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About the role
What they build
An iOS Developer turns product ideas into stable iPhone and iPad apps. They work on new features, clean up existing code, and keep releases smooth. Typical deliverables include:
- Native app screens in Swift or SwiftUI
- UIKit components and reusable views
- API integration, login flows, and push notifications
- Bug fixes, performance tuning, and crash reduction
- App Store ready builds and release support
Core skills
Strong iOS Developers know how to balance speed, structure, and Apple’s platform rules. They write clear code, handle edge cases, and collaborate well with product, design, and backend teams.
- Swift and often Objective-C for legacy code
- SwiftUI and UIKit
- Xcode, Instruments, and debugging tools
- MVVM, MVC, or other common app architectures
- Testing with XCTest and reliable version control habits
When to bring one in
Companies usually hire a freelance iOS Developer when a mobile team is short on capacity, a release is blocked, or an app needs specialist help. This is common for startups building an MVP, product teams adding a major feature, and firms maintaining older apps that still depend on Objective-C or heavy UIKit code. In Germany, the role is often brought in by software companies, digital agencies, and internal product teams that need remote delivery with occasional on-site alignment.
Specializations
Not every iOS Developer does the same work. Some focus on greenfield app development, while others are strongest in maintenance and technical recovery.
- SwiftUI-first product development
- UIKit modernization and refactoring
- App performance, memory, and crash work
- Payments, subscriptions, and authentication flows
- Enterprise apps with stricter security or device constraints
What good looks like
A strong iOS Developer is easy to trust because they make good technical trade-offs and explain them clearly. They do not just ship features; they protect app quality.
- Writes code that is easy to extend
- Knows when to use native Apple patterns
- Communicates clearly with designers and backend teams
- Finds root causes, not just surface bugs
- Understands release risk and App Store review issues
How teams work with them
The best freelance iOS Developers plug into an existing setup fast. They can work from Figma, Jira, and API specs, join standups, review pull requests, and pair with in-house engineers when needed. For Germany-based teams, this often means remote work with clear handover documentation, or a short on-site phase when a release, workshop, or architecture review benefits from face-to-face collaboration.
Meet FRATCH iOS Developers
Natascha Fadeeva-Gladbach
Senior iOS Developer - ANÜ
Last position:
Senior iOS Developer - ANÜ at Stadtwerke München GmbH
- Development of an iOS app that combines public transport and sharing services
- Collaboration in Scrum within a large cross-functional team
- Creation of reusable components with SwiftUI and Combine
- Development of custom solutions for Apple Maps
José Jeria
Freelance iOS Developer
Last position:
Freelance iOS Developer at Freelancer
PAYBACK GmbH: PAYBACK app - a loyalty bonus program and customer card that allows users to collect points.
Enhanced the application's architecture by restructuring and modularizing it.
Refactored and improved complex features using SwiftUI and The Composable Architecture.
Maintaining, bug fixing, optimizing, troubleshooting, and continuously improving the app.
Facilitating and planning the onboarding of new developers and providing mentorship.
Assistance in the hiring process, including evaluation, interviews, and strategic planning.
Porsche Digital GmbH: Development of the Porsche Road Trip app that allows users to comfortably plan and navigate through spontaneous drives and individual road trips along curated premium routes.
KI Labs: Development of a MVP for a large automotive company.
Snapp Mobile Germany GmbH: Equitel Banking - Consumer digital banking app for Equity bank, one of the largest banks in Sub-Saharan Africa.
comdirect Mobox - Banking app to manage current, savings and credit card accounts for teenagers. Addressed technicalities of implementing playful UI with customizable options and various offline features.
Deutsche Bahn AG - Development of a prototype for the next generation of companion app for train travellers.
optile GmbH: KPI Dashboard - KPI tracking of online payments for merchants that use optile's online payment solutions.
Every Interaction: Watchy - Composer of Apple Watch screenshots, which allows users to export the composed image and share it.
Aziz Yuldashev
SMM & Event Coordination (volunteering)
Last position:
SMM & Event Coordination (volunteering) at International Society @ Leuphana
- Social media team, SMM strategy and implementation
- Event management and organization from concept to execution
- Creative storytelling and writing
- Digital marketing and media editing tools such as Adobe Premiere, Capcut, Canva and much more
Cihan Boz
Senior iOS developer
Last position:
Senior iOS developer at Dewango GmbH
Developed an app for automatic safety checkins with heavily relying on AI-Tools:
Real-time Safety Monitoring - Continuous activity tracking using device motion sensors with automatic status verification through Firebase-based safety pings Emergency Contact System - Share code-based contact invitation system allowing trusted users to monitor real-time status with battery levels and last activity Background Processing - Robust Android foreground services and WorkManager integration ensuring 24/7 monitoring without interruption Smart Notifications - Firebase Cloud Messaging for instant alerts to emergency contacts Sleep Scheduling - Configurable quiet hours to prevent unnecessary alerts Premium Tier - In-app purchase system with unlimited contacts
Calin Calin
Senior iOS Developer
Last position:
Gorillas
- Successfully migrated 99.9% of the users to the new app by automatically logging them in using the token retrieved from the old app.
- Facilitated more than 400k signups in the first 3 months after releasing the redesigned app by supporting phone, Apple, Google, and Facebook authentication methods implemented using Firebase.
- Helped more than 250k users successfully add their address by supporting search using Google Places and by selecting the exact location using Google Maps based on the service delivery zones.
- Skills: Firebase Auth, Google Places, Google Maps, Segment, Adjust, Braze, Rich Push Notifications
Anton Kolchunov
Senior iOS Engineer
Last position:
Senior iOS Engineer at HelloFresh SE
- Spearheaded development of the Experimentation Library, starting from writing RFC towards integration and support of the feature teams
- Spiked the possibility of using Kotlin Multiplatform for Experimentation Library to share implementation with Android
- Designed, developed, and iteratively integrated a new Data Layer, which unblocked and improved the development speed of the feature teams
- Organized workshop about Swift Concurrency to improve knowledge amongst iOS engineers and became a go-to person for related questions
- Completed overhaul of the existing CI configuration to make it more maintainable by big team
- Incorporated Bash script linter to harden CI and Utils scripts for iOS project
- Spiked Tuist as an option to integrate modularized features with 500+
- Maintained tooling to identify UI Tests ownership with custom Swift CLI and native SwiftLint rule
- Provided support to other teams on uncommon architecture questions
- Actively participated in shaping development culture within the team and across the whole iOS chapter
- Used technologies: Swift, SwiftUI, Swift Concurrency, Swift Package Manager, Bash, Git, GitHub Actions, Bitrise
Andrey Gershengoren
iOS Developer
Last position:
iOS Developer at IBM Deutschland GmbH
- Further development of an existing app
- Implementation of new features
- Bug fixes
- Technologies: Swift, Xcode, Git, Jira, REST, MVVM, XCTests, UITests, Fastlane, Jenkins, SwiftUI
Malte Schonvogel
Freelance iOS Developer
Last position:
Freelance iOS Developer at United Internet AG
- Under the brands Web.de, GMX, 1und1, and Mail.com, offers email and cloud services used daily by millions on iPhones.
- As part of a 10-person team, added new features, refactored legacy code, and increased test coverage.
- Features: Email and cloud access, compose email, email and cloud sync, news, contact, multiple account management, synchronization, notifications, premium features, ads.
- Technologies used: UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, VIPER, Unit tests, UI tests, Snapshot tests, Fastlane, Cocoapods, MailCore.
Michael Bernat
Senior iOS Developer
Last position:
iOS SDK Developer at Scoolio
- Developed an iOS SDK to display content in third-party iOS apps (supporting both SwiftUI and UIKit)
- Provided technical support to developers integrating the SDK into their applications
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iOS Developers statistics
Typical experience
16 years
Average project duration
1.9 years
Certifications per freelancer
0
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Banking and Finance
Most common languages
English, German, Russian
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
38%
Salary / Daily Rate Distribution
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Average rates for iOS Developers & Seniority distribution
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
Need clarity? Check out our simple overview of FRATCH
A iOS Developer builds and maintains native Apple apps for iPhone and iPad. That usually includes screens, navigation, API calls, authentication, push notifications, testing, and release support. On many projects, the work also covers bug fixing and performance improvements in an existing app.
A strong iOS Developer should be comfortable with Swift, Xcode, SwiftUI, and UIKit. They should also understand app architecture, debugging, and how to work with backend APIs. For older apps, Objective-C knowledge can still matter.
An iOS Developer focuses on Apple devices, Apple design patterns, and the App Store release process. A mobile engineer may work across both iOS and Android, but not always at the same depth. If your app has platform-specific needs, a dedicated iOS specialist is usually the better fit.
A freelance iOS Developer makes sense when you need immediate delivery, extra capacity, or specialist help for a defined task. That is common for app launches, feature sprints, crash fixes, or modernization work. It is also useful when you need senior technical input without adding a long-term headcount.
Most iOS Developers can work remotely because the job centers on code, testing, and clear handoffs. On-site time can still help for workshops, product discovery, or tight collaboration with design and product teams. For Germany-based projects, many clients use a mixed setup.
A iOS Developer should deliver working code, not just ideas. Ask for specific features, resolved bugs, test coverage where relevant, and a clean handover with documentation or release notes. If the app is going live, include App Store submission support in the scope.
Look at code structure, communication, and how they handle edge cases. A good iOS Developer explains trade-offs, avoids fragile shortcuts, and can show examples of shipped apps or hard problems they solved. Stable builds, fewer crashes, and smooth collaboration are strong signs of quality.
A iOS Developer usually works with Xcode, Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, Git, and Apple testing tools. Depending on the project, they may also use Instruments, CI/CD pipelines, Firebase, or analytics tools. The exact stack depends on whether the app is new, mature, or built on legacy code.
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