Hire Mobile App Developers

Looking for mobile app developers who actually ship? We've built 30+ apps across iOS, Android, and React Native—from healthcare platforms with 100K+ downloads to gaming communities with millions of users. Skip the endless vetting. Our developers are pre-screened, English-fluent, and ready to start in 48 hours.

30+Apps Shipped
48hTime to Start
$30-50Hourly Rate
Risk-Free Start

Oleg Kalyta

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Why Teams Choose Our Mobile App Developers

Shipped 30+ Production Apps

We're not learning on your project. Our developers have built apps across fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, and gaming—apps with millions of users and 4.8+ star ratings. We know what breaks at scale and how to avoid it.

Start in 48 Hours, Not 48 Days

No months-long hiring process. Tell us what you need, interview 2-3 matched developers, pick your favorite, and start building. Most clients kick off their first sprint within a week of reaching out.

Direct Communication, No Middlemen

You'll work directly with your developer—not through a project manager playing telephone. Daily Slack updates, weekly video calls, and responses within hours. We work in your timezone whenever possible.

Full-Stack Mobile Expertise

Our developers handle everything: UI implementation, API integration, backend connections, push notifications, analytics, and app store submission. You won't need to hire separate specialists for each piece.

Code You Can Maintain

Clean architecture, documented code, and no vendor lock-in. If you ever want to bring development in-house or switch teams, you'll have a codebase that any competent developer can pick up. We've taken over enough messy projects to know this matters.

Flexible Engagement Models

Need a developer for 3 months? A year? 20 hours a week? We'll structure the engagement around your needs—and adjust as your project evolves. No long-term contracts, just straightforward monthly billing.

Mobile Development Technologies

Native, cross-platform, and AI-powered mobile solutions

iOS Development

SwiftSwift
SwiftUISwiftUI

Android Development

KotlinKotlin
Jetpack ComposeJetpack Compose

Cross-Platform

React NativeReact Native
ExpoExpo

AI & ML

OpenAIOpenAI
LangChainLangChain
PineconePinecone
Hugging FaceHugging Face

Backend & Cloud

Node.jsNode.js
PythonPython
FirebaseFirebase
AWSAWS

Databases

PostgreSQLPostgreSQL
MongoDBMongoDB
RedisRedis

Hiring Mobile App Developers

A Step-by-Step Guide

Resume Review: We start by thoroughly examining each candidate's resume to evaluate their qualifications and experience. Online Interview: Selected candidates are invited for an online interview with our HR specialists. This includes a detailed introduction to our company and the specific role. Prescreening: This step helps us identify talented developers with the right mix of expertise in mobile app development and essential soft skills.

Language Test: Candidates undergo an English language test to evaluate their speaking and grammar skills. Evaluation by In-House Teachers: Our professional English teachers assess the candidate's ability to clearly express complex ideas, ensuring they can communicate effectively with our clients.

Expert Assessment: Senior developers, project managers, and team leads conduct technical interviews to gauge each candidate's technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities. Practical Tasks: We use both theoretical and practical tasks to accurately assess the developer's skills, aiming to select the most qualified talents.

Client Introduction: In the final stage, we introduce our clients to the software engineers who have successfully passed our comprehensive screening process. Client's Choice: You get the opportunity to interview these candidates and select the best fit for your project, ensuring you find the right developer for your needs.

Launch Stories

Healify
Healthcare

Healify

AI health tracking app: 100K+ downloads, 4.8★ rating, 40% user retention after 30 days

React NativeNode.jsAI/ML
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Rocket League Garage
Gaming

Rocket League Garage

Gaming community platform: 5M+ monthly users, 2M+ trades processed, 8 years running

ReactNode.jsPostgreSQL
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Breeze
Fintech

Breeze

Fintech app with Plaid integration: PCI-compliant, bank-grade security, shipped in 4 months

React NativeNode.jsPlaid
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Mobile App Developer Costs & Pricing

Transparent pricing—no hidden fees or surprise invoices. Here's what to expect when you hire mobile app developers from ProductCrafters.

Mid-Level Developer

$30-35/hr

2-4 years experience

Solid developers for MVPs, straightforward apps, and feature additions to existing apps.

  • React Native or native development
  • Standard UI implementation
  • API integration
  • Basic testing and QA

Best for: MVPs, straightforward apps, feature additions

Senior Developer

$40-50/hr

5+ years experience

Expert developers for complex apps, performance-critical features, and technical leadership.

  • Architecture design and code review
  • Complex integrations (payments, AI, real-time)
  • Performance optimization
  • Mentoring junior developers

Best for: Complex apps, performance-critical features

Full Team

$8-10K/mo

Developer + PM + QA

Complete team for end-to-end product development and ongoing projects.

  • Dedicated developer (full-time)
  • Part-time project manager
  • QA testing included
  • Weekly progress reports

Best for: End-to-end product development

Project estimates: Simple MVP ($15-30K, 2-3 mo) • Mid-complexity ($40-80K, 4-6 mo) • Enterprise ($100-200K+, 6-12 mo)

iOS vs Android vs Cross-Platform: Which Should You Choose?

Most teams overlook this decision—and end up rebuilding 6 months later. Here's how to get it right the first time.

Cross-Platform

React Native

Best for: MVPs, business apps, content apps, startups on a budget

Pros

  • Single codebase for iOS and Android
  • 40-60% faster development
  • 30-40% lower cost
  • Large ecosystem and community

Cons

  • Slight performance overhead
  • Some native features require bridges
Our take: Our go-to for 70% of projects. The performance gap with native has shrunk to nearly nothing for most use cases.
iOS Only

Native iOS (Swift)

Best for: iOS-first products, AR/VR apps, complex animations

Pros

  • Best possible performance
  • Full access to latest iOS features
  • Optimal App Store approval rates

Cons

  • iOS only—need separate Android team
  • 2x development cost for both platforms
Our take: Worth it for consumer apps where UX is the differentiator. Most B2B apps don't need this level of optimization.
Android Only

Native Android (Kotlin)

Best for: Android-first markets, hardware integration, enterprise

Pros

  • Best Android performance
  • Full access to Android APIs
  • Better for IoT/hardware projects

Cons

  • Android only—need separate iOS team
  • Device fragmentation challenges
Our take: Android fragmentation is real but manageable. We test on 15+ device configurations.
Cross-Platform

Flutter

Best for: Custom UI, animations, Google ecosystem

Pros

  • Beautiful custom UIs
  • Great performance (compiles to native)
  • Single codebase for mobile, web, desktop

Cons

  • Larger app size
  • Smaller talent pool than React Native
Our take: Catching up fast. We recommend it for apps where the interface is the product.

Quick Decision Guide

Need to launch in <3 months?→Cross-platform
Budget under $50K?→Cross-platform
Heavy AR/VR features?→Native
B2B/enterprise app?→Cross-platform

What Founders Say

5.0★★★★★16 Reviews on Clutch

What most impressed me about ProductCrafters was their dedication to my project and understanding of our goals. They were very honest and transparent throughout the entire process.

Mario Alcaraz

Mario Alcaraz

CEO, BeautyAdvisor

4.9★ App Rating, 7x Performance

They were flexible, and it was easy to work with them on a day-to-day basis. Their brilliant ideas were critical to the project success.

Alex Vasilenko

Alex Vasilenko

CEO, Wevention (Yupi)

4.8★ Rating, 40% Budget Savings

Out of over 40 applicants, we selected ProductCrafters based on their experience, technical expertise, and cost estimate. The team showed deep technical expertise, a strong work ethic, and honesty.

Julius Simon

Julius Simon

CPO, Finsu

$550K Raised, 11K+ Monthly Users

The team has honest billing practices and creates incredible value for the cost. Working with ProductCrafters has saved us hundreds of thousands of dollars compared to domestic firms.

Maxwell Murphy

Maxwell Murphy

Founder, ProcessBoard

Significant Cost Savings

The quality of their code makes them a valuable partner. They thought holistically about solutions and brought up all-encompassing ideas.

Fernando Rosario

Fernando Rosario

CTO, Raisal

Production-Ready Code

Their insightful advice has maximized the application's performance. We're actually learning things from ProductCrafters that we can adapt and use in other applications.

G

Golda Grossman

Director of Application Development, LTC Consulting Services

Optimized Performance
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FaQ

Our mobile app developers charge $30-50/hour depending on experience level and tech stack. For context: a simple MVP typically runs $15,000-30,000, mid-complexity apps land around $40,000-80,000, and enterprise solutions can exceed $150,000. That said, we've seen clients burn through $200K with offshore teams who couldn't deliver—so hourly rate isn't everything. We're transparent about costs upfront and can give you a detailed estimate after a 30-minute discovery call.

Here's our rule of thumb: if your app needs heavy hardware access (camera, GPS, sensors), complex animations, or you're targeting one platform initially—go native. For most business apps, MVPs, and content-based apps, cross-platform (React Native or Flutter) makes more sense. You'll ship faster and maintain one codebase. We've built both. Native gives you 10-15% better performance, but cross-platform gets you to market in half the time at 60-70% of the cost.

Yes—and honestly, most apps need it. OS updates break things. Users find bugs. You'll want new features. We offer maintenance packages starting at 10 hours/month ($300-500) that cover bug fixes, OS compatibility updates, and minor improvements. For bigger changes, we scope those separately. About 70% of our clients stay on retainer after launch because it's cheaper than scrambling when something breaks.

Absolutely. About 40% of our projects involve taking over or improving existing apps. We'll start with a code audit (usually takes 2-3 days) to assess technical debt, architecture issues, and security gaps. Then we'll give you an honest assessment: is it worth building on, or would starting fresh actually be faster? No judgment either way—we've inherited some rough codebases and still delivered great results.

Weekly video calls, daily async updates in Slack, and everything tracked in ClickUp (or your preferred tool—Jira, Linear, whatever works). You'll have direct access to your developer, not a project manager playing telephone. We work in your timezone when possible, and all our developers speak English fluently. No waiting 24 hours for a response because of timezone gaps.

Yes, and this trips up a lot of first-time founders. Apple rejects about 40% of initial submissions. We handle the entire process: preparing screenshots, writing descriptions, setting up TestFlight/beta testing, dealing with Apple's review feedback, and getting you approved. Google Play is easier but has its own quirks. We've submitted 30+ apps—we know what reviewers look for.

Our mobile app developers charge $30-50/hour depending on experience level and tech stack. For context: a simple MVP typically runs $15,000-30,000, mid-complexity apps land around $40,000-80,000, and enterprise solutions can exceed $150,000. That said, we've seen clients burn through $200K with offshore teams who couldn't deliver—so hourly rate isn't everything. We're transparent about costs upfront and can give you a detailed estimate after a 30-minute discovery call.

Here's our rule of thumb: if your app needs heavy hardware access (camera, GPS, sensors), complex animations, or you're targeting one platform initially—go native. For most business apps, MVPs, and content-based apps, cross-platform (React Native or Flutter) makes more sense. You'll ship faster and maintain one codebase. We've built both. Native gives you 10-15% better performance, but cross-platform gets you to market in half the time at 60-70% of the cost.

Yes—and honestly, most apps need it. OS updates break things. Users find bugs. You'll want new features. We offer maintenance packages starting at 10 hours/month ($300-500) that cover bug fixes, OS compatibility updates, and minor improvements. For bigger changes, we scope those separately. About 70% of our clients stay on retainer after launch because it's cheaper than scrambling when something breaks.

A basic MVP takes 2-3 months. Something with user accounts, payments, and real-time features? More like 4-6 months. Complex apps with AI, custom backends, or multiple integrations often stretch to 8-12 months. The honest answer: it depends on scope. Most teams underestimate by 30-50% because they don't account for edge cases, testing, and app store approval delays. We break projects into 2-week sprints so you can see progress—and adjust scope if needed—without surprises.

For iOS: Swift and SwiftUI. Android: Kotlin. Cross-platform: React Native (our go-to for most projects) and Flutter. Backend typically runs on Node.js or Python with PostgreSQL or MongoDB. We pick tech based on your needs, not what's trendy. If you have an existing tech stack, we'll work with it. If you're starting fresh, we'll recommend what makes sense for your timeline and budget.

Security isn't an afterthought—it's built in. We use encrypted data storage, secure API calls (HTTPS only), token-based authentication, and certificate pinning to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks. For apps handling payments or health data, we add additional layers: end-to-end encryption, biometric auth, and compliance with PCI-DSS or HIPAA depending on your industry. We also do penetration testing before launch.

Quick version: you tell us what you need, we match you with 2-3 developers within 48 hours, you interview them, pick your favorite, and we start. All our developers go through technical interviews, English assessments, and test projects before joining our network. If someone's not working out (rare, but it happens), we'll swap them out within a week. Most clients work with the same developer for 12+ months.

Flexibility is kind of our thing. Need to add a backend developer mid-project? We can usually have someone onboarded within a week. Need to pause for a month while you raise funding? No penalty. We typically ask for 2 weeks notice for team changes, but we're reasonable about it. About 30% of our clients scale up after their MVP launches—we plan for that from day one.

On Upwork, you're sorting through hundreds of profiles and hoping for the best. Toptal charges 2-3x our rates for similar talent. We're the middle ground: pre-vetted developers who've actually shipped production apps, at rates that make sense for startups and SMBs. Plus, you're not just hiring a freelancer—you get our project management, code review, and QA processes included. If something goes wrong, we fix it.

A basic MVP takes 2-3 months. Something with user accounts, payments, and real-time features? More like 4-6 months. Complex apps with AI, custom backends, or multiple integrations often stretch to 8-12 months. The honest answer: it depends on scope. Most teams underestimate by 30-50% because they don't account for edge cases, testing, and app store approval delays. We break projects into 2-week sprints so you can see progress—and adjust scope if needed—without surprises.

For iOS: Swift and SwiftUI. Android: Kotlin. Cross-platform: React Native (our go-to for most projects) and Flutter. Backend typically runs on Node.js or Python with PostgreSQL or MongoDB. We pick tech based on your needs, not what's trendy. If you have an existing tech stack, we'll work with it. If you're starting fresh, we'll recommend what makes sense for your timeline and budget.

Security isn't an afterthought—it's built in. We use encrypted data storage, secure API calls (HTTPS only), token-based authentication, and certificate pinning to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks. For apps handling payments or health data, we add additional layers: end-to-end encryption, biometric auth, and compliance with PCI-DSS or HIPAA depending on your industry. We also do penetration testing before launch.

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