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Creative Development Agency

Naked. We don’t just build apps — we help new Founders build app companies.

Our CA-based team of entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries partners with early-stage Founders and business owners to design, develop, and launch apps that solve real problems - and avoid the costly missteps most startups make. From strategy and branding to development and go-to-market, we bring deep product thinking and decades of app experience across every stage.

We’re not here for every project - we’re here for the right ones. The kind where we get just as excited as you about the possibilities. Led by Founders who know what they don’t know and want to get it right the first time.

That’s why we don’t believe in assumptions - we ask the tough questions we’ve learned to ask across dozens of projects, the ones that create clarity, reduce risk, and improve your odds of success.

Led by CEO John Driscoll, with 15+ years of app experience and a portfolio that’s generated 3.7M+ downloads and $96.5M raised, we bring more than services - we bring the edge you need in a crowded market

Click Visit Website to book a call and get real guidance (not just code).

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  • Min project size
    $25,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $150 - $199 / hr
  • Employees
    10 - 49
  • Locations
    Irvine, CA
  • Year founded
    Founded 2018

1 Locations

  • Irvine , CA

Industries
Medical
30%
Hospitality & leisure
25%
Media
20%
Politics
15%
Arts, entertainment & music
5%
Real estate
5%
Clients
Small Business (<$10M)
90%
Enterprise (>$1B)
5%
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
5%

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $25,000+
Avg. hourly rate $150 - $199 /hr
Rating for cost 4.6 /5

What Clients Have Said

Naked Development's pricing varies significantly, with project costs ranging from $15,000 to over $500,000. Clients report mixed value for cost; some praised the high-quality deliverables and responsiveness, while others experienced delays and dissatisfaction with outcomes, indicating a risk-reward dynamic in their pricing.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

$50,000 - $199,999 based on 60 reviews
< $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000

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Naked Development Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

4.6
  • Quality 4.6
  • Schedule 4.6
  • Cost 4.6
  • Willing to Refer 4.6

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Review Highlights

  • Innovative Solutions and Flexibility

    Naked Development is recognized for their innovative solutions and flexibility in adapting projects to meet client needs. Their willingness to explore creative approaches is a noted strength. Sentiment: POSITIVE

  • Mixed Project Delivery Experiences

    Clients have reported varying experiences with Naked Development's project delivery. Some praise their timely and efficient execution, while others express dissatisfaction with missed deadlines and incomplete projects. This inconsistency suggests room for improvement in project management. Sentiment: MIXED

  • Effective Problem Solving and Adaptability

    Naked Development is praised for their problem-solving skills and adaptability, particularly in complex project scenarios. Their ability to navigate challenges effectively is a key asset. Sentiment: POSITIVE

  • Valuable Strategic Input and Mentorship

    Naked Development is praised for providing valuable strategic guidance and mentorship, especially for startups. Their insights into market strategies and product development are seen as beneficial by clients. Sentiment: POSITIVE

  • Strong UI/UX Design Skills

    Many clients commend Naked Development for their impressive and intuitive UI/UX design capabilities. Their designs are often highlighted as a standout feature, contributing significantly to user satisfaction and product appeal. Sentiment: POSITIVE

  • Positive Client Relationships

    Naked Development has been successful in fostering strong client relationships, often described as feeling like an extension of the client's team. Their personable approach and investment in client success are appreciated. Sentiment: POSITIVE

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MVP Development for Mobile App Publisher

  • API Development Mobile & App Marketing Mobile App Development
  • React Native
    +10
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Sep. - Dec. 2022
0.5
Quality
0.5
Schedule
0.5
Cost
0.5
Willing to Refer
0.5

"The problems we experienced were not isolated mistakes or the unavoidable friction of software development."

Mar 12, 2026
Founder & CTO, Kobumura LLC
DJ Aubrey
Verified
  • Consumer products & services
  • Annapolis, Maryland
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Naked Development was hired by a mobile app publisher to develop an MVP for iOS and Android. The team was also tasked with integrating third-party tools, providing 24/7 server monitoring, and running testing.

Acquisition Marketplace Platform Dev for Technology Company

  • Application Management & Support UX/UI Design Web Development
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Nov. 2025 - Aug. 2026
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"The collaboration produced a stable foundation for continued development and market entry."

Feb 2, 2026
President, Technology Company
Desmond Murray
Verified
  • Business services
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Naked Development designed and developed a scalable acquisition marketplace platform for a technology company. They created a product strategy, designed the UI/UX, and built the technical architecture.

Mobile App Dev, Design & QA for Wellness Audio App Company

  • Application Testing Mobile App Development UX/UI Design
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • May 2022 - May 2023
0.5
Quality
0.5
Schedule
0.5
Cost
0.5
Willing to Refer
0.5

"After paying more than $200,000 and working with them for nearly a year, multiple independent engineers concluded that the codebase was not launchable in any form and would require a complete rebuild."

Dec 3, 2025
Founder & CEO, Superhuman Inc.
Mimi Bouchard
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Nassau, Bahamas (The)
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

A wellness audio app company hired Naked Development to design and develop a new version of their app. The team was responsible for rebuilding the backend, updating the UX/UI, enhancing features, and QA.

Web App Dev & Design for Content Creator Platform

  • Application Management & Support Blockchain UX/UI Design
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • June 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"I am very happy with the services provided by Naked Development."

Oct 29, 2025
Founder, FLAREkoin
Tyler Whitworth
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Tampa, Florida
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Naked Development has been hired to develop and design a web application that enables content creators to monetize their content through subscriptions.

Low/No Code Development for Fitness Startup

  • Low/No Code Development
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Jan. - June 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They were professional but also genuinely fun to work with."

Apr 24, 2025
CEO, The Perfect Workout
Kyle Recchia
Verified
  • Other industries
  • La Marque, Texas
  • 201-500 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Naked Development built a custom no-code web app for a fitness startup using Bubble. The team created scheduling and calendar integration, an onboarding flow, an admin dashboard, and an in-app chat system.

Dashboard & Task Mgmt App Design & Dev for IT Services Co

  • Application Management & Support Custom Software Development UX/UI Design
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • May - Nov. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“What really sets Naked Development apart is the camaraderie among their leadership.”

Apr 18, 2025
Director of People & Culture, Aequilibrium
Julia (Reischel) Canfora
Verified
  • Information technology
  • Delta, British Columbia
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Naked Development designed, developed, and deployed a client dashboard and an internal task and resource management app for an IT services company. The team integrated third-party CRMs and payment processors.

Mobile App Dev & Design for Cultural Institution

  • Low/No Code Development Mobile App Development UX/UI Design
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • May - Dec. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"The team was responsive to our feedback, flexible when changes were needed, and proactive in suggesting improvements."

Apr 6, 2025
Arlene & Harold Schnitzer Curator, Portland Art Museum
Grace Kook-Anderson
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Portland, Oregon
  • 201-500 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Naked Development developed a mobile app for a cultural institution using Flutter. The app featured custom onboarding, interactive maps, push notifications, ticketing, a donation tool, and a CRM system.

Mobile App Dev & UX/UI Design for Technology Sales Company

  • Mobile App Development UX/UI Design
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Feb. - Sep. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"I truly felt they had my best interests at heart the entire time."

Mar 30, 2025
Founder, Topik Dental LLC
VICTORIA MOSUR
Verified
  • Information technology
  • Rocklin, California
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Naked Development has designed a mobile app's UX/UI for a technology sales company. The team has created low-fidelity wireframes and user journey maps using Figma and is responsible for developing the app.

UX/UI Design & Mobile App Development for CRM Solutions Co

  • Mobile App Development UX/UI Design
  • Confidential
  • Oct. - Nov. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Naked Development was a fantastic partner."

Mar 25, 2025
Assistant Director, CRM GENESIS
Inna Homoniuk
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Kyiv, Ukraine
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Naked Development enhanced the UX/UI of a CRM platform for a CRM solutions company. The team also developed a Flutter-based mobile app, which included user research, wireframing, testing, and QA.

Low/No Code Mobile App Dev & Design for Fitness Solutions Co

  • Low/No Code Development Mobile App Development UX/UI Design
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Feb. - July 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They consistently delivered on time and were highly responsive to any adjustments we requested."

Mar 21, 2025
Executive VP of Sales, CHC Wellbeing
Chris Corcoran
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Naked Development developed and designed a mobile app for a wellness and fitness solutions company. The team integrated fitness tracking, workout scheduling, health recommendations, and wearable device support.

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