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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 project costs reported between $15,000 to $500,000. Clients noted a mix of high-value deliverables and significant failures, particularly with larger projects. Many reviews emphasize responsiveness and communication, but also highlight issues with meeting deadlines and delivering quality outcomes.

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

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • Expertise in Cross-Platform Development

    Naked Development demonstrated expertise in creating cross-platform applications, using technologies like Flutter and Bubble. Clients appreciated the ability to deliver functional products that facilitated seamless user experiences across different platforms.

  • Strong Design Capabilities

    Many clients praised Naked Development for their design skills, particularly in UI/UX. The designs were described as intuitive, visually appealing, and aligned with the client's vision, contributing to positive feedback from both internal and external stakeholders.

  • Supportive and Invested Team

    A number of clients appreciated the supportive nature of Naked Development's team, noting their investment in client success and the provision of strategic insights and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Project Management Challenges

    Multiple reviews indicate issues with project management, including missed deadlines, unresponsive communication, and the need for clients to hire additional developers to complete projects. Clients reported significant delays and inadequate staffing, leading to incomplete deliverables and financial losses.

  • Successful Product Launches

    Several clients reported successful product launches and positive market reception, attributing these outcomes to Naked Development's ability to deliver high-quality, user-friendly applications that met business objectives.

  • Effective Communication and Collaboration

    Several clients highlighted Naked Development's willingness to collaborate and communicate effectively. The team was noted for being responsive to feedback and maintaining regular updates, which contributed to a smooth workflow in many cases.

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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.

Marketing, Web Development & Design for Real Estate Company

  • Marketing Strategy Web Design Web Development
  • Confidential
  • Oct. 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"The success they want for their clients is immeasurable."

Dec 9, 2025
Founder, Rental City
Richard Barbera
  • Real estate
  • New York City, New York
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review

Naked Development provides web development and design services for a real estate company. The team is also responsible for providing marketing support and offering guidance and consulting for the client.

Graphic & UX/UI Design Services for Construction Company

  • Graphic Design UX/UI Design
  • UX Strategy
  • Confidential
  • Aug. 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
4.5

I was most impressed by the joint collaboration throughout the project.

Oct 30, 2025
Founder, ShopDrop
Adan Heller
  • Other industries
  • Lake Oswego, Oregon
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review

Naked Development provides UX/UI design and graphic design services for a construction company. The team has designed wireframes and marketing materials for the client's construction material delivery app.

Prototype & MVP Design Dev for Community Nonprofit

  • Mobile & App Marketing Mobile App Development UX/UI Design
  • Confidential
  • Aug. 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“Naked Development has maintained clear communication and steady progress throughout the project.”

Oct 4, 2025
Executive Director, Codedchange
Paris Davis
  • Other industries
  • Oakland, California
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review

Naked Development has designed and developed a high-fidelity clickable prototype and MVP for a company that supports frontline community violence intervention and social service workers.

Mobile App Design & Dev for E-Commerce Company

  • Application Testing Mobile & App Marketing UX/UI Design
  • Beta Testing
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • July 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their atmosphere and communication style are what I appreciate the most."

Sep 30, 2025
CIO, E-Commerce Company
Anonymous
  • eCommerce
  • Elizabethtown, Kentucky
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review

Naked Development provides mobile app development services for an e-commerce company. The team has helped the client determine what they need and the main concepts for the app's functionality and design.

Mobile App Design & Dev for Physical Product Marketplace

  • Mobile & App Marketing Mobile App Development UX/UI Design
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Aug. 2025 - Apr. 2026
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Communication has been outstanding throughout the whole process."

Sep 29, 2025
CEO, Physical Product Marketplace
Anonymous
  • Other industries
  • Elizabethtown, Kentucky
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review

Naked Development has been hired by a physical product marketplace to develop their mobile app. The team is responsible for creating the wireframes and designing the app's frontend.

Android & iOS App Dev & Design for Content Tracker Company

  • Mobile App Development UX/UI Design
  • Consumer Mobile App Development Android App Development iPhone iOS App Development
  • Confidential
  • June 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"The team at Naked Development is truly passionate about what they do."

Sep 15, 2025
Founder/CEO, Streaming Content Tracker Company
Laura Manning
  • Consumer products & services
  • Norwalk, Connecticut
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review

Naked Development provides mobile app development and UX/UI design services for a streaming content tracker company. The team is responsible for building and maintaining the client's iOS and Android apps.

Mobile App Design, Dev & Marketing for App Startup Company

  • Mobile & App Marketing Mobile App Development UX/UI Design
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • June 2024 - Mar. 2025
0.5
Quality
0.5
Schedule
0.5
Cost
0.5
Willing to Refer
0.5

"Nothing was ever delivered when they said it would be."

Aug 31, 2025
Founder, App Startup Company
Anonymous
  • Information technology
  • Redmond, Washington
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review

Naked Development was hired by an app startup company to develop a custom app to track streaming service content. The team was also tasked with providing UI/UX design and marketing services for the client.

Mobile App Dev, Design & Mktg for Family Mgmt Platform Co

  • Mobile & App Marketing Mobile App Development UX/UI Design
  • Beta Testing Consumer Mobile App Development Android App Development iPhone iOS App Development Productivity Mobile App Development
  • Confidential
  • July 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Every single person I've interacted with was amazing at their craft and went above and beyond."

Aug 26, 2025
Founder, Family Management Platform Company
Emily Smith
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Pittsburg, Kansas
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Naked Development has designed and developed a mobile app for a family management platform company. The team has built wireframes, conducted beta testing, provided support, and created marketing for the app.

UX/UI Design for Real Estate Listing Company

  • UX/UI Design
  • Confidential
  • July 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Naked Development's organizational skills were impressive. "

Aug 25, 2025
CEO, Real Estate Listing Company
Anonymous
  • Real estate
  • San Diego, California
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review

Naked Development designed the UX/UI of a real estate listing company’s mobile app. The team created a clickable prototype and designed all the app’s screens.

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8815 Research Drive IrvineCA, United States 92618

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