Desap

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4.5/5 (11 reviews)
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About Desap

Desap is a leading application design and development consultancy specializing in mobile app development and enterprise solutions. They make unforgettable user experiences and bring your ideas to life. Their knowledge and expertise go beyond just being a bunch of developers. In order for your mobile app to be successful, they take a more holistic approach to their project management and customer interface.

Services

Mobile App Development Web Development VR App Development AR App Development Wearable App Development UI-UX Design Custom Software Development Enterprise App Modernization Web Design Internet of Things

Industries Served

Government & Public Sector

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Project delivered with the kind of professionalism that earns a long-term relationship

Brandon Hayes / VP of Engineering - Apex Digital Partners
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Nov 11, 2022

Project summary: Citizen-facing services that had been paper-based for decades needed to be digitised in a way that was genuinely accessible to all demographics, not just the digitally confident.

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

Technical depth across the full stack, honest and timely communication, delivered exactly what was scoped without surprise additions to the invoice

CONS

Time zone difference required some adjustment to our internal communication habits but the team managed the overlap window efficiently and it never affected momentum

5.0
Overall
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Communication
Project TypeEmbedded Systems Development
IndustryGovernment & Public Sector
Project Cost$500,000+
DurationNov 2024 – Jan 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Apex Digital Partners operates across the Government & Public Sector sector with offices in San Francisco, USA. In my capacity as VP of Engineering 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 existing Embedded Systems Development capability had accumulated years of technical debt that was slowing every new feature to a crawl. Incident frequency was rising, developer confidence was falling, and we knew a rebuild was overdue. We needed a partner with the depth to do it properly rather than apply another layer of patches.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Primarily Embedded Systems Development, though the scope naturally touched adjacent areas. They handled architecture design, implementation, integration with our existing systems, performance testing under realistic load, and knowledge transfer to our internal team. The breadth of what they covered without requiring us to bring in additional vendors was one of the reasons the project ran efficiently.
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, Embedded Systems Development scope, and Government & Public Sector 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?
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?
Communication was handled primarily asynchronously given the time zone difference between San Francisco, USA and the team's base, but it was managed so well that the gap rarely felt like a constraint. Written updates were clear and timely, escalations were handled promptly, and we never had to chase for a status update. The cadence was exactly right — enough to feel informed, not so much that it created overhead.
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?
Quantitatively: user engagement metrics are up significantly since launch, our support ticket volume has dropped, and we have received unsolicited positive feedback from clients who noticed the improvement. Qualitatively: our internal team is proud of the product we now have, which affects morale and retention in ways that do not show up on a dashboard but matter enormously.
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?
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 Embedded Systems Development engagement, this team is the answer.

FAQs

What services does Desap offer?
Desap provides software development services that may include mobile app development, web development, custom software development, UI/UX design, cloud solutions, AI development, and enterprise application development. Its core focus areas include AR App Development, Custom Software Development, Enterprise App Modernization, Internet of Things and Mobile App Development.
Is Desap suitable for startups?
Yes. Many startups choose companies like Desap because they offer MVP development, product consulting, scalable architecture, and dedicated development teams that help launch products quickly while managing development costs. For context, it has served clients in United-kingdom, and its typical hourly rate is around N/A.
How long does Desap 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 10 - 49 professionals, Desap can scale resources based on project urgency.
Does Desap provide post-launch support and maintenance?
Many software development companies, including Desap, offer ongoing maintenance, bug fixes, performance optimization, security updates, feature enhancements, and technical support after project deployment. For context, its listed capabilities span AR App Development, Custom Software Development, Enterprise App Modernization, Internet of Things and Mobile App Development, and it reports a team size of 10 - 49 professionals.
How can I contact Desap for a project?
Businesses can contact Desap through its official website, email, or contact form to discuss project requirements, request a consultation, or receive a development estimate. For context, it has served clients in United-kingdom, and it reports a team size of 10 - 49 professionals.
How do I choose the right software development company?
When selecting a software development company like Desap, consider its portfolio, client reviews, industry expertise, technical capabilities, communication process, pricing model, project management approach, and post-launch support. For context, it has experience across industries such as Government & Public Sector, Media & Entertainment, Nonprofit & NGO, Human Resources, Sports & Fitness and Energy & Utilities, and it has served clients in United-kingdom.
Does Desap offer dedicated developers?
Yes, many companies like Desap provide a dedicated developer hiring model, allowing businesses to scale their in-house team with experienced professionals who work exclusively on their project. For context, it has experience across industries such as Government & Public Sector, Media & Entertainment, Nonprofit & NGO, Human Resources, Sports & Fitness and Energy & Utilities, and its listed capabilities span AR App Development, Custom Software Development, Enterprise App Modernization, Internet of Things and Mobile App Development.
Can Desap modernize legacy software?
Desap may provide legacy software modernization services, including re-platforming, code refactoring, and migration to modern frameworks or cloud infrastructure to improve performance and maintainability. For context, it has experience across industries such as Government & Public Sector, Media & Entertainment, Nonprofit & NGO, Human Resources, Sports & Fitness and Energy & Utilities, and its listed capabilities span AR App Development, Custom Software Development, Enterprise App Modernization, Internet of Things and Mobile App Development.
What is Desap's software development process?
Desap typically follows a structured software development process that may include requirement analysis, UI/UX design, agile development sprints, quality assurance testing, deployment, and post-launch support. For context, its listed capabilities span AR App Development, Custom Software Development, Enterprise App Modernization, Internet of Things and Mobile App Development, and it has served clients in United-kingdom.

Company Info

Founded 2014
Employees 10 - 49
Hourly Rate N/A
Avg. Project Cost $10,000+
Client Rating 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Rating Breakdown

Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.6
Cost
4.4
Communication
4.4