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Dhaval D.

Surat, India

$27/hr
5.0
53 jobs

⭐ 10+ years of experience (Swift | Objective-C | SwiftUI) ⭐ Developed app using SwiftUI and Combine framework ⭐ Developed Finance app, Fitness app, Social media apps, Utility apps, E-commerce, Music app, etc. ⭐ Following MVVM, MVC coding pattern, ⭐ Maintaining code using Git, PRs, able to fix conflicts, etc. ⭐ Confortable using Jira, Trello, Asana, Linear, etc. for task management I can help you to develop High-Quality app for your business. My Expertise: - Migrate Projects -- Convert UIKit project to latest SwiftUI project -- Convert Objective-C project to latest Swift project -- Convert old Swift project to latest Swift Project - Maintain old Objective-C project and add more features over the time - Native iOS - Rest APIs Development using Python - Server-less Apps using AWS or Firebase SDKs - Version control using BitBucket, Git, GitLab. - Task management using Jira, Trello, Asana, GitLab - Extensive knowledge in object-oriented software development, MVC, MVVM, VIPER architecture, multithreading, networking, and memory management. - Universal links / Dynamic links: Firebase Deeplink, branch.io - AI API Integration: ChatGPT API usage as per the client requirements MY CLIENTS SAY: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Dhaval understood exactly what I wanted and exceeded my expectations. Very friendly and great communication. He is highly knowledgeable in his field and goes out of his way to explain to customers the technical process of things. He is simply the best developer, and app quality is superb. Highly recommended. A++" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Dhaval is a great developer, and he did everything i want excellently. He was always available and open to communication while we were working. I strongly suggest everyone work with him." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Thanks Dhaval, much appreciated." I am following MVC or MVVM coding patterns throughout the application. Using best practices to fire Rest/SOAP API calls, parse JWT and maintain proper session using it. Store data into data models, properly handle each case of payment(In-App Purchase or 3rd Party SDK like Stripe, PayPal), and maintain consistency between app and server. As a full-stack Mobile application developer, I can develop APIs using the python language, and it will be hosted on Google Cloud Functions, and I can consume the Rest APIs in the mobile application. I have developed the following types of Application: ♔ Finance App ♔ Health App, which connect with Apple health, Manual health data entry, readings from health devices, etc. ♔ Cruise App which accessible only on Cruise ♔ Utility Apps like NFC, Barcode, or QRCode Read/Write ♔ Social media apps like Create Post, location-based users/post listing, making connections, In-App Purchase for a premium feature ♔ Chatting apps using Firebase Realtime or Firestore database, Signal-R, Socket.io ♔ Server-less apps using Firebase or AWS ♔ E-Commerce apps with location-based or filtered product listing, cart management, payment gateway integration like Pay_pal SDK, Stripe SDK For App Security, I am using the following things: ♔ JWT Token management ♔ Encode password or required data using AES256 or required Algorithm ♔ Store data sensitive data into Key Chain/ User Defaults To Store/Maintain Data throughout the App Life Cycle, I am using the following: ♔ Data Models - Store and maintain data into Data Models, Arrays, Dictionaries, etc. as per the requirement of the functionality ♔ CoreData - Store/Retrieve data ♔ SQLite - Store/Retrieve data To Develop a Server-less App, I am mainly using either Firebase or AWS Services like below: ♜ Google Firebase: ♘ Authentication - For user management like Signup, login, forgot password, etc. ♘ Realtime Database / Cloud Firestore - For storing custom data in non-relational tree and document database structure, respectively. ♘ Cloud Functions - For hosting functions that can be trigger based on events or create Rest APIs ♘ Cloud Messaging - For sending push notifications ♘ Crashlytics - To teach the crashes and solve it quickly ♘ AdMob - To integrate Google Ads ♜ AWS: ♘ Cognito - For user management like Signup, login, forgot password, etc. ♘ DynamoDB - For custom data storing in non-relational Document Database structure ♘ S3 Bucket - For storing files like images, video, etc. ♘ SNS - For sending push notifications ♘ Cloud Watch - For maintaining logs and trigger events ♘ Lambda - For writing functions that can be trigger based on a particular event I am managing my Source Code using the below Version Control systems: ♔ Git ♔ BitBucket Other Technical Expertise And Area Of Domain Field IOS | Android | Native App Development | UIKIT | SwiftUI | IAP | Subscription | App Improvements | Memory Management | Take Over Existing APP | Music App | E-commerce App | Social Media App

  • iOS Development
  • iOS
  • Amazon DynamoDB
  • Firebase Cloud Firestore
  • iPad App Development
  • Firebase Realtime Database
  • Map Integration
  • API Integration
  • Apple Xcode
  • Mobile App Development
  • Push Notifications
  • Firebase
  • Swift
  • Objective-C
  • AWS Amplify
Shiraz J.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

$6/hr
5.0
6 jobs

🏆 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏% 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐩𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐈 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 | 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 | 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 | 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 | 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 | 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 | 𝟔𝟎+ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 | 𝟗+ 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 | 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 | 𝐈𝐎𝐒 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 | 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 | 𝐀𝐈 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 | 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 ✅ 60+ Mobile App Development projects successfully delivered ✅ 100% Job Success as a Mobile App Developer ✅ 30+ apps live on App Store & Google Play ✅ AI-powered Mobile App Development using OpenAI I’m a Mobile App Developer with strong experience in Mobile App Development using Flutter, Android, and iOS. As a Top 1% Mobile App Developer on Upwork, I have worked on multiple successful Mobile App Development projects, building apps used by thousands of users worldwide. Your idea could be next. 💡 𝐌𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 📱 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 ✔ Full-cycle Mobile App Development (from idea to launch) ✔ Cross-platform Mobile App Development (Flutter, React Native) ✔ Native Mobile App Development (Android & iOS) ✔ AI Mobile App Development & integrations 🛠️ 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐈 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 ✔ Mobile App Development: Flutter, Dart, React ✔ AI Mobile App Development: OpenAI API ✔ Backend & API Development: Node.js, Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django), REST API, GraphQL API ✔ Database Management: Firebase, Firestore, SQLite, MySQL, MongoDB ✔ Cloud Integration: Firebase Cloud Functions, AWS, Google Cloud ✔ Tools & Workflow: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, Trello ✔ UI/UX Design: Figma, Adobe XD, Material Design, Cupertino Widgets 📊 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐓 ✔ Ride Instructor Booking Mobile App Development (like Uber) (iOS and Android) ✔ Real Estate Listing Mobile App Development (like Airbnb) ✔ Social Media Mobile App Development (iOS and Android) ✔ Sports Mobile App Development (iOS and Android) ✔ Food Delivery Mobile App Development (iOS and Android) ✔ E-commerce Mobile App Development (iOS and Android) ✔ Freelance Mobile App Development (iOS and Android) ✔ Learning Management Mobile App Development (iOS and Android) ✔ Appointment Booking Mobile App Development (iOS and Android) ✔ Venue Booking Mobile App Development (iOS and Android) ✔ Customer Relationship Management Systems (CRMs) ✔ On-demand Mobile App Development (iOS and Android) 🎯 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫? ✔ Extensive experience in Mobile App Development ✔ Clean, scalable, and production-ready code ✔ Clear communication and timely delivery ✔ Reliable long-term support after development 🤝 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐆𝐞𝐭 1️⃣ A dedicated Mobile App Developer 2️⃣ Expert consultation for your Mobile App Development idea 3️⃣ A smooth and transparent development process 4️⃣ A high-quality product designed for real users 🚀 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 If you are looking for a skilled Mobile App Developer for your next Mobile App Development project, feel free to invite me. Let’s build something exceptional together. Highlighted Skills: Flutter, Dart, Flutter Mobile App Developer, Dart Developer, OpenAI API, Full Stack Developer, Back End Developers, API, API Developer, Node.js, Node.js Developer, SQL, App Developer, App, Mobile App Development, Mobile App Developer, Android App Development, Android App Developer, Mobile App, AI Mobile App Development, AI Mobile App Developer, Mobile App Design, Mobile UI Design, Responsive Design, UI/UX Designer, Prototyping, Mobile App UI, Mobile App API, Mobile Application, Mobile Application Developer, Mobile Application Developement, iOS, Android, iOS App, Android App, iOS Application, Flutter iOS, Flutter iOS Android, Hybrid App, Hybrid App Development, Hybrid App Developer, Cross Platform Mobile Development, Cross Platform Mobile Developer, Cross Platform App Developer, Cross Platform App Development, Express.js, RESTful API, Express API, API Integration, Mobile App API Integration, App API Integration, Expert Full Stack Developer, Full Stack Mobile App Developer, Expert Full Stack Mobile App Developer, AI Mobile App, Mobile, Application, Application Development, Application Developer, Application Designer, Application API Integration, Build App, Build Mobile App, Flutter App Developer, iOS App Developer, Cross-Platform Mobile Developer, Machine Learning App Integration, Senior Mobile App Developer, Flutter Mobile App Development, Flutter Developer, Software Designer

  • iOS Development
  • Mobile App Development
  • Flutter
  • Hybrid App Development
  • Mobile App Redesign
  • AI Mobile App Development
  • Android App Development
  • Android App
  • iPhone & iPad Apps
  • Mobile App
  • Mobile App Development Consultation
  • Mobile App Design
  • Website to Mobile App Conversion
  • Mobile App Bug Fix
  • App Development
  • Node.js
  • Back-End Development
  • Supabase
  • Firebase
  • REST API
Aleksei S.

Tbilisi, Georgia

$37/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Hi — I'm Aleksei, an iOS developer based in Tbilisi. Swift + SwiftUI is my main stack, 4 years shipping iOS apps including Senior iOS at OxAgile and Middle iOS at Science Soft. What I'm fast at: - SwiftUI + UIKit feature work, MVVM/Clean Architecture - Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Storage, Crashlytics) - StoreKit 2 subscriptions, RevenueCat - HealthKit, WidgetKit, App Groups, background URLSession - App Store submission and the painful review cycles (3.2(f), 5.1.1 privacy) - Modernizing legacy iOS projects for iOS 17/18 Recent Upwork work: shipped a SwiftUI + Firebase MVP (5★), built onboarding flows for a fitness app (5★), and fixed pre-launch Xcode/signing issues for a client going to App Store. The testimonials on my profile are from iOS team leads I've worked with directly — worth reading if you want a quality reference before we talk. Available 30+ hrs/week. Response time during my work hours (Tbilisi, GMT+4): under 1 hour. Send me your job link and I'll tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit — and if I'm not, who probably is.

  • iOS Development
  • App Development
  • Mobile App
  • Mobile App Development
  • UIKit
  • SwiftUI
  • Git
  • Mobile UI Design
  • Unit Testing
  • Firebase
Michael J.

West Bloomfield Township, Michigan

$100/hr
5.0
95 jobs

🫡 Extremely Reliable, Communicative and Fast 🥇 The Top 1% of Talent (Expert Vetted) 💰 60+ apps shipped, generating over 8 figures in revenue. ⚡ AI speed combined with 8 years of production experience to deliver code that ships fast, feels premium, and scales without cracking. (Available for 2 projects in April 2026) 🛠️ Specializing in Mobile App Development | Flutter, Swift, or React | iOS and Android 🇺🇸 Honored as a Top Mobile App Developer for hire in the United States from 2020-2025. 🏆 Award Winning Mobile App Developer: previous app featured on Apple's List of Best Language Learning Apps. 📰 Featured on Business Insider for my innovative contributions to mobile app development on Upwork. I've had the privilege of propelling clients to significant milestones, including achieving $2M in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). Some notable successes include: - A restaurant subscription app reaching $100K+ Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) - A fitness community app achieving $1.5M+ ARR. ⭐️ Client Testimonials: "Michael is a gem in the world of mobile app development..." "Among the top 3 developers I've worked with over the past three years..." "A quality developer and a quality human being..." Upwork Stats: 🏅 Top 1% of Mobile Developers 🏅 Top 1% of iOS Developers 🏅 Top 5% of Firebase Developers 🏅 Top 5% of Swift Developers 🎓 Proud Michigan State University Graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. With a solid eight-year trajectory as a Mobile App Developer, I've honed my skills across a plethora of projects that span iOS and Android platforms, utilizing Flutter and Swift to create high-impact applications. My forte lies in converting ideas into digital realities that propel businesses forward. From crafting engaging user interfaces to optimizing backend processes, my holistic approach ensures a robust and scalable app solution. I thrive in various development scenarios, whether its working with a team to deliver a project on a tight deadline or building an application from scratch all on my own. My experience extends to working with startups that have secured significant venture capital funding, as well as established enterprises aiming to expand their digital footprint. 🌟 Why Choose Me: Client Satisfaction: My reviews reflect the genuine value I provide. Effective Communication: I prioritize prompt and sincere interactions to ensure project fluidity. Mastery: I strive for flawless, visually appealing apps worthy of portfolio inclusion. 😁 Excited to collaborate! Whether you're a startup aiming to elevate your product or an established enterprise looking to scale, I'm here to help. Let’s kickstart our partnership with a complimentary 30 minute discussion to blueprint your pathway to success. Specialities: Full Stack Development, AI Systems Architect, AI SaaS Developer, SaaS MVP Development, Mobile MVP Development, Cross-Platform Mobile Apps, Mobile App Development, iOS Development, Scalable SaaS Architecture, AI-Powered SaaS, Flutter App Development, React Native App Development, Backend Development, Frontend Development, Mobile App Architecture, Cross Platform App Development, AI Powered Applications, API Integration, API-Driven Mobile Apps, Cloud Architecture, Production-Ready MVP, Secure APIs, OpenAI Integration, AI Workflow Automation, LLM Integration

  • iOS Development
  • iOS
  • Mobile App Development
  • Flutter
  • Swift
  • Android App Development
  • AI Mobile App Development
  • Full-Stack Development
  • AI Development
  • App Development
  • Mobile App Design
  • Dart
  • API Integration
  • Mobile App
  • Hybrid App Development
  • Android
  • Native App Development
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Smartphone
  • User Authentication
Navdeep R.

Brampton, Canada

$30/hr
5.0
15 jobs

I help businesses and founders build, fix, and launch websites, web apps, and mobile apps fast, cleanly, and without leaving new problems behind. Whether you need a WordPress site fixed today, a Shopify or WooCommerce store built, a Squarespace or Wix redesign, a React/Node web app, or an iOS app debugged and shipped I can step in, understand the goal quickly, and deliver. 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 & 𝗖𝗠𝗦 → WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Squarespace, Wix, Carrd → Elementor, Divi, ACF, custom themes & plugins, PHP → Payment integration (Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay/UPI) → Membership & subscription sites → Speed optimization, security hardening, malware cleanup → Site migration, redesign, and all common WordPress error fixes → SEO-friendly structure and mobile responsive builds 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 & 𝗪𝗲𝗯 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝘀 → React, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, REST APIs → Dashboards, admin panels, SaaS MVPs → Authentication, user management, webhooks → Full product builds from idea to deployment 𝗶𝗢𝗦 & 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 → Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, Objective-C → Local notifications, Firebase, push notifications → App Store release, bug fixes, crash & performance fixes → Figma to SwiftUI conversion, feature development → Production experience on apps used by millions, including enterprise iOS work for Albertsons/Safeway 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿 → cPanel, DigitalOcean, AWS, Linode, Nginx, Apache → SSL, DNS, domain setup, Docker, Linux VPS 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲 1. I move fast without creating technical debt 2. I handle both front-end and back-end, so you don't need to manage multiple developers 3. I can work from vague requirements and turn them into a working product 4. I communicate clearly and keep things simple 5. I think like a product engineer, not just a coder I'm based in Canada, available 40+ hours/week, and overlap fully with North American time zones. Send me your site, app idea, Figma file, or existing codebase, and I'll tell you exactly how I'd approach it.

  • iOS Development
  • iOS
  • React
  • Node.js
  • SwiftUI
  • MongoDB
  • API Development
  • API Integration
  • AI Implementation
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Web Application
  • JavaScript
  • REST API
  • WordPress
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Squarespace
  • Wix
  • SEO Audit
  • UIKit
Ravi .

Mohali, India

$10/hr
4.9
37 jobs

🏆 𝗧𝗼𝗽-𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 & 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 🏆 Hi, I’m RAVI — a 𝐓𝐨𝐩-𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 with 6+ years of experience building high-performance apps for 𝐢𝐎𝐒, Swift , SwiftUI , 🖥️ macOS , watchOS , tvOS 🚀 AI | ChatGPT 🔧 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 & 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 ✅𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝: Flutter, Swift, SwiftUI, Dart ✅𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 & 𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐬: Node.js, Laravel, MongoDB, MySQL, Firebase, Supabase, REST, GraphQL ✅𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: BLoC, GetX, Riverpod, MVVM, Clean Architecture ✅𝐔𝐈/𝐔𝐗 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Figma/Adobe XD to code, Onboarding, Dark Mode, Localization ✅𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Stripe, Razorpay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Subscriptions
✅𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐎𝐩𝐬 & 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬: Git, CI/CD, Sentry, Firebase Crashlytics, Postman, TestFlight, Play Console ✅𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: JWT, OAuth, Encryption, App Optimization 🚀 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮
𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐬 : Flutter, React Native ✅𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐬 : iOS, Android, Tablets, Smart TVs, iOS Widgets ✅𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐬 : Swift, SwiftUI 📱 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐈 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 💳 FinTech & Digital Wallets 🛒 E-commerce & Marketplaces ⚡ On-Demand Services 🍔 Food Delivery & Restaurants
🏥 Healthcare & Telemedicine 🏋️ Wellness & Fitness 🎓 LMS & EdTech ✈️ Booking & Travel
💬 Social Media & Dating 🎬 Streaming & Entertainment 🏡 Property & Real Estate 🤖 Sports & Fitness & Tracking AI-Powered Applications 🎟️ Event & Ticket Booking 📩 I can help bring your vision to life. Message me or Invite me today to discuss your project in more detail.

  • iOS Development
  • iOS
  • Swift
  • Firebase
  • Mobile App Development
  • iOS SDK
  • macOS
  • WatchKit
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Cost to hire a iOS Developer

Cost to hire a iOS Developer

Explore typical iOS Developer rates and what businesses pay to hire top talent.

iOS Developer job description template

iOS Developer job description template

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iOS Developer interview questions

iOS Developer interview questions

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iOS developer hiring guide

Building a successful mobile presence in the Apple ecosystem requires more than just code; it demands a strategic partner who understands the platform's nuances. iOS developers build applications across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, spanning industries from fintech to health care. These specialists navigate Swift, SwiftUI, App Store guidelines, and Apple's Human Interface standards to deliver native iOS experiences. 

What does an iOS developer do?

iOS developers are specialized software engineers responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining mobile applications for Apple's ecosystem. They primarily use Swift, Apple's modern programming language, while often maintaining legacy codebases written in Objective-C. They leverage frameworks such as SwiftUI and UIKit to build responsive, native interfaces.

Beyond coding, skilled iOS developers manage the full application life cycle, from architecture to App Store submission. They leverage frameworks like Core Data for local storage, MapKit for location services, and StoreKit for in-app purchases. They debug issues, optimize performance, and integrate features like Push Notifications or Apple Pay while collaborating with designers and back-end engineers.

Professional iOS developers deliver comprehensive value, including:

  • Full life cycle management. Handling everything from concept and prototyping to development, testing, and deployment

  • Native iOS development. Creating high-performance apps using Swift and SwiftUI tailored for Apple hardware

  • Advanced feature integration. Implementing location services, push notifications, offline storage, and third-party SDKs

  • App Store optimization. Ensuring applications meet all technical, security, and design guidelines for approval

  • System integration. Connecting mobile interfaces with back-end systems, databases, and RESTful APIs

How to hire an iOS developer on Upwork

Finding the right technical partner is critical to your app's success and Upwork makes hiring iOS developers easy. A structured approach to vetting candidates helps identify those with skills aligned to your project goals.

Step 1: Post a job

The quality of your job post directly influences the caliber of iOS developers who apply. A detailed posting helps qualified candidates self-select while filtering out those lacking specific expertise. Your job post should:

  • Define the scope clearly, whether building from scratch, adding features, or fixing bugs

  • Outline your starting point and ultimate goals

  • List specific skills, being clear about required skills like Swift, SwiftUI, or libraries like Realm

  • Cover key logistics, outlining timelines, deliverables, and communication preferences.

Use the iOS developer job description for ideas on content and format. Streamline this step by using the Job Post Generator, powered by Uma™, Upwork's Mindful AI. Simply describe your project in a few sentences and Uma will quickly draft a targeted iOS developer post for your review.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Systematic evaluation ensures you identify iOS developers whose technical abilities align with your project's demands.

  • Review portfolios carefully, looking for live App Store links and relevant project experience

  • Check Job Success Scores (JSS) and talent badges, indicating successful collaborations 

  • Leverage AI insights, using Uma's Best Match insights to identify top candidates with relevant Swift and SwiftUI experience

You can use Upwork’s instant video interviews to screen applicants for a best-fit shortlist.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Direct conversations reveal how candidates communicate and solve problems, providing insights that written proposals can’t convey.

  • Review common iOS developer interview questions for guidance

  • Ask technical questions, discussing memory management, Swift concurrency, and handling App Store rejections

  • Discuss architecture, talking about their approach to testing, debugging, and architectures like MVC or MVVM

  • Review past work, asking them to walk through a refactor that significantly improved a codebase.

Upwork Messages allows you to schedule and conduct live video interviews on the platform, with call transcripts and summaries available after the calls.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Before starting the work, you’ll want a firm contract in place. Establishing a formal agreement protects both parties and sets the foundation for productive collaboration. Upwork’s features and tools can facilitate this step.

  • Use the contract workroom to simplify creating contracts, processing payments, and collaborating securely

  • Verify identity to ensure you're working with trusted professionals through identity verification badges

  • Establish milestones for fixed-price projects with defined phases and deliverables or hourly contracts for ongoing support

  • Leverage payment protection with fixed-price project funds held in escrow for your review or hourly contracts that ensure you only pay for work completed 

How much does hiring an iOS developer cost?

Independent iOS developers on Upwork generally charge $16-$35 per hour, with factors such as skill, experience, and project scope affecting rates. A simple MVP generally costs less than a feature-rich enterprise app with custom animations. Specialized skills for frameworks like Core Data or Firebase also impact rates.

Review these typical project costs to help plan your budget to hire an iOS developer for your needs:

Basic prototype or bug fixes

$500-$2,500 /project

Entry to mid
  • Clickable UI prototype
  • Single feature implementation
  • Minor bug fixes and UI tweaks

Ongoing maintenance and support

$1,500-$4,000 /month

Mid to senior
  • Regular iOS version updates
  • Performance monitoring and optimization
  • Continuous bug resolution

Standard native iOS app

$3,000-$8,000 /project

Mid to senior
  • Functional app with 5-10 screens
  • API and database integration
  • App Store submission preparation

Advanced custom application

$10,000-$25,000+ /project

Senior to expert
  • Complex back-end synchronization
  • Custom animations and ARKit
  • High-security data encryption

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring an iOS developer worth it?

Hiring an iOS developer is worth it if you want a high-quality, reliable native app with strong performance and seamless integration into the Apple ecosystem. This makes the most sense for businesses focused on long-term growth, user experience, and App Store success. However, if you're just testing an idea or need a simple, cross-platform solution on a tight budget, a web or cross-platform approach may be more cost-effective initially.

Do iOS developers cost more than full-stack developers?

Costs for iOS and full-stack developers depend largely on project scope. While full-stack developers offer versatility, iOS developers command rates based on specialized expertise. For projects requiring deep Apple hardware integration, a dedicated iOS specialist is often more cost-effective in the long term.

What is working with an iOS developer like?

Working with an iOS developer is collaborative, centered on problem-solving and precision. Expect regular progress updates, proactive improvement suggestions, and a strong quality assurance focus.

Do iOS developers use agile workflows?

Yes, most professional iOS developers are proficient in agile methodologies. Freelancers on Upwork often use two-week sprints, daily stand-ups, and backlog management tools.

Is hiring an iOS specialist or a cross-platform team better?

For a best-in-class Apple experience, a dedicated iOS developer is superior. However, if you’re launching your app on iOS and Android simultaneously with limited budget, cross-platform tools like React Native or Flutter may be appropriate, though with potential performance trade-offs.

Should I hire a dedicated iOS developer or outsource to an agency?

Hiring a dedicated freelance iOS developer offers agility, cost efficiency, and direct communication. Outsourcing to agencies suits businesses needing full-service solutions and generally having higher budgets and willing to accept hands-off development.

How do I ensure smooth onboarding with a freelance iOS developer?

To onboard a freelance iOS developer smoothly, provide clear documentation, wireframes, and API specifications. Grant Apple Developer account access early. Establish communication using tools like Slack, Trello, and Upwork messaging.