stakeholders agreed was the clearest articulation of the product they had seen written down.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
The project management framework was the most structured I have experienced with an external vendor. Sprint planning was tight, acceptance criteria were specific, retrospectives were honest and acted on. The project manager treated the shared backlog as a live document and the risk register as an operational tool rather than a compliance artefact. I never had to ask for a status update.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
On time and within the approved budget. The estimation accuracy was notable — they had broken the work down in sufficient detail during discovery that their forecast proved reliable throughout, rather than being a number that shifted with every change in scope. We received one change request and it was for scope we had introduced ourselves.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We went live four months ago. User adoption exceeded the target we had set by 23 percent in the first month. Support ticket volume has dropped measurably. The features we had deferred because the previous architecture made them prohibitively expensive to build are now in development. The platform they built has opened our roadmap.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The post-launch behaviour. Some vendors consider go-live to be the end of their professional obligation. This team treated it as the transition to a different kind of engagement. The hypercare period was substantive, the documentation was thorough and genuinely useful, and they checked in proactively at the thirty-day and ninety-day marks to review production metrics with us.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Absolutely. With a specific note that the value starts in the discovery phase — clients who approach that process with seriousness will get the most from the engagement. We invested appropriately at the front end and the returns are evident in what was delivered.

Flawless mobile app that our users love

James Wilson / IT Director - Enterprise Systems
Verified
Oct 18, 2025

Project summary: Our media company needed a digital asset management system and publishing workflow automation.

From the discovery workshop to the final handover, the experience was seamless. The team invested real effort in understanding our business goals before writing a single line of code, and that foundation paid dividends throughout. Every milestone was hit, every deliverable was polished, and the few issues that arose were resolved before we even had to ask. The solution has already delivered measurable ROI and we are planning our next engagement with them.

PROS

Outstanding code quality, thorough documentation, smooth knowledge transfer, excellent post-launch support

CONS

Minor timezone overlap challenges early on, resolved quickly with async communication

5.0
Overall
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Communication
Project TypeMobile App Development
IndustryMedia & Entertainment
Project Cost$500,000+
DurationJul 2025 – Nov 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We are a IT Director-led organisation operating in the Media & Entertainment sector. My role involves overseeing strategic technology decisions and vendor partnerships. We have been growing steadily and needed a trusted partner to help us scale our digital capabilities.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our primary challenge was modernising our Media & Entertainment operations through Mobile App Development. Legacy systems were limiting our agility and we needed a solution that could scale with our growth ambitions and integrate with our existing infrastructure.
What services did the company provide for your project?
They delivered a comprehensive Mobile App Development engagement covering requirements analysis, solution architecture, full-cycle development, QA testing, deployment, and post-launch support. The scope was well-defined and executed without scope creep.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their demonstrated expertise in Mobile App Development and a strong portfolio of Media & Entertainment projects set them apart during our evaluation. The discovery call gave us confidence they truly understood our domain, not just the technology.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Exceptionally well. They ran a structured discovery process, asked insightful questions, and produced a detailed requirements document that captured nuances we hadn't even articulated ourselves. That foundation made the entire project smoother.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Outstanding. We had a dedicated project manager, weekly status calls, a shared project board, and same-day responses to queries. There were no surprises — risks were flagged early and resolved before they became issues.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, the project was delivered on the agreed date and within budget. Their estimates were realistic and they managed scope carefully, flagging any potential changes before they impacted the timeline or cost.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Significant. Since go-live we have seen measurable improvements in operational efficiency, customer satisfaction scores have risen, and the solution has already paid back a substantial portion of the investment. The team built something we are genuinely proud of.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their genuine investment in our success. They didn't just execute a spec — they brought ideas, challenged assumptions, and cared about the outcome as much as we did. The quality of the codebase and documentation also stood out.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Absolutely and without hesitation. We have already referred two colleagues, and we are actively scoping the next phase of work with them. They are our go-to partner for Mobile App Development projects going forward.

Exceptional DevOps expertise — our deployments are now effortless

Sophie Dubois / Innovation Lead - French Digital SARL
Verified
Nov 29, 2023

Project summary: The project demanded deep technical expertise and a thorough understanding of our business domain.

The level of professionalism and technical excellence this team brought to our project was remarkable. They managed a complex, multi-stakeholder engagement with ease, kept all parties aligned, and delivered a product that has already exceeded our KPIs. Their attention to detail, willingness to go the extra mile, and genuine care for our success made this one of the best vendor relationships we have had in years.

PROS

Strong engineering skills, clear and consistent communication, flexible and collaborative approach

CONS

None — every aspect of the engagement exceeded our expectations

5.0
Overall
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Communication
Project TypeDevOps Services
IndustryFood & Beverage
Project CostLess than $10,000
DurationMay 2025 – Jun 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We are a Innovation Lead-led organisation operating in the Food & Beverage sector. My role involves overseeing strategic technology decisions and vendor partnerships. We have been growing steadily and needed a trusted partner to help us scale our digital capabilities.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our primary challenge was modernising our Food & Beverage operations through DevOps Services. Legacy systems were limiting our agility and we needed a solution that could scale with our growth ambitions and integrate with our existing infrastructure.
What services did the company provide for your project?
They delivered a comprehensive DevOps Services engagement covering requirements analysis, solution architecture, full-cycle development, QA testing, deployment, and post-launch support. The scope was well-defined and executed without scope creep.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their demonstrated expertise in DevOps Services and a strong portfolio of Food & Beverage projects set them apart during our evaluation. The discovery call gave us confidence they truly understood our domain, not just the technology.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Exceptionally well. They ran a structured discovery process, asked insightful questions, and produced a detailed requirements document that captured nuances we hadn't even articulated ourselves. That foundation made the entire project smoother.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Outstanding. We had a dedicated project manager, weekly status calls, a shared project board, and same-day responses to queries. There were no surprises — risks were flagged early and resolved before they became issues.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes, the project was delivered on the agreed date and within budget. Their estimates were realistic and they managed scope carefully, flagging any potential changes before they impacted the timeline or cost.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Significant. Since go-live we have seen measurable improvements in operational efficiency, customer satisfaction scores have risen, and the solution has already paid back a substantial portion of the investment. The team built something we are genuinely proud of.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their genuine investment in our success. They didn't just execute a spec — they brought ideas, challenged assumptions, and cared about the outcome as much as we did. The quality of the codebase and documentation also stood out.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Absolutely and without hesitation. We have already referred two colleagues, and we are actively scoping the next phase of work with them. They are our go-to partner for DevOps Services projects going forward.

Company Info

Founded 2012
Employees 10 - 49
Hourly Rate $25 - $49
Client Rating 4.4/5 (8 reviews)

Rating Breakdown

Quality
4.3
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.2
Communication
4.4

FAQs

Would 180 Creative be a good fit for an early-stage startup?
Generally, yes — companies like 180 Creative tend to work well with startups because of what they typically offer: MVP builds, product strategy input, architecture that can scale later, and dedicated teams that keep costs manageable while still moving fast. For context, it has served clients in USA, and it reports a team size of 10 - 49 professionals.
Can I just hire developers from 180 Creative to sit alongside my own team?
Usually, yes — a dedicated developer arrangement is a common option with firms like 180 Creative, where you get engineers working exclusively on your project as an extension of your in-house team rather than as a separate outsourced unit. For context, it has experience across industries such as Media & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Fashion & Apparel, Financial Services, Gaming & Gambling and Aerospace & Defense, and its average project cost is reported at $5000000+.
What should I expect to pay to work with 180 Creative?
What 180 Creative charges comes down to a handful of variables — how complex the project is, the number of development hours involved, the tech stack required, team size, and which engagement model you pick. Based on available data, 180 Creative's typical hourly rate is around $25 - $49, with an average project cost of $5000000+.
Can 180 Creative take on an old, outdated system rather than starting from scratch?
Modernizing legacy software is usually within scope for a firm like 180 Creative — re-platforming, refactoring old code, and moving things onto current frameworks or cloud infrastructure without necessarily rebuilding everything from zero. For context, it has experience across industries such as Media & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Fashion & Apparel, Financial Services, Gaming & Gambling and Aerospace & Defense, and it has been operating since 2012.
Has 180 Creative actually shipped a SaaS product before?
It's a common line of work for a company like 180 Creative — multi-tenant architecture, subscription billing hooked up properly, and cloud-native deployment built for a product meant to scale as a service rather than a one-off build. For context, it has served clients in USA, and it has experience across industries such as Media & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Fashion & Apparel, Financial Services, Gaming & Gambling and Aerospace & Defense.
What's the easiest way to actually get in touch with 180 Creative?
Most businesses reach 180 Creative through its website, a direct email, or a contact form — any of which works for discussing what you need, booking an initial conversation, or asking for a rough estimate. For context, it has experience across industries such as Media & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Fashion & Apparel, Financial Services, Gaming & Gambling and Aerospace & Defense, and it has served clients in USA.
Does 180 Creative actually build with AI, or just talk about it?
Plenty of modern software teams, 180 Creative included, now build real AI and machine learning features — chatbots, predictive models, computer vision, and automation that goes beyond simple rule-based scripts. For context, it has experience across industries such as Media & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Fashion & Apparel, Financial Services, Gaming & Gambling and Aerospace & Defense, and its typical hourly rate is around $25 - $49.
What makes 180 Creative worth considering over other options?
What tends to set 180 Creative apart usually comes down to some mix of technical depth, relevant industry experience, how clients describe working with them, their development approach, communication habits, and whether they can actually deliver something that scales. Founded in 2012, the company has built a track record of delivering projects across various industries.
What are the actual contract options if I want to work with 180 Creative?
Most companies structured like 180 Creative give you a choice between a fixed-price contract, a dedicated team arrangement, or time-and-materials billing, so you can pick whichever lines up with your budget and how well-defined your scope already is. For context, it has experience across industries such as Media & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Fashion & Apparel, Financial Services, Gaming & Gambling and Aerospace & Defense, and its average project cost is reported at $5000000+.