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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%
Certified in:
Mobile App Development UX/UI Design Application Management & Support Mobile & App Marketing Consumer Mobile App Development

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 projects costing between $15,000 to $203,000. Clients report mixed value for cost; while some praised their responsiveness and project management, others highlighted significant issues with deliverables and budget overruns, especially on larger projects.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

$50,000 - $199,999 based on 59 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

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • Strong Technical Expertise

    Naked Development was commended for its technical expertise, especially in app development and integration with modern technologies. Clients valued their ability to handle complex technical challenges and deliver robust solutions.

  • High-Quality Design and UX/UI

    Many reviews praised Naked Development for delivering high-quality design and user experience, with clients noting the team's ability to create intuitive and visually appealing products. This expertise was a recurring theme in positive feedback.

  • Creative and Flexible Approach

    Clients appreciated Naked Development’s creative approach and flexibility in incorporating feedback and adapting to changes. This adaptability was seen as a strength in delivering tailored solutions that met client needs.

  • Mixed Reviews on Project Completion

    Some clients reported successful project completion and launch, while others experienced significant delays and incomplete projects. The disparity in outcomes suggests varying levels of performance across different projects.

  • Positive Client Engagement and Communication

    Several clients appreciated Naked Development's engagement and communication, highlighting their proactive updates, clear communication, and responsiveness to feedback. This positive interaction facilitated smooth project workflows.

  • Supportive and Collaborative Team

    Many clients highlighted the supportive and collaborative nature of the Naked Development team, noting their investment in client success and willingness to go the extra mile. This support fostered strong client relationships.

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Mobile App Dev and UX Optimization for Fitness Company

  • Mobile App Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Feb. 2019 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“The team takes the time to find a personal connection to our vision and purpose, keeping our best interests in mind.”

Apr 5, 2019
Co-Founder & CEO, ViGOR FiTNESS
Kevin Allen
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Denver, Colorado
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Naked Development is building a mobile app and user experience to reflect a pivoted brand. They analyzed the project vision and requirements and provided a variety of designs. The project is underway.

Web & Mobile App Dev for Microsavings Platform

  • Mobile App Development
  • Financial Mobile App Development iPhone iOS App Development
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • Feb. 2017 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.0
Cost
3.5
Willing to Refer
4.5

“They were able to develop something that was very special for us.”

May 11, 2018
President, New World Savings
Scott Armstrong
Verified
  • Financial services
  • Orange County, California
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Naked Apps is building a microsaving mobile application for iOS, working from the initial ideas and developing several iterations of the app.

iOS Development for Landscape Networking App

  • Mobile App Development
  • Field Operations Mobile App Development iPhone iOS App Development
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Aug. 2016 - Oct. 2017
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“Every aspect of their work focused on how to most effectively connect with the user.”

May 7, 2018
CEO, ScapeGoat App LLC
Chris Holt
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Salt Lake City, Utah
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Naked Labs managed the design and development processes in creating an iOS app with payment processing and scheduling functionality. Collaborative marketing efforts and a port to Android are imminent.

iOS & Android Dev for Social Media Crowdsourcing App

  • Mobile App Development
  • Android App Development iPhone iOS App Development Social App Development
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Nov. 2017 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“When I spoke with Naked Apps, they were the only ones that listened and I appreciated that.”

May 7, 2018
CEO, Hang In There
Jay Henry
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Oklahoma, United States
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Naked Apps built a crowdsourcing social media app for iOS and Android. They’re a full-service firm, now engaged in marketing, website development, social media outreach, and content creation.

Mobile App Dev & Marketing for Recruitment Events Organizer

  • Advertising Mobile App Development
  • Less than $10,000
  • July 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They've exceeded our expectations at every step."

Feb 20, 2026
CEO, Menbita
Anouar Azelmat
  • Other industries
  • Paris, France
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review

Naked Development has developed a mobile app for a recruitment events organizer. The team has also created advertising campaigns to generate leads, implemented GA4 tracking, conducted market research, and more.

QA Services for Defense & Security Consultancy

  • Application Management & Support Application Testing
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • July - Nov. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They introduced new tools, frameworks, and automation strategies that improved efficiency beyond expectations."

Feb 18, 2026
CEO, INTENSEC
Iulian Mihaescu
  • Other industries
  • Belgium
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review

Naked Development provided QA services for a defense and security consultancy. The team conducted requirement analyses, designed test cases, and developed automated test scripts.

UX/UI Design for CX Consultancy

  • UX/UI Design
  • Confidential
  • Sep. - Dec. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their pure focus on UI/UX and related expertise stood out."

Jan 30, 2026
CEO, impacx
Bernhard Sack
  • Other industries
  • Kleve, Germany
  • 201-500 Employees
  • Online Review

Naked Development provided UI/UX design for a CX consultancy. The team created end-to-end UXs for a new app and delivered a full set of screens and mock-ups in Figma as the final deliverable.

UI/UX Design for Mount Systems Manufacturer

  • UX/UI Design
  • Confidential
  • Jan. - Apr. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"What stood out most about Naked Development was their exceptional ability to blend creativity with practicality."

Jan 30, 2026
CEO, Rehadapt
Michael Jakobi
  • Medical
  • Kassel, Germany
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review

Naked Development provided UI/UX design services for a mounting systems manufacturer. The team analyzed the client's existing interfaces, integrated user feedback, and designed new user interfaces.

UX/UI Design for Concept Art Company

  • 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's consistent communication and results were very impressive."

Jan 30, 2026
Executive Director, materia
Lukas Kramer
  • Other industries
  • Berlin, Germany
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review

Naked Development provided UI/UX design services for a concept art company. The team created a base structure for the client's UI/UX design and designed new webpages and app functions.

Low/No Code Dev for Software Development Firm

  • Low/No Code Development Web Design
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Oct. - Dec. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They were very efficient and made all the necessary tweaks as we worked through the project."

Jan 28, 2026
CEO, Compose Software
Frode Preber Ettesvoll
  • Other industries
  • Oslo, Norway
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review

Naked Development designed and developed a low-code platform for a software development firm. They conducted discovery sessions and user interviews to identify the features needed and built the platform.

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