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My existing iPad app is fully functional, yet its response time and overall smoothness have started to hold back the user experience. I need a skilled iOS developer to dive into the codebase, profile the bottlenecks, and deliver measurable speed and stability gains. What I expect you to tackle: • Diagnose slow launch times, frame-rate drops, and memory spikes using Instruments or your preferred profiling tools. • Refactor or rewrite any performance-critical sections (Swift / Objective-C) so scrolling, transitions, and network calls feel instant. • Reduce the app’s memory footprint and CPU usage without compromising current features or design. • Provide a short report outlining the issues found, the fixes applied, and before-vs-after metrics so I can verify the improvement on multiple devices. The project is focused purely on performance; no new UI work or feature additions are required right now. I’ll give you access to the Xcode project via a private repo and can supply TestFlight builds for benchmarking. If you’ve previously optimized complex iPad apps or shipped to the App Store with demonstrable performance wins, let me know—links and metrics will help me decide quickly. Looking forward to seeing the app fly after your magic touch.
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Hi, Your iPad app works, but launch, scrolling, and overall smoothness need a lift. Pure performance — no new UI or features. I’ll profile with Instruments (Time Profiler, Allocations, Core Animation), find what’s slowing launch, frames, and memory, then tighten the hot paths in Swift/Obj‑C (main-thread work, heavy cells, image/network calls). Features and design stay the same. You’ll get: faster/smoother builds + a short report with issues, fixes, and before/after metrics for your TestFlight devices. I’ve shipped and maintained native iOS apps; happy to share App Store–style work from my profile. Ready once the private repo is available. Best regards
$357 USD in 7 days
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204 freelancers are bidding on average $443 USD for this job

➰➰ SENIOR iOS PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION SPECIALIST | SWIFT & OBJECTIVE-C Hi there, Your app is already functional, so I’ll focus entirely on profiling, identifying bottlenecks and delivering measurable performance improvements without changing the existing UI or feature set. ⭕ WHAT I’LL OPTIMIZE ✔️ Slow launch/startup performance ✔️ Frame drops, scrolling & transition smoothness ✔️ Memory spikes and excessive allocations ✔️ CPU usage and background processing ✔️ Slow or inefficient network operations ✔️ Main-thread blocking and concurrency issues ✔️ Performance-critical Swift / Objective-C code ✔️ Retain cycles, leaks and unnecessary object lifetimes ⭕ Do you already have baseline launch-time, memory or FPS metrics from the current build? ⭕ Which iPad models/iOS versions are most important for your users? ♾️ That's all for now. I can commence immediately. I am open to a chat to proceed forward with the next step. Thank You.
$500 USD in 7 days
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A functional app becoming slow over time usually needs profiling before refactoring. I would start by establishing a measurable baseline for launch time, frame drops, CPU usage and memory behaviour, then focus only on the areas causing the biggest user-visible impact. Using Instruments and Xcode profiling tools, I can investigate main-thread blocking, expensive rendering/layout work, unnecessary allocations, retain cycles, image handling and slow network execution. The goal would be targeted improvements rather than risky changes to working functionality. I would also benchmark the same workflows before and after optimization and provide a concise report covering bottlenecks found, changes made, metrics, tested devices and any remaining limitations. One important question before estimating the work: which iPad models/iOS versions and user flows are currently showing the most noticeable performance issues? You can also review our portfolio here: https://www.freelancer.com/portfolio-items/11539740-microlent-systems-portfolio If you can share the TestFlight build and repository details, I can review the current architecture and suggest the best optimization approach. Jenifer
$500 USD in 30 days
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Hi — Elias here from Miami. I understand you're looking to enhance the performance of your existing iPad app, specifically targeting response time and overall smoothness. This is crucial for user satisfaction and retention. The real technical challenge here often lies in identifying bottlenecks in performance. A common issue in apps like yours is inefficient state management and resource handling, which can lead to delays during user interactions. Optimizing for smooth animations and quick data retrieval is essential, especially as the app scales. My approach focuses on profiling the app to pinpoint performance issues. I would analyze the current architecture to streamline workflows and enhance responsiveness. This includes optimizing network calls, refining data handling, and ensuring the app is using memory efficiently. Future-proofing the app will be key, allowing for easier updates and feature expansion. I’ve worked on similar performance optimization projects, ensuring apps deliver seamless experiences under various load conditions. A few questions to better understand the scope: Q1 – What specific areas or features of the app are you noticing the most lag? Q2 – Are there any third-party integrations that might be affecting performance? Q3 – What are your expectations for the app's performance after optimization? Looking forward to hearing from you.
$500 USD in 3 days
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I UNDERSTAND YOU NEED TO OPTIMIZE YOUR EXISTING IPAD APP FOR FASTER LAUNCH, SMOOTHER UI, LOWER MEMORY/CPU USAGE AND BETTER OVERALL STABILITY. I have 12+ years of IT experience with strong expertise in iOS development, Swift, Objective-C, Xcode, performance optimization and production applications. I will handle: • Instruments-based performance profiling • Slow launch and frame-drop analysis • Memory leaks and CPU usage optimization • Network and database performance improvements • Refactoring performance-critical Swift/Objective-C code • Scrolling and transition optimization • Testing across multiple iPad devices • Before/after performance benchmarking • Clear optimization report and technical documentation FLOW: Baseline → Profile → Identify Bottlenecks → Optimize → Test → Benchmark → Report. I’ll focus strictly on performance without changing your existing UI or functionality, and every optimization will be validated against measurable before/after results. I can start immediately after reviewing the Xcode project and current TestFlight build.
$1,000 USD in 15 days
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Hello there, I will improve performance of this app. I am mobile expert with ten years experience. You can check my profile here. https://www.freelancer.com/u/kisothjhc I would like to hear more from you about this project. If you award me this project I’d be very happy to discuss further. Thanks! S. Kisoth.
$250 USD in 7 days
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Slow launches, dropped frames, and memory spikes in a working iPad app usually trace back to a handful of hot paths — main-thread image decoding, oversized table/collection cells, and uncached network calls. I've shipped 80+ iOS apps since 2008 in Swift/SwiftUI and Objective-C, including real-time dashboards where frame stability under constant data updates was the hard requirement. My approach: first, baseline with Instruments (Time Profiler, Allocations, Core Animation, App Launch) on at least two iPad generations and capture numbers from a TestFlight build. Second, fix by impact — deferred initialization, off-main-thread decoding/parsing, cell reuse and prefetch, caching layers. Third, re-measure identically and deliver a short report with before/after launch time, FPS, memory, and CPU figures. Which iPad models and iOS versions matter most to your users, and where does the lag feel worst?
$450 USD in 7 days
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Yes — I can handle this end to end. You're building iPad App Performance Optimization, where the real delivery risk is usually in the workflow details, not just the feature list. Relevant fit: Mobile App Development, iPhone, Objective C with milestone-driven delivery. Key scope I would cover: Mobile App Development implementation risks and acceptance criteria; iPhone integration points and edge cases. If helpful, I can outline the first milestone around the riskiest part of the build before we start. Quick question: What part of this build has caused the most delivery risk so far: architecture, integrations, or product clarity? Also, if we align on the core scope first, would you prefer the first milestone to focus on a stable MVP foundation or on feature breadth? Best, Dr. Syafiq
$500 USD in 21 days
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Hi, I reviewed your iPad app performance optimization request: diagnose slow launch, frame-rate drops, and memory spikes, then improve speed and stability without adding new UI or features. I’ll profile the codebase using Instruments, pinpoint bottlenecks in Objective C iOS Development paths, and refactor performance-critical sections affecting scrolling, transitions, and network calls. I’ll also reduce memory footprint and CPU usage through targeted code changes and safer resource handling. You’ll get clean, measurable before-vs-after results with a short report of issues found and fixes applied. Let’s discuss here now.
$250 USD in 30 days
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I specialize in enhancing iPad app performance by analyzing code, profiling bottlenecks, and optimizing critical sections. Using tools like Instruments, I improve launch times, frame rates, and memory usage. I refactor code in Swift and Objective-C to make scrolling, transitions, and network calls seamless. Prioritizing reduced memory and CPU usage, my approach maintains design integrity. With a track record of optimizing complex apps, I deliver detailed reports and measurable improvements. Let's work together to elevate your app's speed and stability for long-term success.
$675 USD in 5 days
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Hello!! I understand you need to optimize an existing iPad application so it runs faster, uses resources efficiently, and provides a smoother experience without affecting the current functionality. * What performance issues are currently most noticeable? * Do you already have performance logs or crash reports? * Is the existing iPad app built with Swift, Objective-C, Flutter, or another framework? The work will include profiling the application, identifying CPU and memory bottlenecks, optimizing slow screens and network calls, improving database and data handling, reducing unnecessary resource usage, fixing performance-related crashes, and regression testing after each major optimization. Relevant mobile performance optimization projects have focused on profiling real bottlenecks rather than making unnecessary code changes, ensuring measurable improvements while keeping existing features stable. Let us chat and review the current app and performance issues so we can identify the highest-impact optimizations first. Best regards Farhin B
$250 USD in 10 days
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Greetings, Give me read access to the repo and a TestFlight build and I will run a launch trace and a scroll trace in Instruments before we agree anything. That tells us whether the slow launch is main thread work at startup or something being loaded eagerly, and whether the frame drops are offscreen rendering, image decoding on the main thread, or cell reuse. Once I have the traces I will send you the actual bottlenecks with numbers, then quote per fix rather than a blind hourly estimate. You will be able to verify every before and after on your own devices. Which iPad models and iOS versions are the worst, and is the app UIKit or SwiftUI. Looking forward to hearing back from you soon. Thank You!
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hello, As an iOS developer with over a decade of experience under my belt, it's clear that performance optimization is more than just cleanup and refinement. It's about purging the bottlenecks, enhancing speed, and keeping the user experience consistent. My history in building scalable products for various platforms has allowed me to refine my skills in diving deep into complex code structures and streamlining functionality for optimal performance. Throughout my career, I've tackled similar challenges to what your app presents - slow launches, frame-rate drops, memory management issues, you name it. And I've consistently delivered substantial gains in speed and stability without compromising existing features. My proficiency with Swift and Objective-C combined with my extended knowledge of profiling tools like Instruments positions me to profile, refactor or rewrite performance-critical sections that give your app a new life. Being results-driven, I understand the importance of measurements as they hold the key to verifying improvements. To that end, I'll supply you with a comprehensive report highlighting issues found and fixed, accompanied by before-vs-after metrics on multiple devices so that you can see and appreciate the effectiveness of my efforts. In short, with my adaptable skillset and rigorous approach to software optimization, I'm confident I can transform your iPad app into its highest-performing version yet. Employ me now, let's make your app fly! Thanks!
$350 USD in 4 days
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Hi, I understand the goal: speed up startup, improve frame pacing, and lower memory use in your iPad app. This perf work often comes from careful profiling and targeted refactors that show up in real usage across devices. I’ve spent time profiling iPad apps with Instruments, cutting startup stalls, reducing allocations, and smoothing scrolling. I’d start by profiling the startup path and main-thread work, isolate unstable sections, then validate fixes against real usage. Key changes would target hot paths and allocation hotspots, with metrics captured across devices. One risk is that aggressive memory fixes could affect image decoding or caching patterns if not careful. What devices and iOS versions should we benchmark against, and what metrics define success (startup time, FPS, memory)? Should we maintain current network loading and image caching, or are you open to changes that reduce allocations even if they touch those subsystems? If we're aligned, I can outline the implementation phases before kickoff. Best regards, Brandon
$300 USD in 3 days
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✋ Hi, the key here is measuring the real bottlenecks first rather than guessing where the slowdown comes from. I’d profile launch time, main-thread work, memory growth, scrolling, rendering, and network behavior in Instruments, then refactor only the sections that show measurable impact. I’d keep the current UI and feature set unchanged and document before/after results so the gains are easy to verify. Is the app primarily Swift, Objective-C, or a mixed codebase?
$620 USD in 8 days
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With over a decade of experience at 360 Elevate, my team has optimized numerous devices and apps for peak performance. We have particular expertise in iOS development and Objective C, which forms the backbone of your iPad application. Our passion for solving intricate problems gives us an edge in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks. We apply a meticulous approach to troubleshooting and enhancing app responsiveness that aligns with your expectations. Your focus on app performance, user experience, and stability resonates well with us and our project preferences. What sets us apart is our commitment to growing businesses holistically. We consider ourselves partners vested in your product's overall success. We bring both technical expertise and strategic thinking to help optimize your app for an unmatched experience at every touchpoint.
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hi I can help optimize the existing iPad app without changing its current features or UI. I’d start by profiling the app in Xcode Instruments using Time Profiler, Allocations, Leaks, Core Animation, and Network tools to identify the actual causes of slow launch, frame drops, memory spikes, and CPU usage. From there, I can refactor the performance-critical Swift/Objective-C sections, optimize rendering and scrolling, reduce unnecessary allocations, improve async/network handling, and address any retain cycles or main-thread bottlenecks. I’ll validate the changes across multiple iPad configurations and provide clear before-vs-after performance metrics. The final delivery would include the optimized source code, documented changes, and a concise performance report showing what was found, what was fixed, and the measurable improvement. I can share relevant iOS optimization examples privately. Best, Justin
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I can help make your existing iPad app significantly faster, smoother, and more stable without changing its UI or functionality. I have 9+ years of iOS development experience with Swift, Objective-C, UIKit, SwiftUI, Core Data, networking, and production App Store applications. Performance optimization and debugging are areas I’m comfortable working deeply in. My approach would be: • Profile the app using Xcode Instruments (Time Profiler, Allocations, Leaks, Memory Graph, Core Animation) • Identify launch-time bottlenecks, main-thread blocking, frame drops, excessive CPU/memory usage and slow network/database operations • Optimize or refactor performance-critical Swift/Objective-C code • Improve scrolling, transitions, data loading and background processing • Reduce memory footprint and eliminate leaks/retention issues • Benchmark before vs. after on multiple iPad devices • Provide a concise report documenting findings, fixes and measurable improvements I’ll focus on measurable performance gains rather than making assumptions or unnecessarily rewriting working code. I’m comfortable working through a private Git repository and TestFlight builds, and can start by profiling the current version to establish a clear baseline. I’d be happy to review the project and identify the highest-impact optimization opportunities first.
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hello, The optimization should begin with a repeatable baseline so every change can be measured. I’d profile startup, CPU, allocations, leaks, frame drops, and network timing across representative iPad devices, then address the highest-cost paths first. After each fix, I’d benchmark again and provide a concise report with the findings, changes, and before-vs-after metrics. Can you provide the Xcode project together with one or two TestFlight builds that reproduce the performance issues? Thanks
$540 USD in 6 days
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I can help you profile the existing iPad app and improve its speed without changing the current UI or feature set. I’m a senior software engineer with 9+ years of experience working on production mobile applications, including iOS performance, memory management, rendering, networking, multithreading, and App Store releases. I’ll first benchmark the current build using Xcode Instruments—launch time, Time Profiler, allocations/leaks, CPU, memory, frame drops, and network activity. Once the bottlenecks are clear, I’ll optimize the affected Swift/Objective-C code and test the same flows again on real devices. You’ll receive the updated source along with a short before-vs-after report showing what was causing the slowdown, what I changed, and the measurable improvement. You can share the repo and TestFlight build and I can begin with the profiling pass.
$300 USD in 3 days
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Hi, If the app is already functional but feels sluggish, I’d focus on finding exactly where the time is being lost not rewriting things blindly. I’ve worked with performance-focused debugging where Instruments, memory profiling, and real before/after metrics guide the fixes. I can review the Xcode project, benchmark the current build, identify the biggest bottlenecks, and optimise the critical Swift/Objective-C paths without touching the existing UI or features. Happy to start with a quick codebase/profile review and tell you where I’d attack first.
$500 USD in 7 days
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