e-Legion

Mobile application development

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е-Legion team develops software for different businesses since 2005. During this time we built effective means of communication with clients and schemes of project management. We use our experience and knowledge to create the products used by millions of people.

$25 - $49/hr
50 - 249
2005
Locations
Russia
Optikov street, 4, Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg 197374 
+7 (812) 324-27-24

Focus Areas

Service Focus

100%
  • Mobile App Development

Client Focus

75%
25%
  • Large Business
  • Medium Business

Industry Focus

90%
10%
  • Information Technology
  • Advertising & Marketing

e-Legion Executive Interview

Ivan Gorshunov
Ivan Gorshunov
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Please introduce your company and your role within the company.
e-Legion is a Russian leading mobile development company founded in 2005. The company has 4 branches across Russia now, with the headquarters in St. Petersburg, and 100+ professionals on the team. e-Legion developed more than 100 apps that are used by millions of people. Our Key clients are Yandex, RaiffeisenBank, Bank of Moscow, Smartbear Software, Mail.Ru, IKEA, BMW, In order to advance the mobile industry in Russia, e-Legion organizes a number of events for top managers of IT companies and developers, such as MBLT — International Mobile Conference, MBLTdev — International Mobile Developers Conference, Apple Developers Community meetings for iOS developers, Scaladev Conference — the only Russian Conference devoted to Scala. MBLT is an international conference bringing professionals from all over the world to Moscow. Among our speakers are Facebook, Google, Twitter, Microsoft, Alibaba Group, Linkedin, 500 startups e.t.c.

We devote a lot of time to education both offline and online. We have launched Android school together with Google.10000 developers have registered and 770 passed the final test and received certificates.We have a lot of offline activities like offline iOS school. As a company, our mission is not only to develop applications but to build an Mobile society around us.

e-Legion was actually founded as an IT company and was an outsourcing company. But in a few years, it evolved in terms of its work, professionals, styles and has become what it is today.

My name is Ivan Gorshunov and I am a business developer here and in charge of the international expansion.
Mention the objectives or the parameters critical in determining the time frame of developing a mobile app.
We have 3 components for determining the time frame:
- Complexity of logic
- Mobile Application Functionality
- Number of screens
By assembling these key components our business analysts can make very accurate estimations. The synergy of our experience and skills make it possible to meet the toughest deadlines.
How much effort in terms of time goes into developing the front end and back end of a mobile application?
We have a very personalised approach. So it completely depends on project to project how much time should be dedicated for front end and back end development.
What is your company’s business model?
We are a full cycle mobile studio. Our workflow is divided into several departments: business analysts and technical writers, prototyping, design and creative department, development, QA and project management office. We have a team of 100+ professionals who are in-house. We do not outsource any work.
How is your business model beneficial from a value addition perspective to the clients compared to other companies' models?
We work not only on mobile app development, but our focus is also on educating people.
Our developers are not just developers, they are also great teachers. Our professionals are very talented; they can anticipate problems and prepare for it in advance. Our skills are recognised by Google and Microsoft. By the way, we’ve just released an app for Microsoft.
As I’ve mentioned before the synergy of our experience and skills make it possible to solve the problems before they occur. We are the only mobile development studio with risk management. We give full visibility to the client and highlight all the possible problems and ways to prevent them. Usually, our clients stay with us for years and that means a lot I think.

One of our core values is that we work as a team with our clients. Cost is another factor that adds value as we are cheaper as compared to US or UK companies.
What are the key parameters to be considered before selecting the right platform for a mobile application?
We have a very good business analysts team which brainstorms with the client to understand their model and their requirements. We try to understand what the goal of the application is and then take a call on choosing the platform.
Which platform do you suggest your clients to begin with when they approach you with an idea (Android or iOS) and why?
It is quite difficult to say that as it mainly depends on what the client requirements are. It depends on the aim of the project and their target audience. Based on that, we are able to suggest whether to go for Android or iOS.
Native or Hybrid - which platform is best to use to build your app? What are your recommendations?
We use only native development to build our applications. So, we suggest going with native platform only as it provides flexibility, you will have to face less issues, and the app will work smoother & faster.
What are the key factors that you consider before deciding the cost of a mobile application?
They are the same factors that we consider before deciding the time frame:
- Complexity of logic
- Mobile Application Functionality
- Number of screens
What kind of payment structure do you follow to bill your clients?
We have 2 models – Fixed Price model and Time & Materials model. The Time & Materials model allows being more flexible with the clients and their needs. What is most important to us is to solve client needs and meet their objectives. Our business analyst works together with the client and tries to create a solution according to the client and customer needs. Generally, we prefer T & M Model though we’re open to both models.
Do you take in projects which meet your basic budget requirement? What is the minimum price range of the projects that you cater to?
We generally take in projects worth at least 50000$, but sometimes we get requests for QA or design. The minimum budget for such projects is around 10000$.
What is the price range (min and max) of the projects that you catered to in 2015?
We took in projects worth at least US$50000 and a maximum was around million dollars.
Which business model do you suggest to generate revenue from mobile applications? Why?
It mainly depends on the mobile application, the objective of the application and the business requirements of the client, the platform of the mobile app, the target audience. Our main goal is to help the clients understand what’s best for them.

e-Legion Clients & Portfolios

MEL Science
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MEL Science
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$0 to $10000
20 weeks
Education

MEL Science produces kits for chemistry experiments. We created the mobile application that assists children and parents in conducting the experiments.

Through the application, children get acquainted with chemistry. It gives step-by-step instructions and helps to accomplish experiments. The app is mostly used in the USA & Europe.

Spiking
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Spiking
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$10001 to $50000
40 weeks
Financial & Payments

Spiking is a fintech startup from Singapore that provides a convenient and simple service for controlling and managing assets in Singapore and Malaysia stock markets.
Spiking mobile app is a tool for the newcomers in the trading field. The app excites the financial technology community and brings transparency to the stock markets through real-time verified information on trades made by sophisticated investors. The situation on the stock exchange is changing rapidly, and Spiking allows traders to take weighted investment decisions.

BMW Aftersales
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BMW Aftersales
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$100001 to $500000
100 weeks
Retail

Not only BMW is the German automobile which is in Top 3 world sellers of luxury cars, but also it is a life style. BMW Aftersales app lets you become a part of BMW culture: buy branded clothes, accessories, spare parts and automotive chemicals.

LinguaLeo
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LinguaLeo
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$500000+
100 weeks
Education

If you don't know English language or have no time for learning or practicing, it's not a problem anymore. Lionet Leo will lead you through the jungles of foreign language, help you to improve your vocabulary and pronounciation. And soon you will be able to talk in English with the native speakers. LinguaLeo is the most popular service for learning and practicing English. They count more than 8,5 million of users.

Yandex
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Yandex
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$500000+
100 weeks
Information Technology

We took part in developing apps for iOS and Android for IT giant Yandex. We had a hand in the development of transport, traveling, business and leisure apps. Each of these apps is used by millions of people all over the country.

Ginza delivery service
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Ginza delivery service
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$100001 to $500000
15 weeks
Consumer Products

Mobile application GDS for the Ginza Project restaurants is the convenient solution for restaurants' owners and delivery services' representatives. With this app the client can look through the menu and order his favourite dish from any of the Ginza Project restaurants.

TELE2
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TELE2
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$100001 to $500000
100 weeks
Telecommunication

We have developed simple, easy-to-use and beautiful Android and iOS apps for TELE2 clients. Detailed analysis of the customers’ needs helped us to create a great tool for users containing expenses tracker, account status updates, and providing all the recent information about TELE2 services.

DPD
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DPD
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$100001 to $500000
13 weeks
Transportation & Logistics

Mobile App Prototype for DPD developed by our team combines functions offered by a company to individual and corporate customers. This simple and intuitive app for ordering a parcel delivery and tracking its status will be soon available on the App Store and Google Play.

Raiffeisen Bank Russia
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Raiffeisen Bank Russia
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$100001 to $500000
100 weeks
Financial & Payments

Banking app for Raiffeisen Bank Russia, the branch of International chain.

Bank of Moscow
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Bank of Moscow
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$100001 to $500000
100 weeks
Financial & Payments

Mobile first! And banks are not an exception. That's why we developed functional mobile app for Bank of Moscow for iOS and designed the screens for Android app.

Yota
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$500000+
100 weeks
Utilities

«The most waited mobile carrier». Together with Yota's team we created the app for the 4th Rusian telecom operator.

Mega IKEA
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Mega IKEA
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$50001 to $100000
17 weeks
Consumer Products

App for IKEA Shopping Centers Russia for better communication with customers and for increase of loyalty. 

Globus
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Globus
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$100001 to $500000
100 weeks
Consumer Products

We have developed a mobile app for Globus Hypermarket Chain presented in Germany, Czech Republic and Russia. The app allows to create shopping lists that are managed by gestures. We tried to make them easy-to-navigate and similar to to-do lists.

While working on the Globus project, we have established an advanced architecture that let us make changes per client request.

Alfa-Direct
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Alfa-Direct
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$500000+
54 weeks
Financial & Payments

We have built a cool fintech-app for Alfa-Bank — Alfa-Direct! iOS users can:

— carry out transactions with securities, currency and derivatives instruments on the Moscow stock exchange,

— monitor the status of the portfolio,

— check real-time quotes,

— receive current stock news.

The project is implemented under the Scrum methodology.

Sberbank
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Sberbank
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$50001 to $100000
22 weeks
Financial & Payments

We have developed several iOS and Android apps for Sberbank, the largest Russian banking system. Those apps provide an effective and convenient feedback channel for private and corporate customers.

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Vassili Philippov

Great work on new version of our iOS/Android app

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MEL Science produces kits for chemistry experiments. We created the mobile application that assists children and parents in conducting the experiments. Through the application, children get acquainted with chemistry. It gives step-by-step instructions and helps to accomplish experiments. The app is mostly used in the USA & Europe.

e-Legion’s reputation for being an outstanding mobile software developer proved to be true. With a sharp eye for what customers will enjoy, they have the expertise to tailor their UX to align with their market. The team is easy to work with and delivers flawless, high-quality work.

What service was provided as part of the project?

Mobile App Development

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

Everything worked seamlessly. They do perfect work. They UX design is amazing. They really understood our customers and provided a really good experience.

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

Nothing that comes to my mind.

Leysan Zigangirova

Great quality of work was maintained.

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$10001 to $50000
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The client is Microsoft Russia. Their technical department which works for Developer Experience and Evangelism in Russia wanted a mobile channel to inform their audience about their projects and events. e-Legion was involved in developing an app for them which informs the developer community about the upcoming events of Microsoft Russia for three different platforms, iOS, Android and Windows. The project was finished well in time and within the agreed price.



The client is highly satisfied with the services and deliverable of e-Legion and praised them for their expertise to develop quality apps for all the platforms. The client highly recommends them to their colleagues.


What was the project name that you have worked with e-Legion?

iOS, Android and Windows App Development

What service was provided as part of the project?

Mobile App Development

Highly approachable & experienced.

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$50001 to $200000
In Progress

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The client is an international FMCG retail company with stores in Germany, Czech Republic, and Russia. e-Legion is involved in developing an iOS and Android app for improving their customers’ in-store experience, publishing relevant content and improving their loyalty program. The project is still ongoing and is expected to complete by August this year.



The client is very content with the services and deliverables of e-Legion and praised their responsiveness in communication and work approach. The client has recommended e-Legion to their colleagues several times and will continue to do that in future. 


What was the project name that you have worked with e-Legion?

iOS & Android App Development for online retailing

What service was provided as part of the project?

Mobile App Development, App Designing (UI/UX)

Economical price range & adaptive approach.

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$10001 to $50000
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The client was seeking to develop a professional software for real-estate investment management and automation. The project aimed to help the financial analysts to make cash-flow forecasting in many aspects. E-legion was involved in developing an iOS application for the client.



The client is very satisfied with the work delivered by e-Legion. The client really liked the flexible & adaptive approach of work of the company. The client also praised the proactive technical suggestions made by e-Legion. E-Legion is highly recommended to their colleagues.


What was the project name that you have worked with e-Legion?

iOS App development for Financial Modeling Software Firm

What service was provided as part of the project?

Mobile App Development

Immense experience in this field.

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$50001 to $200000
Completed

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The client is a commercial bank based in Moscow that was looking to develop mobile banking application for their business. E-legion was involved in the development of a mobile banking app for iOS platform which can be used for online payments, easy money transfer and getting information on other banking services.



The client is highly satisfied with the services and deliverables of e-Legion and praised them for delivering as per their expectations and on time and within budget. The client highly recommends them to their colleagues.


What was the project name that you have worked with e-Legion?

iOS Mobile Banking Application

What service was provided as part of the project?

Mobile App Development