Mobile Development

Hire iOS Developers on Open Lance

Ship a polished iPhone or iPad app with vetted iOS developers who know Swift, the App Store, and Apple's guidelines. Post a job free, compare proposals from ranked talent, and pay only for work you approve, protected by escrow.

Free

to post a job and get proposals

0%

commission with Open Lance Ultra

100%

escrow-protected jobs

Instant

release on approval

What iOS developers deliver

What you can build with iOS Development

Native iOS apps

Full apps built in Swift and SwiftUI, tuned to feel right on iPhone and iPad.

App Store submission

Review-ready builds, provisioning, and help getting through Apple's approval process.

UIKit and SwiftUI work

New screens or a migration to SwiftUI without breaking what already works.

Backend and API integration

Connect your app to REST or GraphQL services, push notifications, and auth.

Widgets and app extensions

Home screen widgets, share extensions, and App Clips that extend your reach.

Performance and crash fixes

Track down memory leaks, slow launches, and crashes reported in the field.

Why Open Lance

Why hire iOS developers here

Better talent, fairer fees

0% commission on Ultra means freelancers keep more, so the strongest ones choose to work here.

Escrow on every job

Fund milestones into escrow. Money releases only when you approve the work.

Free to start

Post a job and receive proposals at no cost. Pay only for work you approve.

Four ways to work

A fixed-price project, hourly with a work diary, a monthly retainer, or a ready-made Drop-In.

Vetted, ranked talent

Ranked by real performance and verified experience, with reviews tied to real contracts.

Instant release

Approve a milestone and release funds instantly, with no multi-day clearance hold.

How it works

Hiring iOS developers, step by step

1

Post your job

Describe your project, stack, and timeline. It is free.

2

Review proposals

Compare ranked talent, portfolios, and reviews side by side.

3

Fund a milestone

Lock the amount into secure escrow before work begins.

4

Approve and release

Pay only for work you accept, milestone by milestone.

Hiring guide

What to look for in a iOS Development freelancer

A strong iOS developer should understand Apple's frameworks and the App Store review process, not just how to lay out a screen. Look for:

  • Real Swift and SwiftUI depth, plus enough UIKit to maintain older code.
  • Apps actually shipped to the App Store, with links you can download and try.
  • Comfort with Apple's guidelines: review rules, privacy prompts, and sign-in requirements.
  • Solid handling of concurrency and networking: async/await, background tasks, and offline states.
  • A feel for Apple's design language, so the app looks native rather than ported.

Ask for a TestFlight build or an App Store link and open it on a real device. Ten minutes of tapping tells you more than a resume.

Ways to hire

Four ways to hire on Open Lance

Drop-Ins

Got a small, well-defined task?

Buy a ready-made, fixed-scope service and get it delivered, with no back-and-forth briefs. Escrow-protected, just like everything else.

Fixed-price project

Know exactly what you need built?

Post a fixed-price job, agree the milestones up front, and release payment as each one is approved.

Hourly

Scope still evolving?

Hire by the hour with a transparent work diary. You review and approve the hours, with no guesswork and no surprises.

Dedicated Hire

Need someone long-term?

Bring on a freelancer full-time on a monthly engagement: your own dedicated team member, managed end-to-end on Open Lance.

FAQ

Hiring iOS developers: common questions

How much does it cost to hire an iOS developer on Open Lance?
Posting a job is free. You pay the developer's rate, funded into escrow, plus a small, transparent fee shown at checkout. Rates range from skilled specialists to senior engineers depending on the app's complexity.
Can I hire an iOS developer hourly?
Yes. Hire by the hour with a transparent work diary, or choose a fixed-price project, a monthly retainer, or a ready-made Drop-In for a defined piece of work.
How do I know an iOS developer is any good?
Every developer is ranked by real performance and verified experience, with reviews tied to completed contracts. Download their shipped apps and compare proposals before you commit.
Is my payment protected?
Yes. Every job is escrow-protected. Funds are committed before work begins and released only when you approve the result.
How fast can I hire?
Post a job and start receiving proposals from ranked iOS developers within minutes.

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