Undisclosed Software Engineering Manager at Cannabis Company

4.8 ★

Web Development Review from Undisclosed

Amidst a considerable range of vendors that took part in the official RFP process, Apptension stood out. Its proposal resonated seamlessly with Cannabis Company's prerequisites, leading the client to entrust their project to Apptension's proficient team of front-end developers. The objective was to develop a front-end solution for an internal business management tool, and the client is optimistic about the journey ahead with Apptension.

Bettina Huang Head of E-Commerce at Contemporary Art Retailer

5.0 ★

eCommerce Development Review from Bettina Huang

A contemporary art retailer initially enlisted Apptension to create its MVP, which was successfully launched in May 2021. The collaboration expanded into ongoing development and maintenance. The client also collaborated with Apptension on a distinct UX research project. Adhering to tight schedules and budget constraints, Apptension adeptly delivered a complex product, showcasing its commitment and capability. (Verified via email)

Sinead Catney Senior Interactive Producer at The Mill

4.7 ★

Software Development Review from Sinead Catney

The Mill asked Apptension to create a CMS that manages the client's app and website. The CMS handles diverse app components, including a huge gallery, localized content, and interactive user-focused copy. The product boasts eight engaging challenges and rewards, interactive gameplay, and a shareable filter. The platform integrates dynamic gallery and text elements, all managed through the CMS. Through the agency's ongoing maintenance support, the collaboration was extended. (Verified via email)

Web Design Review from Anonymous

Geniusee successfully delivered a robust and high-performing platform with excellent uptime and reliability. Their team consistently meets sprint requirements, aligning seamlessly with the project roadmap. Despite operating remotely, they collaborate effectively with our internal team and ensure smooth execution across all phases of development.

Dhruv Ghulati CEO at FactMata

5.0 ★

Marketing Analytics Review from Dhruv Ghulati

Thanks to Geniusee, our data engineering system can now handle multiple data types. The team's workflow was effective in reporting and daily management of Sprints.

Rizwan Sohail CEO at 7601662 Canada Inc

5.0 ★

Software Development Review from Rizwan Sohail

Phenologix delivered a highly effective Amazon order management and FBA automation platform that transformed how we run our operations. The system centralized our inventory, orders, vendor workflows, and shipment tracking into one easy-to-use platform. Their team understood our business needs deeply and translated them into a scalable, practical solution. Project management was strong throughout, with clear communication, timely delivery, and quick responsiveness to changes. We saw a significant reduction in manual work, better inventory planning, and improved decision-making across our teams. What stood out most was their ability to combine technical expertise with real operational insight. Overall, it has been a very positive long-term partnership with measurable impact

Awais Anwar Managing Partner at Tekvaly

5.0 ★

AI Development Review from Awais Anwar

We hired Phenologix to help build AI functionalities on Hiredrdoid (SAAS platform). Working with this team was a great decision for us. They really understood our business and turned it into something were proud to show. What I appreciated most was how easy they were to work with. Clear communication, quick responses, and a strong sense of ownership throughout the project. They handled everything end to end without any stress on our side. Were genuinely happy with the outcome and would absolutely work with them again.

DJA Founder & CTO at Undisclosed

1.0 ★

Mobile App Development Review from DJA

We paid $117,000 across two contracts $68,000 for development and $49,000 for marketing to Naked Development for a consumer-ready iOS and Android app and a full marketing funnel. They delivered neither. We originally requested delivery by Black Friday, the most critical sales window for a parent-focused consumer app. Naked Development proposed December as an alternative. That deadline was their own suggestion. They missed it. We extended to January, then February, then April, then issued a formal written Notice of Breach before giving them one final deadline the following June. Every deadline was missed. We were over 300% over timeline. When we finally handed the codebase to a second development firm, the app would not build on either iOS or Android. We paid thousands just to get it running enough to assess the damage. The contracted team was never fully assembled. Tickets were put on hold without explanation. Subscription management, the most critical feature of the app, was broken for months and never fixed by Naked. The commercial video Naked produced was unusable by launch, as cultural references had gone stale during the delay. We are software engineers who have led teams of over 100. These were not minor issues. They were basic, objective engineering failures. When we raised breach concerns with founder John Driscoll, his response was "let's just let our lawyers talk about it." We are aware of more than a dozen other former clients who experienced similar issues. Do not recommend.

Mimi Bouchard CEO at Superhuman Inc.

1.0 ★

Mobile App Development Review from Mimi Bouchard

I hired Naked Development in 2022 to build a new version of my mobile app. I paid $203,000 upfront (spread over six months essentially everything I had saved from my first year in business), and was told the app would be completed in five months, by Fall 2022. Instead, the project turned into nearly a year of delays, almost done updates, and declining involvement from their team. My very small internal team and I ended up doing much of the project management and QA work ourselves because progress had stalled so severely. Despite constant reassurances, no functional product was ever delivered. By mid-2023, I hired multiple external development teams to assess the code. Every single one independently concluded that the app was non-functional, unstable, not scalable, and could not be launched. They warned it would crash immediately and required a complete rebuild. I then hired a neutral third-party auditor with zero connection to any agency and his report confirmed the same findings. After paying over $200K, I had nothing usable. When I factored in delays, internal time lost, expert audits, and the cost of rebuilding from scratch, the financial impact to my business exceeded $500,000. After multiple attempts to resolve the situation privately were unsuccessful, I filed a lawsuit, which is now a matter of public record (Superhuman Inc. v. Naked Development). The case is set for trial in early 2026. While litigation is never something a founder hopes for, at a certain point it became the only responsible path given the evidence and the financial damage. I strongly recommend extreme caution when considering this agency.

Jared Bossola Owner at Jared F. Bossola, PLC.

5.0 ★

Mobile App Development Review from Jared Bossola

Working with people that are as creative as I am is awesome. Receiving top marks across the board, Naked. is an innovative team of artists. The client praises them for their outside-the-box thinking and ability to connect on a creative level. Throughout the project, they’ve demonstrated attentive service and communication.