Core Stackr Reviews

They listened, asked the right questions, and delivered

Ravi Khan / IT Director | Oct 06, 2026

We were happy with the final result. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over. A couple of milestones slipped by a week or so, mostly around testing.

I would recommend Core Stackr to anyone looking for a dependable Software Development partner.

Project summary

Core Stackr was brought in to build a custom operations platform to replace the spreadsheets and email threads we were running the business on. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. We worked together for around 4 months.

Overall Rating 4.0
Quality 3.5
Schedule 3.5
Project Cost 4.0
Willing To Refer 5.0

Project Type:: Software Development
Project Cost:: $500,000+
Project Duration:: Apr 2026 - Aug 2026
Business Type:: Government & Public Sector
Location:: Dubai, UAE

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.

I'm the IT Director at Blue Harbor Council Services, a Government & Public Sector company based in Dubai, UAE. I look after our technology and work closely with outside partners on bigger projects.

What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?

We needed to build a custom operations platform to replace the spreadsheets and email threads we were running the business on, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.

What services did the company provide for your project?

Software Development, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.

Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?

Their pricing was fair and they were honest about timelines instead of just telling us what we wanted to hear.

How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?

They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Government & Public Sector clients before.

How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?

Communication was good overall and improved further once we settled into a routine.

Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?

Mostly. One milestone slipped by about a week, but the final delivery was on schedule and the budget held.

What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?

Customer feedback has been positive, and we have seen better engagement since going live.

What did you like most about working with this company?

That they were proactive — they suggested improvements instead of just doing what was asked.

Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?

Yes. They are a reliable Software Development partner.

Easy to work with and very transparent on timelines and cost

Rachel Bennett / IT Director | Oct 02, 2026

We were very happy with how this project went. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since. If you need a team that communicates well and delivers, they are a good choice.

Project summary

We partnered with Core Stackr to build firmware and a companion app for a smart device we were launching. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. We worked together for around 6 months.

Overall Rating 4.5
Quality 4.5
Schedule 4.5
Project Cost 4.5
Willing To Refer 5.0

Project Type:: IoT Development
Project Cost:: $500,000+
Project Duration:: Feb 2026 - Aug 2026
Business Type:: Media & Entertainment
Location:: Raleigh, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.

We're a mid-sized Media & Entertainment company based in Raleigh, USA. I'm the IT Director and I oversaw the project from start to finish.

What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?

We needed to build firmware and a companion app for a smart device we were launching, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.

What services did the company provide for your project?

Mainly IoT Development. They also helped with the technical planning and a few integrations with our existing tools.

Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?

A colleague recommended them, and our first calls confirmed they understood what we needed.

How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?

Well. There were a couple of points we had to clarify early on, but after that they were spot on.

How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?

Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.

Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?

Yes. The only extra cost came from features we added ourselves, and they quoted those fairly.

What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?

Our team saves several hours a week, and we have had very few issues since launch.

What did you like most about working with this company?

How easy they were to work with. They were responsive, honest and genuinely interested in our success.

Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?

Yes, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Solid IT Managed Services Work With Clear Communication Throughout

Eric Patel / Co-Founder & CTO | Aug 30, 2026

Core Stackr did an excellent job for us. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building.

The IT Managed Services work has already made a noticeable difference — tasks that used to take hours now take minutes. If you need a team that communicates well and delivers, they are a good choice.

Project summary

We hired Core Stackr to manage our servers, backups and helpdesk. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. We worked together for around 5 months.

Overall Rating 4.5
Quality 4.5
Schedule 5.0
Project Cost 4.5
Willing To Refer 5.0

Project Type:: IT Managed Services
Project Cost:: $50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:: Feb 2026 - Jul 2026
Business Type:: Environmental Services
Location:: New York, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.

I work as Co-Founder & CTO at Pioneer Recycling. We operate in Environmental Services and most of our customers are in and around New York, USA.

What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?

Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to manage our servers, backups and helpdesk before our busy season.

What services did the company provide for your project?

End-to-end IT Managed Services — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.

Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?

We compared three or four agencies. Core Stackr asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.

How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?

Very well. They asked a lot of questions upfront and turned our rough ideas into a clear plan.

How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?

Good. Weekly calls, regular updates and a shared board meant we always knew where things stood.

Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?

Yes, on time and within budget.

What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?

We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.

What did you like most about working with this company?

The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.

Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?

Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Professional Game Development Team, Smooth Delivery From Start to Finish

Nathan Martin / Managing Director | Aug 29, 2026

We were very happy with how this project went. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark. When we changed our minds on a couple of features halfway through, they handled it without fuss and were clear about the impact on cost and timeline.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project. If you need a team that communicates well and delivers, they are a good choice.

Project summary

Core Stackr was brought in to build the multiplayer features for our existing game. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. Overall it was a 3-month engagement.

Overall Rating 5.0
Quality 5.0
Schedule 4.5
Project Cost 5.0
Willing To Refer 5.0

Project Type:: Game Development
Project Cost:: $10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:: Mar 2026 - Jun 2026
Business Type:: Telecommunications
Location:: Adelaide, Australia

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.

I'm the Managing Director at Summit Communications, a Telecommunications company based in Adelaide, Australia. I look after our technology and work closely with outside partners on bigger projects.

What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?

We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to build the multiplayer features for our existing game.

What services did the company provide for your project?

Game Development, including planning, development, testing and launch support.

Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?

We compared three or four agencies. Core Stackr asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.

How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?

They understood our goals quickly, partly because they had worked with Telecommunications clients before.

How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?

Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.

Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?

Yes. The only extra cost came from features we added ourselves, and they quoted those fairly.

What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?

Customer feedback has been positive, and we have seen better engagement since going live.

What did you like most about working with this company?

Their attention to detail and the quality of the final product.

Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?

Yes. They are a reliable Game Development partner.

Professional team that made a complex project feel manageable

Maya Gagnon / CEO | Aug 16, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project. We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

Our company worked with Core Stackr to develop a casual mobile game from concept to launch. Scope included discovery workshops, development in two-week sprints and a short support period after launch. Overall it was a 7-month engagement.

Overall Rating 4.5
Quality 4.5
Schedule 4.5
Project Cost 4.5
Willing To Refer 5.0

Project Type:: Game Development
Project Cost:: $10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:: Dec 2025 - Jul 2026
Business Type:: Manufacturing
Location:: Calgary, Canada

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.

I'm the CEO at Trueline Manufacturing, a Manufacturing company based in Calgary, Canada. I look after our technology and work closely with outside partners on bigger projects.

What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?

We had tried to do this internally and it stalled. We needed specialists to develop a casual mobile game from concept to launch.

What services did the company provide for your project?

Game Development, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.

Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?

We compared three or four agencies. Core Stackr asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.

How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?

Very well. They asked a lot of questions upfront and turned our rough ideas into a clear plan.

How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?

Organised and transparent. Their project manager kept the project on track and flagged risks early.

Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?

It was delivered on time, and the final invoice matched the original estimate.

What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?

We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.

What did you like most about working with this company?

The consistency. Same team, same standard, from the first week to the last.

Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?

Yes, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

Honest advice and solid execution

Oliver Wright / Chief Digital Officer | Jul 07, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building.

Feedback from our customers has been very positive so far. I would recommend Core Stackr to anyone looking for a dependable IT Managed Services partner.

Project summary

We hired Core Stackr to take over day-to-day IT support for our offices. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. We worked together for around 4 months.

Overall Rating 5.0
Quality 5.0
Schedule 4.5
Project Cost 5.0
Willing To Refer 5.0

Project Type:: IT Managed Services
Project Cost:: $50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:: Jan 2026 - May 2026
Business Type:: Aerospace & Defense
Location:: Bristol, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.

Riverbend Aviation Ltd is a Aerospace & Defense business in Bristol, UK. As Chief Digital Officer, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Core Stackr.

What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?

We needed to take over day-to-day IT support for our offices, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.