Polar Stork

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Founded:
2016
Hourly Rates:
$50 - $99 / hr
Employees:
10 - 49
Ratings:
4.7 9 Reviews

Industries Served

Aerospace & Defense Energy & Utilities Sports & Fitness Government & Public Sector Telecommunications Media & Entertainment Manufacturing Gaming & Gambling

Where We Specialize

21% DevOps
DevOps 21%
Game Development 17%
Virtual Reality 17%
Salesforce Development 13%
Software Development 12%
Mobile App Development 8%
E-commerce Development 8%
Blockchain Development 4%

Industry Expertise

Fitness75% FinTech25%

Typical Project Size

47% Small Business
35% Enterprise
18% Midmarket Business

About

Polar Stork has been in business since 2016, delivering technology projects for clients. The company's main offerings are Digital Marketing and Web Development. With 10 - 49 people on staff, Polar Stork can take on projects of varying size. Projects are generally billed around $50 - $99 / hr/hr. Polar Stork operates out of Long Island City, NY. These details offer a useful starting point when evaluating Polar Stork.

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Solid Game Development Work With Clear Communication Throughout

Hannah Shaw / Co-Founder & CTO | Sep 25, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. 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.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over. If you need a team that communicates well and delivers, they are a good choice.

Project summary

We engaged Polar Stork to build the multiplayer features for our existing game. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. Overall it was a 8-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Game Development
Project Cost:
Less than $10,000
Project Duration:
Dec 2025 - Aug 2026
Business Type:
Aerospace & Defense
Location:
Bristol, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Co-Founder & CTO at Trueline Defense Systems. We operate in Aerospace & Defense and most of our customers are in and around Bristol, UK.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to build the multiplayer features for our existing game so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly Game 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?
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?
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, 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.

Solid Mobile App Development Work With Clear Communication Throughout

Chris Price / Program Manager | Aug 01, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over. Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

We hired Polar Stork to develop a field-staff app with offline mode that syncs back to our main system. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. Overall it was a 3-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Mobile App Development
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Mar 2026 - Jun 2026
Business Type:
Energy & Utilities
Location:
Nashville, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Program Manager at Clearfield Energy LLC. We operate in Energy & Utilities and most of our customers are in and around Nashville, USA.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to develop a field-staff app with offline mode that syncs back to our main system, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mobile App 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. Polar Stork asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
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?
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?
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, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Honest advice and solid execution

Rachel Nguyen / Owner | Jul 28, 2026

We were very happy with how this project went. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over. We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

We engaged Polar Stork to build custom CRM modules for how our sales process actually works. Scope included discovery workshops, development in two-week sprints and a short support period after launch. The project took roughly 2 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
CRM Development
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Apr 2026 - Jun 2026
Business Type:
Sports & Fitness
Location:
Denver, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Bridgewater Athletics Inc is a Sports & Fitness business in Denver, USA. As Owner, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for Polar Stork.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to build custom CRM modules for how our sales process actually works, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
CRM 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. Polar Stork 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?
Very responsive. We usually heard back the same day, even with the time difference.
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. They are a reliable CRM Development partner.

Professional team that made a complex project feel manageable

Jess Harding / Chief Digital Officer | Jun 03, 2026

Our experience with Polar Stork was really positive from start to finish. 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. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline. 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 Polar Stork to anyone looking for a dependable E-commerce Development partner.

Project summary

We hired Polar Stork to add subscriptions and a better checkout to our existing store. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. The project took roughly 7 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
E-commerce Development
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Aug 2025 - Mar 2026
Business Type:
Government & Public Sector
Location:
Edinburgh, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Chief Digital Officer at Lakeshore Civic Solutions Ltd. We operate in Government & Public Sector and most of our customers are in and around Edinburgh, UK.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to add subscriptions and a better checkout to our existing store so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end E-commerce Development — 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. Polar Stork 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 Government & Public Sector clients before.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Very responsive. We usually heard back the same day, even with the time difference.
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?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
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, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Solid CRM Development Work With Clear Communication Throughout

Heather Graham / Director | May 28, 2026

Polar Stork did an excellent job for us. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark.

The result looks great and performs well, and our internal team found it easy to take over. We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We engaged Polar Stork to build custom CRM modules for how our sales process actually works. Scope included discovery workshops, development in two-week sprints and a short support period after launch. The engagement ran for about 3 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
CRM Development
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Feb 2026 - May 2026
Business Type:
Telecommunications
Location:
San Diego, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Director at Northgate Connect Inc. We operate in Telecommunications and most of our customers are in and around San Diego, USA.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to build custom CRM modules for how our sales process actually works, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
CRM Development, plus QA and some consulting on how to structure the project.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Telecommunications and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.
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?
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?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
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.

Great team to work with — professional, responsive and reliable

James Shaw / Co-Founder & CTO | Apr 19, 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. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features.

The DevOps Services work has already made a noticeable difference — tasks that used to take hours now take minutes. We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

Our company worked with Polar Stork to improve our release process, which involved a lot of manual steps. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. The engagement ran for about 6 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
DevOps Services
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Sep 2025 - Mar 2026
Business Type:
Media & Entertainment
Location:
Manchester, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Co-Founder & CTO at Northgate Studios Ltd, a Media & Entertainment company based in Manchester, UK. 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 improve our release process, which involved a lot of manual steps.
What services did the company provide for your project?
DevOps Services, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
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?
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, on time and within budget.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
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, I would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

A reliable long-term partner for our tech needs

Megan Fisher / Director | Mar 24, 2026

We were happy with the final result. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

Since launch, everything has been stable and our team has adapted to it quickly. There were some early misunderstandings on requirements that took a few rounds to sort out.

I would recommend Polar Stork to anyone looking for a dependable E-commerce Development partner.

Project summary

We hired Polar Stork to migrate our online store from an older platform to a new one. The project was split into milestones, with a working build shared at the end of each one. Overall it was a 6-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 4.0
  • Schedule 3.5
  • Project Cost 3.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
E-commerce Development
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Jul 2025 - Jan 2026
Business Type:
Manufacturing
Location:
Nashville, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Manufacturing company based in Nashville, USA. I'm the Director and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to migrate our online store from an older platform to a new one so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly E-commerce 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?
We compared three or four agencies. Polar Stork asked the best questions and had good reviews from past clients.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Better than we expected. They pointed out a few things we had not thought about.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Very responsive. We usually heard back the same day, even with the time difference.
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?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
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, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Professional CRM Development Team, Smooth Delivery From Start to Finish

Divya Iyer / Founder | Jan 29, 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. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

Since launch, everything has been stable and our team has adapted to it quickly. We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

We hired Polar Stork to customize our CRM and connect it to our website and billing system. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. Overall it was a 5-month engagement.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
CRM Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Jul 2025 - Dec 2025
Business Type:
Gaming & Gambling
Location:
Chennai, India

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Gaming & Gambling company based in Chennai, India. I'm the Founder and I oversaw the project from start to finish.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to customize our CRM and connect it to our website and billing system, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
Mainly CRM 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?
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?
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?
Very responsive. We usually heard back the same day, even with the time difference.
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 CRM Development partner.

Exceeded our expectations on quality and communication

Lauren Brooks / Founder & CEO | Jan 09, 2026

We were very happy with how this project went. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in.

Feedback from our customers has been very positive so far. Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

We hired Polar Stork to develop a casual mobile game from concept to launch. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. The engagement ran for about 9 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Game Development
Project Cost:
$150,000 to $499,999
Project Duration:
Mar 2025 - Dec 2025
Business Type:
Telecommunications
Location:
Denver, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Founder & CEO at Vertex Networks Inc, a Telecommunications company based in Denver, USA. 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?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to develop a casual mobile game from concept to launch so they could focus on customers.
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?
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?
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?
It is still early, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and the system has been stable.
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, I've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.
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