Do not hire this developer. Working with them was a complete nightmare. After agreeing to project terms, they repeatedly pushed for off-platform communication and direct payments. When it came time to deliver the final application, they held the GitHub repository ransom—demanding an extra $1,000 "buyout fee" off-platform just to hand over access to code that was already paid for.
To make matters worse, the app delivered was severely broken with critical GPS and routing bugs. When I refused to pay their extortion demands, revoked access, and cut communication, they retaliated within 48 hours by publishing an unauthorized, reskinned version of my exact app concept directly onto the App Store under another developer profile.
They operate with zero professional ethics, engage in predatory extortion tactics, and violate client trust. Save your money, time, and intellectual property—stay far away from this team.
By Mind Mechanic Rapid R.
Buyer Beware: Expensive Lessons Learned
I do not recommend The Linton Group LLC based on my personal experience.
I began working with the company in November 2024 to develop a new product idea. Over the course of the project, I paid more than $8,300 and was initially very excited about the process and the potential outcome.
Unfortunately, what started as a promising experience became increasingly disappointing. There were numerous delays throughout the project, many of which were attributed to the Chinese New Year and other manufacturing-related issues. Our regularly scheduled Zoom meetings were frequently postponed or rescheduled, making communication difficult and slowing progress even further.
One positive aspect was the 3D rendering they created. I was very happy with the design and believed we were moving in the right direction. However, when the factory produced the prototype, it did not match the rendering or the specifications we had discussed. The prototype was unstable, wobbly, and not something I would ever consider manufacturing in bulk.
After I raised my concerns, I was told multiple times that they would explore alternative factories in other countries to determine whether my product could be manufactured properly. I repeatedly followed up for updates and was assured that progress was being made. However, despite receiving lengthy emails describing what was supposedly being done, I never saw any evidence that meaningful action was taken.
In the end, after spending more than $8,300 and waiting over 18 months, I was left with a prototype that did not meet expectations and no viable path forward. I feel that I paid for a service that ultimately did not deliver the promised results.
My experience was particularly frustrating because of the lack of transparency, missed expectations, and the feeling that I was continually being given explanations rather than actual progress. I wish I had known what the process would ultimately look like before investing so much time and money.
Potential customers should do their own due diligence, ask detailed questions about timelines, manufacturing capabilities, and contingency plans, and make sure expectations are clearly documented before moving forward.
