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  • Shortlist of talent under 24 hours

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How to hire iOS developers with Ideamotive?

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Tell us about your business requirements

Talk to our advisor about your exact needs, product specifics, and team dynamics. The more we know at this step, the better the future match will be.

Get the shortlist of talent under 24 hours

Based on the interview, we will shortlist iOS developers best suited for your needs.

Hire and onboard with a money-back guarantee

We will onboard the talent and take care of all payments, insurance, reporting, and other dull processes. There is also a 7 days money-back guarantee after the project's kick-off.

Our iOS Development Success Stories

AURA: building a mobile app with React Native for a medtech startup from London

How did our experts create a diagnostic mobile app with highly intuitive UX/UI fit for elderly patients from scratch?

Silvia Novak ENTIA

The design is accessible for many users, making the project a success. Ideamotive was organized and communicative throughout the engagement. As a result, they have a strong partnership.

Silvia Novak, Head of Product at Entia Ltd

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LUMA: building a cross-platform mobile app with React Native for visualization of blood results

How we created a diagnostic mobile app for scanning blood test results with QR codes from IoT medical devices with visualization of results and data management

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They’re really good. They’re super responsive, which I really love. The communication was always great and it was super easy to understand them from a project perspective and to be able to share what we wanted.

Alexandra Ponomarenko, Product Manager, Luma

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Boost Your Business With iOS App Development.

Reach millions of customers

According to the most recent data shared by Apple, there are currently around 1.5 billion active iOS devices. Having an app developed for this system allows you then to reach an enormous number of users, turning them into your potential customers.

Target young people

Millennials and Generation Z teens are the ones who are most interested in downloading new apps for their iOS devices. If one of the main target groups of yours are young people, an iOS app is something that will help you reach them in the best way possible.

Be with your user all the time

An iOS app allows you to send regular notifications to your customers. Whether they are at work or working out, you can always let them know with a few clicks about your current promotions, special targeted deals (based on harvested user data), and other news happening at your company.

Make your customer support more effective

An iOS app can be a great way to improve communication between you and your clients. With a built-in messenger, users can easily reach your customer support, and additional AI chatbot is able to respond to the most common questions automatically.

How To Hire iOS Developers That Will Deliver?

Navigating the process of hiring the ideal iOS developer for your project may seem daunting, but our aim is to make it a smooth journey. Here is our all-encompassing guide on recruiting the best iOS developers who deliver on their promises.

If you're on the hunt for a leading iOS app development firm, a standout programmer from the premier iOS app development agencies in India or Poland, or simply wanting to sharpen your understanding of the most effective iOS developer interview questions, we have every aspect catered for.

We're here to guide you through the maze of exceptional iOS development companies and game developers, with a commitment to help you find the most skilled individuals for your project. So, let's get started on this quest to discover a professional who can grasp your vision and convert it into a spectacular iOS application.

  1. Decide on the details of your iOS app project


    Depending on the scope of your project, you might need a different type and number of iOS developers.

    If the mobile app will be the most important part of your business, you will probably need a full team of devs who will take care of the software by updating it with new features and solving all the issues that happen.

    However, if the mobile app will be only a part of your bigger project, you might choose a different path, such as looking for a freelance iOS developer. Instead of hiring them full-time, you will simply pay them for doing the project right and later, if needed, for updating it.

  2. Look for specific technical skills


    The most important hard, technical skills to look for when you want to hire iOS developer are:

    a) Knowledge of Swift and Objective-C programming languages
    b) Knowledge of and experience in using Xcode IDE
    c) Experience with multiple popular Swift libraries
    d) Understanding of Apple’s Grand Central Dispatch (GCD)
    e) Basics of iOS testing
    f) Experience with popular iOS graphic APIs (Metal, OpenGL)
    g) Understanding of and experience in using Git
    h) Knowledge of iOS data management (SQLite)
    i) Experience with both Apple and external APIs for iOS

  3. Think of your app’s design


    Before your mobile app launches, a number of prototypes are run, some of them being just simple mockups prepared by designers. An iOS developer should be able to understand those, ready to recommend changes and adjustments before the coding itself starts.

    Because of this, you should always remember to review your candidate’s portfolio from the design perspective, making sure your potential dev has a good understanding of UI and UX good practices (including Apple Human Interface Guidelines for iOS).

  4. Remember about the soft skills


    While the strictly technical knowledge is crucial for developing a good app, your new iOS developer should also be in possession of specific soft skills to work well with you, teammates, and other colleagues.

    The list of recommended soft skills for an iOS developer includes:

    a) Open-mindedness
    b) Ability to communicate well technical things to non-developers
    c) Expert time management
    d) Self-motivation
    e) Creativity
    h) Accountability and being able to learn from one’s mistakes

  5. Assess how much you can spend


    Cutting costs is incredibly important, especially for early-stage startups that sometimes have to think twice about spending a dollar. Because of this, before deciding on what kind of iOS developer you want to hire, you should consider how much you can actually afford.

    According to Glassdoor, an iOS developer in the States earns approximately $95k per year. If you are not able to afford it, you can consider looking for freelance iOS developer who will work for you remotely — either regularly or just develop the base product. In this case, you can hire iOS app developer from a country where the costs of living are lower. Personally, we recommend looking into the Central and Eastern European markets. The costs of hiring a dev from there are lower, but the quality of their work is still on the top level. According to one report, 6 of the top 20 countries with the best developers are Central and Eastern European countries.

  6. Carefully review resume and portfolio


    We highly recommend that when you hire iOS app developer, you should always ask the candidate about the specifics of their contribution to each project presented in their portfolio. Did they build the whole app by themselves or were they a member of a bigger team? What was their exact role in the project? Were they responsible for how the app looks or coded based on the layout done by a designer?

    These are all important questions that will allow you to assess correctly skills and experience of the iOS developer you want to hire.

  7. Ask for references


    The best people to talk with about your candidate’s previous work are their former employers and clients. Firstly, remember to always ask your potential hire before reaching out to these people — it’s simply considered a good manner to ask for specific reference contacts instead of just googling them or checking LinkedIn.

    Secondly, always ask about contacts to both companies for which the developer worked full-time and to those for which he worked as a freelancer. There might be differences in how the candidate approached these two types of clients.

  8. Consider company and project fit


    iOS developers can be specializing in building different types of apps and for different industries. To make sure that your app will be finished quickly and that it will keep up with what your competitors have in offer, hire iOS developer who already has experience with companies and projects similar to yours.

    For example:

    a) Looking for freelance iOS developer to create an app for your online marketplace? Chat with those who have already done similar products and worked with mobile SDKs of popular e-commerce platforms (e.g. Shopify).
    b) Running a fintech startup? Hire iOS developer who previously worked for banks or other financial institutions.
    c) Are children your target group? Consider looking for iOS developers with experience in educational apps, such as simple and colorful mobile games for the youngest.

  9. Run a proper technical interview with strictly iOS developer questions


    Setting up a technical interview when you hire an iOS developer is crucial in assessing a candidate's skills. The process is especially important if you plan to hire the developer for a full-time job and not just outsource a short project.

    If you are not tech-savvy yourself, we recommend asking for help an iOS dev-colleague you might have or book some consultation time with a paid expert, e.g. an IT Project Manager experienced in the field of mobiles. The technical interview usually comprises a set of questions and later an additional exercise (to be either completed during the interview or at home).

    When it comes to technical iOS developer questions, here are the favorite ones of ours:

    a) What’s CoreData? What do you use it for?
    b) What is .xcassets?
    c) Map vs FlatMap vs CompactMap. What are the differences between the three?
    d) Native iOS development vs React Native. Which one would you choose and why?
    e) What’s your favorite library/libraries to work on when building an iOS app?
    f) What’s the difference between Heap and Stack?
    g) Explain the differences between MVC, MVP, and MVVM.

Consider other platforms


If you have already decided to have a mobile app built, why not go beyond the iOS and have the software done for Android as well?

In this case, you may need to hire iOS developer with Android experience, a separate Android developer, or a specialist with cross-platform development experience (e.g. with the use of React Native, a framework built by people at Facebook that allows developing native-like iOS and Android apps nearly simultaneously).

To have a truly complete team, you’ll also surely need iOS app designers, IT project managers, or data engineers. If you want to get connected with top talents of all these roles fast, contact us at Ideamotive. We run an extensive network of best-in-class IT professionals always ready for a new challenge.

FAQ
  1. Sketch your application idea.
  2. Do some market research.
  3. Create layouts for your application.
  4. Make the graphic design of your application.
  5. Create a landing page for your app.
  6. Make an app with Xcode and Swift.
  7. Launch the app on the App Store.
  8. Promote your app to reach the target audience.
  9. Improve your app with user reviews.

IOS supports two main languages: Objective-C and Swift. You can practice other languages to code iOS projects, but they may require significant workarounds that require more effort than necessary.

Based on our average project estimate, building a simple iOS app with basic functionality typically takes up to two months and costs around $ 30K. A more complex application, which takes more than two months to develop, will cost about $ 50,000.

You can find iOS app developers available for hire by referring to partner's recommendations or by checking out trusted remote hiring portals (such as GitHub and Upwork). Hiring freelancers is a form of outsourcing where your in-house project manager interacts directly with a remote developer. Another option is to contact outsourcing agencies like Ideamotive or Toptal.

  1. Look for a person interested in your business, not just development.
  2. Rate his/her portfolio.
  3. Check customer reviews.
  4. Choose someone with whom you can build a relationship.
  5. Don't let the price drive you.
  6. Think about the whole package, not just the code.
  7. Make design a top priority.
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