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Founded:
2022
Hourly Rates:
< $25 / hr
Employees:
10 - 49
Ratings:
4.8 10 Reviews

Industries Served

Aerospace & Defense Mining & Metals Events & Event Management Automotive Education Healthcare Nonprofit & NGO Insurance Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

Where We Specialize

30% Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality 30%
AI Development 20%
IoT Development 16%
Mobile App Development 15%
Bot Development 15%
Web Development 4%

Industry Expertise

Retail57% Entertainment43%

Typical Project Size

39% Enterprise
33% Small Business
28% Midmarket Business

About

THE SPECIAL CHARACTER is a software development company that turns ideas into working products. Their core services include E-commerce Development and Web Development, with experience serving clients in Retail & E-commerce. Its team includes 10 - 49 specialists working across design, development, and delivery. Typical hourly rates run around < $25 / hr/hr. These details offer a useful starting point when evaluating THE SPECIAL CHARACTER.

THE SPECIAL CHARACTER Reviews

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Great Experience With THE SPECIAL CHARACTER on Our IoT Development Project

Anna Richter / Director of IT | Sep 17, 2026

Our experience with THE SPECIAL CHARACTER was really positive from start to finish. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline. 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 team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project.

Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

THE SPECIAL CHARACTER was brought in to connect our equipment to a cloud dashboard so we could monitor it remotely. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. The engagement ran for about 8 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
IoT Development
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Nov 2025 - Jul 2026
Business Type:
Aerospace & Defense
Location:
Berlin, Germany

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Summit Defense Systems GmbH is a Aerospace & Defense business in Berlin, Germany. As Director of IT, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for THE SPECIAL CHARACTER.
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 connect our equipment to a cloud dashboard so we could monitor it remotely so they could focus on customers.
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?
We compared three or four agencies. THE SPECIAL CHARACTER 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?
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?
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.

Exceeded our expectations on quality and communication

Lauren Hayes / Director of Technology | Sep 09, 2026

THE SPECIAL CHARACTER did an excellent job for us. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline.

Feedback from our customers has been very positive so far. If you need a team that communicates well and delivers, they are a good choice.

Project summary

We partnered with THE SPECIAL CHARACTER to build firmware and a companion app for a smart device we were launching. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. The project took roughly 5 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
IoT Development
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Feb 2026 - Jul 2026
Business Type:
Mining & Metals
Location:
Atlanta, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
We're a mid-sized Mining & Metals company based in Atlanta, USA. I'm the Director of Technology 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?
End-to-end IoT 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. THE SPECIAL CHARACTER 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?
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?
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 IoT Development partner.

Strong Technical Skills and a Very Responsive IoT Development Team

Rohan Bose / Co-Founder & CTO | Aug 09, 2026

Our experience with THE SPECIAL CHARACTER was really positive from start to finish. They were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features. 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.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since.

We are already discussing the next phase with them.

Project summary

We engaged THE SPECIAL CHARACTER to build firmware and a companion app for a smart device we were launching. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. The engagement ran for about 2 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
IoT Development
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Apr 2026 - Jun 2026
Business Type:
Events & Event Management
Location:
Gurugram, India

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Pinecrest Events Pvt Ltd is a Events & Event Management business in Gurugram, India. As Co-Founder & CTO, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for THE SPECIAL CHARACTER.
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 firmware and a companion app for a smart device we were launching so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end IoT 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. THE SPECIAL CHARACTER 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?
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?
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've already recommended them to a couple of people I know.

Skilled IoT Development Team That Understood Our Business

Harry Turner / Founder & CEO | Jul 05, 2026

THE SPECIAL CHARACTER did an excellent job for us. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later.

We are already seeing better numbers than before the project. I would recommend THE SPECIAL CHARACTER to anyone looking for a dependable IoT Development partner.

Project summary

We partnered with THE SPECIAL CHARACTER to set up a sensor network and alerts for our cold storage facilities. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. The project took roughly 3 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
IoT Development
Project Cost:
$10,000 to $49,999
Project Duration:
Feb 2026 - May 2026
Business Type:
Automotive
Location:
Cambridge, UK

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Founder & CEO at Evergreen Automotive Ltd. We operate in Automotive and most of our customers are in and around Cambridge, UK.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to set up a sensor network and alerts for our cold storage facilities before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end IoT Development — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.
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, 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?
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 IoT Development partner.

A reliable long-term partner for our tech needs

Chloe Gagnon / Project Manager | Jun 13, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. Their project manager kept things organised and was quick to flag anything that might affect the timeline. 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 were upfront about what was realistic within our budget, which helped us prioritise the right features.

Feedback from our customers has been very positive so far.

Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

We partnered with THE SPECIAL CHARACTER to automate document data extraction that our team was doing by hand. They worked alongside our in-house team, which mostly handled business requirements and testing. We worked together for around 9 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
AI & Machine Learning
Project Cost:
$150,000 to $499,999
Project Duration:
Aug 2025 - May 2026
Business Type:
Education
Location:
Vancouver, Canada

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Project Manager at Harborview Academy, a Education company based in Vancouver, 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?
Our team was spending too much time on manual work. The goal was to automate document data extraction that our team was doing by hand so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
AI & Machine Learning, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
We compared three or four agencies. THE SPECIAL CHARACTER 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?
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?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
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.

Great Experience With THE SPECIAL CHARACTER on Our Mobile App Development Project

Ryan Reed / Managing Director | Jun 03, 2026

I would rate this engagement highly on almost every front. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time. 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.

If you need a team that communicates well and delivers, they are a good choice.

Project summary

We engaged THE SPECIAL CHARACTER to rebuild our existing mobile app, which had poor reviews and frequent crashes. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. The project took roughly 8 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:
Mobile App Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Aug 2025 - Apr 2026
Business Type:
Healthcare
Location:
San Diego, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Managing Director at Beacon Wellness, a Healthcare company based in San Diego, 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?
We needed to rebuild our existing mobile app, which had poor reviews and frequent crashes, 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. THE SPECIAL CHARACTER 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?
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, on time and within budget.
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?
Definitely. We have already started talking about the next phase.

Reliable IoT Development Partner That Delivered What They Promised

Rachel Nguyen / Co-Founder | Mar 16, 2026

THE SPECIAL CHARACTER did good work for us, and we would use them again. The team asked a lot of questions early on, which felt slow at first but meant there were very few surprises later. The developers were knowledgeable and made a few suggestions that ended up saving us time and money.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since. There were some early misunderstandings on requirements that took a few rounds to sort out. We would definitely work with them again.

Project summary

We hired THE SPECIAL CHARACTER to connect our equipment to a cloud dashboard so we could monitor it remotely. The work covered requirements, design, development, testing and launch support. The engagement ran for about 2 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.0
  • Quality 3.5
  • Schedule 4.0
  • Project Cost 4.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
IoT Development
Project Cost:
$50,000 to $149,999
Project Duration:
Dec 2025 - Feb 2026
Business Type:
Nonprofit & NGO
Location:
Austin, USA

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Cobalt Alliance is a Nonprofit & NGO business in Austin, USA. As Co-Founder, I was responsible for this project on our side and the main contact for THE SPECIAL CHARACTER.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
Our existing setup was holding us back. We wanted to connect our equipment to a cloud dashboard so we could monitor it remotely before our busy season.
What services did the company provide for your project?
IoT Development, including planning, development, testing and launch support.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Nonprofit & NGO and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.
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?
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?
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?
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 IoT Development partner.

Delivered on time and stayed involved after launch

Noah Campbell / Chief Digital Officer | Feb 20, 2026

Honestly, this was one of the smoothest projects we have run with an outside team. 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. They took the time to understand our business before suggesting anything, which we appreciated after previous agencies jumped straight into building.

Since launch, everything has been stable and our team has adapted to it quickly.

If you need a team that communicates well and delivers, they are a good choice.

Project summary

We partnered with THE SPECIAL CHARACTER to build iOS and Android apps for our customers, including booking, payments and push notifications. They also took care of integrations with a couple of third-party tools we already used. The engagement ran for about 9 months.

  • Overall Rating 4.5
  • Quality 4.5
  • Schedule 4.5
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
Mobile App Development
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Mar 2025 - Dec 2025
Business Type:
Nonprofit & NGO
Location:
Montreal, Canada

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I work as Chief Digital Officer at Stonebridge Trust. We operate in Nonprofit & NGO and most of our customers are in and around Montreal, Canada.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
We needed to build iOS and Android apps for our customers, including booking, payments and push notifications, 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?
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?
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?
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 would recommend them and we plan to work with them again.

Great Experience With THE SPECIAL CHARACTER on Our AI & Machine Learning Project

Jonas Schmidt / Chief Digital Officer | Feb 07, 2026

THE SPECIAL CHARACTER did an excellent job for us. We dealt with the same core team throughout, so we did not have to keep re-explaining things. They shared working builds regularly, so we could test early and give feedback before things were locked in. 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.

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 THE SPECIAL CHARACTER to automate document data extraction that our team was doing by hand. Their team handled planning, development and QA, with our product owner signing off each milestone. The project took roughly 7 months from kickoff to launch.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 4.5
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
AI & Machine Learning
Project Cost:
$500,000+
Project Duration:
Jun 2025 - Jan 2026
Business Type:
Insurance
Location:
Frankfurt, Germany

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Chief Digital Officer at Greenfield Underwriters GmbH, a Insurance company based in Frankfurt, Germany. 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 automate document data extraction that our team was doing by hand, and we didn't have the in-house capacity to do it ourselves.
What services did the company provide for your project?
End-to-end AI & Machine Learning — from requirements and design through to deployment and a support period afterwards.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
They had relevant experience in Insurance and their proposal was the clearest of the ones we received.
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?
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?
Yes, on time and within budget.
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?
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 AI & Machine Learning partner.

Solid IoT Development Work With Clear Communication Throughout

Joanne Wong / Managing Director | Jan 06, 2026

Our experience with THE SPECIAL CHARACTER was really positive from start to finish. Even with the time zone difference, responses usually came the same day and we never felt left in the dark. Communication was consistent. We had a weekly call, a shared Slack channel and a project board we could check at any time.

We launched on schedule and have not had any major issues since. Overall, a team we trust and plan to keep working with.

Project summary

THE SPECIAL CHARACTER was brought in to build firmware and a companion app for a smart device we were launching. Scope included discovery workshops, development in two-week sprints and a short support period after launch. We worked together for around 4 months.

  • Overall Rating 5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Project Cost 5.0
  • Willing To Refer 5.0
Project Type:
IoT Development
Project Cost:
Less than $10,000
Project Duration:
Aug 2025 - Dec 2025
Business Type:
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Location:
Singapore

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
I'm the Managing Director at Bluepeak Pharma Pte Ltd, a Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology company based in Singapore. 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 build firmware and a companion app for a smart device we were launching so they could focus on customers.
What services did the company provide for your project?
IoT 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?
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?
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?
We can now handle more volume without adding staff, which was the main goal.
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.
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