iOS Development
Native iOS apps. No cross-platform shortcuts.
We build iOS apps in Swift and SwiftUI. Consumer apps, productivity tools, enterprise software — native from day one, designed for the platform, shipped to the App Store.
What We Build
Consumer Apps
Apps people actually want to open. Smooth animations, intuitive navigation, and offline support. Built with SwiftUI for native performance and platform-consistent interactions.
Productivity Tools
Journaling, habit tracking, note-taking, task management. CloudKit sync across devices, widgets, Shortcuts integration, and iCloud backup. Kiveo is proof we know this space.
Enterprise & Internal Tools
Business apps distributed via MDM or the App Store. Secure authentication, offline-first data sync, and integration with existing backend systems through REST or GraphQL APIs.
App Store Optimization
Metadata, screenshots, privacy labels, and review management. We handle the full submission pipeline so your app gets approved on the first try and ranks where it should.
How We're Different
Native only. No wrappers. No compromises.
Cross-platform frameworks promise "build once, run everywhere." In practice, they deliver apps that feel slightly wrong on every platform — janky scroll behavior, non-native navigation patterns, and battery drain from the JavaScript bridge.
We use SwiftUI from day one — it's been the standard for modern iOS development. Declarative UI, built-in accessibility, and native performance without the overhead. When Apple ships a new framework feature, our apps adopt it immediately — no waiting for third-party support.
Privacy-first by default. We use CloudKit for sync so user data stays in their iCloud account. No third-party analytics collecting data behind the scenes. No tracking SDKs. The app respects the platform and the user.
Proof
500+ downloads. 1 developer. 7 months.
Kiveo is a private reading journal for iOS. Save quotes, write reflections, and track reading sessions — built for deep reading, not speed. CloudKit sync keeps everything across devices. No accounts, no passwords — just iCloud.
Built solo from concept to App Store in 7 months. SwiftUI interface, CloudKit sync, Core Data persistence. 1,345 reflections saved and counting.
Read the full case study →Our Stack
Swift and SwiftUI for the entire UI layer — no UIKit unless backward compatibility demands it. CloudKit for sync because user data belongs in their iCloud account. Core Data for local persistence with efficient batch operations. Combine and async/await for reactive data flow without third-party dependencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one developer build and ship an iOS app?
Yes. Kiveo shipped in 7 months solo — SwiftUI, CloudKit sync, App Store submission, 6 releases. A focused team moves faster than a bloated one. For larger products, we scale the team, but the principle stays the same: small, senior, focused.
Why native Swift instead of React Native or Flutter?
Performance, platform integration, and long-term maintenance. Native apps feel right, use less battery, and don't break when Apple updates iOS. Cross-platform frameworks add a translation layer that always lags behind the platform.
How long does it take to build an iOS app?
4-8 months for a full product. Kiveo took 7 months from concept to App Store with ongoing iterations. Timeline depends on scope — a focused MVP ships faster, a feature-rich product takes longer. We define scope upfront so there are no surprises.
Do you handle App Store submission and review?
Yes. Metadata, screenshots, privacy labels, review responses — the full submission pipeline. We've been through Apple's review process enough times to know what triggers rejections and how to avoid them.
Have an iOS app in mind?
Tell us what you're building. We respond within 24 hours.