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Please read entire **Project Description:** before bidding I currently have an app uploaded and functioning in TestFlight, but it still feels too much like a wrapped website instead of a polished native iPhone app. I’m looking for an experienced iOS / hybrid app developer who can help improve the overall native feel, responsiveness, smoothness, and user experience while keeping the existing backend and core platform intact. This is NOT a full rebuild from scratch. The app is already operational — I need a developer who understands how to refine and polish hybrid/web-based apps into a more premium App Store-quality experience. ### Main Goals * Make the app feel smooth and truly native on iPhone * Improve responsiveness and UI behavior * Eliminate the “web app” feel * Improve overall App Store readiness ### Areas That Need Improvement * Native-style navigation and transitions * Better animations and responsiveness * Improved loading/splash behavior * Native keyboard handling * Gesture support and scrolling improvements * Push notification integration * Deep linking support * Camera/photo upload improvements * Better caching and offline handling * iOS safe-area optimization * General UI/UX cleanup and polish ### Current Status * App is already uploaded to TestFlight * Apple Developer account is active * Existing backend/platform already built * Looking for polishing and native enhancement work only ### Preferred Experience * iOS Development * Capacitor / Ionic / React Native / Flutter * Experience improving hybrid apps * Strong UI/UX attention to detail * Experience preparing apps for App Store launch ### Deliverables * Improved native-feeling iOS app * Updated project files * Assistance preparing for App Store release * Recommendations for long-term scalability and performance ### Please Include * Examples of similar work * Estimated timeline * Estimated budget * What approach you would recommend to improve the native experience Looking for someone experienced, detail-oriented, and capable of making an existing app feel premium and production-ready.
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Hi there, Jas this side from Logictrix and I am ready to work on your app with my team and with a promise for long term support in fairly low cost. Please just give me your few minutes for the chat so that we can discuss all the important points about project as well as we can clarify any queries from both side to go ahead further for final agreement. We will use AI tools to developed your app very quickly and so in cheapest cost as we are expert in AI development and we used many AI platforms like openAI, Freepik, Antigravity, Cursor etc for App development and other AI work. We have developed around 400+ Android and iOS apps using Native and Flutter SDK in the past 15 years, Many apps are Live in Google play and App store. We will share our detailed portfolio over the Chat once we connect. Looking forward to your reply... Thanks and Regards Jas
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hi — Elias here from Miami. The real challenge is enhancing the existing TestFlight app to achieve a native feel on iOS. This requires a deep understanding of iOS design principles, which are critical for user retention and satisfaction. A common failure in app improvement stems from not fully leveraging native components or improperly managing state transitions. These issues can lead to performance bottlenecks and disrupt the user experience if not handled correctly. Addressing caching strategies and ensuring seamless permission management are essential for maintaining a fluid experience. I’d approach this by analyzing the current architecture to identify where native components can replace hybrid elements. Focusing on optimizing the rendering cycle and ensuring efficient data flows will be key. For instance, employing React Native's bridge effectively or integrating with native modules can significantly enhance performance. The hardest decision early is determining which components should remain native versus those manageable in React Native. This tradeoff impacts performance and future maintainability. What specific user interactions do you want to enhance in the app? Looking forward to collaborating on this to create a more engaging user experience.
$500 USD in 3 days
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Hello, i can update your iOS applications to look more Native than the website wrapped app. i can make Native Bottom Navigation Tabs bar and implement firebase push notifications as well. Let's chat to proceed.
$350 USD in 5 days
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Hi, I’ve reviewed the project carefully and this is exactly the kind of refinement work I specialize in — transforming hybrid/TestFlight apps into polished, premium-feeling iOS experiences without rebuilding the entire platform. I have experience improving apps built with Capacitor, Ionic, React Native, and Flutter by focusing on native UX behaviors, performance tuning, animation smoothness, safe-area handling, offline caching, push notifications, and App Store readiness.
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hello, As a seasoned developer and leader of a renowned web service provider company, I have a proven track record in improving UI/UX, tailoring apps to native experiences, and readying them for the App Store. My skillset includes the ones you prefer like iOS Development, Capacitor/Ionic/React Native/Flutter which will allow me to refine and tailor your app while keeping the backend intact. Additionally, my proficiency in JavaScript and Mobile App Development guarantees that I understand how to extract the most out of hybrid/web-based technologies. In terms of the areas that you need improvement in, I have got you covered. From native-style navigation and better animations to caching strategies for offline handling, I have experience enhancing all these factors to give a more polished face to your app. Furthermore, as an experienced software professional, my work is always backed by an extensive QA process ensuring that it is clean and bug-free. To sum it up: I am dependable, detail-oriented, and fully capable of transforming your existing app into one with an App Store-Quality polishing. As an additional bonus, I am also eager to provide recommendations for long-term scalability and performance of your application. Trust me; you are not just hiring a developer; you are hiring someone who takes ownership over their work and believes in turning dreams into reality , let's launch your 'Dream-app' together! Thanks!
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Proposal Overview: CnELIndia team offers expert polishing of your existing TestFlight hybrid iOS app to deliver a premium native feel without backend changes. Recommended Approach: Use Capacitor/Ionic optimizations for native UI components, Swift bridges for key features, and performance tuning to eliminate web-like behavior. Key Improvements We Will Deliver: Smooth native navigation, transitions, and gestures. Enhanced animations, responsive scrolling, safe-area handling. Optimized loading, keyboard, camera uploads, caching, and offline support. Deep linking and push notifications integration. Full UI/UX polish for App Store readiness. How CnELIndia Team Helps: Initial audit of current codebase (1-2 days). Iterative refinements with weekly TestFlight updates. Rigorous testing on multiple iOS devices. App Store submission assistance and post-launch support. Timeline: 4-6 weeks. Budget: $8,500-$12,000 based on scope. Similar Work: Successfully transformed 5+ hybrid apps into native-feeling iOS apps with 4.8+ ratings. Ready to make your app production-ready. Let's discuss next steps. (478 chars)
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I will refine your TestFlight app to feel native — improving transitions, gesture handling, scroll behavior, and loading states so it passes the "does this feel like a real app" test before App Store review. One high-impact approach: I will replace web-based route changes with Capacitor's native navigation stack and add iOS spring-curve animations to transitions. Combined with aggressive view caching and native splash/keyboard handling, this eliminates the "wrapped website" feel without touching your backend. I will also wire up APNs for push notifications and configure universal links for deep linking. Questions: 1) Which framework wraps the app currently — Capacitor, Cordova, or something else? 2) Are there specific screens or flows that feel the most "webby" right now? Looking forward to your response. Best regards, Kamran
$275 USD in 10 days
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Hi, With over a decade of experience in web and mobile app development, my team and I can definitely meet your goal of transforming your app into a more native-like, premium experience for iOS users. Our expertise spans across various technologies, including Capacitor, Ionic, React Native, and Flutter - all of which align with the aptitude necessary to enhance hybrid/web-based apps like yours. We've demonstrated this skill set through our portfolio which showcases projects with similar goals - improving responsiveness/UI behavior, gesture support/scrolling enhancements, UI/UX cleanup/polish, among others. To make your app feel smoother and truly native on the iPhone, we would start by optimizing iOS safe-areas, implementing native-style navigation/transitions for better user experience; improve animations/responsiveness and loading/splash behaviors while utilizing Apple's recommended practices such as handling gesture support and scrolling. Additional areas we will focus on include push notification integration; deep linking support; camera/photo upload improvements; caching/offline management; and improving keyboard handling. Moreover, we're equipped to guide you throughout the process of preparing your app for App Store release. Thanks...
$750 USD in 7 days
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SURE, I have evaluated the project description and highly able to complete i t Improve Existing TestFlight App to Feel More Native on iOS -----------I am a Mobile Application developer having 7 years of work experience with the expertise of React native/Xamarin/ Flutter/ Java and Kotlin (android) /Swift and objective (iOS )/ XML and Android XML Layouts (Android)/ Interface Builder and Storyboards (iOS). I have some queries to give you accurate time and price Please ping me to get started and provide you great results. Thanks
$700 USD in 7 days
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Hi there, I can help you polish your hybrid app to feel truly native on iOS. The trick is wrapping native gesture recognizers around web views, using custom transitions that mimic UIKit, and making sure scrolling and keyboard handling are buttery smooth. I've done this with Capacitor apps before and can show you examples of work where I eliminated that web-app feel. I'm Edward, been doing iOS work since 2014 and have refined several hybrid apps for App Store release. Happy to chat about your specific app.
$750 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I can help polish your existing TestFlight app so it feels less like a wrapped website and more like a smooth native iPhone app, while keeping your backend and core platform intact. I have experience improving hybrid apps with native-style navigation, better transitions, keyboard handling, safe-area fixes, push notifications, deep links, camera/photo upload flows, caching, and general App Store readiness. My approach would be to review the current build, identify the biggest “web app” friction points, and refine the iOS experience step by step with clean UI/UX improvements and production-ready project updates. I am ready to begin immediately and would be happy to discuss the project in further detail. Thanks, Teo
$300 USD in 3 days
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Hi, We are a full-stack mobile development team experienced in refining hybrid apps into smooth, premium native-feeling iOS experiences. Since your app is already live in TestFlight, we can focus on polishing performance, UX, and App Store readiness without rebuilding the backend. We can improve: Native navigation and transitions Animations and responsiveness Keyboard, gestures, and scrolling behavior Push notifications and deep linking Camera/uploads and caching Safe-area and overall iOS UI polish We can review the current build and provide a clear approach, timeline, and pricing based on the improvements needed. Regards Interconnect
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hello, With 4 years of experience in iOS Development and expertise in improving mobile apps to deliver a premium user experience, I am confident in enhancing your existing TestFlight app to feel more native on iOS. I understand the importance of refining hybrid/web-based apps to meet App Store-quality standards while maintaining the core platform. Having read through your project requirements, I am well-equipped to address areas such as native-style navigation, UI responsiveness, gesture support, and overall UI/UX enhancements. I am proficient in iOS development, React Native, and ensuring apps are App Store-ready. I am keen to discuss further details and collaborate on this project. Please feel free to connect in chat for a more in-depth conversation. Best regards, Taimoor from Pixels Soft
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hi, Getting out of that "wrapped website" feel is mostly about killing WebView lag points: native gestures, proper keyboard avoidance, and iOS safe-area handling that respects the notch. Is the current build Capacitor / Ionic, or something heavier? Capacitor we can polish in place; if it's a thicker WebView wrapper, rewriting the highest-traffic screens in React Native is often faster than fighting it. Where I'd start: - Native-style navigation and transitions (React Navigation native-stack, or Capacitor native plugins) - Native keyboard handling, momentum scrolling, pull-to-refresh - Splash and first-paint timing so it stops feeling like a page load - Push notifications via APNs and deep linking with Universal Links - iOS safe-area + gesture cleanup pass I work daily in React Native and Flutter, and most of the last couple years has been polishing hybrid TestFlight builds into App Store-ready apps. That's where the bulk of my 5★ reviews here come from. Can you share the TestFlight link or a short screen recording? I'd rather quote a real number than guess. Asif
$750 USD in 5 days
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You’re using TestFlight for an operational hybrid app that needs native-level polish—smooth transitions, gesture support, and App Store-ready UX—without rebuilding the backend. Here’s how I’d approach it: - Native bridge optimization: Replace web-view navigation with Capacitor/Ionic plugins for true native transitions, keyboard handling, and safe-area insets. I work regularly with these tools to bridge hybrid gaps without full rewrites. - Performance audits: Profile the current build to target jank (e.g., 60fps scrolling, cached assets, offline fallbacks) using Xcode Instruments. Prioritize fixes like lazy-loaded images and reduced JavaScript overhead. - UX micro-interactions: Implement iOS-native gestures (swipe-to-go-back, pull-to-refresh), haptic feedback, and system-style modals. For push notifications and deep linking, I’ll configure Firebase Cloud Messaging and Universal Links with minimal backend changes. I’ll deliver the refined build in 7 days, with the $750 covering the scope as written; we’ll refine the figure once we walk through the current codebase and prioritize the improvement areas. A 15-minute call will clarify which of your listed items (e.g., camera uploads vs. caching) need deeper focus.
$600 USD in 7 days
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Hey, I will enhance your existing iOS app into a smooth, native-feeling experience by improving navigation, animations, responsiveness, and overall UI behavior while keeping your current backend and core system fully intact. I will professionally refine your hybrid app with native-style transitions, better gesture handling, push notifications, caching improvements, safe-area fixes, and overall UX polish so it feels premium, App Store-ready, and no longer like a wrapped website. Would you prefer to keep your current framework as-is (Capacitor/React Native/etc.) or are you open to lightweight native modules for improving performance and transitions? Please Check my Profile: https://www.freelancer.com/u/zainalitariq245 I’m ready to help you turn your existing app into a polished, App Store-quality product Best Regards: Zain Ali
$500 USD in 10 days
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Dear Client, Thank you for sharing the detailed requirements. After reviewing the scope, I understand this project is not about rebuilding the app but refining the existing experience to make it feel truly native, premium, and App Store ready while preserving the current backend and business logic. I have experience working with hybrid and mobile applications, improving UI responsiveness, native navigation patterns, animations, performance optimization, push notifications, offline handling, caching strategies, deep linking, safe-area support, and production release preparation. For this engagement, my approach would focus on: • Auditing the current TestFlight build and identifying “web-view” behaviors • Improving native transitions, scrolling, gestures, and loading experience • Enhancing keyboard interactions, camera/upload flows, and iOS responsiveness • Implementing better caching and offline performance where applicable • Optimizing overall UX for a more polished App Store-quality experience • Supporting final testing and release readiness A few quick questions: Is the current app built using Capacitor, Ionic, React Native, Flutter, or WebView-based architecture? Do you already have a list of priority screens that feel least native? Are push notifications and deep links partially implemented or starting fresh? Would you prefer minimal code changes or deeper optimization where required? Best Regards,
$400 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I've worked on this exact problem — hybrid apps that feel like wrapped websites. I know where it leaks: transitions, scroll behavior, keyboard handling, safe area edges. My plan would be simple — audit the TestFlight build first, document what's off, then fix it layer by layer. Navigation, gestures, loading flow, push notifications, deep linking. No surprises. I work in UIKit + SwiftUI and have done Capacitor/Ionic native bridge work before. Timeline: 1–2 weeks. Happy to jump on a quick call after you share the build. Question: Do you need iOS 26 - Liquid Glass support as well? Ram
$255 USD in 12 days
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Hi, I carefully read your full project description, and this is exactly the kind of refinement work I enjoy. You already have the hard part completed with a functioning app and backend. What you need now is the final layer of native polish that transforms a functional hybrid app into something that genuinely feels premium on iPhone. I have experience improving hybrid and web based mobile apps using React Native, Capacitor, and Flutter, specifically focusing on eliminating the “wrapped website” feeling through native navigation patterns, smoother animations, better gesture handling, optimized keyboard behavior, caching improvements, safe area tuning, and polished UI responsiveness. My approach would start with a UX and performance audit of the current TestFlight build to identify the biggest friction points affecting native feel. From there, I would refine transitions, scrolling physics, splash/loading flows, media handling, push notifications, deep linking, and offline performance while keeping your existing backend and architecture intact. I also understand App Store expectations and can help improve the overall production quality before release, including stability, responsiveness, and visual consistency across iPhone devices. I would be grateful for the opportunity to help bring the app to a premium App Store standard and will gladly accept feedback throughout the process. Best, Justin
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hi I can help refine your existing TestFlight app into a smoother, more native-feeling iPhone experience without rebuilding the backend or core platform. I have strong experience with iOS, hybrid app polishing, Capacitor/Ionic, React Native, Flutter-style UX patterns, push notifications, deep linking, camera/photo handling, caching, and App Store readiness. The main technical problem is that hybrid apps often expose web-style behavior through slow transitions, weak keyboard handling, poor safe-area support, and non-native navigation patterns. I can solve this by auditing the current app shell, improving native plugins, optimizing UI responsiveness, adding smoother transitions, fixing iOS-specific behaviors, and tightening the overall UX flow. I can also improve splash/loading states, scroll behavior, gestures, offline handling, notification setup, deep links, and photo upload behavior so the app feels more polished on real devices. My approach is to keep your existing platform intact while upgrading the iOS experience layer to feel premium, stable, and App Store-ready. Once I review the current project structure, I can recommend the best path based on whether it is Capacitor, Ionic, React Native, Flutter, or another hybrid setup. Thanks, Hercules
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