Hire an iOS developer who ships. Eight apps of our own in the App Store, and counting.
Looking to hire an iOS developer? MediaVikings is a small studio in Denmark led by Jacob Gade Hartmann, a native Swift developer with 8 apps of his own in the App Store, including one with 120,000+ users. You work directly with the person writing the code, remotely, in English.
Your options
Four ways to hire an iOS developer
Search for "hire ios developer" and you mostly find talent marketplaces. They are one option. Here is an honest look at all four, including when we are not the right fit.
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance marketplace | Small, well-defined tasks on an existing app | Quality varies; you manage the work and the product |
| Vetted talent network | Adding a senior developer to an existing team | You still need product, design and QA in-house |
| Full-time hire | Long roadmaps and a product you will build for years | Recruiting takes months; one person is a single point of failure |
| Small studio (us) | A first version or a new product, from scope to App Store | Limited capacity; we take on few projects at a time |
What you get
An iOS developer for hire, plus everything around the code.
Hiring a developer rarely solves the whole problem. Someone has to decide what goes into version one, design the screens, get the app through App Review and make sure people actually find it. With us, that is the same person you talk to every week.
- Native Swift for iPhone and iPad, the same stack behind our own apps
- Scoping and design, so the first version is small enough to ship
- TestFlight builds you can try on your own phone throughout the project
- App Store submission, including metadata, screenshots and App Review
- Subscriptions and in-app purchases through Apple's own systems
- Growth after launch with App Store Optimization if you want it
How to vet
How to vet any iOS app developer for hire
Ask for apps, not screenshots
A portfolio of mockups is easy to put together. Apps you can download today show that the developer has handled App Review, real users and updates. Ours are in the App Store under their own names.
Ask who writes the code
Many agencies sell with senior people and deliver with someone else. Ask who will actually work on your app. With us, the answer is the person you are talking to, supported by a small network for specific tasks.
Ask what happens after launch
Apple ships a new iOS every year and regularly updates its App Store requirements. Someone has to keep the app current. We offer app maintenance, but you own the code and can take it anywhere.
Proof
Apps we built and run ourselves
Every one of these was scoped, designed, built and launched by us, with our own money on the line.
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120,000+
UnfollowCheck
Read the case : UnfollowCheck
users worldwide, 1M+ profiles tracked and 30,000 monthly visitors to unfollowcheck.com, mostly from Google. -
#1
Dronk
Read the case : Dronk
on the App Store's party game chart the same week it launched. dronkapp.com gets 5,000+ visitors a month in 13 languages on a domain that is only six months old.
Working together
Remote by default, clear by habit
We are based in Randers, Denmark, and work with clients in the US, UK and Europe. Our working day overlaps with US East Coast mornings and the full UK day. Updates are written, calls are short, and you always know what is being built this week.
Not sure whether you need a developer or a full product partner? Our MVP development page explains how we take an idea to a first version, and our native iOS page covers the technology choice.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where can I hire an iOS developer?
The main options are freelance marketplaces, vetted talent networks, recruiters for a full-time hire, or a small studio. Marketplaces are fast and flexible, a full-time hire makes sense for a long roadmap, and a studio gives you design, development and App Store launch in one place.
What should I look for in an iOS developer for hire?
Apps in the App Store that you can download and use today. Experience getting apps through App Review. Native Swift, not only cross-platform. And clear, written communication, because most of the work happens asynchronously.
Should I hire a freelance iOS developer or an agency?
A freelancer works well if you already have design, product direction and someone to manage the work. If you need the whole chain, from scoping to launch and growth, a small studio is usually the safer choice. Large agencies add account managers you may not need.
How much does it cost to hire an iPhone app developer?
Rates vary widely by region and seniority. We collected published 2026 ranges on our app development cost page.
Can you work with our existing team?
Yes. We can build a feature, take over the iOS side of a product, or ship a first version your in-house team takes over later. You own the code either way.
Do you build Android apps too?
Not yet. We build native iOS apps and web apps. If you need Android on day one, we will say so honestly.
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