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About Shakuro

We are a team passionate about creating impactful UI/UX designs, building cutting-edge web & mobile apps, and crafting meaningful brands. From well-established businesses to rising startups, we help you achieve your goals and solve users’ pains. While still keeping in mind your budget, of course. Swyft, Proko, CGMA, Google, Metro, and others — are just a few of our partners for who we create high-utility products surpassing the client’s expectations.

What can we help you with?

- Mobile app development. Let’s build a scalable and stable app for iPhone and Android that will break in the charts like a hurricane.

- Web development. Functional and eye-catching websites. Within your budget, with clean code, and engaging UX.

- UI/UX design. Your ideas transferred into lines, buttons, and dashboards, spiced with our experience and latest trends. That’s the recipe.

- Branding & illustration. Creating strong visuals powered by colors, psychology, lines, and marketing strategy. No brainless image generation.

Need a hand with an existing app, prototype, or redesign? Drop us a message and let’s collaborate on your next masterpiece.

What clients say

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Review Summary
Summarized from 48 verified reviews · Updated August 2026
Clients describe Shakuro as a creative and technically skilled team that combines strong design expertise with functional problem-solving. Reviews consistently highlight their responsiveness, clear communication, and flexibility in adapting to project needs and feedback. The team is praised for managing complex projects independently, delivering scalable solutions, and maintaining quality across development and design phases. Clients report high satisfaction with both the creative output and the collaborative partnership experience.
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Bobby Warren, Technology Manager at Arthur W. Page SocietyVerified Review
Posted on Dec 16, 2025

Trustworthy Code Quality Across All Platforms.

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Web Development

Shakuro built a members-only area, admin dashboard, and a public-facing site. The design reflected the organization’s mission and values. Shakuro implemented secure access for board members and handled user flows for event registrations and donations. Their team was proactive and adjusted to nonprofit-specific needs quickly.

Alan Foster, CEO at Lore MediaVerified Review
Posted on Dec 16, 2025

Customer-Centric Engagement and Superior Experience.

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Web Development

Shakuro developed a CMS tailored for 3D and AR content, which enabled the client to update their VR demos easily without developer involvement. The system was stable and user-friendly, allowing marketing teams to take ownership of updates. Their unique experience in design and tech crossover was evident in their execution.

Francis Skehan, Owner at San Mateo ConstructionVerified Review
Posted on Dec 16, 2025

Proactive and Client-Focused Development Approach

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Software Development

The team built a secure, scalable internal tool to help the company track project metrics and customer records. The dashboard was intuitive and helped reduce manual errors. Their database architecture supported integration with the client’s other systems. Communication remained clear during the build and rollout stages.

Nir Pinhasov, CTO at SalesTechVerified Review
Posted on Dec 16, 2025

Detail-Oriented Approach Reflected in Clean Code.

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Web Development

Shakuro contributed to backend development and executed rigorous QA testing for a financial platform. The team worked well within time constraints and adapted quickly to changing specifications. The client highlighted their attention to detail, especially in testing complex logic and financial calculations. Their ability to catch bugs before release was instrumental in ensuring a stable deployment.

AnonymousVerified Review
Posted on Dec 16, 2025

Looking Forward to Long-Term Collaboration.

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Web Development

Shakuro created a polished, professional site that showcased the firm’s brand and services effectively. Their attention to detail and willingness to iterate on client feedback ensured a great final product. The site launched on time and was optimized for speed and SEO from the start. They were flexible with edits and remained communicative throughout.

AnonymousVerified Review
Posted on Dec 16, 2025

Strong Communication and Question-Led Approach.

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Web Development

Tasked with building a scalable marketplace, Shakuro created a clean backend structure and a responsive UI. Their code quality was praised for clarity and documentation. They also provided post-launch maintenance and remained quick to address issues. Their proactive updates and agile workflow were key to the project’s success.

Ramy Al-Kadhi, Founder at The Social CorporationsVerified Review
Posted on Dec 16, 2025

Top-Class App Quality with Satisfied Clients.

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Mobile App Development

Shakuro supported another dev company by designing polished, user-friendly wireframes and flows for multiple apps. Their UI concepts required minimal revisions and consistently impressed the client’s end customers. Communication was steady and turnaround times were fast. Their collaborative attitude helped speed up development cycles.

Tal Gruenwald, CEO at Novus.ioVerified Review
Posted on Dec 16, 2025

Continual Delivery of Excellent Results.

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Web Development

The project included comprehensive user acceptance testing and the creation of intuitive frontend components. Shakuro collaborated closely with the client’s internal team to fix issues quickly. They maintained a disciplined testing process and used tools like Jira and GitHub to track bugs and updates. Their ability to blend development and QA workflows made them a valuable partner.

Nir Pinhasov, CTO at SalesTechVerified Review
Posted on Dec 16, 2025

Detail-Oriented Approach Reflected in Clean Code.

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
Web Development

Shakuro contributed to backend development and executed rigorous QA testing for a financial platform. The team worked well within time constraints and adapted quickly to changing specifications. The client highlighted their attention to detail, especially in testing complex logic and financial calculations. Their ability to catch bugs before release was instrumental in ensuring a stable deployment.

Paul Krion, Director of Engineering at organize.meVerified Review
Posted on Dec 9, 2025

Consistently High-Quality Deliverables.

Overall rating5.0
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Software Development

After developing the client’s web product, Shakuro was engaged to expand their presence onto mobile platforms. Their honest feedback, adaptable process, and flexibility to implement changes helped make the relationship successful. Throughout the project, they remained consistent and proactive, ensuring a smooth transition to the mobile ecosystem.

Anthony Gallo & Joe Randall, President & Technical Lead at GenesisOneVerified Review
Posted on Dec 9, 2025

Quick Understanding of Project Goals.

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Communication5.0
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Web Development

Their backend work helped improve product speed and reliability, leading to a rise in client retention. Customers specifically cited the improved experience. The agency appreciated Shakuro’s technical expertise and quick delivery, which enabled them to rapidly iterate on their platform without service interruptions.

Kirill Chepizhko, CEO at Secret Pacific DivisionVerified Review
Posted on Dec 9, 2025

Transparent Costing and Honest Communication.

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Web Development

Shakuro created an interactive platform with user engagement tools like uploads, likes, and comments. As new features were added, user activity steadily increased. Their deep experience in digital community design, along with clear documentation and communication, supported a smooth long-term collaboration. They continue to offer high-quality design and development solutions.

Latif Baluch, Co-founder at Im in DiaryVerified Review
Posted on Dec 9, 2025

Professionalism That Truly Stands Out.

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Software Development

The standout feature of this project was the beautifully designed user interface, which caught Apple’s attention—earning a spot in the “New Apps We Love” category. Shakuro ensured the CMS and iOS app were well-integrated, and they structured everything so Android development would proceed easily. Despite scope changes that extended the timeline, the team adapted without compromising quality.

Leon Gurevich, CEO at Ubiquity Media Inc.Verified Review
Posted on Dec 9, 2025

Collaborative Feedback That Felt Like a Partnership.

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
Mobile App Development

The team oversaw everything from CMS optimization to front-end iOS development. As the app neared Alpha launch, Shakuro remained the client's reliable design partner. Their communication was steady via Jira and Skype, and their team fostered strong internal trust. They laid the foundation for a future Android release while ensuring quality across current deliverables.

Lincoln Smith, VP of Marketing at SwyftVerified Review
Posted on Dec 9, 2025

Outstanding Design Work That Met Every Expectation.

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
Software Development

Over the course of a long-term engagement, Shakuro delivered scalable UI designs and custom software components that powered over a million transactions across different platforms. Their ability to adapt to each client’s unique needs stood out. They operate with a strong sense of integrity, quickly scaling efforts when needed, and offer consistent quality across engagements.

Focus

Service Focus of Shakuro

How the team's effort is distributed across services.

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Industries Focus

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Client Focus

Small Business50%
Medium Business40%
Large Business10%
Selected Work

Client Portfolio of Shakuro

Where their work concentrates - by industry, budget, and timeline.

Project Industry

Other15%
Enterprise5%
Retail5%
Startups5%
Business Services5%
Advertising & Marketing10%
Entertainment20%
Other Industries5%
Media10%
Travel10%
Fintech5%
eCommerce5%
Major industry focus
Entertainment

Project Cost

$100001 to $50000010%
Not Disclosed5%
$10001 to $5000040%
$0 to $1000040%
$50001 to $1000005%
Common project cost
$10001 to $50000

Project Timeline

1 to 25 Weeks50%
51 to 100 Weeks50%
Typical timeline
1 to 25 Weeks

Clients: 16

ProkoMetroOMGSelectCubebrushUniversal Music GroupAkeptusMMKTTBWADFJCGMAGoogleImperial College LondonVulcunSwyftMyMovies

Portfolios: 20

Executive Interview

Executive Interview of Shakuro

Kostya Stepanov
Kostya Stepanov
CEO
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Please introduce your company and give a brief about your role within the company?

Shakuro is a team of talented people, located in Russia, the USA, and Europe. We use digital tools, vision, and imagination to build products, design brands, and delightful experiences. 
Fourteen years ago, we started this company with vigor and zero business experience. We watched the digital industry change and grew along with it.
Today, we have around 400 proud projects from all over the world, designed, built, and supported by our 110 hard-working employees.

What was the idea behind starting this organization?

There were a lot of talented people hanging around doing random freelance projects or doing boring stuff in large companies. I was one of those people. One day we met and decided to work together in the company which we genuinely wanted to be a part of. That’s how Shakuro was born.

What are your company’s business model, in-house team or third party vendors/ outsourcing?

We are an in-house team with occasional involvement in third-party vendor collaborations.

How is your business model beneficial from a value addition perspective to the clients compared to other companies' models?

Flexibility is one of Shakuro's greatest advantages. To create a highly efficient working environment, we can easily adjust to clients' working habits, cultural backgrounds, corporate rules, and so on. For the last 14 years, we’ve had the pleasure of working with a great variety of people. We’ve had everything from pet projects for students to enterprise applications for large multinational companies.

What industries do you generally cater to? Are your customers repetitive? If yes, what ratio of clients has been repetitive to you?

Although we've done a fair number of projects, we've managed to narrow down some niches we are most experienced in, such as e-commerce, education, finance, health, sports, etc. We also created efficient solutions for social media, event planning, video tutoring, CG community platforms, and more. Another essential part of our marketing strategy is supporting young companies and their startups. We have a decent portfolio of successful examples of such collaborations.

If we talk about sheer numbers, I guess around 70-75% of our clients stay with us for years or tend to get back with new projects. Some of such collaborations have been lasting for more than five years, the longest ones extending over eight years.

Mention the objectives or the parameters critical in determining the time frame of developing a mobile app.

People tend to understand complicated subjects better when there is a good real-life example. We love to compare app development with something as complex as building a new house. Imagine what questions a builder asks in order to give their client the timelines. It must be incredibly different, for each new client they face, right? The same principle applies to our industry. Each of our projects is a unique journey with its own rules. Previously, I mentioned eight years as our longest cooperation period with a client, to which I can add that all these years, we’ve been working on their set of mobile apps. So, if a project is successful, the development never really ends.

How much effort in terms of time goes into developing the front end and back end of a mobile app?

It highly depends on the app. Complicated features require a huge amount of backend work while the frontend remains fairly simple. The vice-versa situation happens when we are talking about animations, for example. So, I believe it would be safe to say that, in general, the effort is more or less equal.

What are the key parameters to be considered before selecting the right platform for a mobile application?

I think you've done a thorough job covering all the key parameters in your article here, https://www.goodfirms.co/resources/mobile-app-development-platform-factors.

Which platform do you suggest your clients to begin with when they approach you with an idea (Android or iOS) and why?

The choice of the right platform for an app depends on the market you want to dive in, what type of project you have, and the approach of your marketing strategy. It’s no surprise that even the country plays a huge role while choosing what platform to start with. You don't have to think much entering the US market since the iOS would be the best choice for most cases. For the rest of the world, I would recommend checking iOS/Android ratio usage.

Android or iOS, Native or Hybrid — which platform is best to use to build your app? What are your recommendations?

We've tried to jump on the hybrid train several times with no success. This, however, doesn't mean that you shouldn't try it.
Hybrid development works pretty well if you have:
  • A small app
  • A low budget
  • A ton of existing logic in JS
  • A very good developer or a company experienced in hybrid frameworks.
We have nothing against hybrid development, but we will remain on the native side of the development in the nearest future.

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.)

As I mentioned earlier, we are very flexible, that’s also true for our payment structure. In most cases, we stick to the time & material payment type, which allows us to unlock the full creative potential. Some clients, on the other hand, prefer to work strictly on the fixed price. So, either way, works for us.

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?

The starting point for a project is usually around $10K. In some cases, however, we can make an exception.

Kindly share your feedback on how Goodfirms has been doing so far in increasing your visibility among potential clients.

Goodfirms did a great job helping new customers get to know our brand online.

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Offices where Shakuro operates.

Headquarter
United States

United States

16192 Coastal Highway
Lewes, Delaware 19958