Disclosure: App369 publishes this guide and is one of the six companies listed. It compares what each company publishes on its own website and its public Clutch profile, checked on October 21, 2026. It is not an independent benchmark.
Key takeaways
- Three of the six publish an iOS price: AppMakers USA (MVP $10,000–$25,000), EltexSoft (MVP $25,000–$80,000) and Lickability ($50,000–$100,000 for smaller projects).
- Published MVP timelines run from 4–6 weeks (AppMakers USA) to 4–6 months (EltexSoft).
- Clutch hourly rates run from $50–$99 (EltexSoft, VT Netzwelt) to $200–$300 (Lickability).
- For Apple Watch, widgets, HealthKit or Vision Pro, pick a firm whose iOS page names that feature, then ask to see one it shipped.
- If you also need Android, one Flutter app for both platforms usually costs less than a native iPhone app plus a native Android app.
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The best iOS app development company depends on which Apple features you need and your budget. AppMakers USA publishes a price and timeline table for native iPhone apps. EltexSoft names the most Apple-specific features, such as widgets, Apple Watch and HealthKit. Lickability is a small design-led studio for bigger budgets, Frame Sixty specializes in Vision Pro, and VT Netzwelt offers lower rates. App369 suits a first app that may also need Android. To size your app first, try the free app cost calculator.
What an iOS app development company is (and isn't)
An iOS app development company builds native apps for iPhone and iPad in Swift and SwiftUI, Apple's own language and interface framework. Native code gives full access to Apple features such as Apple Watch, home-screen widgets, Live Activities, HealthKit and Apple Pay. This guide leaves out firms that only build cross-platform apps; those are compared in the mobile app development companies guide. For when native Swift is worth the extra cost, see Flutter vs Swift and the iOS development service page.
How I compared these iOS companies
I checked each company's own iOS page and Clutch profile on October 21, 2026:
- Published price and timeline: iOS prices, bands or timelines on the company's own site.
- Apple-specific work: which Apple features and devices the company names, such as Watch, widgets, HealthKit or Vision Pro.
- Proof of work: named clients, iOS case studies or App Store links.
- Clutch data: minimum project, hourly rate, rating and review count, read the same day.
- Location: where the site and Clutch place the company, and where its engineers work.
I didn't hire these companies or test their apps. Companies are listed alphabetically. The order is not a ranking.
The best iOS app development companies in 2026
1. App369, best for a first iPhone app that may also need Android
App369 publishes this guide. It is one developer, Simon Dziak, in Miami, Florida. Its iOS service builds native iPhone apps in Swift and SwiftUI, or one Flutter app for iPhone and Android when you need both. A Flutter app for both stores starts from $9,000, and a native Swift app is quoted in writing after you describe it. The instant quote gives a price range in about a minute. App369 has no Clutch profile; its Fiverr profile shows a 5.0 rating from 126 reviews (read October 13, 2026).
- Strengths: a published starting price; you work directly with the developer; a choice between native and Flutter based on the features you need.
- Limitation: one developer, and no published Apple Watch, Vision Pro or HealthKit case study.
- Best for: founders and small businesses whose first app is iPhone-led but may need Android soon.
2. AppMakers USA, best for a native iPhone app with a published price table
AppMakers USA shows its address at 1250 S Los Angeles Street in Los Angeles, with offices in Santa Monica, New York and San Diego, and says it has 60-plus engineers. Its iOS page names Swift, SwiftUI, HealthKit, ARKit, StoreKit, Core ML, Live Activities and Apple Watch companion apps. It publishes a price table: an MVP at $10,000–$25,000 in 4–6 weeks, a full iPhone app at $25,000–$60,000 in 9–12 weeks, and augmented reality or hardware apps from $65,000 over 4–8 months. Case studies include Cybionex, a medical iPad app, and AcuHealth.Life, an AR hand-tracking app. On Clutch it lists a $10,000+ minimum project and $100–$149 per hour, with a 5.0 rating from 103 reviews (read October 15, 2026).
- Strengths: published prices and timelines by type of app; the most Clutch reviews among these firms; medical and AR case studies.
- Limitation: no Apple Watch case study shown, and it also sells cross-platform work, so confirm the app will be native.
- Best for: US businesses that want a native iPhone app with a price band before the first call.
3. EltexSoft, best for apps built around Apple Watch, widgets or HealthKit
EltexSoft says it is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in New York, Lisbon and Kyiv and its engineering team in Ukraine. Its iOS page names a long list of Apple features: Swift 6 and SwiftUI, widgets and Live Activities, HealthKit, standalone Apple Watch apps, CarPlay and StoreKit. It names clients including Unfold, Shell, HeyTutor and MOTTIV, a HealthKit app. It publishes $50–$99 per hour and price bands: an MVP at $25,000–$80,000 over 4–6 months and a mid-market app at $80,000–$250,000 over 6–9 months. On Clutch it lists a $10,000+ minimum project, with a 5.0 rating from 30 reviews (read October 15, 2026).
- Strengths: a long list of named Apple features with client examples; published rates and price bands; UIKit to SwiftUI migration work.
- Limitation: the slowest published MVP timeline here, and engineers in Ukraine, so check overlap with your hours.
- Best for: health, fitness and wearable apps, and teams moving older iOS code to SwiftUI.
4. Frame Sixty, best for Vision Pro and spatial apps
Frame Sixty describes itself as US-based, and Clutch lists its headquarters in Largo, Florida, with a second office on W Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles. Its iOS page names Swift and SwiftUI across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Vision Pro, and says it takes over Swift, Objective-C, React Native and Flutter code. Its portfolio includes a Vision Pro immersive video for Logitech and a sign language translator for Vision Pro. It works on a fixed bid after a discovery call, says a focused iOS app takes 3–4 months, and sends a TestFlight build every 1–2 weeks. On Clutch it lists a $10,000+ minimum project and $100–$149 per hour, with a 5.0 rating from 8 reviews (read October 15, 2026).
- Strengths: the only firm here whose iOS page names Apple TV, with Vision Pro as its main specialty; regular test builds; takes over existing code.
- Limitation: a portfolio weighted to AR and Vision Pro, only 8 Clutch reviews, and no published dollar price.
- Best for: businesses adding Vision Pro, AR or other spatial features to an Apple app.
5. Lickability, best for design-led apps with a $50,000+ budget
Lickability says it is a fully remote US company with most of its team around New York City, and Clutch lists New York. It says designing and developing for Apple platforms is its specialty, across iOS, macOS and visionOS. Its home page names clients including Epic Games, Clubhouse, Tumblr, The New Yorker, The Atlantic and The Browser Company, and links Around by Mixtiles on the App Store. Its FAQ says a polished, fully featured app typically costs $100,000 or more and smaller projects $50,000–$100,000. On Clutch it lists a $25,000+ minimum project and $200–$300 per hour, with a 4.9 rating from 25 reviews and 2–9 employees (read October 15, 2026).
- Strengths: well-known consumer and media clients; strong design focus; an honest published price floor.
- Limitation: the highest hourly rate and the smallest team here, and its site doesn't document Watch, widgets or HealthKit work.
- Best for: funded startups and media brands that want a polished, design-led Apple app.
6. VT Netzwelt, best for lower rates on a native Swift build
VT Netzwelt lists offices in India first, plus a New York address at 1412 Broadway, and Clutch lists four locations led by India. Its Swift iOS page names SwiftUI, UIKit, Swift Concurrency, Core ML, ARKit, HealthKit, Apple Pay and StoreKit subscriptions, widgets, Live Activities and App Intents, across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and visionOS. It says most iOS apps take a few weeks to a couple of months, with no published price. On Clutch it lists a $5,000+ minimum project and $50–$99 per hour, with a 5.0 rating from 22 reviews and 50–249 employees (read October 15, 2026).
- Strengths: the lowest Clutch minimum here; a long list of named Apple features; a New York office.
- Limitation: a general agency that also sells React Native, with two case studies but no App Store links on its iOS page.
- Best for: budget-conscious buyers who want an offshore Swift team and will check references.
Side-by-side comparison
| Company | Based in | Published iOS price | MVP timeline | Clutch hourly | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App369 | Miami, FL | Flutter from $9,000; Swift quoted | Quoted in writing | No Clutch profile | One developer |
| AppMakers USA | Los Angeles | MVP $10,000–$25,000 | 4–6 weeks | $100–$149 | Confirm native |
| EltexSoft | Los Angeles; engineers in Ukraine | MVP $25,000–$80,000 | 4–6 months | $50–$99 | Slowest published timeline |
| Frame Sixty | Largo, FL / Los Angeles (Clutch) | Fixed bid, no figure | 3–4 months | $100–$149 | Few reviews |
| Lickability | New York area | $50,000–$100,000+ | Not published | $200–$300 | Highest rate |
| VT Netzwelt | India / New York | Not published | Weeks to months | $50–$99 | No App Store links shown |
Which iOS company fits your situation
| Your situation | Start with |
|---|---|
| An iPhone-first app that may need Android soon | App369 |
| A native iPhone app with a price band up front | AppMakers USA |
| An Apple Watch, widget or HealthKit app | EltexSoft |
| A Vision Pro or spatial feature | Frame Sixty |
| A polished, design-led app with a $50,000+ budget | Lickability |
| A native Swift build at offshore rates | VT Netzwelt |
How to choose an iOS app development company
- List the Apple features you need. Apple Watch, widgets, HealthKit and Apple Pay each add work, so name them in your brief.
- Ask for App Store links. Ask for apps the company built and still maintains, ideally using the same features.
- Decide native or Flutter early. Flutter vs Swift explains when one codebase for both platforms is the better buy.
- Compare written quotes for the same scope. The app development RFP guide works with any firm on this list.
- Own your Apple developer account. The app should be published under your account, with the code in your repository. The mobile app handoff checklist lists the rest.
Get a price for your iOS app
The instant quote for a mobile app gives a price range in about a minute. For a native Swift app or anything else, use the contact form and you'll get a written reply. Compare it with a quote from at least one other company on this list.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best iOS app development company?
- It depends on the app. AppMakers USA publishes a price and timeline table, EltexSoft names the most Apple-specific features, Lickability suits design-led apps with a larger budget, and Frame Sixty suits Vision Pro work. App369 publishes this list, so compare at least two.
- How much does an iPhone app cost in 2026?
- Published iOS prices here start at $10,000–$25,000 for an MVP (AppMakers USA) and $25,000–$80,000 (EltexSoft), while Lickability says a polished app typically costs $100,000 or more.
- Should I build native in Swift or use Flutter?
- Native Swift gives the deepest access to Apple features such as widgets, Apple Watch and HealthKit. If you also need an Android app, Flutter builds both from one codebase and usually costs less.
- How long does it take to build an iOS app?
- AppMakers USA publishes 4–6 weeks for an MVP and 9–12 weeks for a full iPhone app. EltexSoft publishes 4–6 months for an MVP, and Frame Sixty 3–4 months for a focused app.
- Can an iOS company take over an app someone else built?
- Usually, yes. Frame Sixty says it takes over Swift, Objective-C, React Native and Flutter code, and EltexSoft offers UIKit to SwiftUI migrations. Ask for a written code review before agreeing a price.
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