Hire a freelance iOS developer in New Zealand

Hire a New Zealand iOS developer to build, launch or update an app for iPhone and iPad. One brief, named applicants, you choose. Need Android too? See Android developers.

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Tauranga

Brent W.

Website Designer & Developer / App Designer

Auckland

Tom F.

Mobile Developer

Auckland

Ben A.

Web Design & UI/UX Designer

Auckland

Matic O.

iOS developer

Auckland

Sutharsan A.

Web & Application Developer

Christchurch

Mark N.

Apple Platforms Developer

Tauranga

Brent W.

Website Designer & Developer / App Designer

Auckland

Tom F.

Mobile Developer

Auckland

Ben A.

Web Design & UI/UX Designer

Auckland

Matic O.

iOS developer

Auckland

Sutharsan A.

Web & Application Developer

Christchurch

Mark N.

Apple Platforms Developer

Christchurch

Devyish G.

IOS & React Native Developer

Auckland

Elliot S.

Web & Software Developer

What does an iOS developer do?

Most iOS developers handle some or all of this. Pick the parts you need and we'll put them in your brief.

New iPhone and iPad apps
Builds a first version of your app in Swift, from the screens you have sketched to a working build you can test on real devices.
App Store submission and release
Prepares your listing, screenshots, privacy details and build, handles Apple's review feedback and gets the app live.
Updates for new iOS versions
Fixes what breaks when Apple releases a new iOS or a new iPhone, so your app keeps working for existing customers.
Fixing a slow or crashing app
Finds the crashes, slow screens and battery drain in an existing app and fixes the ones that cost you customers.
Apple features customers expect
Adds Apple Pay, Face ID or Touch ID sign-in, push notifications, widgets, camera and location features where they suit your app.
Connecting to your systems
Links the app to your booking, stock, accounting or customer system so staff and customers see the same information.
Beta testing with TestFlight
Sets up TestFlight so staff and a few customers can try each build before it reaches the whole App Store.
Taking over an existing app
Reviews code written by a previous developer or agency, tells you what state it is in and takes over the maintenance.
Ongoing support after launch
Looks after bug fixes, yearly Apple requirements and small improvements on a monthly or as-needed basis.
Not sure which parts you need?
Tell us what you want to get done. We'll shape the brief with you and share it with freelancers who fit.
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How we help you find the right iOS developer for your business

We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the iOS developer you choose.

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HARBOURSIDE BARBERS / PROJECT BRIEFAn iPhone app so regulars can book and pay without calling.

iOS development · Barbershop group, Wellington

THE GOALCut phone bookings and no-shows.

Customers ring or message us to book. We want them to book, pay a deposit and get reminders in an app.

What we need

An iOS developer to build a booking app that links to our existing diary and payments.

Budget$15,000–$25,000 NZD

TimingLive in 3 months

Illustrative brief · Fictional business and budget

01Tell us what you need

Share your project, the help you need, and any timing or budget you have in mind.

HARBOURSIDE BARBERS / CUSTOMER BOOKING APPYour project. Their proposals.

Customer booking app · Remote, New Zealand

Sample proposalsFictional people and quotes

Maya ChenAuckland, NZSwift and SwiftUI apps

$21,500 NZD10–12 weeks

André BélangerWellington, NZBooking and payments apps

$23,800 NZD12–14 weeks

Priya NairChristchurch, NZApp Store launch and support

$17,900 NZD9–11 weeks

Illustrative proposals · Prices and timelines are examples

02Choose who to meet

Review interested freelancers and their work. Choose who you want an introduction to.

03Agree the work together

Agree the scope, timing, and price with your freelancer.

1Tell us what you need
2We help shape the brief
3Relevant freelancers are surfaced
4You compare them
5You choose

Connect with our network of Kiwi freelance iOS developers

The profiles below list this service. Tell us what you need and we will share your brief with suitable people across the network, not only the people shown here.

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Matic

iOS developer

Auckland

Software & App Development

Mark

Apple Platforms Developer

Christchurch

Software & App Development

Devyish

IOS & React Native Developer

Christchurch

Software & App Development

Brent

Website Designer & Developer / App Designer

Tauranga

Design & Creative

Tom

Mobile Developer

Auckland

Software & App Development

Ben

Web Design & UI/UX Designer

Auckland

Design & Creative

Sutharsan

Web & Application Developer

Auckland

Software & App Development

Elliot

Web & Software Developer

Auckland

Software & App Development

How much does it typically cost to hire an iOS developer?

What New Zealand iOS developers typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.

Updates, fixes or a small feature
Projects fromNZ$2,000
Bug fixes, a compatibility update for a new iOS version, or one added feature on an existing iPhone app. Good when the app mostly works and needs looking after.
- Typical rangeNZ$2,000–$8,000
Simple new app or prototype
Projects fromNZ$8,000
A small app with a handful of screens, no customer accounts and little or no back end. Good for testing an idea or a single-purpose tool.
- Typical rangeNZ$8,000–$25,000
Business app with accounts and integrations
Projects fromNZ$25,000
Sign-in, push notifications, payments or booking, and a connection to your existing system, with testing on a range of iPhones and iPads.
- Typical rangeNZ$25,000–$70,000
Complex or high-traffic app
Projects fromNZ$70,000
Larger products with several user types, offline sync, custom back end, strict security or heavy third-party integrations.
- Typical rangeNZ$70,000–$200,000+
What affects the price
Freelancers quote after reading your brief. These move the price most.
- Number of screens, features and user types
- Whether design is included or supplied
- Back-end and third-party integrations (payments, bookings, accounting)
- Whether you need iPad, Apple Watch or widget support as well
- Ongoing maintenance after launch

Indicative New Zealand dollar estimates only, excluding GST, the Apple Developer Program membership and any back-end hosting or third-party service fees. Freelancers set their own pricing after reviewing your brief. Updated October 2026.

IOS work delivered by Kiwi freelancers

Review the brief, the approach and the finished work behind related app projects before you create your own brief.

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Prior to this application, it took us over 3 to 4 hours to complete each property inspection report manually in Microsoft word. Now we can finish each report in less than half an hour - Great work done by Pulsebay - William

Feedback for Sutharsan A.

Web & Application Developer · Auckland

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Questions about hiring an iOS developer

Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.

Do I need an iOS developer or a cross-platform developer?

If most of your customers use iPhones, or you want the best fit with Apple features such as Apple Pay and Face ID, an iOS developer is the simplest choice. If you need iPhone and Android from one build, say so in the brief and ask applicants to explain how they would approach it. Brief an Android developer if Android is the main target.

What do I need to publish an app on the App Store?

You need an Apple Developer Program membership, ideally registered in your business's name rather than the developer's, so you keep control of the app. Your developer prepares the listing, screenshots and privacy details and submits builds to Apple for review.

How long does Apple's review take?

Review is often quick, but Apple can reject an app or ask for changes, so allow a few days in your timeline and more for a first submission. An experienced iOS developer will check the App Review Guidelines before submitting to reduce the chance of delays.

How long does an iOS app take to build?

A simple app can take 6 to 10 weeks. An app with accounts, payments and integrations commonly takes 3 to 6 months. The applicant will give a timeline once they have read your brief.

Who owns the app and the source code?

Ownership is agreed between you and the freelancer. If you want to own the code and the App Store account, say so in the brief and confirm it before work starts.

What should I include in an iOS app brief?

Say what the app should help people do, who will use it, the three features it must have first, any systems it must connect to, whether you have designs, and your rough budget and timing. A screenshot or link to an app you like helps.

What happens when Apple releases a new iOS?

New iOS versions each year can change how an app behaves, and Apple regularly raises the minimum requirements for updates. Ask applicants about ongoing support so someone is ready to keep the app working.