iOS-First Products
Products where iOS is the primary platform -- design-forward consumer apps, HealthKit integrations, Apple Pay, ARKit experiences, or applications where the native Apple feel is a core differentiator.
iOS app performance or UX not meeting Apple's human interface guidelines?
Need Swift engineers who understand UIKit and SwiftUI, not just app templates?
Hire Swift Developers
Native iOS engineers who build Swift and SwiftUI applications -- for teams that need the platform depth, performance, and design quality that cross-platform frameworks can't match.
Senior Swift developers with iOS, SwiftUI, and Apple platform experience
Flexible models -- part-time, full-time, or dedicated team
Start in days. Fixed cost or monthly retainer.
Who We Work With
We work with product teams that need native iOS development or Apple ecosystem specialisation.
Enterprise iOS Applications
MDM-enrolled enterprise apps, internal tools for iPad-using field teams, and customer-facing iOS applications for enterprises where quality and security are non-negotiable.
Teams Rebuilding from Cross-Platform
Products that launched on React Native or Flutter and need native performance, platform integrations, or design quality that cross-platform can't deliver. We plan and execute the migration to native Swift.
SwiftUI Migrations
Existing UIKit applications being migrated to SwiftUI, or hybrid UIKit/SwiftUI codebases that need experienced engineers to navigate the two frameworks together.
Our Swift Development Services
Native iOS App Development
iOS applications built with Swift and SwiftUI -- clean architecture, Combine for reactive data flow, Core Data or Swift Data for persistence, and URLSession for networking. App Store-ready from day one.
SwiftUI Interface Development
Declarative iOS UI built with SwiftUI -- custom components, animations, adaptive layouts, and Dark Mode support. SwiftUI development for iOS 17+ or hybrid UIKit/SwiftUI for apps that need broader version support.
Apple Platform Integration
HealthKit, ARKit, CoreML, StoreKit (in-app purchases), Apple Pay, Sign in with Apple, Siri Shortcuts, and widget development. Platform integrations that require native Swift access -- not available from cross-platform frameworks.
iOS Performance Optimisation
Profiling and optimising existing iOS applications -- launch time, scroll performance, memory usage, battery impact, and network efficiency. Instruments profiling to find real bottlenecks.
Legacy Objective-C Migration
Systematic migration from Objective-C to Swift for older iOS codebases. Incremental migration that keeps the app working throughout, with architecture modernisation as part of the process.
App Store Submission and Compliance
App Store review guideline compliance, privacy manifest requirements, App Store Connect setup, and submission management. We handle the App Store process so your team doesn't have to learn it from rejection emails.
Hire Swift developers who build iOS apps that meet Apple's quality bar
Native iOS engineers, flexible engagement, full source code ownership.
What Sets Our Swift Developers Apart
Deep iOS Platform Knowledge
Our Swift engineers understand the iOS platform -- not just Swift syntax. View lifecycle, memory management, background execution limits, App Store review guidelines, and Apple's human interface guidelines.
Flexible Engagement
Part-time for specific screens or features, full-time for a full iOS app build, or a dedicated team for a complex Apple ecosystem product. Engagement model matches your project phase.
Cost-Effective
Senior iOS talent without the cost of local senior Swift engineers. No recruitment timeline, no benefits overhead.
Regular Reporting
TestFlight builds at the end of every sprint. You see working screens, not status updates.
App Store Compliance
App Store review requirements, privacy manifests, ATT framework, and App Privacy declarations are part of our delivery -- not something you discover at submission time.
Testing Coverage
Unit tests for business logic, snapshot tests for UI components, and XCTest UI tests for critical user flows. Tests are part of delivery, not an afterthought.
Comparative Analysis of RaftLabs, In-House & Freelancers
Swift Developer Hiring Costs -- Monthly
Hire Resource (Part-Time)
For specific iOS screens, platform integrations, or performance work.
- 10 work days per month (80 hours)
- Dedicated project coordinator
- Senior team member support when required
Hire Resource (Full-Time)
For sustained delivery on an iOS app build.
- 20 work days per month (160 hours)
- Dedicated project coordinator
- Full senior team support included
Dedicated iOS Team
A full iOS team for complex Apple ecosystem builds -- Swift, SwiftUI, backend, and design.
- 20 work days per month (160 hours) per resource
- Dedicated project manager
- iOS, backend, and design resources available
Swift Development Costs -- Project Basis
Minimum Viable Product
A native iOS MVP with core features, API integration, and App Store submission.
- Core screens and user flows
- Authentication and API integration
- 6--10 week delivery
Full-Featured iOS App
A production-grade iOS application with full feature set, platform integrations, and performance optimisation.
- Full feature set with Apple platform integrations
- App Store submission and compliance
- 12--20 week delivery
Enterprise or Complex Platform
Enterprise iOS applications, Apple ecosystem products (iOS + macOS + watchOS), or complex AR/ML integrations.
- Multi-platform Apple ecosystem
- Enterprise MDM and compliance requirements
- Custom scoping required
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Contact Us
Tell us your iOS requirements -- the features, the integrations, and the Apple platforms you need to support.
Discovery Call
A 30-minute call to understand your product requirements and what the Swift engineers need to deliver.
Get a Proposal
A clear proposal with team composition, timeline, and fixed or retainer cost.
Project Kickoff
Engineers onboard in days. First TestFlight build within two weeks.
Hire Swift developers who build iOS apps that meet Apple's standard
Senior iOS engineers available in days. Fixed cost or monthly retainer. Full source code ownership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Choose native Swift when your app requires deep Apple platform integration -- HealthKit, ARKit, Core ML, Apple Pay, or Siri -- that cross-platform frameworks don't fully support. Also choose native when design quality and animation smoothness are core to the product, or when you need the absolute minimum bundle size and startup time. For most standard apps with mainly UI and API integration, Flutter or React Native are faster and more cost-effective to build with. We help you choose the right approach for your specific requirements.
Both. New projects are built with SwiftUI, which is Apple's recommended framework for iOS 15+ and produces less code that's easier to maintain. For projects supporting iOS 13--14 or with complex existing UIKit codebases, we work in UIKit and bridge to SwiftUI where it makes sense. We don't force SwiftUI onto UIKit codebases without assessing the migration cost and benefit.
Yes. We handle the full App Store submission process -- code signing, archive and upload, App Store Connect setup, privacy manifest declarations, App Privacy disclosures, content rating questionnaires, and responding to App Store review feedback. Most rejections come from privacy compliance or guideline misinterpretations that we know how to address.
Yes. We build for iPhone primarily, but extension to iPad (adaptive layouts for larger screens), Mac Catalyst (running iOS apps on macOS), and Apple Watch (watchOS companion apps) is part of our capability set. Multi-platform Apple ecosystem builds typically require larger scopes and dedicated planning -- we scope these separately based on the specific platforms required.