TL;DR
50 iOS development agencies compared. Average hourly rates: $110-166. Typical minimum project: $40K. Best for: native performance, Apple ecosystem integration, App Store optimization. Key skills to look for: Swift, SwiftUI, Core Data, CloudKit.
Native iOS development using Swift and SwiftUI delivers performance that cross-platform frameworks can't match. Apps built specifically for Apple hardware achieve 60fps animations consistently, use 20-40% less battery than React Native equivalents, and launch 200-500ms faster. For apps where user experience directly impacts revenue, such as fintech, gaming, or health tracking, these differences translate to measurable business outcomes.
Apple's ecosystem offers technical advantages that require native development to access fully. Features like Siri Shortcuts, iCloud Keychain integration, Apple Watch connectivity, and handoff between devices only work reliably through native APIs. SwiftUI's declarative syntax now enables developers to build interfaces 30-50% faster than UIKit while maintaining full access to iOS capabilities. Agencies specializing in iOS development understand these APIs deeply and can implement features that cross-platform developers often skip due to complexity.
The App Store remains the highest-revenue mobile marketplace, generating $85 billion for developers in 2023. iOS users spend 2.3x more on in-app purchases than Android users. Apple's strict review process, while requiring more preparation, results in higher-quality app discovery. iOS agencies experienced in App Store Optimization (ASO) can significantly impact your app's visibility through proper keyword targeting, screenshot optimization, and review management strategies.
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia fastest-growing app agency founded 2016 by Jamie Shostak and Michael MacRae. Team of 100 across Melbourne, Sydney, NYC, and Singapore. Two clients achieved billion-dollar valuations.
Hourly Rate
$125-175/hr
Min Project
$50K
Team Size
50-100
Industries
Startups, Healthcare
Noida, India
Noida, India CMMI Level 3 company founded 2015. Team of 1,050-1,600 mobile experts with offices in USA, UK, UAE, and Australia serving enterprise digital transformation.
Hourly Rate
$25-75/hr
Min Project
$15K
Team Size
250+
Industries
Finance, Healthcare
Krakow, Poland
Krakow, Poland software house founded 2013-2014. Team of 50-70 experts completed 120+ projects in fintech and logistics. Xamarin Consulting Partner since 2014 specializing in cross-platform apps.
Hourly Rate
$100-150/hr
Min Project
$25K
Team Size
50-100
Industries
Fintech, Logistics
San Francisco, California
San Francisco app pioneer founded in 2008 at the dawn of the App Store. 350+ team delivering 500+ apps. Acquired by WPP/AKQA in 2016, now serving global brands with offices in SF, NYC, and Brazil.
Hourly Rate
$150-225/hr
Min Project
$75K
Team Size
250+
Industries
Consumer Apps, Enterprise
New York, New York
NYC-based app agency founded by two ex-Microsoft developers in 2009. 100+ remote team across NYC, Seattle, SF, and India. Minority-owned business recognized in FT Americas fastest-growing companies 2023.
Hourly Rate
$150-200/hr
Min Project
$50K
Team Size
100-250
Industries
Media, Healthcare
Florianopolis, Brazil
Florianopolis, Brazil nearshore agency founded 2013 by team with Uber experience. 100+ Brazilian developers and designers delivered 300+ apps for Silicon Valley startups and Fortune 500s.
Hourly Rate
$75-125/hr
Min Project
$25K
Team Size
100-250
Industries
Startups, SaaS
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia-based app agency since 2009. Team of 70+ launched 500+ apps for startups, Fortune 500s, and nonprofits. Offices in 7 US cities serving Siemens, Wawa, and Six Flags.
Hourly Rate
$150-200/hr
Min Project
$50K
Team Size
50-100
Industries
Retail, Food Service
Toronto, Canada
Toronto, Canada mobile agency founded 2011 by Deepak Chopra and Sanjay Malhotra. Team of 100+ delivered 300+ apps with 250M+ downloads for Bell, Rogers, TD Bank, and Tim Hortons. Now part of Amdocs.
Hourly Rate
$125-175/hr
Min Project
$75K
Team Size
100-250
Industries
Telecommunications, Financial Services
Dnipro, Ukraine
Dnipro, Ukraine mobile and web development company founded 2011 by Evgeniy Altynpara. Team of 50-249 across 8 global offices including US, UK, and Europe delivering 150+ projects.
Hourly Rate
$75-125/hr
Min Project
$15K
Team Size
50-100
Industries
Fintech, Healthcare
New York, New York
NYC-based digital product agency since 2009 specializing in AI-driven solutions for Fortune 500 companies and startups. 500+ web projects and 120+ native mobile apps delivered for clients like NBA, GE, and Priceline.
Hourly Rate
$150-199/hr
Min Project
$75K
Team Size
50-100
Industries
Sports, Entertainment
Wroclaw, Poland
Wroclaw, Poland mobile specialist founded 2011 by Wojciech Szwajkiewicz and Tomek Muter. 100% office-based team of 60+ serving Carlsberg, Unilever, and Giphy. Acquired by Apadmi January 2025.
Hourly Rate
$100-150/hr
Min Project
$25K
Team Size
50-100
Industries
Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago-based UX and app development agency founded in 2008. Team of 29 focused on AI-enabled applications. Inc5000 fastest-growing company recognition with offices in Chicago and Dallas.
Hourly Rate
$150-200/hr
Min Project
$50K
Team Size
10-25
Industries
Healthcare, Finance
Tallinn, Estonia
Ukrainian software company founded 1991 in Lviv, now HQ in Tallinn. 2,000+ employees across 11 countries delivering enterprise software for Fortune 500 companies with 30+ years experience.
Hourly Rate
$75-125/hr
Min Project
$25K
Team Size
250+
Industries
Finance, Healthcare
New York, New York
NYC-based full-service digital agency with 300+ experts across mobile, web, and AI. Merged with 10up in 2023 to expand WordPress and enterprise web capabilities. Clients include Google, Mayo Clinic, and Warby Parker.
Hourly Rate
$175-250/hr
Min Project
$75K
Team Size
250+
Industries
Media, Healthcare
Montreal, Canada
Montreal, Canada mobile agency founded 2011, originally from Brazil. Team of 11-50 delivered 170+ apps with 35M+ users using Swift, Kotlin, React Native, and IoT technologies.
Hourly Rate
$125-175/hr
Min Project
$50K
Team Size
25-50
Industries
Consumer Apps, Retail
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Newcastle, UK digital product consultancy founded in 2007. 120+ team secured $6.3M BGF investment in 2023. Serves AJ Bell, Aviva, Deliveroo, and Tesco Bank with offices in York and Bulgaria.
Hourly Rate
$125-175/hr
Min Project
$50K
Team Size
100-250
Industries
Finance, Insurance
Ahmedabad, India
Ahmedabad, India CMMI Level 3 certified company founded 2011. Team of 1,000-1,200+ developers delivered solutions for Google, Motorola, IKEA, and Johns Hopkins with 500+ mobile apps.
Hourly Rate
$25-75/hr
Min Project
$10K
Team Size
250+
Industries
Healthcare, Retail
Denver, Colorado
Denver-headquartered software company founded in 1999. Team of 850+ delivering 1,500+ projects for Google, eBay, PayPal, Cisco, Toyota, and Adidas with Austin office expansion.
Hourly Rate
$100-150/hr
Min Project
$25K
Team Size
250+
Industries
Retail, E-commerce
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC-based custom app development company founded in 2011. Team of 50+ employees serving clients like Nestle, MetLife, and UNC Pembroke with offices in Raleigh and Charlotte.
Hourly Rate
$100-150/hr
Min Project
$25K
Team Size
50-100
Industries
Healthcare, Education
Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto-headquartered enterprise software company founded in 2007. Global team of 200-500 specialists across US, UK, Nordic, and Eastern Europe delivering digital transformation and mobile solutions.
Hourly Rate
$125-175/hr
Min Project
$50K
Team Size
250+
Industries
Finance, Healthcare
Munich, Germany
Munich-headquartered global technology company founded 1999. 2,000+ employees across Europe, Asia, and Americas with 14 development centers and 8 design studios building mobile, IoT, and automotive software.
Hourly Rate
$100-150/hr
Min Project
$50K
Team Size
250+
Industries
Automotive, IoT
Jaipur, India
Jaipur, India web and mobile agency founded 2003 by Vipin and Manish Jain. Team of 51-200 completed 3,500+ projects for 2,300+ clients in 40+ countries over 21 years.
Hourly Rate
$25-50/hr
Min Project
$5K
Team Size
50-100
Industries
E-commerce, Healthcare
New York, New York
NYC boutique iOS studio founded in 2009. Team of 7 with 60+ years combined experience shipping hundreds of apps for Tumblr, Conde Nast, and Clubhouse. Focuses exclusively on Apple platforms.
Hourly Rate
$200-300/hr
Min Project
$75K
Team Size
10-25
Industries
Consumer Apps, Social Media
London, United Kingdom
London-based mobile app development company founded 2010 by Vladimir Potapenko. Team of 50-150 building iOS, Android, and web applications. Top 3 UK mobile app developers by 2022.
Hourly Rate
$125-175/hr
Min Project
$25K
Team Size
50-100
Industries
Healthcare, Finance
New York, New York
NYC app development company founded in 2014 by self-taught lawyer-turned-developer. Team of 10 offering boutique services at $70-150/hour, more affordable than typical NYC agencies.
Hourly Rate
$70-150/hr
Min Project
$15K
Team Size
10-25
Industries
Startups, Consumer Apps
Krakow, Poland
Krakow, Poland Google-certified software company founded in 2011. 50-80 mobile engineers delivered 250+ products for Warner, Abbey Road Studios, Skyscanner, and TUI with London and Manila offices.
Hourly Rate
$100-150/hr
Min Project
$25K
Team Size
50-100
Industries
Media, Entertainment
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Port Harcourt, Nigeria web and mobile agency founded 2016. Team of 50 with decade of development experience serving startups, B2B, B2C, and SMEs across Lagos and Abuja.
Hourly Rate
$50-100/hr
Min Project
$10K
Team Size
25-50
Industries
Fintech, E-commerce
Houston, Texas
Houston-based app development company founded in 2009. ISO 27001:2013 certified with 140+ team and 250+ apps delivered. 8th fastest growing company by Houston Business Journal 2014.
Hourly Rate
$100-150/hr
Min Project
$25K
Team Size
100-250
Industries
Energy, Healthcare
Austin, Texas
Austin-based mobile agency founded in 2009 by five UT Austin graduates. Joined forces with Grid Dynamics in 2021. Specializes in mobile, AR/VR, IoT, and UX/UI design with US-India delivery model.
Hourly Rate
$150-200/hr
Min Project
$50K
Team Size
100-250
Industries
Retail, Healthcare
Poznan, Poland
Poznan, Poland software consultancy founded in 2008. 600-900 person team delivered 1,000+ projects for Volkswagen, IKEA, Keller Williams, and Solarisbank across global offices.
Hourly Rate
$100-150/hr
Min Project
$25K
Team Size
250+
Industries
Automotive, Finance
Ahmedabad, India
Ahmedabad, India CMMI Level 3 and NASSCOM certified company founded 2009 by Jayneel Patel. Team of 120-500 delivered 500+ mobile apps for Google, Motorola, and IKEA.
Hourly Rate
$25-75/hr
Min Project
$10K
Team Size
100-250
Industries
Finance, Healthcare
Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw, Poland mobile specialist founded in 2009. Boutique team of 63 focused on native iOS and Android apps with expertise in Bluetooth integrations and scalable backends.
Hourly Rate
$125-175/hr
Min Project
$50K
Team Size
50-100
Industries
IoT, Consumer Apps
San Francisco, California
San Francisco UI/UX design agency founded in 2009. Team of 50-70 designers and developers creating digital products for Adobe, Netflix, Stripe, and Salesforce with strong branding focus.
Hourly Rate
$150-225/hr
Min Project
$50K
Team Size
50-100
Industries
Technology, SaaS
Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Hills-headquartered nearshore agency formed 2016 from LA agency and Uruguayan firm merger. 200-250 team across USA, Uruguay, Argentina, and Colombia serving Fortune 500 and startups.
Hourly Rate
$100-150/hr
Min Project
$50K
Team Size
250+
Industries
Startups, Enterprise
Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich-headquartered mobile vendor founded 2014 in Ukraine. Team of 250+ across Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Ukraine, and Armenia with 90+ IT solutions shipped to 27 countries.
Hourly Rate
$75-125/hr
Min Project
$25K
Team Size
250+
Industries
Fintech, Healthcare
Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica-based UX and software development company founded in 2012. Small team of 17 ranked #1 in Los Angeles for app development. 2023 LA Business Journal Innovator of the Year.
Hourly Rate
$175-250/hr
Min Project
$75K
Team Size
10-25
Industries
Entertainment, Media
Ahmedabad, India
Ahmedabad, India product engineering company founded 2010 by Prayaag Kasundra. Team of 200+ AWS-certified experts solving complex software engineering problems with US office in San Francisco.
Hourly Rate
$50-100/hr
Min Project
$25K
Team Size
100-250
Industries
SaaS, Healthcare
Houston, Texas
Houston-based full-stack development company founded in 1997. ISO 13485:2016 certified with 500+ global employees. Specializes in IoT, embedded systems, and hardware development for Fortune 500 clients.
Hourly Rate
$125-175/hr
Min Project
$50K
Team Size
250+
Industries
IoT, Healthcare
Poznan, Poland
Europe's largest Python software house founded 2005 in Poznan. Nearly 500 team (600+ post-Brainhub merger) delivered 1,000+ projects across 5 Polish offices with Mexico expansion.
Hourly Rate
$100-150/hr
Min Project
$25K
Team Size
250+
Industries
Finance, Healthcare
Noida, India
Noida, India CMMI Level 3 company founded 2015 by Ankit Singh and Harjot Kaur. Team of 120-237 delivered 750+ applications with HQ in Canada and offices in USA, Saudi Arabia, and UAE.
Hourly Rate
$25-75/hr
Min Project
$10K
Team Size
100-250
Industries
Healthcare, Finance
Uzhhorod, Ukraine
Uzhhorod, Ukraine mobile app development company founded 2010 by Alexander Sokhanych. Specializes in iOS, Android, AR/VR applications, MVPs, and Ruby/JavaScript backends.
Hourly Rate
$50-100/hr
Min Project
$15K
Team Size
25-50
Industries
Startups, Gaming
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston-based product design and development consultancy known for Ruby on Rails expertise and open-source contributions. Strong focus on product strategy and design sprints for startups and enterprises.
Hourly Rate
$200-300/hr
Min Project
$50K
Team Size
50-100
Industries
SaaS, Fintech
Wroclaw, Poland
Wroclaw, Poland AI-focused company founded 2012. 170-200 team including 50+ AI researchers from Stanford, ETH Zurich, CMU. Acquired by Solvd Inc in June 2025 for AI acceleration.
Hourly Rate
$125-175/hr
Min Project
$50K
Team Size
100-250
Industries
AI/ML, Computer Vision
Remote (Global)
Fully remote talent network founded in 2010 connecting companies with top 3% of freelance developers worldwide. 10,000+ vetted professionals across 100+ countries with hourly rates starting at $60+.
Hourly Rate
$60-200/hr
Min Project
$10K
Team Size
250+
Industries
All Industries, Startups
Toronto, Canada
Toronto, Canada innovation partner founded 2015 by Sheetal Jaitly. Team grew from 5 founders to 51-130 employees with offices in Dubai, NYC, San Francisco building cloud-native and emerging tech solutions.
Hourly Rate
$150-200/hr
Min Project
$75K
Team Size
50-100
Industries
Enterprise, Media
Charlottesville, Virginia
Large-scale digital product agency acquired by TELUS International for $1.2B in 2022. Specializes in enterprise mobile apps for Fortune 500 companies with a data-driven, user-centered design approach.
Hourly Rate
$175-250/hr
Min Project
$100K
Team Size
250+
Industries
Healthcare, Hospitality
New York, New York
NYC-founded digital consultancy since 2005, acquired by PointClear Solutions in 2013. Team of 100 across NYC, Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham serving Disney, FitBit, Bank of America.
Hourly Rate
$150-200/hr
Min Project
$50K
Team Size
100-250
Industries
Finance, Healthcare
Lviv, Ukraine
Ukrainian software company founded 2008 specializing in iOS and Android apps. Team of 200-300 across Ukraine, Poland, and Cyprus offering compliant software and hardware development.
Hourly Rate
$75-125/hr
Min Project
$25K
Team Size
250+
Industries
IoT, Healthcare
San Francisco, California
Silicon Valley digital agency founded in 2009, named Ad Age Customer Experience Agency of the Year 2022. 350+ team across 6 offices building products for PayPal, Home Depot, and State Farm.
Hourly Rate
$175-250/hr
Min Project
$100K
Team Size
250+
Industries
Retail, Insurance
Nashua, New Hampshire
New Hampshire-based software veteran founded in 1989. Over 30 years experience delivering 1,000+ mobile apps, enterprise software, and 3D animation solutions with 250+ team members.
Hourly Rate
$125-175/hr
Min Project
$25K
Team Size
250+
Industries
Gaming, Enterprise
iOS-specific costs include the $99/year Apple Developer Program fee, macOS hardware for development ($2,000-5,000 if agency doesn't have it), and App Store commission (15-30% of revenue). Design costs run higher for iOS due to Apple's Human Interface Guidelines requirements and the need for multiple device sizes including iPhone SE through Pro Max and iPad variants.
Factor in $10,000-25,000 annually for iOS version compatibility updates. Apple releases new iOS versions yearly, and maintaining support for iOS N-2 (current minus two versions) is standard practice. Agencies charging $150+/hour typically include proactive compatibility planning in their estimates, while lower-cost agencies may quote these updates separately.
Starting with iOS and expanding to Android later is a common strategy. This approach lets you validate product-market fit with the higher-spending iOS audience before investing in cross-platform support. However, building Android after iOS typically costs 60-70% of the original iOS investment (not 50% as some claim) because architectural decisions often need revisiting. If you know you'll need both platforms within 12 months, cross-platform frameworks like React Native or Flutter may offer better total cost despite the performance tradeoffs.
Simple iOS apps cost $25,000-50,000. Medium-complexity apps with user accounts, APIs, and basic features run $50,000-150,000. Complex apps with real-time features, AI, or extensive backend infrastructure range from $150,000-500,000+. These figures include design, development, and initial testing but exclude ongoing maintenance.
SwiftUI is Apple's modern UI framework released in 2019. Choose SwiftUI specialists for new apps targeting iOS 15+ where you want faster development and easier maintenance. Choose UIKit/Swift specialists if you need iOS 13+ support, complex custom animations, or have specific third-party library requirements that aren't SwiftUI-compatible yet.
MVP development takes 3-4 months for simple apps, 4-6 months for medium complexity, and 6-12 months for complex applications. These timelines include design, development, testing, and App Store submission. Add 2-4 weeks for App Store review and any required revisions.
Check for apps actually live in the App Store (not just mockups), consistent 4+ star ratings, recent releases showing ongoing maintenance, and apps in your industry or with similar technical requirements. Ask for client references and verify the agency built the core functionality, not just UI implementation.
Apple reviews take 24-48 hours on average but can extend to 7+ days during busy periods or for apps with complex features. Budget for 2-3 review cycles for initial submission. Common rejection reasons include incomplete metadata, privacy policy issues, and guideline violations. Experienced iOS agencies know these pitfalls and structure projects to avoid them.
Most iOS agencies build universal apps that work on both devices. However, iPad-optimized apps with split-view multitasking, Apple Pencil support, or tablet-specific layouts require additional design and development work. Expect 20-30% additional cost for comprehensive iPad optimization beyond responsive scaling.
Annual Apple Developer Program fee is $99. Server costs vary from $50-2,000+/month based on users. Plan for iOS version updates (typically $5,000-15,000 annually to maintain compatibility). Bug fixes and minor updates run $2,000-10,000/month depending on app complexity and user base size.
Ask about their experience with SwiftUI, Swift Concurrency (async/await), and iOS 17/18 features. Request examples of apps using recent APIs like App Intents, WidgetKit, or VisionOS. Check if developers hold Apple certifications or speak at iOS conferences. Review their GitHub for Swift packages or open-source contributions.
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