Hire mobile app developers: iOS, Android, React Native and Flutter
Add mobile engineers who ship native iOS and Android apps or one cross-platform codebase in React Native or Flutter. We send resumes and rates within one business day, you interview and choose, and the developer typically starts in about a week.
You can hire mobile app developers from MappOptimist on a monthly rolling basis: native iOS developers (Swift, SwiftUI), native Android developers (Kotlin, Jetpack Compose) and cross-platform developers (React Native, Flutter), plus UI/UX designers and mobile QA engineers. Our 2026 rates are $34/hr to $50/hr for native developers and $32/hr to $48/hr for cross-platform developers, by experience. Engineers are based in India and work remotely in your tools and standups.
Why teams hire mobile developers from us
The app roadmap is behind the web roadmap
Features ship on the web first and wait months for mobile, because one or two mobile engineers cannot keep up with both platforms.
Two platforms, one small team
Keeping iOS and Android in step doubles the work. You need either more native hands or a team that can own a cross-platform codebase properly.
Store releases that keep slipping
Crashes, slow screens and review rejections push releases back. The fixes need people who know the platform, the build pipeline and the store process.
Mobile roles you can hire
iOS developers
Swift and SwiftUI apps built on the iOS SDK, including work on older Objective-C code, push notifications, in-app purchases and App Store releases.
Android developers
Kotlin apps with Jetpack Compose on the Android SDK, including Java codebases, background work, offline storage and Google Play releases.
React Native and Flutter developers
One cross-platform codebase for iOS and Android, with Expo or bare React Native, or Flutter, and native modules where a feature needs them.
Mobile design and QA
UI/UX designers who work from your design system in Figma, and QA engineers who test on real devices and automate with Appium.
How hiring works
- Step 01
Share the requirement
Tell us the mobile developer role, skills, experience, start date, duration and the working hours you need covered.
- Step 02
Profiles in one business day
We confirm who is available and send resumes with the hourly rate for each profile within one business day.
- Step 03
Interview and choose
You interview the shortlisted engineers and approve the person you want before anyone starts.
- Step 04
Onboard in about a week
The engineer joins your tools, standups and delivery process. Average onboarding for a vetted engineer is about a week.
Ways to hire
Individual experts
One or more mobile developers who join your team on a monthly rolling basis and work under your direction.
Dedicated team
A cross-functional squad with a team lead that owns delivery alongside you, for sustained roadmaps.
Managed pod
A fully managed pod that delivers a defined scope against the outcomes you set.
Mobile developer rates
From our 2026 Web & Mobile Development rate card, in USD per hour.
| Role | 2-3 years | 4-6 years | 6+ years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Developer - iOS (Swift) | $34/hr | $42/hr | $50/hr |
| Mobile Developer - Android (Kotlin) | $34/hr | $42/hr | $50/hr |
| Cross-Platform Developer (React Native / Flutter) | $32/hr | $40/hr | $48/hr |
| UI/UX Designer | $30/hr | $36/hr | $42/hr |
| QA / Test Engineer (Web & Mobile) | $28/hr | $34/hr | $40/hr |
Rates are indicative and confirmed per engagement scope, duration and resource availability. Estimate your monthly and yearly cost →
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Are there discounts for longer commitments?
Yes. Flexible engagements run month to month at the standard rate with two weeks' notice. A Committed plan (3-month minimum) is about 10% below standard rates and includes priority bench access and a dedicated delivery contact. A Dedicated plan (6 months or more) is about 20% below standard rates, with a guaranteed bench reservation, an account manager and SLAs.
What if the engineer is not the right fit?
We replace the engineer at no extra cost. On the Flexible plan you can also end an engagement with two weeks' notice, so you are never locked in.
How much does it cost to hire a mobile app developer from India?
On our 2026 rate card an iOS (Swift) or Android (Kotlin) developer is $34/hr with 2-3 years of experience, $42/hr with 4-6 years and $50/hr with 6+ years. A Cross-Platform Developer (React Native / Flutter) is $32/hr, $40/hr and $48/hr. Rates are indicative and confirmed per engagement scope, duration and resource availability.
Should we hire native or cross-platform developers?
Native Swift and Kotlin suit apps that lean on device features, heavy graphics or on-device processing. React Native or Flutter suit most business and consumer apps where one team should ship to both stores. Tell us what the app does and we can staff either, or a mix.
How quickly can a mobile developer start?
We confirm availability and send resumes and rates within one business day. After you interview and approve a developer, average onboarding is about a week.
Will the developer work in our time zone?
Yes. Our engineers work in your time zone, including US and UK working hours, so they can join your standups, design reviews and release calls. Tell us the overlap you need with the requirement.
Can you build the whole app instead of adding developers?
Yes. If you would rather hand over a defined scope, our web and mobile development team can deliver the app end to end as a dedicated team or managed pod. Fixed-scope builds are quoted after discovery.
Hire mobile app developers
Tell us the platform, your stack, experience and start date. We will send resumes and rates within one business day.