MobileUp

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MobileUp specializes in design and development of technologically complex mobile apps. Including products for transport, mHealth, wearable devices, financial services, as well as applications with complicated business logic. 

Enters Top-10 of Russian mobile development companies according to main industry ratings. 

Our projects won at Webby Awards Winner, Google Material Design Contest, GOLD Prize at 44th CMA Awards, Forbes, Grand Prize at Boomerangs 2014 etc.

$25 - $49/hr
10 - 49
2009
Locations
Russia
Bolshaya Moskovskaya street, Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg 00
+7 (812) 425-01-58

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  • Mobile App Development
  • App Designing (UI/UX)
  • Software Development
  • Blockchain Technology
  • IoT Development

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  • Medium Business
  • Small Business
  • Large Business

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  • Healthcare & Medical
  • Business Services
  • Transportation & Logistics

MobileUp Executive Interview

Sergey Denisyuk
Sergey Denisyuk
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Please introduce your company and give a brief about your role within the company?
MobileUp is a custom mobile and blockchain development company. We are focused on technologically complex projects for IoT, transport, medicine, media and financial services. We have been working since 2009 and gained a huge experience that we now turn into value for our customers. I’m founder & CEO of MobileUp.
What was the idea behind starting this organization?
We started as a product company. Back in 2008-2009 I created a social geolocation service of the same breed as Foursquare, Gowalla and others. Start-up had failed but we had learned how to develop mobile apps and started our custom development business.
What is your company’s business model–in house team or third party vendors/ outsourcing?
We have an in-house team of more than 30 employees. We provide our customers with dedicated teams enhanced with our product vision and technical expertise as well.
How is your business model beneficial from a value addition perspective to the clients compared to other companies' models?
Providing dedicated teams gives our customers reliable delivery of a product in time.
What industries do you generally cater to? Are your customers repetitive? If yes, what ratio of clients has been repetitive to you?
We’re especially strong in apps for transport, medicine, IoT, media, POS systems, FinTech startups. In 2017 we gained expertise in blockchain and opened blockchain consultancy service.

About 70% of our customers are long-term partnerships.
Mention the objectives or the parameters critical in determining the time frame of developing a mobile app.
Generally, it depends on the complexity of the interface and functions, number of functions and platforms, requirements and risks.
How much effort in terms of time goes into developing the front end and back end of a mobile app?
It depends on the type of project. A simple one can be done in 2-3 months. Let us say, an MVP for a food delivery service took us 3 months to be made. A quite complex project could last for about 6-7 months and more.For example, we developed an app for a train ticket booking application for 6 months.
What are the key parameters to be considered before selecting the right platform for a mobile application?
Platform choice depends on a target audience. Android is more preferable for a mass audience which includes people of different status and income. In contrast, iOS is for iPhone owners only, who are supposed to afford expensive gadgets. The process of choosing platform is individual for every business, and the decision needs to be backed up by the logic. To choose the first platform to develop for, a product owner should perform a market research to find out the prevailing devices of a specific audience.
Which platform do you suggest your clients to begin with when they approach you with an idea (Android or iOS) and why?
As I said, it depends on a target audience. For example, there is a cargo delivery startup. What is the primary platform for its app? Apparently, the answer is Android. Cargo is usually delivered by truckers. In general, they have no need in buying an iPhone, and they won't buy it on time.
In contrast, let's imagine an on-demand refueling startup, in which the customer just sends a request via the application, and the service car arrives immediately and refuels customer's vehicle. Which platform is more appropriate to be the first? Probably, iOS. The target audience is people who can pay and they don't want to waste time on refueling. To be clear, imagine people, who drive BMW or Mercedes and are willing to pay for comfort.
However, every project is unique and exceptions are possible. So, it's better to make a decision which is based on some research and analyses of collected data.
Android or iOS, Native or Hybrid — which platform is best to use to build your app?
We recommend creating good quality native apps. Hybrid apps don’t save money, they contain more bugs, it's more difficult to maintain and they require more time for revision. Someday any hybrid will have to be remade into the native one.
What are the key factors that you consider before deciding the cost of a mobile application?
While reviewing the project we take into account the amount of requested features and their complexity as well as possible risks and pitfalls. Also we may offer alternative ways to achieve customer's goals.
What kind of payment structure do you follow to bill your clients? Is it Pay per Feature, Fixed Cost, Pay per Milestone (could be in phases, months, versions etc.)
Payment depends on the hours spent , Time & Material consumed.
Do you take in projects which meet your basic budget requirement? If yes, what is the minimum requirement? If no, on what minimum budget you have worked for?
We are 8 years old. The minimum budget for this time was about $1500. Usually, we evaluate the problem, propose a solution, and declare how much it will cost.
Our partnership depends not only on the budget but on a situation and our interest in developing the project: technologies, brand, purpose. Our mission is to create useful apps.
What is the price range (min and max) of the projects that you catered to in 2017?
Minimum is $30.000 and maximum $250.000.
Which business model do you suggest to your clients enabling them to generate revenue from mobile applications? Why?
At first, we explore the client's business. Then we decide, what kind of application is required. Not every business earns money from its app. Some of them need an application to automate processes or to build customer loyalty. For instance, we have a telematics project for an insurance company, which app measures its customers' driving quality and safety. As a result, higher rate allows customers to get a better discount on insurance. In this case the app is just an instrument, not a way of earning.

MobileUp Clients & Portfolios

DMV Genius
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DMV Genius
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$10001 to $50000
16 weeks
Education

Apps for driver's license test preparation in the United States, Canada and the UK

More than 200 000 people each month preparing for passing the driver's license written exam with DMV Genius. And, according to the rating of applications (4.9 in Google Play and App Store), users are satisfied with the result. 

Features:

  • Driver's license test for passing car, motorcycle, or CDL written exam.

  • Several difficulty levels.

  • Detailed explanations for every mistake.

  • Progress bar displays the number of correct and incorrect answers.

  • Specific questions for each U.S.

  • Personalized Challenge Bank for improving wrong answers.

Watch the full case: http://en.mobileup.ru/dmvgenius

Watch Dogs for Ubisoft
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Watch Dogs for Ubisoft
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$50001 to $100000
30 weeks
Advertising & Marketing

Mobile-to-real-life role-playing gaming app were people can hack surrounding targets.

In 2013, Ubisoft wanted to launch their new hacking game, Watch_Dogs, in which the hero uses a mobile phone as a weapon. Their objectives were to raise awareness of their new title, create engagement with the brand and promote pre-orders.

Features:

  • Location tracking.
  • Control dynamic objects (e.g. blockers, traffic lights, etc).
  • Community of players.
  • 4 exclusive skills to upgrade.

The project won at Webby Awards Winner 2015GOLD Prize at 44th CMA Awards and Grand Prize at Boomerangs 2014.

Watch the full case: http://en.mobileup.ru/Watch_Dogs-Live-DLY-Ubisoft 

Velogorod
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Velogorod
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$50001 to $100000
30 weeks
Transportation & Logistics

Public bike-sharing system in Saint-Petersburg

Features:

  • Geolocation services.
  • Real-time information about current rent.
  • The duration and cost of the current trip.
  • The history of payments and travel.

The project is the winner of  «Golden App 2016» contest, сategory: «Best application».

Watch the full case: http://en.mobileup.ru/velogorod 

Channel One Russia (Russia's largest public TV)
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Channel One Russia (Russia's largest public TV)
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$50001 to $100000
21 weeks
Media

Official Apps for the most popular TV channel in Russia.

Features:

  • Video/audio streaming. 
  • Media playback.
  • Analytics integration.
  • News feed. 
  • TV program for 5 days.
  • The ability to store and watch video offline.

The winner of «Runet Rating 2016» contest in category «Information and Communication» and «Google Material Design 2016» 

The best mobile app in Material Design. Contest made by: Google Inc.

Watch the full case: http://en.mobileup.ru/PERVYI-KANAL

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Sergey Denisyuk

MobileUp is good!

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MobileUp delivers with a good quality of product, on time and on budget. Fully recommended.

What was the project name that you have worked with MobileUp?

Mobile App Development

What service was provided as part of the project?

Mobile App Development, Software Development, App Designing (UI/UX)

Nikita Trounov

Great company to partner with.

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The client wanted to develop a mobile application which allows users to make a quick search of professionals for domestic help. The services include cleaning, washing, electricians and everything else required for the house maintenance. They collaborated with MobileUp to help develop the Android & iOS based mobile apps. 



The client is very satisfied with MobileUp because of their development skills and proactive approach and recommends them highly to their colleagues.


What was the project name that you have worked with MobileUp?

Mobile App Development For Professional Help Service

What service was provided as part of the project?

Mobile App Development

Tsarenko Peter

They are very responsible and deliver a quality project.

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The client is a company based in Astana and Almaty which offers a free classified ads platform, created on the base of popular search services of the real estate and cars.  There are various categories in it such as for kids, jobs, electronics, hobbies and leisure, home and garden etc. Their main target is to help the buyer and the seller to find each other. They partnered with MobileUp to develop an iOS based mobile application.



The client is very satisfied with MobileUp because of their technical knowledge and proactive approach and recommends them highly to their colleagues.


What was the project name that you have worked with MobileUp?

iOS App For A Classified Platform

What service was provided as part of the project?

Mobile App Development

Andrey Artemenko

Great technical knowledge & excellent support services.

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The client wanted to develop a mobile application that provides live streaming services for musicians. The application allows users to watch live events, explore artists and their videos. The musicians can also stream their concerts and record videos to upload for their fans.



The client is very satisfied with MobileUp because of their technical knowledge and excellent support services. They appreciate their proactive nature while developing the application and are looking forward to working with them on the Android version of the application.


What was the project name that you have worked with MobileUp?

iOS App for Live Music Streaming

What service was provided as part of the project?

Mobile App Development

Marina Zakhareuskaya

Always gave prompt response.

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The client is an eight-year-old company with a proven track record of revolutionizing and providing free online resources for English teachers and instructors. Driving-Tests.org and DMV Genius iOS and Android mobile applications are for driver safety by making free permit practice tests written by experts available to anyone who wants to study, along with online copies of official state or province study guides.



The client is very satisfied with MobileUp because of the great work done by their strong development team. They appreciate the effective management shown by Mobile Up due to which the project was completed as per their expectations.


What was the project name that you have worked with MobileUp?

Android App development for an E-Learning Company

What service was provided as part of the project?

Mobile App Development