CodeFish Studio

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4.2/5 (12 reviews)
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About CodeFish Studio

CodeFish Studio has been in business since 2014, delivering technology projects for clients. The company's main offerings are Custom Software Development and UI/UX Design. Its team includes 10 - 49 specialists working across design, development, and delivery. Clients can expect pricing around $200 - $300 / hr/hr, with projects averaging about $60,000. Their home base is Thebarton, Australia. These details offer a useful starting point when evaluating CodeFish Studio.

Where We Specialize

37% AR App Development
AR App Development 37%
AI Development 20%
Mobile App Development 18%
VR App Development 14%
Web Development 11%

Industry Expertise

Travel58% Hospitality42%

Typical Project Size

80% Enterprise
10% Small Business
10% Midmarket Business

CodeFish Studio Reviews

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Our most downloaded release ever, built by a team that truly listened

Derek Holloway / Chief Information Officer - Pinnacle Health Systems
Verified
Sep 04, 2023

Project summary: Our editorial team was managing content across seven different tools with no single source of truth — we needed a unified CMS that could handle structured and rich-media content equally well.

We ran a structured RFP with seven vendors. Three made it to the technical evaluation stage. This team won on the strength of their technical proposal, their domain knowledge, and frankly on the quality of the questions they asked us during the process. A vendor who asks good questions in the sales phase tends to ask good questions during delivery too. That hypothesis proved correct. The project is now live, performing above the KPIs we agreed, and our stakeholders are genuinely impressed.

PROS

Domain knowledge that went beyond generic expertise into our specific industry, willingness to push back constructively, automated test coverage that gave us deployment confidence

CONS

The initial project brief document they required was more detailed than we were used to providing, but in hindsight that rigour was part of why the project ran so smoothly

5.0
Overall
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Communication
Project TypeMobile App Development
IndustryMedia & Entertainment
Project Cost$150,000 to $499,999
DurationOct 2025 – Apr 2026

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Pinnacle Health Systems operates across the Media & Entertainment sector with offices in Chicago, USA. In my capacity as Chief Information Officer I oversee both the strategic and operational technology agenda. We are a growth-stage business that needed a development partner capable of scaling with us rather than constraining us.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our Media & Entertainment regulatory environment had changed and the compliance timeline was non-negotiable. We needed to rebuild specific components of our system to meet the new requirements and our internal team was already fully committed to the core product roadmap. Bringing in a specialist Mobile App Development partner was the only realistic path.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end Mobile App Development delivery with a particular emphasis on the integration layer that connected the new build to our existing Media & Entertainment infrastructure. They also provided UI/UX input that was not in the original scope but which they offered proactively because they could see it would affect adoption. That kind of initiative was characteristic of how they approached the whole engagement.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Their portfolio included two projects that were sufficiently close to our own brief in terms of complexity, Mobile App Development scope, and Media & Entertainment context that we felt confident they understood what we were asking. The proposal was technically rigorous, the pricing was transparent, and the proposed team structure gave us senior engineers throughout rather than just for the pitch.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
The requirements understanding was solid from early on, aided by the fact that they had prior experience in the Media & Entertainment sector and did not need us to explain domain context that a less experienced team would have required. That background knowledge shortened the discovery phase meaningfully and reduced the volume of clarification questions during sprints.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Professional and efficient. We used a shared project management tool that gave our stakeholders visibility without requiring them to attend every meeting. The project manager had a clear escalation path and used it appropriately. The only time I needed to intervene directly was when I chose to, not because something had been missed.
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?
Hard to isolate precisely because several factors changed simultaneously, but the data we can attribute directly to the new Mobile App Development platform shows a meaningful improvement in the metrics that matter to our Media & Entertainment business. Our account managers report that the new capability is coming up positively in client conversations, which was one of the strategic objectives we started with.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The quality of the written communication. This matters more than most clients articulate. Clear, concise, technically accurate updates that our non-technical stakeholders could read and understand. Proposals and change requests that made the decision obvious rather than obscuring it in jargon. That communication quality reduced our internal coordination overhead significantly.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. The referral I would give comes with context: they are not the cheapest option and they are not the fastest to schedule. If you are optimising purely on price or looking for someone to start tomorrow, there are other choices. If you want the work done properly and a partner you can trust with a complex, high-stakes Mobile App Development engagement, this team is the answer.

Design system that made every screen in our product feel intentional

Stephanie Coleman / SVP of Digital Strategy - Horizon Financial Group
Verified
Mar 27, 2022

Project summary: Claims fraud detection had been rule-based for years and we were losing ground to more sophisticated patterns — we needed a machine learning model built on our own historical data.

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

Engineering quality that our internal team can maintain without calling the vendor, thorough documentation, proactive risk identification throughout the project

CONS

Premium pricing compared to some of the alternatives we evaluated, but the quality of the output and the absence of rework costs made the investment straightforward to justify

5.0
Overall
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Communication
Project TypeUI/UX Design
IndustryInsurance
Project Cost$500,000+
DurationJan 2025 – Mar 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I lead technology at Horizon Financial Group, a mid-sized organisation in the Insurance sector headquartered in Boston, USA. My remit as SVP of Digital Strategy 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?
We had a product concept validated by market research but no clear path to build it within our budget and timeline constraints. Our Insurance competitors were moving quickly and we could not afford to spend eighteen months finding out a generalist agency could not execute the UI/UX Design work our product required.
What services did the company provide for your project?
The full UI/UX Design lifecycle from discovery through to production deployment and hypercare support. This included requirements workshops, solution architecture, sprint-based development, QA and automated testing, deployment to our cloud environment, and a structured handover with documentation. They also provided a brief post-launch period of dedicated support which was genuinely useful.
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?
Thorough and precise. They translated our business language into technical requirements without losing the intent, which is a skill that sounds straightforward but frequently goes wrong. Every user story they wrote was reviewed against the original business objective before it entered the sprint and the acceptance criteria were specific enough to remove subjectivity from QA.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Professional and efficient. We used a shared project management tool that gave our stakeholders visibility without requiring them to attend every meeting. The project manager had a clear escalation path and used it appropriately. The only time I needed to intervene directly was when I chose to, not because something had been missed.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
The project landed on the agreed delivery date and within the approved budget. We did add scope during the engagement — two features that became apparent as essential during user testing — and those were quoted, approved, and delivered without affecting the original scope timeline. That kind of clean change management is not something you can take for granted.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We went live three months ago. In that time we have not had a single P1 incident, our page performance scores have improved across every measure, and the feature we had deprioritised for years because the old architecture made it too complex to implement is now in our next sprint. The platform they built has opened up our roadmap in a way we had not anticipated.
What did you like most about working with this company?
Their ability to hold the business objective in mind alongside the technical task. I have worked with technically excellent agencies who lost the thread of what we were actually trying to achieve. This team never did. Every architectural decision, every trade-off conversation, every prioritisation discussion was anchored to the outcome we had agreed at the start.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Unreservedly. We are in active conversation about the next phase of work and I expect this to become a multi-year partnership. For any organisation in the Insurance space looking for a UI/UX Design partner who combines technical rigour with genuine commercial awareness, I would put this team at the top of the shortlist.

FAQs

Which industries does CodeFish Studio serve?
CodeFish Studio has experience working with businesses across multiple industries, including Insurance, Events & Event Management, Media & Entertainment, Gaming & Gambling, Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense.
Is CodeFish Studio suitable for startups?
Yes. Many startups choose companies like CodeFish Studio because they offer MVP development, product consulting, scalable architecture, and dedicated development teams that help launch products quickly while managing development costs. For context, its listed capabilities span Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design and Web Development, and it has experience across industries such as Insurance, Events & Event Management, Media & Entertainment, Gaming & Gambling, Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense.
How long does CodeFish Studio take to complete a software project?
Project timelines vary depending on scope and complexity. A simple MVP may take a few weeks, while enterprise software or large-scale digital transformation projects can require several months of development, testing, and deployment. With a team of 2 - 9 professionals, CodeFish Studio can scale resources based on project urgency.
Does CodeFish Studio provide post-launch support and maintenance?
Many software development companies, including CodeFish Studio, offer ongoing maintenance, bug fixes, performance optimization, security updates, feature enhancements, and technical support after project deployment. For context, its listed capabilities span Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design and Web Development, and its typical hourly rate is around N/A.
How do I choose the right software development company?
When selecting a software development company like CodeFish Studio, consider its portfolio, client reviews, industry expertise, technical capabilities, communication process, pricing model, project management approach, and post-launch support. For context, it has served clients in Australia, and it reports a team size of 2 - 9 professionals.
Is CodeFish Studio an offshore software development company?
CodeFish Studio may operate as an offshore, onshore, or hybrid software development company depending on its location and the markets it serves. For context, it has served clients in Australia, and its listed capabilities span Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design and Web Development.
What engagement models does CodeFish Studio provide?
CodeFish Studio may offer multiple engagement models such as fixed-price contracts, dedicated team hiring, and time-and-material billing, allowing businesses to choose the option that best fits their budget and project scope. For context, its listed capabilities span Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design and Web Development, and it reports a team size of 2 - 9 professionals.
Can CodeFish Studio build AI-powered applications?
Many modern software development companies, including CodeFish Studio, 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 Insurance, Events & Event Management, Media & Entertainment, Gaming & Gambling, Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense, and its listed capabilities span Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design and Web Development.
Which countries does CodeFish Studio serve?
CodeFish Studio may serve clients across multiple countries and regions, including Australia, depending on market demand and business partnerships.
How do I request a proposal from CodeFish Studio?
You can request a proposal from CodeFish Studio 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, its listed capabilities span Mobile App Development, UI-UX Design and Web Development, and its typical hourly rate is around N/A.

Company Info

Founded 2014
Employees 10 - 49
Hourly Rate $200 - $300 / hr
Avg. Project Cost $60,000+
Client Rating 4.2/5 (12 reviews)

Rating Breakdown

Quality
4.3
Schedule
4.2
Cost
4.3
Communication
4.0