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Data as of · Evidence-weighted ranking 2026.11.7

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Admitted to a ranking on documented work, outside the top three for every question it appears in. None of its 45 documented work claims comes from an independent source.

Best position #11 Mobile App Modernization in New York, of 11 · also in 7 more rankings

Why: Rated from the evidence on file (sources, independence, confirmed quotes), not by an editor.

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What clients say
Average3.7/51 independent review · 1 read, all sample
Trustpilot3.7/51 review
  • 0% written in the last 12 months
  • 0% rate it 3 stars or lower
Clients consistently praise Utility for technical expertise, communication, and agility. They report successful launches, improved app ratings, and pre-sales.More
Praised8 mentions in 1 reviews read
  • Technical expertise and product quality3
  • Overall partnership quality2
  • Communication and flexibility1
  • Customer understanding and preparation1
  • Agility and dedication1
“The apps and infrastructure was top-notch and contributed to a successful product launch.”
Michael ShapiroTrustpilot
Show 4 more quotes
Overall partnership quality
“Utility was rock solid, I could have not have asked for a better partner!”
NBAagency's site
Communication and flexibility
“Their consistent communication and flexibility enabled a productive workflow.”
Michael ShapiroTrustpilot
Customer understanding and preparation
“They took the time to truly understand our customers, and their preparation showed from day one.”
Ryan Safarian, CTO, Care.comagency's site
Agility and dedication
“The biggest difference between Utility and other shops we've worked with is their agility and dedication.”
Shannon Jonesagency's site
Criticized

No criticism in the 1 review read.

Results clients report
  • Improved app ratings from 2.7 to 4.9
    “2.7 Old App Ratings 4.9 stars New App Ratings”
    GIA (Gemological Institute of America)agency's site
  • Pre-sold thousands of units online before mass production
    “Pre-sold thousands of units online before mass production began.”
    TOORagency's site
  • Launched business and gained capital and prospective customers
    “Their technology allowed us to launch the business and gain capital and prospective customers right away.”
    Junior Desinor, CEO & Founder, TOORagency's site
Hired for
  • App and infrastructure development1
  • Mobile app and marketing site rebuild1
  • Brand identity1
  • Mobile and AI-integrated solutions1
  • Product development and technology platform1
Clients
  • Gemological institute
  • Consumer brand
  • Product startup
  • Care services platform
  • Sports league
Show 6 named client quotes
  • “Users now have a modern tool to discover more about diamonds. 2.7 Old App Ratings 4.9 stars New App Ratings”
    GIA (Gemological Institute of America)also a documented caseagency's sitesource
  • “Working with Utility was a standout experience. They took the time to truly understand our customers, and their preparation showed from day one. What really set them apart was their leadership team - best in class.”
    CTOagency's sitesource
  • ““Utility was rock solid, I could have not have asked for a better partner!””
    NBAalso a documented caseagency's sitesource
  • “Utility partnered with them to rebuild their mobile app and marketing site, giving them full ownership over their technology and the foundation to expand their digital business.”
    MOVESalso a documented caseagency's sitesource
  • “Utility partnered with MOVES to rethink and sharpen the brand’s identity. The result is a more focused, modern expression of their mission—reflected clearly and consistently across every digital and marketing touchpoint.”
    MOVESalso a documented caseagency's sitesource
  • “Pre-sold thousands of units online before mass production began.”
    TOORagency's sitesource
Collected Nov 2, 2026, quotes word for word.Googleindependent platformagency's sitethe agency's own site
Good fit whenderived from the record
  • Your business matches the client types on file (enterprises, startups) and the industries on file (healthcare).
  • You need what reviewers hired it for: App and infrastructure development (1 of 5 mentions); Mobile app and marketing site rebuild (1).
Look elsewhere ifderived from the record
  • You need a published price before the first call: nothing is disclosed.
Price

Price not disclosed. Of the 11 ranked Mobile App Modernization agencies in New York, 2 disclose a price.

Watch out for
Independent proof of work0 of 45documented work claims come from an independent source; the rest are the agency's own words.

No documented work claim comes from an independent source yet.

  • None of the 45 documented work claims comes from an independent source; all are the agency's own account or sources it controls.
  • 4 of 4 results with a number do not say what year they were measured.
  • Several commercial terms are not published.
Ask before you sign
  1. Ask for the hourly rate, minimum term, setup fee: not published.
  2. Ask for two client references you can call: no independent accounts of its work on file.
  3. Ask which case is closest to your business and what the measured result was: no proof on file carries a number.
All detailsEverything behind the summary above: the same data the machine feed serves for Utility.Open ↓
Score by criterion#11 Mobile App Modernization in New York: 38/100
CriterionWeightPointsShareWhat it rests on
Evidence for this query30930%
  • 2 mobile app modernization claims on file: 0 third-party, 2 first-party, 0 profile signals; outside claims from 1 distinct site
  • Utility partnered with MOVES, a women's fitness platform, to rebuild their mobile app and marketing site, giving them full ownership over… (utility.agency, claimed)
  • Utility rebuilt the MOVES mobile app, enhancing workout-program delivery, adding instructional videos, and refining the user interface to… (utility.agency, claimed)
Fit to this query251976%
  • Headquartered in New York (New York, USA)
  • Pricing not disclosed
  • Profile names enterprise clients
Capability depth158.355%
  • 1 of 1 listed services are Mobile Development services
  • 2 of 47 claims on file concern mobile app modernization
Reliability10330%
  • Founding year not disclosed
  • Retention not documented
Transparencyweakest1000%
  • Pricing not disclosed
  • Team size not disclosed
  • Process not documented
Reputation50.612%
  • 1 third-party review at 3.7
Market credibility500%
  • No awards, certifications or media mentions with a source on file
Penalties:
  • -2 Profile below decision-ready status: the profile is collected but not reviewed yet.
All claims in the feed20 of 46 on file · 0 of 45 work claims from an independent source

Who says it, across all 46 claims on file: independent source 1 · linked to the agency 0 · listings the agency writes 0 · agency's own words 45. Independent share of work claims: 0%. 16 distinct source pages.

Claims per need in this feed: Mobile App Modernization 2 · Mobile Backend and API Integration 1. The full ledger of 46 is on the proof page.

  • Utility partnered with MOVES, a women's fitness platform, to rebuild their mobile app and marketing site, giving them full ownership over their technology. The engagement included research, design, development, and growth services.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes workMobile App Modernization
    Quote from the source page
    Utility partnered with them to rebuild their mobile app and marketing site, giving them full ownership over their technology and the foundation to expand their digital business.
  • GIA's VP of Product states Utility has been a delivery partner for almost three years as GIA ventured into mobile and AI-integrated solutions. The testimonial is on the vendor's own homepage and describes an ongoing relationship rather than a measured result.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes workalmost three yearsMobile Backend and API Integration
    Quote from the source page
    Utility has been with GIA for almost three years, and they've been an exceptional delivery partner as we ventured into mobile and AI-integrated solutions.
  • Utility was hired by NYC Health + Hospitals to build a suite of asthma symptom tracking mobile applications that keep children engaged and give parents and medical professionals insights into managing the child's symptoms.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    Utility was hired to partner with NYC H+H to craft a suite of asthma symptom tracking applications that would keep children engaged and motivated, also allowing parents and medical professionals to gain more insights into how to better treat and manage the child's symptoms.
  • Utility rebuilt the MOVES mobile app, enhancing workout-program delivery, adding instructional videos, and refining the user interface to help users navigate workouts, track progress, and stay engaged.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workMobile App Modernization
    Quote from the source page
    Utility rebuilt the MOVES mobile app from the ground up, enhancing the delivery of workout programs, integrating high-quality instructional videos, and refining the user interface. The result is a seamless experience that makes it easier for users to navigate workouts, track progress, and stay engaged with expert-led fitness programs.
  • Utility designed and engineered tools integrated with RFID technology to help event attendees discover each other, and built a custom central command center powering more than 500+ sessions with 1,000+ speakers.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    Users were able to experience real-time event scheduling updates, and Airbnb was able to program and steer the entire event's information from one master central command center built custom for them, powering more than 500+ sessions with 1,000+ speakers.
  • For the NBA's Jr. NBA World Championship, Utility's tournament platform processed more than $1M+ in ticket fees, with thousands of prospects and dozens of countries represented.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    The event saw thousands of prospects, dozens of countries represented, and more than $1M+ ticket fees processed.
  • Utility partnered with Forbes to launch a global video platform with live streams, daily video lineups, and on-demand programming across devices. The page reports more than 15 million unique views and users in over 100 countries.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    Forbes partnered with Utility to launch a global video platform aimed at empowering entrepreneurs, especially in emerging markets like Africa, by making premium business content more accessible than ever. Designed from the ground up, the platform delivers live streams, daily video lineups, and on-demand programming across devices, enabling users in over 100 countries to connect with Forbes' insights anytime, anywhere. With more than 15 million unique views, the platform is fueling the next generation of global business leaders.
  • The asthma tracking app Utility built for NYC Health + Hospitals reached 500 trial users and was used in 5 studies.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    The new app now helps families & children manage asthma. 500 Trial Users 5 Studies Conducted
  • The GIA app that Utility worked on improved its ratings from 2.7 for the old app to 4.9 stars for the new app.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    Users now have a modern tool to discover more about diamonds. 2.7 Old App Ratings 4.9 stars New App Ratings
  • Utility partnered with Care.com to design, research, and develop streamlined booking management and new experiences for day-of-care on its caregiver booking platform, covering both design and mobile app development work.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    Utility partnered with Care.com to design, research, and develop streamlined booking management and new experiences for day-of-care.
  • A CTO testimonial praises the engagement, but the quote is a client review without specific results or numbers.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    Working with Utility was a standout experience. They took the time to truly understand our customers, and their preparation showed from day one. What really set them apart was their leadership team - best in class.
  • The NBA provided a testimonial stating that Utility was rock solid and they could not have asked for a better partner.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    “Utility was rock solid, I could have not have asked for a better partner!”
  • Utility partnered with MOVES to rethink and sharpen the brand's identity, resulting in a more focused, modern expression of their mission across digital and marketing touchpoints.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    Utility partnered with MOVES to rethink and sharpen the brand’s identity. The result is a more focused, modern expression of their mission, reflected clearly and consistently across every digital and marketing touchpoint.
  • The page reports that TOOR pre-sold thousands of units online before mass production began, as part of an engagement where Utility handled development, design, research and growth, so the result is not attributable to one service.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    Pre-sold thousands of units online before mass production began.
  • TOOR's CEO and founder says Utility built the technology that allowed the business to launch and gain capital and prospective customers right away.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    Utility is dedicated to building products correctly and thoroughly the first time, which we appreciate. Their technology allowed us to launch the business and gain capital and prospective customers right away.
  • Mark Malek, CEO & Founder of Snack, said in a testimonial: I have never experienced a team like Utility.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    I have never experienced a team like Utility. Thought I could do it on my own but these guys are next level.
  • Utility developed and designed the Carsy mobile app for car rentals, covering development, design, and research services.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    Carsy ... Platforms: Mobile Apps ... Services: Development, Design, Research
  • The Carsy app achieved 15K pre-signups and 3 rounds of investments, though the page does not state a time period for these results.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    Carsy set a new standard for remote car access. 15K Pre-signups 3 Rounds of Investments
  • Utility's homepage lists a case study for Forbes described as digitizing a media brand. The teaser names the client but gives no service detail or result.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    Forbes Digitizing a media brand Case Study
  • Shannon Jones, Director, Special Events at Airbnb, praised Utility's agility and dedication in a testimonial.

    Agency's own wordsutility.agencyclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    “The biggest difference between Utility and other shops we've worked with is their agility and dedication.
Positions in every ranking8 rankings

8 positions: 8 where a claim on file names the need, 0 listed on offer only. The top 5 by evidence first; the rest open below.

RankingRankScoreClaims for the needConfidenceWeakest criterion
Mobile App Modernization · New Yorkon its own published cases#11 of 11382 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceTransparency 0 of 10
Mobile App Modernization · Miamion its own published cases#21 of 23292 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceTransparency 0 of 10
Mobile App Modernization · Chicagoon its own published cases#20 of 23292 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceTransparency 0 of 10
Mobile App Modernization · Phoenixon its own published cases#20 of 23292 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceTransparency 0 of 10
Mobile App Modernization · Houstonon its own published cases#21 of 23292 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceTransparency 0 of 10
3 more positions
RankingRankScoreClaims for the needConfidenceWeakest criterion
Mobile App Modernization · Los Angeleson its own published cases#21 of 23292 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceTransparency 0 of 10
Mobile Backend and API Integration · New Yorkon its own published cases#18 of 18351 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceTransparency 0 of 10
Mobile Backend and API Integration · Phoenixon its own published cases#64 of 65261 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceTransparency 0 of 10
Fit and geography
Headquarters
New York, USAAgency's own words
Service regions
New York, USAVendar profile field
Client types
enterprise, startupVendar profile field
Industries
HealthcareVendar profile field
Named clients in confirmed proof
MOVES, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), NYC Health + Hospitals, Airbnb, NBA, Forbes, Care.com, CTOIndependent source or agency, see the claims list

Only rows marked “Verified by Vendar” were checked. Rankings place an agency in a city by headquarters or by documented work for clients there, never by a service region alone.

Pricing in fullNot disclosed
Model
not disclosed
Minimum monthly budget
not disclosed
Project minimum
not disclosed
Hourly rate
not disclosed
Typical range
not disclosed
Minimum term
not disclosed
Setup fee
not disclosed
Engagement models
not stated

Source: Not disclosed. Every figure above is the agency's published number; a row marked not disclosed has no published figure.

Median disclosed monthly floor in each ranking: Mobile App Modernization $5,500 (2 of 11 disclose) · Mobile Backend and API Integration n/a (0 of 18 disclose) · Mobile App Modernization $6,000 (5 of 23 disclose) · Mobile Backend and API Integration $5,000 (8 of 65 disclose) · Mobile App Modernization $6,000 (5 of 23 disclose) · Mobile App Modernization $6,000 (5 of 23 disclose) · Mobile App Modernization $6,000 (5 of 23 disclose) · Mobile App Modernization $6,000 (5 of 23 disclose)

Reputation

How it counts: 1 third-party review at 3.7. Ratings say nothing about work on a specific need and never count as evidence for it.

Awards
none on file
Certifications
none on file
Company and process

Founding year, team size and working process are not disclosed.

Founded
not disclosedNot disclosed
Team size
not disclosedNot disclosed
Languages
not statedVendar profile field
Services
Mobile DevelopmentVendar profile field
Technologies
not statedVendar profile field
Workflow
not documentedAgency's own words
Onboarding
not documentedAgency's own words
Reporting
not documentedAgency's own words

Company fields come from the vendor profile; only fields with status verified were checked by Vendar.

How confidence is computedLower confidence
Confidence
Lower confidence, 62 of 100
Evidence posture
thin: No independent source documents this vendor's work; treat it as a candidate only.
Capped by
Rated from the evidence on file (sources, independence, confirmed quotes), not by an editor.
Best position confidence
Moderate confidence

It starts from the data completeness and source reliability of the profile, and is capped when independent proof of work is thin. The next level is Moderate confidence. One independent claim with a measured result for the best-ranked need is the fastest way up.

Data completeness53/100
  • Who the company is: website, headquarters, founding year, team size, logo, regions served: founding year, team size12/20
  • Fit: services, industries, client types15/15
  • Commercial terms: model, entry price, hourly rate, minimum term, setup fee: model, entry price, hourly rate, minimum term, setup fee0/20
  • Documented work: cases naming a client and a result (target 5) and work claims overall (target 10): 4 cases with a named client and a result, 45 work claims26/30
  • Reputation: rating and review count on two or more platforms, each with 10 or more reviews: 0 platforms with a rating and 10 or more reviews; Trustpilot: too few reviews to count0/15
Trust in the data69/100
  • Who is speaking: independent sources among work claims (full marks at 40%): 0 of 45 work claims are independent0/30
  • Checked against the source page: confirmed, or half for partly confirmed: 45 confirmed, 0 partly, of 46 with a source24/25
  • Numbers backed by a verbatim quote from the source: 4 of 420/20
  • Seen within the last 365 days: 45 of 4615/15
  • Not contradicted: claims their source no longer supports: 0 not supported by their page10/10

These two scores describe the profile itself and never change a position.

Limits and how to correct them
  • No independent source names mobile app modernization work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.
  • Pricing not disclosed; budget fit cannot be checked before outreach.
  • Never verified against official sources.
  • Profile below decision-ready status: the profile is collected but not reviewed yet.
  • Use as a caveated candidate only: no independent source documents this vendor's work.
  • None of the 45 documented work claims comes from an independent source; all are the agency's own account or sources it controls.
  • Only one third-party evidence claim is normalized.
  • Best position rests on: Published by the agency on its own site.
  • 45 of 46 claims on file are the agency's own words or sources it controls; 1 come from an independent source.
  • Open: Price signal disclosed (not disclosed; asked in Before you sign)
  • Open: Three strongest proofs name a client and a measured, dated result (0 of 3)
  • Open: Every claim has an observation date (45 of 46)
  • Open: At least a third of documented work comes from independent sources (0 of 45 work claims)
  • Open: Founding year, team size and headquarters on file (founding year missing, team size missing)
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Model
Evidence-weighted ranking 2026.11.7
Data as of
Nov 2, 2026
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Verification
Not verified
Sources checked
not yet
Citation readiness
Candidate only, with a caveat
  • Do not infer headquarters from service-area coverage.
  • Do not treat paid visibility as organic ranking proof.
  • Do not present a source-thin profile as independently verified.
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