Hire iOS developers · Dedicated, monthly
Hire iOS developers who start in 5 to 10 days.
Native Swift engineers who build polished iOS apps with SwiftUI and UIKit, and who own the App Store release process end to end. Vetted in five steps, working in your tools and time zone, with a two-week replacement guarantee.
1 senior iOS developer · 160 hours a month
from $4,200/month
All-inclusive, no recruitment fee, two-week replacement guarantee.
Monthly rates
| Level | Experience | Monthly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level | 3 to 5 years | $3,200 to $4,200 | $20 to $26 |
| Senior | 5 to 8 years | $4,200 to $6,000 | $26 to $38 |
| Lead | 8+ years | $6,000 to $7,800 | $38 to $49 |
Full-time, 160 hours a month, equipment and HR included. No recruitment fee. See all rates.
Short answer
Innovation Insight provides dedicated iOS developers from $4,200 a month for a senior engineer and $3,200 for mid-level, full-time on our payroll and working in your repositories, tools and time zone. You get a shortlist within 48 hours, a start within 5 to 10 business days, and a free replacement if the fit is wrong in the first two weeks. Rates are published per level and include equipment, HR and management overhead.
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What our iOS developers bring.
- Swift, SwiftUI
- UIKit
- Combine, async/await
- Core Data, SwiftData
- StoreKit, Apple Pay
- Push, widgets, App Intents
- XCTest, UI tests
- App Store Connect, TestFlight, fastlane
When teams hire this role from us.
- Build a native iOS app that uses the latest Apple frameworks
- Take over and stabilise an existing Swift codebase
- Add widgets, App Intents or Apple Pay to an app
Three ways to hire iOS developers, compared.
What changes is who carries the hiring risk and the overhead. The monthly figures are for one senior engineer.
| Innovation Insight | Freelance marketplace | US in-house hire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost (senior) | $4,200 to $6,000, all-inclusive | Hourly, set by the freelancer, plus platform fees | About $16,200 with benefits |
| Hiring model | Full-time on our payroll, working in your tools | Independent contractor, hourly or per project | Employee with benefits, equipment and office |
| Time to start | 5 to 10 business days | Days to weeks, depending on who is available | A full recruitment cycle: sourcing, interviews, notice period |
| Time to scale | Add or release engineers with 30 days' notice | A new search per hire | A recruitment cycle per hire |
| Replacement | Free replacement in the first two weeks, then 30 days' notice to scale down | Trial period, then re-match | Notice period and a new recruitment cycle |
| Who manages | You, with our delivery lead on call | You | You |
US in-house cost: the BLS median salary for software developers (May 2024, OEWS 15-1252), loaded for benefits with the BLS wage share of total compensation (ECEC), divided by twelve. Freelance rates vary by profile and marketplace, so no figure is given.
From brief to first commit.
- 01
Brief
Tell us the stack, seniority and start date. 15 minutes on a call or a short form.
- 02
Shortlist in 48 hours
Two or three profiles with CVs, code samples and interview notes.
- 03
Interview
You interview them your way. Technical test optional; we already ran ours.
- 04
Start in 5 to 10 days
Access, onboarding and first stand-up in your hours. Two-week replacement guarantee.
Five steps before you see a profile.
Two-week free replacement if an engineer is not the right fit, and a 30-day notice to scale down.
- 01CV and portfolio screen against the role brief
- 02Technical interview with a senior engineer in the same stack
- 03Live coding or take-home exercise reviewed for quality, not speed
- 04English communication and async-writing check
- 05Reference check and background verification before onboarding
What an iOS developer does on our teams
An iOS developer builds native apps in Swift, with SwiftUI for new screens and UIKit where an existing app or a complex interaction needs it. They integrate Apple frameworks such as StoreKit, Apple Pay, widgets, App Intents and push notifications, and own the release process through TestFlight and App Store review under your developer account. They profile on real devices and treat crash-free sessions as part of the job.
How we assess iOS developers
- Swift and concurrency: async/await, actors and memory management
- UI: SwiftUI state management, UIKit interoperability and accessibility
- Platform features: in-app purchases, background tasks, notifications and privacy requirements
- Sample task: build a two-screen SwiftUI app with offline storage and tests in four hours
One engineer, a team, or a fixed-scope project.
One dedicated iOS developer
Monthly, full-time, at the rates on this page. Best when you have a product team and need capacity in this stack.
A team with a delivery lead
Several engineers, QA and a lead who runs the sprints, reporting to you. Scale up or down with 30 days' notice.
Staff augmentationA fixed-scope project
A priced estimate with milestones when the scope is known. See our mobile app development and pricing.
Mobile App DevelopmentWhat it's like to work with us.
Unedited, from founders and product leads who trusted us with their roadmap.
Innovation Insight has been a game-changer for our platform. Their expertise in UX/UI design and seamless technical integration helped us enhance user engagement, and their attention to detail ensured a flawless experience. We're beyond satisfied with the outcome and their commitment to our vision.
VonzaSaaS · Creator economyWorking with Innovation Insight felt like a true collaboration. Their team was responsive, creative, and focused on delivering results that matched our brand identity. Thanks to them, we now have a solution that not only meets our needs but exceeds expectations. Highly recommended!
MatterbooksPublishing · MediaInnovation Insight provided us with an innovative and scalable solution that transformed the way we manage our operations. Their approach to problem-solving, combined with their deep understanding of technology, made them an invaluable partner. The results speak for themselves.
SolasEnterprise · OperationsHiring iOS developers, answered.
Native iOS or cross-platform?
Native Swift is best when the app depends on Apple-specific features or needs the most polish. Otherwise Flutter or React Native usually saves money; we build both.
Who publishes the app?
We manage App Store Connect, TestFlight and review submissions under your Apple developer account.
Can your iOS developers maintain an Objective-C app?
Yes. Senior engineers read and maintain Objective-C and migrate it to Swift gradually.
How much does it cost to hire an iOS developer from Innovation Insight?
A dedicated iOS developer costs $3,200 to $4,200 a month at mid-level, $4,200 to $6,000 at senior and $6,000 to $7,800 at lead level, for 160 hours a month with equipment, HR and management included and no recruitment fee. The hourly equivalents are $20 to $49. All rates are on the pricing page.
Do your iOS developers work in our time zone?
Our iOS developers work from Lahore and Sialkot, Pakistan, which is UTC+5 all year. That gives a full-morning overlap with Europe and four to five hours with the US East Coast, and stand-ups happen in your working hours. See how we work for the day-to-day routine.
How quickly can an iOS developer start, and what if it does not work out?
Innovation Insight sends a shortlist of iOS developers within 48 hours of the brief and the engineer starts within 5 to 10 business days of your decision. Two-week free replacement if an engineer is not the right fit, and a 30-day notice to scale down.
Other roles
All roles and rates: hire developers. Prefer a managed project? See our mobile app development service.