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4.5/5 (6 reviews)
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Appster is the best website development company with offices in Australia & the US. Their team has experience in iOS, Android and Web technologies as well as they works with truly disruptive startups as their technology performance partner. Over the next few years, they are opening many other offices across the world to join with entrepreneurs, inventors, and visionaries with best ideas trying a performance partner.

Last updated May 13, 2026

Services

Mobile App Development Mobile App Design iPhone App Development Supply Chain Blockchain

Industries Served

Government & Public Sector Food & Beverage Real Estate Energy & Utilities Healthcare Fashion & Apparel

Appster Reviews

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Architecture review that saved us from a vendor decision we would have regretted for years

Gustavo Ferreira / VP of Technology - Amazônia Digital Ltda
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Jan 19, 2026

Project summary: Our internal product thinking was strong but our execution capability in this specific technology domain was limited. We needed depth, not generalism.

The integration layer was the part of the project I was most concerned about going in. Our system landscape is complex, several of the upstream APIs we relied on were poorly documented, and two third-party vendors had a history of unpredictable response times on integration questions. This team managed all of that. They documented what the upstream vendors could not, built resilience into the integration architecture where the upstream behaviour was unreliable, and delivered a solution that works as specified in production. I could not have asked for more.

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

Pipeline availability for kickoff required a few weeks of lead time — in hindsight that selection pressure means you are working with a team that is in demand for the right reasons

4.5
Overall
4.5
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.5
Communication
Project TypeIT Consulting
IndustryFashion & Apparel
Project Cost$150,000 to $499,999
DurationFeb 2025 – Nov 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Amazônia Digital Ltda is an established Fashion & Apparel organisation headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. My role as VP of Technology 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?
We had a defined product vision for our next phase of growth in the Fashion & Apparel market but lacked the engineering depth internally to execute it. The IT Consulting requirements in particular required specialist experience that we could not realistically recruit for on the timeline our business plan required.
What services did the company provide for your project?
The scope covered the full IT Consulting lifecycle: discovery and requirements definition, solution architecture, iterative development across twelve sprints, integration testing, performance validation, production deployment, and a structured four-week hypercare period. They also provided system documentation and a knowledge transfer programme for our internal team.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
A trusted peer in the Fashion & Apparel sector had used them for a comparable IT Consulting engagement and their recommendation was unequivocal. Our own due diligence confirmed the pattern they described. The combination of domain knowledge, IT Consulting depth, and demonstrated delivery discipline was the deciding factor.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Thoroughly and precisely. The requirements document they produced was detailed enough that our QA team used it directly to write acceptance criteria. Every user story had a defined business objective attached. Nothing was left to interpretation. That discipline in the requirements phase paid dividends throughout development and testing.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Professional and efficient. The project manager maintained a clear view of the critical path at all times and communicated changes to it transparently. The one significant scope adjustment we made mid-project was handled through a clean change request process — fairly priced, clearly documented, and absorbed without disrupting the overall timeline.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes to both. There was a single sprint where a dependency on a third-party API introduced a one-week delay. The team identified it three weeks in advance, presented two mitigation options, and we agreed on an approach that recovered the schedule within the same sprint cycle. That level of foresight is what separates good project management from reactive problem management.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
Quantifying the impact precisely is complicated by other variables in our business, but the metrics we can attribute directly to the IT Consulting work are meaningful: session duration up, conversion rate up, error rate down, and our NPS for the digital touchpoint has improved by eleven points. Our account managers report that the new capability is coming up positively in client conversations.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The willingness to be direct. When our requirements were unclear they said so. When our priorities were contradictory they explained why. When a technical approach we had assumed was the right one turned out to have significant downsides, they told us before we had committed to it. That kind of intellectual honesty is what I look for in a long-term technology partner.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. I would add the context that this is not the cheapest option in the market and they are selective about the engagements they take on. If your primary criterion is price, there are alternatives. If you want a technology partner who can be trusted with a complex IT Consulting programme in the Fashion & Apparel space and will deliver against a serious brief, this is the team.

Company Info

Founded 2011
Employees 250 - 499
Hourly Rate $50 - $99
Client Rating 4.5/5 (6 reviews)

Rating Breakdown

Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.4
Cost
4.7
Communication
4.3

FAQs

Is Appster more of an offshore setup or a local team?
That depends on where Appster is based and who they primarily serve — some firms like this operate fully offshore, some are local-first, and plenty run a hybrid model that mixes both. For context, its listed capabilities span iPhone App Development, Mobile App Design, Supply Chain Blockchain and Mobile App Development, and it has experience across industries such as Healthcare, Real Estate, Energy & Utilities, Food & Beverage, Fashion & Apparel and Government & Public Sector.
What kinds of industries has Appster actually built for?
Appster has delivered projects across a range of different industries, including Healthcare, Real Estate, Energy & Utilities, Food & Beverage, Fashion & Apparel and Government & Public Sector.
How do I actually get a real proposal out of Appster instead of a generic reply?
The most reliable route is giving Appster a clear, specific brief up front — through their website form, a direct email, or a call — since a vague ask tends to get a vague answer back, while a concrete one usually gets a proper estimate. For context, it has experience across industries such as Healthcare, Real Estate, Energy & Utilities, Food & Beverage, Fashion & Apparel and Government & Public Sector, and its average project cost is reported at $25000+.
What are the actual contract options if I want to work with Appster?
Most companies structured like Appster 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, its listed capabilities span iPhone App Development, Mobile App Design, Supply Chain Blockchain and Mobile App Development, and its typical hourly rate is around $50 - $99.
What kind of software work does Appster take on?
Appster typically covers the standard range of software development work — mobile apps, web platforms, custom internal tools, UI/UX design, cloud infrastructure, AI integrations, and larger enterprise builds. Its core focus areas include iPhone App Development, Mobile App Design, Supply Chain Blockchain and Mobile App Development.
Has Appster actually shipped a SaaS product before?
It's a common line of work for a company like Appster — 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 experience across industries such as Healthcare, Real Estate, Energy & Utilities, Food & Beverage, Fashion & Apparel and Government & Public Sector, and it has been operating since 2011.
What makes Appster worth considering over other options?
What tends to set Appster 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 2011, the company has built a track record of delivering projects across various industries.
What should I actually be looking at when comparing a company like Appster to others?
When you're weighing up a software partner such as Appster, it's worth looking past the pitch and checking the portfolio, what past clients say, relevant industry background, technical range, how they communicate, pricing structure, project management style, and what support looks like after launch. For context, its listed capabilities span iPhone App Development, Mobile App Design, Supply Chain Blockchain and Mobile App Development, and it reports a team size of 250 - 499 professionals.
Would Appster be a good fit for an early-stage startup?
Generally, yes — companies like Appster 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 experience across industries such as Healthcare, Real Estate, Energy & Utilities, Food & Beverage, Fashion & Apparel and Government & Public Sector, and its listed capabilities span iPhone App Development, Mobile App Design, Supply Chain Blockchain and Mobile App Development.
Roughly how long does a project with Appster take start to finish?
It depends heavily on scope. A lean MVP might be a matter of weeks, while a full enterprise system or a larger digital transformation project can stretch into months once you factor in development, testing, and deployment. With a team of 250 - 499 professionals, Appster can scale resources based on project urgency.

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