100%
Native performance
Full
Apple APIs
95%
Native rendering performance
30+
Apps shipped
6-12wks
From kickoff to App Store
6+
Years delivering products
95%
Native rendering performance
30+
Apps shipped
6-12wks
From kickoff to App Store
6+
Years delivering products

The short answer

Under the hood · How it works

Swift is Apple’s native programming language for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS. Every pixel is rendered by Apple’s own Metal pipeline — no bridge, no JS thread, no third-party rendering engine. The result is 100% native performance, full access to every Apple API, and the tightest possible integration with Apple hardware.

Bolder uses Swift when the project demands the best possible iOS experience — premium consumer apps, fintech requiring Secure Enclave and Face ID, healthcare apps needing HealthKit compliance, or anything that benefits from ARKit and Apple’s spatial computing stack. Cross-platform isn’t always the right answer. Sometimes iOS-first is the product strategy.

The conversations that bring native iOS projects to Bolder.

Real scenarios that bring native Swift projects to Bolder. If one sounds familiar, we’ve built it before.

Premium iOS consumer apps

Premium iOS apps with SwiftUI, custom animations, and pixel-perfect UI that React Native and Flutter can't match on Apple hardware.

Healthcare & wellness iOS apps

HealthKit, CareKit, ResearchKit integrations with HIPAA-compliant architecture and biometric authentication.

Fintech & banking iOS apps

Fintech apps requiring Secure Enclave, Face ID, and Apple Pay — no third-party bridge touching sensitive data.

AR & spatial computing apps

AR apps with ARKit, LiDAR, and RealityKit. Only native Swift has full access to Apple’s spatial computing APIs.

Apple ecosystem multi-device apps

Apple Watch, iPad, and Apple TV apps that share logic with the iPhone app via Swift Package Manager.

On-demand & location iOS apps

High-performance iOS apps for on-demand services with real-time maps, Core Location, and push notifications.

Swift expertise that goes beyond the syntax.

We don’t just know Swift syntax. We understand Apple’s memory model, the Metal pipeline, and the App Store review patterns that sink cross-platform apps.

SwiftUI
Combine
CoreData
ARKit
TestFlight
Secure Enclave

Native SwiftUI Rendering

SwiftUI with declarative state management via Combine. No bridge, no JS thread — every frame rendered by Apple’s own Metal pipeline.

UI framework
SwiftUI
Reactivity
Combine / @Observable
Render engine
Metal (Apple)
Performance
100% native

Apple Security Stack

Keychain, Secure Enclave, Face ID, Touch ID, and App Attest — Apple’s full security stack only accessible to native Swift.

Auth methods
Face ID / Touch ID
Data storage
Keychain + Secure Enclave
Payments
Apple Pay
Fraud prevention
App Attest + DeviceCheck

ARKit & Spatial Computing

ARKit, RealityKit, LiDAR — full access to Apple’s spatial computing stack. Flutter and React Native have no equivalent.

AR framework
ARKit 6
3D engine
RealityKit 2
Depth sensing
LiDAR Scanner
visionOS ready
Yes

TestFlight & App Store Pipeline

Weekly TestFlight builds, Xcode Cloud CI, App Store submission and review handling — all in scope from day one.

Build cadence
Weekly TestFlight
CI tool
Xcode Cloud + Fastlane
Submission
Handled by Bolder
Review handling
Included in scope

Your next app shouldn't take 6 months

Every workflow, more efficient Every deliverable more remarkable
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Why Swift

When native Swift is the right call.

Swift is the right call when iOS performance, Apple hardware access, or App Store quality standards are non-negotiable.

100% native. Zero bridge overhead.

SwiftUI renders every frame through Apple’s Metal pipeline. No bridge overhead, no JS thread, no cross-platform tax.

Interface showing brand mode toggle on, 120 fps reading, and 16ms frame time graph.

Full Apple security stack.

Face ID, Secure Enclave, Apple Pay, App Attest. Only native Swift gets full access to Apple’s security hardware.

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ARKit & spatial computing.

ARKit, RealityKit, LiDAR, visionOS. Flutter and React Native have no equivalent access to Apple’s spatial stack.

Progress bar showing weeks 1 to 10 with milestone markers at weeks 1, 2, 8, and 10.

Weekly TestFlight builds. App Store submission, review handling, and resubmission handled by Bolder. All in scope.

Weekly TestFlight builds. App Store submission, review handling, and resubmission handled by Bolder. All in scope.

Flutter

React Native

Performance ceiling
100% native
95% native
90% native
Apple hardware access
Full
Partial
Partial
App Store approval rate
Highest
Good
Variable
ARKit / visionOS
Single codebase
Best for
Premium iOS, max performance
Cross-platform, fast MVP
JS teams
Performance ceiling
Apple hardware access
App Store approval rate
ARKit / visionOS
Single codebase
Best for
100% native
Full
Highest
Premium iOS, max performance

Flutter

95% native
Partial
Good
Cross-platform, fast MVP

React Native

90% native
Partial
Variable
JS teams

Industries we’ve shipped native Swift apps for.

Swift’s full Apple API access makes it the right choice for demanding apps across these industries.

FinTech

We help fintech companies solve complex financial problems with secure, scalable technology that meets real business needs.

Healthcare

We build healthcare and wellness software that supports patient care, data security, and smooth daily operations.

On-Demand

We build on-demand software that manages high traffic, real-time updates, and complex workflows with ease.

Professional

We build secure and scalable systems that support service delivery, client management, and operational efficiency.

Firebase

Auth, Realtime Database, Cloud Functions — the default Swift backend stack at Bolder.

Stripe

In-app payments, subscriptions, and Apple Pay via Stripe’s native iOS SDK.

Node.js

REST and GraphQL backends built in Node.js powering Swift iOS apps.

AWS

Scalable cloud infrastructure, S3 for media, Lambda for serverless functions.

Auth0 / Clerk

Enterprise-grade auth for iOS apps — SSO, MFA, and social login.

OpenAI API

AI features, vision APIs, and natural language processing in Swift apps.

Bold Answers to Bolder Questions

Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our team.

1
What is Bolder Apps?

Bolder Apps is a Miami-headquartered mobile and web app development agency, founded in 2019. They partner with startups and businesses worldwide, combining US-based leadership with a distributed engineering team.

2
How long does it take to build an app?

Typically 8–20 weeks depending on project scope and complexity. Bolder Apps moves faster than most agencies — proposals are turned around in 1–2 days versus the industry norm of 1–2 weeks.

3
What industries do you work with?

Bolder Apps serves a wide range: FinTech, Healthcare, Lifestyle, Retail, Ecommerce, Social Media, On-Demand, and Professional Services.

4
Where are you located?

Headquartered at 78 SW 7th, Miami, FL 33130, USA. The engineering team is distributed globally.

5
What programming languages and frameworks do you use?

At Bolder Apps, we utilize a variety of programming languages and frameworks to best suit your project’s needs. For cross-platform development, we use Flutter or Flutterflow, which allows us to efficiently support web, Android, and iOS with a single codebase—ideal for projects with tight budgets. For native applications, we employ Swift for iOS and Kotlin for Android applications.

For web applications, we combine frontend layout frameworks like Ant Design, or Material Design with React. On the backend, we typically use Laravel or Yii2 for monolithic projects, and Node.js for serverless architectures.

Additionally, we can support various technologies, including Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Firebase, Amazon Web Services (AWS), React Native, Docker, NGINX, Apache, and more. This diverse skill set enables us to deliver robust and scalable solutions tailored to your specific requirements.

1
How much does it cost to build a mobile app?

Mobile app development typically ranges from $30K to $250K+ depending on complexity, platform, and features. Bolder Apps uses scope-based pricing — no hourly billing — so your budget is defined before development begins.

2
Do you charge hourly or by project?

We work on fixed-scope pricing, not hourly rates. This means you know exactly what you're getting and what it costs before we write a single line of code.

3
What is included in the project price?

Every project includes strategy, UI/UX design, development, QA testing, App Store submission, and 4 weeks of post-launch maintenance. No hidden fees.

4
What is the minimum budget to work with Bolder Apps?

Projects typically start from $30K. For early-stage startups, a Paid Discovery session is a cost-effective way to validate your idea and build a roadmap before committing to full development.

1
What happens after I contact Bolder Apps?

You connect directly with a Product Consultant — no salespeople. Within 1–2 days you receive a tailored proposal. From there: discovery → strategy → design → development → launch.

2
What is a Paid Discovery session?

A structured engagement where we deeply analyze your product goals, user needs, and technical requirements — producing a concrete roadmap before any development begins.

3
Do you build MVPs for startups

Yes. We specialize in taking early-stage ideas from concept to a shippable product, fast. Many of our clients launch their first version within 10 weeks.

4
How do you handle project communication?

You work directly with a senior Product Consultant throughout the entire project — not a rotating cast of account managers or junior staff.

1
What platforms do you develop for?

iOS, Android, and web. We build native apps using Swift and Kotlin, or cross-platform using Flutter — supporting all three from a single codebase when budget efficiency matters.

2
Do you build AI-powered apps?

Yes. We integrate AI features including LLMs, recommendation engines, and automation workflows. We're an official OpenAI partner with direct access to API credits for qualifying projects.

3
Can you work with our existing codebase?

Yes. We offer Code Audit services to review your existing architecture before recommending whether to build on top of it or start fresh.

4
How do you handle app security?

We implement data encryption, secure coding practices, regular security audits, and follow platform-specific security guidelines for both App Store and Google Play.

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They truly understood our vision and translated it into a polished product with a seamless UX.

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They moved the project very smoothly.

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ASC client logo

They moved the project very smoothly.

Len Swegart
Senior Corporate Relations Manager, American Cancer Society
Rydoo client logo

They truly understood our vision and translated it into a polished product with a seamless UX.

Anna Haberfellner
Senior SDR, Rydoo
Qonto client logo

Attentiveness to detail and excellent design skills are impressive.

Steve Anavi
Senior Manager, Qonto