Hire iOS developers

Add experienced iOS developers to your development team to build native apps for iPhone and iPad, implement Swift and SwiftUI features, modernize legacy code, handle integrations, improve performance, and continue working on your product. MWDN will match you with proven engineers based on your technology stack, skill level, product needs, and team composition.

First relevant profiles in ~48 hours
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iOS developers you can hire for your team

Find iOS specialists matched to your product, technology stack, seniority needs, and current engineering setup.

iOS tech lead
9 years of iOS development experience, leading architecture decisions, code reviews, engineering standards, and release processes.
Objective-C developer
10 years of iOS development experience, maintaining legacy applications and modernizing Objective-C codebases with Swift.
Hire people who fit your team
Pre-vetted tech talent

Tell us who you need – from the role and seniority to relevant technologies, domain experience, location, and time-zone requirements. We’ll screen and shortlist specialists against the criteria that matter for your team

Swift developer
6 years of iOS development experience, delivering native features, API integrations, and production releases with Swift.
Senior iOS developer
8 years of iOS development experience, building and scaling production applications with Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit.
What our iOS developers can work on

Add iOS expertise where your current team needs more capacity, deeper platform knowledge, or ownership of a specific area.

Native iOS applications
  • Swift & SwiftUI development
  • iPhone & iPad apps
  • UIKit interfaces
  • iOS SDK integration
Existing product development
  • New features and user flows
  • Bug fixing and refactoring
  • Backend and API integration
  • Ongoing product updates
  •  
Legacy app modernization
  • Objective-C to Swift migration
  • UIKit to SwiftUI migration
  • Legacy code refactoring
  • SDK and dependency updates
API & third-party integrations
  • REST & GraphQL APIs
  • Authentication and payments
  • Analytics and notifications
  • External service integrations
  •  
Apple ecosystem features
  • StoreKit
  • MapKit & CoreLocation
  • HealthKit & Core Data
  • Sign in with Apple
Performance & releases
  • Crash and memory optimization
  • Startup and UI performance
  • TestFlight preparation
  • App Store releases & updates

iOS development expertise

MWDN can match iOS developers to the technologies, frameworks, testing tools, and delivery setup already used in your product.

Swift
Xcode
Objective-C
SwiftUI
UIKit
iOS SDK
XCTest
XCUITest
Fastlane
TestFlight
Git
CI/CD
StoreKit
MapKit
HealthKit
GraphQL
REST API
Languages
UI frameworks
Architecture
Testing
Delivery
Apple frameworks
When you may need to hire an iOS developer

Additional iOS expertise can help you keep delivery on track, close skill gaps, and avoid slowing down your product roadmap when your current team needs more capacity or deeper platform knowledge.

Modernize interfaces or build new ones without relying on specialists who lack hands-on SwiftUI experience.

Reduce technical limitations in older Objective-C or UIKit code while keeping the product stable and maintainable.

Increase development capacity around launches, migrations, or critical product milestones without overloading the core team.

Keep planned features and roadmap priorities moving when your current iOS team is already at capacity.

Reach a wider pool of iOS specialists when the right seniority, stack, or availability is hard to find locally.

Support continuous product development, regular releases, and a growing roadmap with stable iOS expertise over time.

Industry recognition and awards

Top Clutch Staff Augmentation Company Global 2026 - MWDN
DOU best place to work - MWDN
Top Clutch Web Developers Gaming Ukraine
Top Clutch Hr Recruiting Company Gaming 2026-MWDN
IT cluster member
Top developers UK - MWDN
Top Mobile development - MWDN
Top Clutch Hr Recruiting Company Medical 2026-MWDN

How to hire an iOS developer with MWDN

MWDN focuses on relevant iOS experience, technical proficiency, and your product’s requirements, allowing you to move from the initial inquiry to onboarding a new employee without unnecessary hiring overhead.

1. Share requirements

Tell us about the iOS stack, seniority, product scope, number of developers, preferred start date, and time-zone requirements.

Start
2. Get a shortlist

Receive relevant profiles pre-vetted for your technical and product requirements.

⁓48 hours
3. Interview & select

Meet relevant developers, run your technical or team interviews, and choose the specialist who fits your setup best.

⁓5 days
4. Onboard & start

MWDN supports contracts, payroll, and onboarding while your developer joins your tools, workflows, and engineering team.

1-2 weeks
Need more iOS capacity?
350K+ experts in our talent network
First relevant profiles in ~48 hours
96% of clients return or recommend MWDN
Why hire iOS developers with MWDN

MWDN matches iOS developers based on the product, technology stack, level of experience, and working conditions that you actually need. This process combines technical suitability with hands-on support throughout the hiring process – from the initial briefing to the new employee’s onboarding.

Role fit

An iOS hiring request can mean very different things depending on the product, codebase, team structure, and work ahead. Before the search starts, we clarify what the developer will be responsible for, which level of independence the role requires, and how the specialist should work with your existing team.

This gives the search a clear direction from the beginning. Instead of comparing developers who simply match an iOS job title, your team receives profiles aligned with the actual responsibilities, working environment, and expectations of the role. It also helps avoid spending interview time on candidates who have the right technologies on their CV but are not a practical fit for the position.

78%
Senior/Lead specialists
350K+ talent network
25+ countries

MWDN matches iOS developers based on the product, technology stack, level of experience, and working conditions that you actually need. This process combines technical suitability with hands-on support throughout the hiring process – from the initial briefing to the new employee’s onboarding.

iOS vetting

Strong iOS development requires more than knowing Swift syntax or having mobile projects on a CV. Before candidates reach your team, we assess the technical knowledge and practical experience relevant to building, maintaining, and releasing production iOS applications.

This gives you more context than a CV alone can provide. The goal is to identify developers who understand the engineering decisions behind production iOS work and can deal with the kinds of technical issues that appear throughout an application’s lifecycle.

78%
Senior/Lead specialists
350K+ talent network
25+ countries

MWDN matches iOS developers based on the product, technology stack, level of experience, and working conditions that you actually need. This process combines technical suitability with hands-on support throughout the hiring process – from the initial briefing to the new employee’s onboarding.

Technical fit

A developer can be strong technically and still not be the right match for a particular product. We look at how closely the candidate’s previous experience aligns with your current stack, codebase, architecture, integrations, and development environment.

This helps narrow the shortlist to developers whose background can be applied to the work they will actually face after joining. Your team can focus interviews on the strongest matches instead of determining basic technical relevance from scratch.

78%
Senior/Lead specialists
350K+ talent network
25+ countries

MWDN matches iOS developers based on the product, technology stack, level of experience, and working conditions that you actually need. This process combines technical suitability with hands-on support throughout the hiring process – from the initial briefing to the new employee’s onboarding.

Hiring speed

Fast hiring is useful only when the profiles are relevant. MWDN combines sourcing and screening so that you can start reviewing suitable iOS developers quickly while still keeping the search focused on your technical and team requirements.

You can start evaluating candidates early without waiting for the entire search to finish. The full timeline can vary with seniority, niche technical requirements, interview stages, and feedback speed, while the process remains focused on a manageable number of relevant profiles.

78%
Senior/Lead specialists
350K+ talent network
25+ countries

MWDN matches iOS developers based on the product, technology stack, level of experience, and working conditions that you actually need. This process combines technical suitability with hands-on support throughout the hiring process – from the initial briefing to the new employee’s onboarding.

Onboarding

Selecting the developer is not the final step. Once you make a hiring decision, the cooperation needs to be set up so the new specialist can join your team, understand the working environment, and start contributing without unnecessary operational delays.

MWDN supports the operational side according to the cooperation model you choose. Your team can stay focused on product work while the developer is brought into the relevant communication channels, processes, and day-to-day working setup.



78%
Senior/Lead specialists
350K+ talent network
25+ countries

MWDN matches iOS developers based on the product, technology stack, level of experience, and working conditions that you actually need. This process combines technical suitability with hands-on support throughout the hiring process – from the initial briefing to the new employee’s onboarding.

Flexibility

Your iOS hiring needs may change as the product grows, priorities shift, or new technical challenges appear. The setup can be adjusted without forcing you to define the final team structure at the very beginning of the cooperation.

This gives you room to respond to the roadmap rather than overbuilding the team upfront. You can add iOS capacity, introduce backend, QA, design, DevOps, or delivery expertise, or adjust the setup as the scope of work changes.

78%
Senior/Lead specialists
350K+ talent network
25+ countries

MWDN matches iOS developers based on the product, technology stack, level of experience, and working conditions that you actually need. This process combines technical suitability with hands-on support throughout the hiring process – from the initial briefing to the new employee’s onboarding.

Global reach

The right iOS specialist may not be available in your local hiring market at the exact seniority, stack, or timeline you need. MWDN broadens the search while keeping candidate selection tied to the requirements of your product and team.

MWDN has been building and supporting international tech teams since 2002. This wider reach gives you more options when local hiring is limited, while the same role definition, screening, and matching process remains in place across markets.

78%
Senior/Lead specialists
350K+ talent network
25+ countries
How much does it cost to hire an iOS developer?

There is no single fixed rate for an iOS developer. MWDN calculates the cost based on the specific role and cooperation setup, so the rate reflects the expertise and working conditions your product actually requires.

Seniority

Middle, senior, or lead-level expertise.

Technical stack

Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, Objective-C, and other required technologies.

Apple-specific expertise

Experience with specialized frameworks or platform capabilities your product relies on.

Engagement length

The expected duration and scope of the cooperation.

Time-zone overlap

The working hours and level of overlap required with your existing team.

Team size

One iOS developer or several specialists working on the product.

Cooperation model

The hiring and engagement setup selected for your particular needs.

Engagement models for hiring iOS developers

Compare the options based on how many iOS specialists you need, how closely they should integrate with your team, and how you plan to scale.

Best for
Team setup
Integration
Workflow
Scalability
Product ownership
Best fit when
Staff augmentation

Flexible team extension

Best for
Filling a skill or capacity gap
Team setup
One or several iOS developers
Integration
Your existing engineering team
Workflow
Your processes and tools
Scalability
Scale up or down as needed
Product ownership
Your team
Best fit when
You need flexibility
Recommended
Dedicated iOS developer(s)

Long-term iOS capacity

Best for
Ongoing iOS product work
Team setup
One or several dedicated iOS specialists
Integration
Your existing product team
Workflow
Your processes and roadmap
Scalability
Add specialists as the roadmap grows
Product ownership
Your team
Best fit when
You need stable long-term capacity
Dedicated development team

Broader product team

Best for
Building a wider product team
Team setup
iOS + backend, QA, design, DevOps, PM
Integration
Dedicated team setup
Workflow
Agreed team workflow
Scalability
Adjust team size and roles
Product ownership
Your team
Best fit when
You need several complementary roles
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rated on Clutch
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What clients say about MWDN

Their feedback shows how MWDN works in practice, from communication and delivery to long-term support.

Here’s how they describe the experience:

MWDN is one of the best subcontractors that we’re working with. The development team are experts, and the management team is flexible and opportunity creators. Definitely the right choice. 

NETANEL MOHONI

CEO, VIDOO

I have found MWDN to be a company with great honesty and high business ethics. The services, which they offered to us, have been of a very high quality and at very competitive rates. I have no hesitation in recommending them to any potential customer.

Igor Rogov

VP R&D , Pointer Telocation Ltd

Igor Rogov - VP R&D at Pointer Telocation Ltd.

Client referral rate

96%

Long-term partnerships make up a large part of our work. Our clients stay with MWDN, return with new hiring needs, and recommend us to other companies.

I approached MWDN for a POC that was delivered ahead of time with very competitive pricing. Following that experience, I have been working with various teams at MWDN for more than two years. Developers and managers have. great technical and interpersonal qualities.

Sharon Viente

Co-Founder & CTO, Better Chains

Sharon Viente - Co-Founder & CTO Better Chains

It was the really good journey with MWDN Ltd, the best IT company in Kharkov and maybe even in Ukraine. My major conclusion is that the individuals are making this company so unique and attractive. Thank you!

Shlomi Sasson

CTO, SizeWhiz

Shlomi Sasson - CTO, SizeWhiz

I had the greatest pleasure of working with MWDN. All teams are very pragmatic, get-it-done oriented engineers that deliver great quality of work with a strong “right first time” attitude. I worked with a very high-level team, which had technical and interpersonal qualities.

Ariel Velikovsky

CTO, SpeakingPal

Ariel Velikovsky - CTO SpeakingPal

I reached MWDN as I knew the company had a pool of skilled developers with vast expertise in medical software. Thanks to their assistance, I managed to reinforce my in-house team and fill in existing skill gaps. When working with MWDN, you can immediately see that diligence, transparency, honesty, and quality are their top values.

Igor Granov

COO, NICAS CS

Igor Granov - COO, NICAS CS

MWDN’s commitment to the team for our success is impressive. The team was working on data analysis for synthetic data, delivered work on time and responded well to our needs.

Mati Konen

VP R&D, Fairgen

Clear and transparent communication is a hallmark of our engagement with MWDN. From project updates to issue resolution, the open lines of communication fostered a sense of trust and collaboration. 

 

MWDN consistently met project deadlines, resulting in the timely delivery of goods and services. This punctuality greatly contributed to the overall success of our project.

Aleksander Levi

CTO, Hi-G-Tek

MWDN’s engineers have joined our teams as an inherent part of our engineering group. They serve in multiple roles in engineering contributing to the core of our technology.

 

The fact that MWDN has the very high level of candidates for each role that we opened, the longevity and commitment of each of MWDN’s team members and of course the quality of deliverables by their engineers are very impressive.

Amos Arev

EVP, Engineering & General Manager, Capitolis

MWDN has provided us with rapid talent acquisition, full development teams, and single specialists. The team has developed software products for supply chain management. The team has delivered at a constant speed and with low maintenance. 

Markus Schedel

VP of Product Development & QA, Valantic

Markus Schedel, VP of Product Development & QA - Valantic

I like MWDN’s work ethic. They try hard to get things done on time and to get to the bottom of every feature set early in the process rather than later in development, which I think is key.

 

We are happy with the work that they do, including the quality of their product, and the code delivered. They are usually able to deliver projects on time, which is something that rarely happens in this industry if you are familiar with it. On every project that we have done with them, clients have always come back and wanted more things, making this a testament to MWDN’s success.

David Barlev

Co-Founder, Goji Labs

The team at MWDN was excellent in terms of project management, communication, and delivery at the end of it. They successfully helped us hire a strong remote R&D team. 

Chen Malka

CEO, StackUp

MWDN has successfully delivered high-quality releases on time and has been responsive to our needs. The team has demonstrated a high commitment to the project and has provided quality engineers. Overall, the engagement has been a success.

Alex Surguch

Director of Engineering, Change Healthcare

Alex Surguch, Director of Engineering - Change Healthcare

MWDN managed the project very effectively, delivering all milestones on time. They were highly responsive to our needs, adapted quickly to feedback, and maintained clear, proactive communication throughout.

 

MWDN stood out for their professionalism, responsiveness, and friendly, supportive approach. They consistently went above and beyond to deliver high-quality solutions and adapt to our needs.

Liat Livnat Danesh

VP of People, Atidot

Liat Livnat Danesh, VP of People - Atidot

They found us good developers very quickly. It’s a real challenge to get good developers in less than a month, but they did it.

 

MWDN very quickly brought us two amazing developers, who worked so well that we hired another. We now have a backend developer, a frontend developer, and a developer that does both. One of our employees is the head of development.

Idan Didi

COO, Swiftic.io

Idan Didi, COO - Swiftic.io

MWDN has met our QA roadmap milestones. For example, in one month, the candidate we hired through MWDN developed their first batch of tests. MWDN’s personal treatment and professionalism are impressive.

Kobi Zohar

VP R&D, Nostromo

Kobi Zohar, VP R&D - Nostromo

The team has always been super responsive and able to match our crazy pace.

 

MWDN demonstrated strong project management practices. They consistently delivered SQL outputs on or ahead of schedule. For larger or more complex requests, they communicated progress proactively and set realistic expectations.

 

Urgent customer-facing requests were prioritized without compromising the quality of other deliverables. Their team often clarified requirements early in the process to ensure accuracy and alignment. This reduced the number of revisions required.

Aaron Dolan

Director of Technical Solutions , Triple Whale

Aaron Dolan, Director of Technical Solutions - Triple Whale
Frequently asked questions about hiring iOS developers

Need more information? You may find the answers here.

How quickly can I hire an iOS developer?

You can typically receive the first relevant profiles within ~48 hours and a full shortlist of 4-5 candidates within one week. The full hiring process usually takes 2-3 weeks, depending on seniority, technical requirements, interview stages, and feedback speed.

The cost depends on seniority, technical stack, required Apple frameworks, engagement length, time-zone overlap, and the number of developers you need. Share your requirements with MWDN to get a rate based on the actual role.

Yes. You can review candidate profiles and run your own technical, product, or team interviews before choosing who joins your team.

Yes. iOS developers can work within your existing processes, tools, backlog, and engineering workflow alongside backend, QA, design, product, and other internal teams.

Yes. MWDN can match developers to the stack you use, including Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and Objective-C, whether you are building new functionality or modernizing an existing application.

Yes. You can start with one developer and add more iOS specialists or complementary roles as product priorities and workload change.

Not sure which iOS specialist you need?

Share your product stage, stack, and current team setup. We’ll help define whether you need a Swift developer, SwiftUI specialist, senior iOS engineer, or tech lead.

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MWDN will help you choose the right model and prepare relevant specialists for your next step.