Hire the Best iOS Developers Near San Francisco

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John Spalluzzi

Freelance iOS Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since September 1, 2023

John is a seasoned iOS engineer with over nine years of experience, specializing in media streaming, health, nutrition, and gaming applications. With a track record of managing entire project scopes, his most notable achievements include modernizing user experience for millions at Yummly by Whirlpool, launching a new tvOS app at Tubi that tripled user count and view time, and developing a health app at Twin Health that aids in glucose level management.

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Harland Harrison

Freelance iOS Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since December 31, 2024

Harland is a skilled iOS and macOS developer specializing in Swift and SwiftUI, building robust, user-friendly applications for Apple products. He is also experienced in Objective-C, C++, JavaScript, assembly languages, and shell scripting, which allows him to adapt to diverse development environments. Harland also brings hands-on expertise in designing and debugging analog and digital hardware. His technical and problem-solving skills make him a valuable asset to any development team.

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Vardhan Agrawal

Freelance iOS Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since July 20, 2021

Vardhan has 7+ years of experience in iOS development and UI/UX design. He is the author of Mastering Machine Learning with Core ML and Python and the founder of TheOpenCode Foundation, through which he aspires to bridge the digital divide. In addition to tinkering with new projects and ideas on his own, Vardhan makes it possible for others to do the same by teaching them to code. He is also a member of tutorial teams at raywenderlich.com, Envato Tuts, Heartbeat, and freeCodeCamp.

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Lyndsey Scott

Freelance iOS Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since August 4, 2021

Lyndsey graduated from Amherst College as a computer science major and has been a freelance iOS developer for the past 6+ years. She’s ranked in the top 1% of question answerers on Stack Overflow; she wrote tutorials as part of the raywenderlich.com iOS team and made video tutorials for kids co-starring with the likes of Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg. Lyndsey has been featured by CNN, BBC, and Forbes for her computer programming skills and efforts to promote diversity in tech.

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Andrew Nagata

Freelance iOS Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since November 14, 2022

Andrew is a hybrid software engineer and designer passionate about building technology products that delight, entertain, and enhance human performance. He has a build-first mentality, always encouraging exploratory prototyping to hone in on where technology can best serve people, culture, and customers. Focused on iOS development, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR), Andrew has spent over nine years designing and building software at the cutting edge of consumer experience.

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Mbusi Sifiso Hlatshwayo

Freelance iOS Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since February 1, 2024

Mbusi is a results-driven senior iOS engineer with solid technical and leadership experience. He specializes in Swift, Objective-C, and UIKit and has strong communication and mentorship skills. He has worked cross-functionally at enterprises like Walmart and Experian and SMEs like Drizly and Kimble Applications. As an expert in iOS architecture and development, REST APIs, and Agile methodologies, Mbusi led and built a new modular framework at Walmart—reducing development time significantly.

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Nazar Kozak

Freelance iOS Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since March 3, 2025

Nazar is a skilled senior iOS engineer with 10+ years of experience in mobile development, specializing in Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, ARKit, and AI-powered apps. He has built scalable iOS applications, led teams, and integrated advanced features like computer vision, augmented reality (AR), and LLMs, enhancing user experience and boosting app engagement. Since 2014, Nazar has proven positive results with every client, including improving team development speed and driving business growth.

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Antoine Pham

Freelance iOS Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since October 18, 2018

Antoine is a seasoned professional with a unique blend of skills and a passion for software development. His expertise encompasses all stages of the development cycle, from building engineering teams in startups to managing budgets, architecture, and processes at Fortune 500 companies.

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Nikolai Annenkoff

Freelance iOS Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since April 2, 2025

Nikolai Annenkoff is a seasoned iOS developer with 10+ years of experience in Swift, Objective-C, and SDK development. He has built social engagement features, immersive 3D experiences, and real-time applications using AWS, Azure, Bluetooth, and geolocation. A proven leader, he has managed teams, founded a SaaS company, and optimized CI/CD pipelines. With a problem-solving mindset, Nikolai delivers scalable, user-centric solutions that enhance engagement and performance.

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Nathan Chan

Freelance iOS Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since January 9, 2020

Nathan has over a decade of experience in varying engineering roles. He started at Microsoft and continued as a full-stack developer for several years before transitioning to iOS. He has recently been a freelance iOS and visionOS developer focused on developing augmented reality (AR) apps for various startups. Previously, Nathan led an iOS team in building AR apps that integrated with physical toys for kids, promoted problem-solving, and developed digital literacy via 2D games and AR activities.

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Meir Radnovich

Freelance iOS Developer
Verified Expert ​in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since December 24, 2020

Meir is a senior mobile developer with over 20 years of professional development experience. He has built reliable apps for clients such as logistics unicorn GoGoVan and fintech startup Currenxie Limited. Additionally, his knowledge of server-side technologies allows him to contribute and collaborate, often creating REST API back ends for mobile apps.

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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right iOS developer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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