How much does custom software development cost?

Projects at Tallium typically start from $50,000 for full-cycle product development. Packaged offerings start lower: a Product Concept sprint is $4,950 and a custom AI assistant is $7,950. Most client engagements range from $50,000 to $200,000+, depending on scope and team size. Tallium's rates are up to 50% lower than comparable in-house development and 20-30% below other mature outsourcing companies.

How long does a custom software project take?

Timelines depend on project scope. A product concept and development strategy is ready in 2 weeks. A clickable prototype takes 4-6 weeks. A full MVP is typically delivered in 2-4 months. A core engineering team can be assembled in 1-2 weeks; custom profiles take 3-4 weeks to hire. Dedicated team and ongoing development engagements are open-ended and scale with the client's roadmap.

What is the minimum project size Tallium takes on?

The smallest packaged offering is a Product Concept sprint at $4,950, which delivers a validated product concept, architecture, and development roadmap in 2 weeks. For full-cycle development, the recommended starting budget is $50,000-$100,000, which typically covers an MVP. Tallium does not take on isolated ad-hoc tasks; all engagements are structured around clear business goals and a defined scope.

Does Tallium work with companies outside the Netherlands?

Yes, the majority of Tallium's clients are outside the Netherlands. Active and past clients are based across Europe (UK, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, Ukraine), North America (US, Canada), Australia, and Israel. Tallium has offices in Ukraine, Poland, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Canada. All project communication is conducted in English.

What technologies does Tallium use?

Tallium covers the full modern product stack. Frontend: React, Vue, Angular. Mobile: React Native, Flutter, iOS (Swift), Android (Kotlin). Backend: Node.js, Python, PHP (Laravel), Java, .NET. Infrastructure: AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes. AI/ML: OpenAI, LangChain, TensorFlow, PyTorch. The specific stack is always chosen based on the client's existing systems and product requirements. Tallium does not impose a preferred stack.

App Gamification Services

Gamification that actually drives business

Strategic direction

Gamification roadmap aligned with your KPIs.

Expert team

Skilled game developers ready to plug in.

AI talent augmentation

Built-in game mechanics to boost engagement.

Brand immersion

Custom-branded games users return to for months.

Products we’ve helped ship

We’ve integrated gamification for companies in retail, banking, e-commerce, and other industries. Here’s how we did it for one of our clients.

Prostor: Award-winning Shopping app hits 7.5M game sessions with integrated gamification

Prostor, Ukraine's leading health and beauty retailer, needed a shopping app that would turn casual browsers into daily visitors. We built an app from the ground up and integrated a branded Match-3 game to boost engagement and retention. We also added Crazy Shaker and Surprise Wheel game mechanics for instant reward redemptions.

Results

200k unique players
7.5 mln game sessions
2 Effie Awards for the best Experiencial Commercial Marketing

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Dental Monitoring: Elevating patient engagement for a global healthcare unicorn

Dental Monitoring, a Paris-based healthcare unicorn, needed to turn routine scan compliance into a habit patients actually enjoy. We designed a full gamification layer – achievement badges for scan streaks, treatment milestones, and consecutive GOs, paired with a Bonus Spin Wheel that rewards sustained compliance with instant points.

Results

Achievement system covering scan streaks, treatment anniversaries, and compliance milestones.
Spin combo mechanic delivers instant gratification for consistent daily engagement.
4.8+ rating on App Store and Google Play, based on 10,000+ reviews on each platform.

NOWO: Turning saving money into a playful daily habit for the next generation

NOWO, Sweden's popular savings platform, needed to make saving genuinely fun for its youngest users.

We built a fully custom Pac-Man-inspired maze game embedded natively in the NOWO kids experience – original pixel-art characters, branded orange D-pad touch controls, and in-game coin rewards tied directly to real savings goals.

Sense Bank - Cash’u Club: Journey Through Ukraine

Sense Bank — an innovative Ukrainian digital bank, actively implementing modern technologies to boost customer engagement and enhance digital financial services. The goal was to develop a unique approach to engage users in the Cash’u Club loyalty program by combining educational elements, entertainment, gamification, and valuable bonuses within the mobile app.

Results

60k Unique Players
320k game sessions
4,5% DAU increase during first month of the campaign

Smart Garment platform: Gamification turns biometric data into a daily wellness ritual

A pioneering IoT health company needed to transform continuous biometric signals from its smart garment into something users genuinely want to engage with every day. We designed a full gamification layer — leveled achievement badges tied to real health metrics like breathing rate, HRV, and stress resilience — giving users a reason to keep the garment on and the app open.

Results

20+ achievement badges mapped to measurable wellness behaviors (breathing, calmness, stress).
Leveled progression system incentivizes long-term consistent wear and data collection.
Personalized milestone celebrations with animated reward screens drive emotional connection to health data.

What we can
help you build

From quick mini-games to full-scale branded experiences, we develop ready-to-use systems that plug into your app with minimal effort on your side.

Quick interactive mechanics
Drive promotions and seasonal campaigns with fast-to-launch mini games.
- Holiday promo events
- Instant-win games
- Spin-the-wheel rewards
- Scratch cards & instant bonuses
Full-scale
branded games
Build deep engagement using layered mechanics and brand-personalized gameplay.
- Match-3 & puzzle
- HOPA
- Runners & jumpers
- Arcade & casual games
Long-term
gamification platforms
Create a full ecosystem of gamification features that become part of your loyalty program.
- XP systems
- Daily missions
- Weekly challenges
- Badges & achievements
Partner
activation support
Multiply your reach through partner deals and co-branded promotions.
- Cross-brand challenges
- Sponsored in-app missions
- Collect-to-win mechanics
- Team competitions
AR/VR
loyalty programs
Transform loyalty into immersive experiences users want to explore.
- AR product scanning
- Collectible AR items
- Location-based AR experiences
- VR brand experiences
Reward & promo
code systems
Build fair and transparent reward logic connected to your CRM or loyalty platform.
- Auto-managed prize pools
- Promo code redemption
- Tiered prize logic
- Real-time reward distribution

Pick the gameplay that drives your goals

Each game genre serves a business purpose. We help you choose the mechanics to move your metrics.

HOPA

Immerse users in interactive stories where they search and unlock rewards.

Extend session times beyond 5 minutes
Build daily return habits
Create emotional loyalty that outlasts discounts

Match-3 & puzzles

Keep users engaged with swap-and-match games they already love.

Drive repeat app opens
Convert casual players into paying customers
Re-engage users who ignore traditional loyalty features

Jumpers & runners

Build positive brand associations in just a few quick seconds of play.

Grow DAU
Attract new users with leaderboards and competitions
Activate dormant users who downloaded but never returned

Arcade & casual

Connect with your audience using familiar formats that work across all demographics.

Launch seasonal campaigns and giveaways
Expand reach without complex user
Create low-barrier entry points

HOPA
Match-3 & puzzles
Jumpers & runners
Arcade & casual

HOPA

Immerse users in interactive stories where they search and unlock rewards.

Extend session times beyond 5 minutes
Build daily return habits
Create emotional loyalty that outlasts discounts

Match-3 & puzzles

Keep users engaged with swap-and-match games they already love.

Drive repeat app opens
Convert casual players into paying customers
Re-engage users who ignore traditional loyalty features

Jumpers & runners

Build positive brand associations in just a few quick seconds of play.

Grow DAU
Attract new users with leaderboards and competitions
Activate dormant users who downloaded but never returned

Arcade & casual

Connect with your audience using familiar formats that work across all demographics.

Launch seasonal campaigns and giveaways
Expand reach without complex user
Create low-barrier entry points

The talent you can’t find. We have it

If you build gamification in-house, you have to hire game designers, 2D/3D artists, progression experts, and other specialists. That takes months. With Tallium, you can launch the process with a single call right now.

Strategy & concept development

Game creation & production

Technical integration & implementation

Infrastructure & support

#01

Strategy & concept development

We analyze your product, user behavior, and KPIs to translate business goals into a gamification strategy.

Competitor gamification audit
Gamification strategy & roadmapping
Mechanic selection based on user behavior
Character design and narrative arcs for branded games
Multi-tier reward structures with redemption flows

#02

Game creation & production

We design mechanics, create all visual assets, and craft interactions, so that your game feels fun and intuitive.

Core loop design and difficulty progression curves
Custom 2D/3D character art and UI elements
Frame-by-frame animation
Mobile-first UI/UX wireframes and touch-optimized interfaces
Playable prototypes with real user testing

#03

Technical integration & implementation

We develop the game frontend, connect it to mobile apps, and integrate all reward logic and backend communication.

Frontend development
WebView embedding for mobile apps
API connections to CRM, loyalty platforms, and user databases
Cross-device QA testing
Real-time monitoring dashboards

#04

Infrastructure & support

Cloud hosting with auto-scaling for high traffic periods
Prize pool management
Fresh content and seasonal updates
User behavior tracking
Bug monitoring and fixes

A quick look at our gamification development workflow

Here’s our journey from concept to go-live.

Discovery

We sit down with your team and look at your tech setup, loyalty program, and what’s working in your market.

Outcome: Strategy roadmap with objectives and user profiles.

Creative concept

We choose the game mechanics, define rewards, design the look, and map the user journey.

Outcome: Gameplay concept with visuals and reward logic documented.

Design & development

We work on UI/UX design, animations, visual assets, game logic, and progression systems.

Outcome: Playable prototype ready for integration.

Integration

We connect the game to your app via WebView, integrate it with your CRM and loyalty backend.

Outcome: A game built into your app and connected to your data.

Launch & support

We launch the game, fix issues that pop up, handle updates, and seasonal content.

Outcome: A stable system with ongoing support and performance monitoring.

Build games users trust And you can manage

We develop gamification systems with full control over game rules, fair reward distribution, advanced analytics, and professional prize pool management.

Fair prize distribution algorithms

Design transparent, controlled prize distribution models based on activity, user behavior, and campaign rules.

Anti-cheat systems

Protect your campaigns from manipulations with systems that spot suspicious patterns and block fake wins.

User activity analytics in gamification

Get insights into what works and how users behave.
We track engagement, session time, return visits, and conversion funnels.

Math models for prize pools

Build reasonable prize budgets that don’t overspend. Our math models balance engagement and cost with no surprises.

Proud to be a trusted partner

We measure our success with success of our customers and partners. By helping others win and grow we aspire to build bulletproof alliances.

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4.9

39 REVIEWS

The Tallium team would always be willing to adjust to make up for any lost time

We needed a mobile PDF viewer with secure role-based access, and Tallium delivered perfectly. Their communication was clear, their engineering solid, and they understood our goals from day one. Their work significantly improved our product experience.

Alexey Titov

CTO, DigiSigner

Munich, Germany

Tallium helped us build a full-scale mobile e-commerce app

Tallium helped us build a full-scale mobile e-commerce app, from discovery and UX to integrations and loyalty features. Their team was proactive, fast, and always ready to adapt. The app performed beyond expectations and delivered immediate user growth.

Nataliia Srednia

CMO, Prostor

Kyiv, Ukraine

The Tallium team would always be willing to adjust to make up for any lost time

Tallium integrated into our internal team effortlessly. They delivered high-quality UI, strong mobile development, and kept every milestone on track. Their clarity in communication and ownership of tasks were especially valuable

Iryna Bohomolova

Head of IT-Development Department, JSC Sense Bank

Kyiv, Ukraine