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$255
Fixed-price
Intermediate
Experience level
I need a clone of the Iphone mobile phone application, there is already a great advance in the development so it is just finishing it,…
$500
Fixed-price
Expert
Experience level
I'm seeking an experienced Swift developer to build a cross-platform application that automates out-of-office replies in Apple Messages…
$20
Fixed-price
Intermediate
Experience level
Project Scope: We are seeking a highly skilled Flutter developer with at least 5 years of professional experience to address critical b…
$300
Fixed-price
Expert
Experience level
I am looking for an app developer both for android and iOS. I am working on a Startup idea, and I need to develop an MVP app to launch…
$20
Fixed-price
Expert
Experience level
We need help transitioning our on-device subscription handling from StoreKit 2 to RevenueCat. Specifically, we need: 1. Adaptation of…
Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed
1 to 3 months
Duration
Expert
Experience level
Description: We are seeking a skilled mobile app developer to enhance Surfin, our groundbreaking platform that empowers spaza shops and…
$40
Fixed-price
Intermediate
Experience level
hello we have purchased source code before a while and we need to build the apk and ios. the project has also web site and backend tha…
$1,500
Fixed-price
Entry
Experience level
So far, my application has been developed. But my current problem is that my customers have an additional requirement, that is, to inst…
$1,500
Fixed-price
Entry
Experience level
So far, my application has been developed. But my current problem is that my customers have an additional requirement, that is, to inst…
Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed
Less than 1 month
Duration
Intermediate
Experience level
We need assistance ensuring that we are in compliance with both the play and app store in regards to permissions, distribution, etc. T…
can earn $16–$35/hr.
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How to Become a Freelance iOS Developer
Do you have a passion for Apple products and how apps work? Do you want to work on exciting new apps and projects used by millions of people worldwide?
Then you’d love to work as a freelance iOS developer on Upwork! As a freelance iOS developer, you’ll get to choose your own work and schedule—you’re not forced to sign a contract for something you won’t like.
What does an iOS developer do?
iOS developers build apps for the Apple ecosystem. Some examples include productivity apps, video players, mobile games, banking apps, and social media apps.
An iOS developer will be familiar with Apple hardware and software. Since iOS development relies on keeping the user interface as clean as possible, software developers must write clean and efficient code in Objective-C or Swift.
Developers of iOS software have traditionally worked with the Objective-C programming language, though in 2004, Apple released its programming language called Swift. Swift has since become a popular choice for iOS app development, though jobs for both are still commonly found.
Developers will typically also be familiar with working on macOS or Linux environments and using other hardware in the Apple ecosystem.
What skills do I need to become an iOS developer?
No formal qualifications are necessary to become an iOS developer, but candidates must be expected to pass code tests or otherwise demonstrate competency with iOS development.
A strong portfolio with code samples and commits to open-source projects helps candidates to stand out.
Common skills a freelance iOS developer should possess include:
- Thorough understanding of either Objective-C or Swift programming languages
- Sense of modern coding standards and architectures, such as MVVM
- Understanding of the Apple ecosystems
- Experience with GitHub, an integrated development environment (IDE), JavaScript, iOS SDK, and SwiftUI
What are the job responsibilities of iOS developers?
iOS developers are responsible for developing and maintaining features as part of a larger software project. They often work as part of a team and toward common goals. Developers will be expected to work with third-party libraries, outside APIs, frameworks, and other tools to develop iOS device apps.
iOS developers primarily work in Xcode, Apple's integrated development environment for macOS, which is used to develop software for Apple products such as the Mac, the iPhone, iOS, the iPad, watchOS, and tvOS.
The responsibilities of an iOS developer typically include:
- Architecting solutions and tutorials for client problems
- Writing code to project requirements
- Developing tests for new code
- Finding and fixing bugs in existing code
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