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Ali I.

Islamabad, Pakistan

$10/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Hiring a mobile app developer shouldn't feel like a gamble. Too many startups get halfway through an app and realize their developer hits a wall the moment things get unfamiliar โ€” a third-party SDK with poor documentation, real-time audio and video features, a production crash that nobody on the team can reproduce. That's where I thrive. I'm a React Native developer with 4+ years building scalable iOS and Android apps. I go native with Swift and Kotlin when needed, handle backend systems when required, and use AI-assisted workflows to ship faster without compromising code quality or production stability. ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—œ ๐—›๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ โžœ Gymyg โ€” Live Virtual Fitness Platform Migrated video calling from web to React Native using Daily SDK, resolved production-level race conditions between local music playback and live VoIP streams, and handled native iOS audio session management to ensure stable real-time sessions. โ†’ Result: Significantly smoother experience than the web version, stable live group sessions tested with 20+ concurrent users, reduced crash rate in production โžœ Famiglia Doro โ€” Creator Marketplace & Events Platform Built from scratch โ€” developed a full e-commerce module with order management, coupon and discount logic, multi-state order handling, and Stripe Connect for multi-party payments between creators and the platform. โ†’ Result: Complete marketplace launched from zero, complex payment flows working reliably in production โžœ HBCUMADE โ€” Alumni Networking Platform Sole developer on a full social platform built from scratch โ€” integrated social auth and cross-platform sharing via Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter APIs, imported live events from Eventbrite and Posh, built live audio streaming with Agora, and developed a complete event management and ticketing system with Stripe Connect. โ†’ Result: A fully functioning community platform with live events, third-party ecosystem integrations, and real-time features โ€” delivered end to end by one developer ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—œ ๐—•๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ Cross-platform iOS and Android apps using Expo and React Native CLI โ€” built with clean architecture and production stability in mind, not just to demo well. ๐—™๐˜‚๐—น๐—น-๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ When your app needs a backend too, I handle both. React Native on the front, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB on the back โ€” one developer owning the full product without the coordination overhead of two separate hires. ๐—”๐—œ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ChatGPT and Claude API integration for chatbots, content generation, voice assistants, and intelligent workflows โ€” for founders who want AI capabilities built into their app from day one, not bolted on later. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ-๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜† ๐—”๐—ฃ๐—œ & ๐—ฆ๐——๐—ž ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป The integrations most developers avoid โ€” Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook Graph, Eventbrite, Agora, OAuth2, push notifications, deep linking. If it has an API or SDK and poor documentation, I've probably figured one like it out already. Beyond these four, I also handle native iOS and Android development using Swift and Kotlin, real-time features including WebRTC video calling and live audio streaming, and payment systems including Stripe Connect and In-App Purchases. For deployment, I manage the full release cycle โ€” crash debugging, offline-first architecture, App Store and Google Play submission, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS and Firebase backend services, and React Native and Expo SDK version upgrades including library migrations and patches when existing solutions don't fit. ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ โžœ Mobile: React Native, Expo, React Native CLI, Swift, Kotlin โžœ AI & Automation: OpenAI, ChatGPT API, Claude API, Cursor AI, Claude Code โžœ Real-Time: WebRTC, WebSockets, Firebase, Supabase โžœ Payments: Stripe, Stripe Connect, In-App Purchases, RevenueCat โžœ APIs & Integrations: REST APIs, GraphQL, OAuth2, push notifications, deep linking, analytics โžœ Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB โžœ Cloud: AWS (S3, EC2, IAM, Lambda), Firebase โžœ DevOps: CI/CD, Expo EAS, TestFlight, Google Play Console If you are looking to hire a React Native developer who builds mobile apps right the first time, handles AI mobile app development without the complexity, or delivers full-stack mobile solutions end to end โ€” send me a message with what you are building or what is broken, where you are stuck, and your timeline. I will tell you exactly how I would approach it and whether I am the right fit. REST APIs | GraphQL | Agora | OAuth2 | Deep Linking | Push Notifications | Firebase | Supabase | AWS | Full-Stack Mobile Developer | App Store Deployment | Google Play | CI/CD | Expo EAS | MVP Development | WebSockets | React Native Upgrade | Expo SDK Migration

  • React Native
  • Expo.io
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Kotlin
  • Swift
  • Node.js
  • REST API
  • Firebase
  • Supabase
  • MongoDB
  • Mobile App Development
  • iOS Development
  • Android App Development
  • AI Mobile App Development
  • Full-Stack Development
  • API Integration
  • Payment Gateway Integration
  • In-App Purchases
  • Third-Party Integration
Dawood I.

Novara, Italy

$35/hr
5.0
58 jobs

React Native & Laravel developer with 13+ years building AI-integrated apps, mobile solutions, and secure backend systems for startups and enterprises. Worked with teams at Google, Facebook, and eBay across Finance, Blockchain, Energy, and Telecom. 100% Job Success | Expert-Vetted | Oxford MSc Cyber Security. ๐Ÿ“ฑ MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT - React Native (iOS & Android), Native iOS, Native Android - Cross-platform apps, app architecture, App Store & Play Store deployment - Push notifications, offline sync, third-party API integration ๐Ÿค– AI INTEGRATION - Integrating AI into existing apps โ€” chatbots, GPT & LLM features - Predictive analytics, AI-powered mobile & web apps - OpenAI, Claude, and other LLM API integration โš™๏ธ BACKEND & FULL-STACK - Laravel, PHP, Node.js, REST API & GraphQL - supabase - Vue.js, React.js, full-stack web applications - AWS, VPS, server architecture, CI/CD, Docker ๐Ÿ” SECURITY - Penetration testing (OWASP Top 10), vulnerability assessments - AI Agent security Audit - LLM Security Audit - Web app & API security, security architecture - Smart contract audits, threat modeling โœ… 100% Job Success Score โ€” Expert-Vetted by Upwork โœ… 57 completed projects | 5.0 rating (40+ reviews) โœ… Oxford MSc Cyber Security + Politecnico di Torino BEng (2013) โœ… Avg. response under 4 hours | Available now "Exceptional talent. Collaborated 3+ years. Highly recommended." "Professional, quick, communicative โ€” a pleasure to work with." "Very professional, fast and competent. Highly recommend."

  • React Native
  • Laravel
  • AI Development
  • Node.js
  • API Integration
  • Mobile App Development
  • Web Application
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Web Development
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • AI App Development
  • AI Agent Development
  • AI Mobile App Development
  • PHP
  • Penetration Testing
Mubasshir H.

Karachi, Pakistan

$25/hr
5.0
18 jobs

As a ๐‘๐ž๐š๐œ๐ญ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ and ๐Œ๐จ๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ž ๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ focused on iOS & Android Apps, I understand that building the first version is only one part of the job. The real goal is creating a mobile application that remains fast, stable, secure, and easy to scale as your users and business grow. I am a Top Rated Plus React Native Developer & Mobile App Developer with a 100% Job Success Score, $30K+ earned, and 800+ hours completed on Upwork. I build complete cross-platform mobile applications for startups, agencies, and established businesses from product planning and interface development to backend integration, testing, deployment, and App Store launch. ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ˆ ๐œ๐š๐ง ๐›๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ โœ”๏ธComplete React Native mobile application for iOS and Android โœ”๏ธStartup mobile MVPs and production-ready mobile application โœ”๏ธHealthcare, wellness, fitness, and medical mobile application โœ”๏ธSocial networking and community mobile application โœ”๏ธFood delivery, ride-booking, and location-based mobile application โœ”๏ธE-commerce and subscription-based mobile application โœ”๏ธReal-estate and property mobile application โœ”๏ธAI-enabled mobile application and automated workflows โœ”๏ธCustomer portals and mobile dashboards โœ”๏ธMobile application connected to SaaS platforms and web applications As a Mobile App Developer, I handle the complete Mobile App Development lifecycle so you do not need to coordinate multiple developers for the frontend, backend, integrations, testing, and store submission. ๐Œ๐จ๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ž ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ˆ ๐œ๐š๐ง ๐๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ: โœ”๏ธUser registration, login, and social authentication โœ”๏ธRole-based access and user profiles โœ”๏ธREST API and third-party API Integration โœ”๏ธPayment gateways, subscriptions, and in-app purchases โœ”๏ธPush notifications and automated reminders โœ”๏ธLive chat and real-time mobile application features โœ”๏ธMaps, GPS, geolocation, and route tracking โœ”๏ธCamera, media upload, and device integrations โœ”๏ธFirebase and Supabase integration โœ”๏ธAnalytics, crash reporting, and performance monitoring โœ”๏ธAI Integration and OpenAI-powered features โœ”๏ธApp Store and Google Play submission Every mobile application is developed with maintainable code, responsive interfaces, secure data handling, reliable API Integration, and an architecture designed to support future features. ๐Œ๐ฒ ๐‘๐ž๐š๐œ๐ญ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐œ๐ค: 1. ๐Œ๐จ๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ž ๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ: React Native, Expo, TypeScript, JavaScript, iOS Development, Android App Development, Swift, Kotlin 2. ๐๐š๐œ๐ค๐ž๐ง๐ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐€๐๐ˆ๐ฌ: Node.js, ExpressJS, Python, FastAPI, REST APIs, WebSockets, API Integration 3. ๐ƒ๐š๐ญ๐š๐›๐š๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ: Firebase, Supabase, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis 4. ๐‚๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ž๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ: Amazon Web Services, Docker, CI/CD, App Store Connect, Google Play Console 5. ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐œ๐š๐ฉ๐š๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ: AI Integration, push notifications, payment integrations, maps, real-time features, analytics, and third-party services As a mobile app developer, I have worked on mobile application across healthcare, natural healing, social networking, fashion, smart security, travel, vehicle management, fitness, and AI-enabled mobile application. My experience includes both independent delivery and collaboration with product managers, designers, backend developers, and engineering teams. You will not need to constantly manage me or follow up for progress. You will receive clear timelines, regular updates, honest technical recommendations, and complete visibility into the mobile application development process. ๐Œ๐ฒ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐š๐ฌ ๐š ๐‘๐ž๐š๐œ๐ญ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Œ๐จ๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ž ๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ง๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ฌ: - Understanding your business goals, users, and required features - Planning the mobile application architecture and mobile application development roadmap - Building responsive React Native interfaces - Connecting APIs, databases, authentication, and third-party services - Testing the mobile application on real iOS and Android devices - Preparing and submitting the mobile application to the App Store and Google Play - Delivering the source code and launch documentation You are not hiring mobile app developer or react native developer simply to build screens. You are hiring a React Native Developer who can take ownership of your complete mobile application and deliver professional iOS & Android Mobile Application ready for real users. Send me a message or invite me to your project if you need a reliable Mobile App Developer, React Native Developer, or specialist in iOS & Android Mobile Application Development who can take your mobile application from idea to launch.

  • React Native
  • Native App Development
  • Mobile App Development
  • Mobile App
  • Android App Development
  • iOS Development
  • Android
  • iOS
  • AI Mobile App Development
  • Mobile App Redesign
  • Mobile App Design
  • AI App Development
  • Hybrid App Development
  • API Integration
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • Node.js
  • Kotlin
  • Swift
  • Smartphone
Waqar S.

Karachi, Pakistan

$20/hr
4.9
14 jobs

Most businesses don't just need a React Native developer,they need someone who can transform an idea into a polished, scalable mobile application that users actually enjoy using. That's exactly what I do. I'm a React Native Mobile App Developer, Full Stack Developer, and UI/UX Designer with 8+ years of experience building modern, high-performance mobile applications for startups, founders, agencies, and growing businesses. Whether you're launching a brand-new startup, building an MVP, scaling an existing app, or converting your web platform into a mobile application, I can handle the complete development processโ€”from UI/UX design in Figma to publishing your app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Unlike many mobile developers who only write code, I also design intuitive user experiences. This allows us to validate ideas before development begins, reduce costly revisions, and create apps that are both visually appealing and user-friendly. I've successfully completed 50+ projects on Upwork while maintaining a 95% Job Success Score, thanks to clear communication, reliable delivery, and long-term client relationships. What It's Like Working With Me Great apps rarely begin with perfect documentation. Most projects start with an idea, sketches, screenshots, references, or even voice notes. My process is designed around that. Understand your business goals and user requirements. Design or improve the mobile UI/UX in Figma. Build scalable, maintainable React Native applications. Integrate APIs, authentication, payments, and backend services. Test across Android and iOS devices. Publish apps to the App Store and Google Play. Provide post-launch support, updates, and new features. No disappearing. No missed deadlines. No unnecessary complexity. Just professional communication, transparent progress, and production-ready mobile apps. My Core Expertise Mobile App Development React Native Expo JavaScript (ES6+) TypeScript Android App Development iOS App Development Cross-Platform Mobile Apps Native Device Features Push Notifications Deep Linking Offline Storage App Performance Optimization App Store Deployment Google Play Deployment Backend Development Node.js Express.js Laravel PHP REST APIs GraphQL Authentication JWT OAuth Database & Cloud Firebase Firestore Firebase Authentication Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) Supabase MongoDB PostgreSQL MySQL SQLite Realm UI/UX Design Figma Mobile UI Design User Experience Design User Interface Design Wireframing Prototyping Design Systems Pixel-Perfect Development Third-Party Integrations Stripe PayPal Google Maps Apple Maps Twilio OpenAI API ChatGPT API Firebase Services Google Sign-In Apple Sign-In Facebook Login Social Authentication Payment Gateway Integration Services I Provide React Native App Development Cross-Platform Mobile Applications iOS App Development Android App Development Expo Development Startup MVP Development SaaS Mobile Applications Business Mobile Applications Healthcare Apps Food Delivery Apps E-commerce Mobile Apps Social Media Apps Booking Applications GPS & Location-Based Apps Real-Time Chat Applications Push Notification Integration Firebase Integration REST API Integration Third-Party API Integration Authentication & User Management Payment Gateway Integration App Performance Optimization Mobile App Bug Fixes App Maintenance & Support App Store Submission Google Play Store Publishing Figma to React Native UI/UX Design for Mobile Apps Industries I've Worked With I've helped businesses build mobile solutions across multiple industries, including: Healthcare SaaS E-commerce Logistics Food & Beverage Real Estate Finance Education Travel Fitness Beauty Fashion Sports Professional Services Marketing Every app has unique requirements, but the goal is always the same: Build fast, reliable, scalable mobile applications that help businesses grow. Why Clients Continue Working With Me I don't just develop mobile apps. I help clients make better product decisions. I focus on performance, scalability, maintainability, and user experience. I write clean, production-ready code that's easy to extend. I communicate consistently throughout the project. I believe in long-term partnerships rather than one-time projects. And if I don't think I'm the right fit, I'll tell you before you invest your time or budget. If We're a Good Fit You're probably looking for someone who can: Build a React Native app from scratch. Launch your startup MVP quickly. Convert your Figma design into a production-ready mobile app. Integrate Firebase, REST APIs, authentication, and payments. Develop scalable Android and iOS applications. Improve an existing React Native application. Fix bugs and optimize app performance. Publish your app to the App Store and Google Play Store. Deliver reliable work with excellent communication. If that sounds li

  • React Native
  • React
  • Node.js
  • MongoDB
  • API Integration
  • Redux
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Firebase
  • Expo.io
  • Mobile App Development
  • PostgreSQL
  • Payment Integration Framework
  • Next.js
  • Web Development
Syed Faraz A.

Islamabad, Pakistan

$16/hr
4.9
22 jobs

๐ŸŽ๐—œ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ Are you tired of slow apps, poor UI, crashes, or developers who donโ€™t understand your vision? I help businesses build fast, scalable, and modern mobile apps using React Native for iOS & Android. From smooth UI, animations, and responsive design to advanced features like real-time apps, video calling, and AI integration โ€” I make sure your app is high-performing, stable, and user-friendly. Whether you need a new app, want to fix bugs, improve performance, or add features like push notifications, deep linking, or live updates โ€” I provide complete end-to-end solutions. I focus on clean architecture (MVVM), strong state management, optimized performance, and powerful backend integration (Firebase, Node.js, REST APIs, WebSockets) so your app delivers real value and scales easily. โžค ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ โœ” Cross-Platform Mobile App Development (iOS & Android) โœ” Scalable Architecture (Clean Architecture, MVVM) โœ” High Performance Optimization โœ” Real-time Applications โœ” AI-Powered Mobile Applications โœ” Computer Vision & OCR Solutions โœ” Responsive & Interactive UI Development โžค ๐—ฆ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐˜€ โœ” React Native, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript โœ” Redux / Redux Toolkit (State Management) โœ” React Navigation โœ” Firebase (Auth, Firestore, FCM) โœ” REST API Integration โœ” Node.js & Express.js โœ” WebSockets (Real-time Apps) โœ” Video Calling (Agora, WebRTC) โœ” Push Notifications & Deep Linking โœ” Animations (Reanimated) โœ” AI & Computer Vision (ML Kit, VisionCamera) โžค ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ โœ” Full Mobile App Development (iOS & Android) โœ” UI/UX Implementation (Responsive & Smooth UI) โœ” App Performance Optimization โœ” Bug Fixing & App Improvements โœ” Backend API Development (Node.js, Express) โœ” Real-time Features (Chat, Live Updates) โœ” AI-based Mobile App Features โœ” App Deployment & Maintenance โžค ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ โœ” Developed multiple production-level mobile apps โœ” Worked with startups & growing businesses โœ” Delivered scalable, secure, and high-performance apps โœ” Strong focus on deadlines & client satisfaction โžค ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜† โœ” E-commerce โœ” Healthcare โœ” Social Networking โœ” Education โœ” On-demand Services โžค ๐——๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป โœ” Real-time Applications โœ” Video Calling Apps โœ” AI-powered Apps โœ” Data-driven Applications โžค ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜€ โœ” VS Code โœ” Android Studio / Xcode โœ” Git / GitHub โœ” Postman โœ” Firebase Console โœ” Letโ€™s build a powerful and scalable mobile app โœ” Message me now to get your FREE consultation ๐—ž๐—ฒ๐˜†๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€: React Native, Expo, React, PWA, Mobile App Developer, iOS, Android, Cross Platform, JavaScript, TypeScript, Redux, Firebase, Node.js, Express.js, REST API, WebSockets, Real-time Apps, Push Notifications, Deep Linking, Mobile UI, Responsive Design, App Optimization, Clean Architecture, MVVM, React Navigation, Reanimated, AI Apps, Computer Vision, ML Kit, VisionCamera, Agora, WebRTC, Scalable Apps, Backend Development, Performance Optimization, Full Stack Mobile, Hybrid Apps, Supabase, Speech to text, Frame Processing

  • React Native
  • React
  • Mobile App Development
  • iOS Development
  • Android App Development
  • AI App Development
  • Expo.io
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • Node.js
  • Firebase
  • Supabase
  • GraphQL
  • Push Notifications
  • WebRTC
  • Agora Video SDK
  • AI Chatbot
  • API Integration
  • Redux
  • AI Mobile App Development
Mustafa G.

Karachi, Pakistan

$15/hr
5.0
36 jobs

I build SaaS platforms that handle real users, real payments, and real AI features, not demos. I'm a Full-Stack Developer with 6+ years of experience shipping production web and mobile applications, specializing in SaaS platforms, AI-powered tools, and Stripe integrated systems. My core stack is React/Next.js, Node.js, and Python, backed by PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Supabase depending on the project. What I've shipped recently: Multi-tenant SaaS platforms with subscription billing and AI integrations (Claude/OpenAI) E-commerce and marketplace platforms with Stripe payments React Native mobile apps published to both App Store and Play Store Automation systems connecting CRMs, payment processors, and third-party APIs I work with a small team senior developers, a QA engineer, and a project manager, so delivery stays structured even on larger builds. If you need someone who can take a product from architecture to production and actually own the outcome, let's talk about what you're building.

  • React Native
  • React
  • HTML
  • JavaScript
  • CSS
  • Node.js
  • MySQL
  • PHP
  • Laravel
  • WordPress
  • Plugin Customization
  • Next.js
  • Shopify
  • Stripe
  • Stripe API
  • Tailwind CSS
  • AI Bot
  • Automation
  • Angular
  • AI Model Integration

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React Native developer hiring guide

Organizations hire React Native developers to build cross-platform mobile apps from a single codebase, helping businesses launch on both iOS and Android without maintaining separate development teams. From startups shipping a first MVP to enterprises scaling internal tools, a skilled React Native developer can speed up delivery and lower long-term maintenance costs.

What does a React Native developer do?

React Native developers build cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android using a single JavaScript or TypeScript codebase. They create native-feeling interfaces, connect apps to back-end services, and optimize performance across devices. That makes them a practical choice for businesses reaching mobile users on both platforms without doubling development effort.

Common responsibilities for React Native developers include:

  • Building cross-platform mobile apps with one codebase for iOS and Android
  • Optimizing app performance through debugging, testing, and load time improvements
  • Integrating APIs, payment systems, and cloud services like Firebase and AWS
  • Implementing UI/UX designs using reusable native components
  • Preparing apps for deployment on the App Store and Google Play

How to hire a React Native developer on Upwork

These steps walk you through finding and hiring the right developer, from a clear job post to a secure working agreement. It's a proven path: 89% of first-time clients complete a contract on Upwork.

Step 1: Post a job

A strong job post helps React Native developers quickly see whether their skills, experience, and availability match your project.

  • Specify your target platforms, such as iOS, Android, or both, plus any device-specific requirements
  • Note whether you're building a new app, extending a codebase, migrating frameworks, or maintaining a live app
  • Include design assets, wireframes, prototypes, or UI requirements, if available
  • Describe required integrations such as APIs, payment processors, authentication, analytics, push notifications, or cloud services
  • List relevant technologies like TypeScript, Redux, Firebase, GraphQL, Expo, React Navigation, or native modules
  • Add your budget, timeline, and collaboration style
  • Draw ideas from this React developer job description

Use our Job Post Generator, powered by Umaโ„ข, Upwork's Mindful AI, to speed things up. Describe what you need in a few sentences, and Uma will draft a job post you can review, customize, and post. On Upwork, the average time between job post and first proposal is just three hours.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Once proposals begin to arrive, focus on developers with experience building and maintaining React Native apps similar to yours.

  • Review portfolios for published mobile apps and cross-platform projects similar to yours
  • Look for experience building and maintaining apps for both iOS and Android
  • Confirm experience with your required tools, such as TypeScript, Redux, Firebase, GraphQL, Expo, and authentication
  • Review examples of performance optimization, app store deployment, and ongoing maintenance work
  • Check Job Success Scores (JSS), client feedback, and badges like Top Rated, Top Rated Plus, or Expert-Vetted

Use Uma to run instant video interviews, generate candidate shortlists, and compare applicants side by side against your requirements

Step 3: Interview top choices

Interview shortlisted candidates to assess their technical expertise, development process, and fit for your app.

  • Ask about their approach to app architecture, state management, and performance optimization
  • Discuss experience with app store submissions, rejections, updates, and release management
  • Explore how they handle debugging, testing, crash monitoring, and stability across devices
  • Ask how they use native features like camera access, geolocation, push notifications, and offline functionality
  • Use these React developer interview questions as a starting point, then tailor follow-ups to your project

Schedule and run interviews within Upwork Messages, then review transcripts and summaries to compare candidates

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Once you've selected a React Native developer, align on requirements, deliverables, and milestones before work begins.

  • Set the scope, deliverables, timeline, budget, and communication expectations in an hourly or fixed-price contract
  • Define milestones around architecture, core features, testing, beta releases, and production deployment
  • Align on coding standards, documentation, source code ownership, and repository access up front
  • Share design assets, API docs, specifications, and credentials through the contract workroom

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How much does hiring a React Native developer cost?

Hiring a React Native developer generally costs $24-$45 per hour, depending on the project scope and complexity and the level of experience needed. Most projects are scoped as fixed-price work; this table shows typical project cost ranges for React Native development:

Simple MVP or prototype

$1,000-$3,600/project

Entry to intermediate
  • Single-codebase app for iOS and Android
  • Core screens and navigation
  • Basic API integration

Custom UI and feature build

$1,500-$5,400/project

Intermediate
  • Reusable native components
  • Animations and custom interactions
  • Responsive layouts

API, back-end, and payments integration

$1,900-$7,200/project

Intermediate to experienced
  • API and authentication setup
  • Firebase or AWS integration
  • Payment gateway implementation

Full production app with store deployment

$4,800-$18,000/project

Experienced
  • End-to-end build and testing
  • App Store and Google Play submission
  • Production-ready documentation

Ongoing maintenance and support

$500-$1,800/project

Intermediate to experienced
  • Bug fixes and crash monitoring
  • Library and OS updates
  • Performance optimization and new features

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a React Native developer worth it?

Yes, for teams that want one app on both iOS and Android, hiring a React Native developer is usually worth it. A single codebase cuts build and maintenance time compared with running two native apps. Developers in communities like r/reactnative note that the framework suits most business and content apps, while highly graphics-heavy or hardware-intensive products may still favor fully native code.

How long does it take to build a React Native app?

A simple React Native app or MVP often takes four to eight weeks to build. A full production app with integrations and store deployment can take three to six months. Timelines depend on feature scope, design complexity, and how many integrations the app needs.

What do I do after I hire a React Native developer?

After hiring a React Native developer, set clear milestones, share your design assets and requirements, and use the contract workroom to track progress and feedback. Plan for postlaunch maintenance so your app stays compatible with new iOS and Android releases.