Smudge Apps Reviews

About Smudge Apps

Smudge develops mobile solutions to help business around New Zealand engage with mobile device users. The culture and capability are fantastic and they have passed their expectations. Their designers are award-winners and their expert mobile app developers have masters to make high-quality apps. They always try to provide the best applications they can. They take great pride not just in their work but in all it’s helping their clients to achieve.

Services

Mobile App Development UI-UX Design iOS App Development

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Outstanding service and exceptional results

William Brown / Senior Consultant - Brown Consulting

Verified
Jul 10, 2024

Project summary: We required a HIPAA-aware solution to digitise patient workflows and improve care coordination across our clinics.

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

Deep technical expertise, professional project management, responsive support, great value

CONS

Slightly higher day rate than some alternatives, but the quality justifies every penny

5.0

Overall

5.0

Quality

5.0

Schedule

5.0

Cost

5.0

Communication

Project TypeIT Consulting

IndustryHealthcare

Project CostLess than $10,000

DurationApr 2025 – Aug 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.

We are a Senior Consultant-led organisation operating in the Healthcare 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 Healthcare operations through IT Consulting. 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 IT Consulting 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 IT Consulting and a strong portfolio of Healthcare 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 IT Consulting projects going forward.

Stunning web platform delivered on time and on budget

Emily Rodriguez / Founder & CEO - LaunchPad Ventures

Verified
Apr 26, 2024

Project summary: We required a custom platform that would give us a measurable competitive advantage in our market.

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

Excellent communication, high-quality deliverables, on-time delivery, proactive problem-solving

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 TypeWeb Development

IndustryNonprofit & NGO

Project Cost$150,000 to $499,999

DurationAug 2025 – Feb 2026

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.

We are a Founder & CEO-led organisation operating in the Nonprofit & NGO 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 Nonprofit & NGO operations through Web 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 Web 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 Web Development and a strong portfolio of Nonprofit & NGO projects set them apart during our evaluation. The discovery call gave us confidence they truly understood our domain, not just the technology.