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SF AppWorks

Design with Purpose. Develop with Precision.

San Francisco AppWorks is a leader in design-driven digital product development.

We've helped the Golden Globes, AARP, West Elm, Humana, P&G, and other large organizations think and disrupt like a startup. The result is fresh ideas transformed into sleek, user-centric digital experiences that delight, create impact, and lead to growth.

Our diverse and skilled team of visionary UX/UI designers and developers infuse every project and partnership with an entrepreneurial ethos of creativity, agility, and boundless exploration – whether it’s with an early-stage startup or a big, established organization.

Drawing on our deep expertise and experience in designing, building, and testing award-winning custom software, we collaborate with and guide our clients through product strategy, prototyping, and the crucial MVP phase. We’ve worked alongside several startups from early-stage through acquisition.

Min. project size
$10,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$50 - $99 / hr
Employees
50 - 249
Founded
Founded 2012
Total Reviews
5
Location
San Francisco, CA
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Services

  • Custom Software Development 30%
  • UX/UI Design 25%
  • Web Development 15%
  • IT Staff Augmentation 10%
  • Web Design 10%
  • IT Strategy Consulting 5%
  • Mobile App Development 5%

Client Focus

  • Midmarket ($10M - $1B) 60%
  • Enterprise (> $1B) 20%
  • Small Business (< $10M) 20%

Industry Focus

  • Business services 15%
  • Education 15%
  • Financial services 15%
  • Information technology 15%
  • Medical 15%
  • eCommerce 15%
  • Other industries 10%

Firmstalk Awards

  • Company Award 1
  • Company Award 2
  • Company Award 3
  • Company Award 4
  • Company Award 5

Web App Dev Services for Environmental Consulting Firm

Project Details

Software Engineering Manager, Sonoma Technology
The Reviewer
Gonzalo Parajon
Industry
Consulting
Project size
Confidential
Client size
51-200 Employees
Review Type
Online Review
Location
Petaluma, California

Project Summary

SF AppWorks was hired by an environmental consulting firm for web app development services. They fixed bugs, conducted QA tests, and implemented the upgraded version of the web app to Amazon EC2.

Feedback Summary

SF AppWorks successfully implemented the latest version of a web app on Amazon EC2 instances. They also migrated historical data and customized the app without any issues. The team demonstrated outstanding project management throughout the project, combining technical expertise and responsiveness.

Web App & Backend Dev Services for Software Company

Project Details

Entrepreneur, Thunder
The Reviewer
Cris Pop
Industry
Software
Project size
Confidential
Client size
11-50 Employees
Review Type
Online Review
Location
Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Project Summary

SF AppWorks developed a web application with a REST API server for a software company. The app was built to allow users to create marketing campaigns for platforms like Google, Facebook, and Linkedin.

Feedback Summary

SF AppWorks successfully delivered the web app and provided quality backend services. They helped the client achieve their short- and long-term goals and communicated transparently, ensuring both sides were on the same page. Moreover, they were customer-focused and genuinely cared for the project.

Website Dev for Healthcare Company

Project Details

Head of Marketing, Healthcare Company
The Reviewer
Anonymous
Industry
Healthcare
Project size
Confidential
Client size
51-200 Employees
Review Type
Online Review
Location
Los Angeles, California

Project Summary

SF AppWorks designed, developed, and deployed a new website for a healthcare company. The site showed condition-specific content and was integrated with the client's lead capture and email marketing systems.

Feedback Summary

Thanks to SF AppWorks' efforts, the client saw an improvement in brand awareness and an increase in qualified leads. The team also executed a smooth ad collaborative workflow through effective communication. They brought innovative ideas and went above and beyond to ensure the project's success.

Mobile App Development for GIF Keyboard Company

Project Details

Founder, Tenor
The Reviewer
Erick Hachenburg
Industry
Arts, entertainment & music
Project size
$200,000 to $999,999
Client size
11-50 Employees
Review Type
Phone Interview
Location
San Francisco, California

Project Summary

SF AppWorks works on multiple development projects for a GIF keyboard company. They’ve built an Android app based on an existing iOS app, supported its maintenance, and executed development for other projects.

Feedback Summary

SF AppWorks is efficient and helps the client reach their goals. The team is dedicated to the project's success. They understand and meet the client's needs, meet tight deadlines, and use the client's preferred project management tools. Overall, they've integrated well into the client's team.

Custom Software Dev for University Organization

Project Details

Project Director, Business for Impact-Georgetown University
The Reviewer
Diane Ty
Industry
Education
Project size
$50,000 to $199,999
Client size
201-500 Employees
Review Type
Phone Interview
Location
Washington, District of Columbia

Project Summary

SF AppWorks helped a university organization build a cost-of-care calculator for Alzheimer’s patients. The custom solution draws from different databases to help users model the true cost of providing care.

Feedback Summary

Receiving overwhelmingly positive internal and external feedback on their work, SF AppWorks impressed throughout their time on the project. Their team was able to navigate churn on the client’s end and remain responsive in communication to successfully guide the project to completion.

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