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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

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    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 appears to vary widely, with specific projects costing between $15,000 and $250,000. While some clients praised their value for cost and project management, others reported significant dissatisfaction due to unmet deliverables and poor communication.

    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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    Overall Review Rating

    4.7
    • Quality 4.7
    • Schedule 4.7
    • Cost 4.6
    • Willing to Refer 4.7

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    Review Highlights

    • Strong Communication and Client Engagement

      Naked Development is praised for maintaining clear and responsive communication. Clients appreciate their proactive approach in providing regular updates and engaging deeply with projects. Their commitment to ensuring client satisfaction and understanding project needs is a standout feature.

    • Positive Cultural Fit and Company Values

      Naked Development is frequently chosen for their cultural fit and alignment with client values. Clients appreciate working with a team that shares similar goals and demonstrates a strong commitment to project success.

    • High-Quality Deliverables

      Clients who received completed projects from Naked Development express satisfaction with the quality of deliverables. The team’s ability to translate ideas into functional and polished products is consistently highlighted.

    • Commitment to Client Success

      Naked Development is recognized for going beyond basic service delivery. Their dedication to client success, including offering strategic insights and mentorship, significantly contributes to positive client experiences.

    • Successful Project Management Practices

      Clients frequently mention Naked Development’s effective project management, noting timely delivery and adherence to milestones. Their use of tools like Monday.com and Basecamp facilitates smooth workflows and keeps projects on track.

    • Initial Enthusiasm, Later Communication Issues

      While initial interactions with Naked Development are often positive, some clients experienced lapses in communication and responsiveness as projects progressed. This has occasionally led to dissatisfaction and unmet expectations.

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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
    • $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
    • $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
    • $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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