Appete

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About Appete

Appete is a software development company that turns ideas into working products. Appete focuses on Custom Software Development. The company operates with a team of 10 - 49 professionals. Clients can expect pricing around $150 - $199/hr, with projects averaging about $55,000. This profile is a starting point — reach out to Appete directly to discuss project specifics.

Where We Specialize

43% UI-UX Design
UI-UX Design 43%
Software Development 30%
Mobile App Development 27%

Industry Expertise

Retail100%

Typical Project Size

40% Midmarket Business
37% Small Business
23% Enterprise

Appete Reviews

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Mobile-first thinking that translated perfectly into a product users love

Megan Foster / Head of Technology - Clearwater Logistics
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Oct 10, 2024

Project summary: The project had both a hard delivery date tied to a board commitment and a scope that our previous agency had told us was not achievable. We needed someone to prove otherwise.

Our industry has specific compliance requirements that many generalist agencies struggle with. This team came with working knowledge of the relevant frameworks, asked pointed questions about our obligations, and built controls into the architecture rather than bolting them on at the end. Our compliance team reviewed the delivered system and had only minor observations, which is genuinely unusual for a first-pass review. That domain awareness saved us significant remediation cost.

PROS

Consistent delivery against milestones, code quality that passed our internal review without major findings, post-launch support that felt like a partnership not a ticket queue

CONS

The volume of quality documentation they produced was genuinely impressive but also meant our team needed dedicated time to review it properly — a minor process point, not a complaint

5.0
Overall
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Communication
Project TypeMobile App Development
IndustryAgriculture
Project Cost$50,000 to $149,999
DurationSep 2025 – Jan 2026

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I lead technology at Clearwater Logistics, a mid-sized organisation in the Agriculture sector headquartered in Dallas, USA. My remit as Head of Technology covers everything from infrastructure to product development. We had reached a point where our internal engineering capacity was not sufficient to execute our roadmap without an experienced external partner.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Growth into new markets had exposed serious limitations in our platform. What had worked for our original user base in Dallas, USA was not going to scale internationally, and the Mobile App Development requirements for those new markets were meaningfully different. We needed a partner who had solved that kind of problem before.
What services did the company provide for your project?
The core engagement was Mobile App Development but expanded to include technical consultancy during the discovery phase, which helped us refine the requirements significantly before development began. They also took responsibility for coordinating with our third-party data providers, which removed a significant coordination burden from our internal team.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Honestly, the quality of the questions they asked during the briefing process set them apart. Most vendors listen to the brief and come back with a solution to exactly what you described. This team came back with a solution to what we actually needed, which turned out to be somewhat different. That kind of consultative instinct is what we were looking for.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Extremely well. They asked detailed questions, challenged vague requirements until they were specific, and proposed sensible defaults for decisions we had not yet made rather than just leaving them open. By the time development started there was no ambiguity in the backlog, which is a rare starting position.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Outstanding. I have worked with agencies that communicate beautifully during the sales process and go quiet during delivery. This was the opposite — structured, consistent, and genuinely informative throughout. Problems were surfaced early with proposed solutions rather than just problem statements, which made the inevitable mid-project decisions much easier to make.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
Yes on both counts. There was one sprint where a third-party integration took longer than scoped because of undocumented API behaviour on the vendor side. The team flagged it immediately, proposed two mitigation options, and we agreed on an approach that recovered the timeline within two weeks. That is how scope issues should be handled and rarely are.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
The ROI case we presented to our board assumed a payback period of eighteen months. Based on current trajectory we will hit that in under a year. The efficiency gains in our Agriculture operations have been more significant than the model projected, partly because the quality of the data coming out of the new system is enabling decisions we could not make before.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The post-launch behaviour. Some agencies disappear the moment the final invoice is paid. This team maintained the same level of responsiveness during the hypercare period as during development, handed over thorough documentation without being asked twice, and checked in proactively a month after go-live to review performance metrics with us. That last part was entirely unprompted.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Absolutely. I would recommend them with a specific note that the quality of the discovery process is where the value starts. Clients who invest properly in that phase will get the most out of the engagement. We made that investment and the returns are evident in the quality of what was delivered.

FAQs

How much does it cost to hire Appete?
The cost of hiring Appete depends on factors such as project complexity, development hours, required technologies, team size, and engagement model. Based on available data, Appete's typical hourly rate is around $150 - $199, with an average project cost of $2500000+.
Which industries does Appete serve?
Appete has experience working with businesses across multiple industries, including Financial Services, Agriculture, Healthcare, Events & Event Management, Retail & E-commerce and Education.
Does Appete provide post-launch support and maintenance?
Many software development companies, including Appete, offer ongoing maintenance, bug fixes, performance optimization, security updates, feature enhancements, and technical support after project deployment. For context, it has served clients in Iran, and it has been operating since 2016.
Is Appete an offshore software development company?
Appete may operate as an offshore, onshore, or hybrid software development company depending on its location and the markets it serves. For context, it has experience across industries such as Financial Services, Agriculture, Healthcare, Events & Event Management, Retail & E-commerce and Education, and it reports a team size of 10 - 49 professionals.
Can Appete build AI-powered applications?
Many modern software development companies, including Appete, offer AI and machine learning integration services such as chatbots, predictive analytics, computer vision, and intelligent automation. For context, it has experience across industries such as Financial Services, Agriculture, Healthcare, Events & Event Management, Retail & E-commerce and Education, and it has been operating since 2016.
Does Appete sign an NDA before starting a project?
Most professional software development companies, including Appete, are willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to protect client data and project confidentiality before development begins. For context, it has experience across industries such as Financial Services, Agriculture, Healthcare, Events & Event Management, Retail & E-commerce and Education, and it has been operating since 2016.
Which countries does Appete serve?
Appete may serve clients across multiple countries and regions, including Iran, depending on market demand and business partnerships.
Does Appete develop SaaS products?
Yes, Appete may offer SaaS product development services, including multi-tenant architecture, subscription billing integration, and cloud-native deployment for scalable software-as-a-service solutions. For context, it has served clients in Iran, and its typical hourly rate is around $150 - $199.
How do I request a proposal from Appete?
You can request a proposal from Appete by submitting your project requirements through its website contact form, email, or by reaching out directly to discuss your business goals and receive a tailored development estimate. For context, it has experience across industries such as Financial Services, Agriculture, Healthcare, Events & Event Management, Retail & E-commerce and Education, and its listed capabilities span Custom Software Development, Mobile App Development and UI-UX Design.

Company Info

Founded 2016
Employees 10 - 49
Hourly Rate $150 - $199
Avg. Project Cost $45,000+
Client Rating 4.0/5 (11 reviews)

Rating Breakdown

Quality
4.1
Schedule
4.1
Cost
4.1
Communication
4.1