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Freelance app developer for US startups — ship faster, ship better.

I’m Zakaria — a freelance mobile app developer who builds iOS, Android, Flutter and Laravel apps for US founders and startups. Remote, async-friendly, and easy to work with.

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Apps shipped

5y

Freelancing

98%

Repeat clients

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Apps shipped for US founders

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Mobile & web apps engineered for startup speed

Native iOS, Android, Flutter and Laravel projects shipped end-to-end — built for founders who need to move fast without breaking things.

Zakaria — Software Developer
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About

Hi, I’m Zakaria — freelance app developer for US startups.

I help US founders turn ideas into iOS, Android and web apps. Five years of shipping production code, async by default, and built for the way remote teams actually work.

What I offer

Freelance app & web development services

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Mobile App Development (iOS & Android)

Build your app

I build high-performance iOS and Android apps for startups and growing businesses. From MVPs to full production apps — clean code, modern UI, scalable architecture, and a smooth path to the App Store and Play Store.

  • Native iOS apps
  • Native Android apps
  • Cross-platform (Flutter / KMM)
  • Firebase integration
  • App Store & Play Store publishing

UI / UX Design

Improve your design

Modern, user-friendly UI / UX design focused on real outcomes — better engagement, clearer flows, higher conversion. Designed for mobile apps and web platforms that ship.

  • Wireframing
  • Interactive prototypes
  • Mobile UI design
  • Web UI design
  • User experience optimization

Backend & API Development

Build the backend

Secure, scalable backends and clean REST / GraphQL APIs for mobile and web apps. Built with Laravel, Node.js or Django — modeled around your data, ready for production traffic and audits.

  • REST & GraphQL APIs
  • Database design & optimization
  • Authentication & authorization
  • Third-party integrations
  • Performance & security audits

How I work

A clear path from idea to launch

Four predictable steps — so your project ships fast without the agency overhead.

01

Discovery & Strategy

I start by understanding your business goals, target users and the problem the product actually needs to solve. From this short kickoff we agree on scope, success metrics and a realistic milestone plan — so the build stays focused from day one.

02

UI / UX Design & Wireframing

I design clean, modern, responsive interfaces optimized for engagement and conversion. We start with wireframes, validate flows fast, then move to high-fidelity UI — always built around how your users actually behave.

03

iOS, Android & Web Development

I build the product with modern, production-proven technologies — clean architecture, automated tests, and weekly demos so you see real progress. Whether it’s a native iOS / Android app or a Laravel + Vue web platform, the code is built to scale.

Client words

What founders I’ve worked with say.

"Zakaria went way beyond my expectations again. He built an excellent application for me — extremely professional, talented, and easy to work with. If you have an app in mind, reach out to him. Five-star recommendation."

Chris

Chris

Founder, United Kingdom

"Professionalism and real mastery of the work. Communication was clear from start to finish, and the result was exactly what I asked for."

Bader

Bader

Client, Saudi Arabia

"If you’re looking for a developer who truly understands you and builds what you’re after, Zakaria is the one. Patient, detail-oriented, and clearly knows what he’s doing — it was a pleasure to work with him."

Geraldine

Geraldine

Client, Chile

"Zakaria was helpful and mindful of the deadline I had. He made every tweak the application needed and we’re already lining up the next round of work. Can’t wait to collaborate again."

Rohan

Rohan

Client, Hong Kong

"Many thanks to Zakaria for the professional work on my app. The result was excellent and I strongly recommend working with him."

Activeme

Activeme

Client, United Arab Emirates

"A wonderful experience working with Zakaria. His communication was on point, and he delivered exactly what was needed — on time, no fuss. Highly recommend him for anything Android-related."

Youssef

Youssef

Founder, Morocco

Let’s talk

Building an app for your startup?

Send me a quick note about what you’re building. I’ll get back within a day with a clear next step.

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Working with a freelance app developer

Do you provide ongoing support for mobile and web apps?
Yes. I offer maintenance retainers and ongoing support after launch — bug fixes, performance tuning, security updates and new feature development. You can scale the retainer up or down each month.
How much does it cost to build a mobile app or website?
Cost depends on the features, design complexity and platform (iOS, Android or web). Simple websites start from $800, MVP mobile apps from around $2,500, and custom production apps range from $8,000 to $25,000+. After a short discovery call I’ll send you a fixed-price quote.
How long does it take to develop an app or website?
Timeline depends on the project size. A basic website takes 1–3 weeks, an MVP mobile app 4–8 weeks, and a complex platform 3–6 months. I also offer fast MVP delivery in 3–4 weeks for founders who need to validate quickly.
Do I need technical knowledge to start a project?
No — you don’t need any technical background. I handle planning, design, development and publishing. You just share your idea or business need; I translate it into a working product.
Do you provide support and updates after launching the app or website?
Yes — I offer ongoing maintenance, updates, bug fixes and feature improvements after launch. This keeps your app or website secure, up-to-date and ready to scale as your business grows.