Zoraiz Ejaz · Senior freelance app developer
I build apps that launch, and I stay to keep them working.
Senior freelance app developer for founders and product teams. For 8+ years I’ve taken products from a first build to the App Store and Google Play, then supported them long after launch, across health, beauty, payments, mobility and social apps.
- 50K+downloads · Spyra Beauty
- 10K+downloads · SlimAI
- 5+ yrsmaintaining No Yelling
- 20completed jobs on Upwork
Store figures as of September 2026.
Selected work
All work
SlimAI
AI nutrition app. Snap a meal, get calories and macros; log food by voice.
10K+ downloads
Cru Social
A social network for pilots. I built the pilot profile, flight posts from the logbook, and push notifications.
4.8★ on the App Store
- 1Patient signs up
- 2Books a time
- 3Pays by card
- 4Video call with a doctor
Instant Consult
A telehealth platform I started from zero. Sign-up, payments, booking and video consultations, taken to launch.
Zero to launch
No Yelling
The app driving instructors use to run their students and lessons. Built in 2020, still maintained by me.
5+ years · 4.8★
- 1Tasks, goals & focus
- 2Earn rewards
- 3Pets grow, room upgrades
- 4Come back tomorrow
Dazzl
A gamified personal-growth app. Ten months of end-to-end ownership of a complex product.
End-to-end ownership
- 1Swipe to discover people
- 2Answer polls
- 3See results
- 4Connect
Pop-out
A social swipe-and-poll MVP, delivered ahead of schedule.
Ahead of schedule
Rather watch? The one-minute version.
Who I am, the apps I’ve shipped, and three founders on what working with me is like. Captions included.
What I do
AI-powered apps
AI that does a real job inside your app. It can read a meal from a photo, log food from a voice note, or identify a product from a picture. Built so the AI bill grows with revenue, not ahead of it.
MVP & new apps
From an idea to a launched app. I keep the first version to what your first users actually need, and build the foundation so version two doesn’t mean starting over.
Maintenance & takeover
Your app is live and needs someone who owns it. I find the real cause of problems, fix them without breaking what works, and keep releases moving.
Fractional CTO
Senior technical judgment without hiring a full-time CTO.
How I work
A 30-minute call.
You tell me about the product and who it’s for. I ask about what could break it: the tricky flows, the payments, what happens at scale.
A written plan before any code.
What gets built first, what waits, and the risks I see. You know what you’re getting before any work starts.
Small, visible steps.
Regular progress updates and builds you can try on your own phone. No going quiet for weeks.
Launch, and after.
I handle App Store and Google Play submission, then stay on for fixes, updates and the next version.
Six years of shipping, often several apps at once.
Every bar is real work, dated from my CV, git history and Upwork contracts. The bars that reach today are apps I still work on, including No Yelling, which I built in 2020.
Instant ConsultApr 2020 – Feb 2022
No YellingDec 2020 – today
Still running.XenditApr 2021 – Feb 2024 · Employed
Other Upwork projects2024 – 2026 · 7 shorter contracts
Spyra BeautyDec 2024 – Oct 2025
SlimAIApr 2025 – today
Still running.Cru SocialAug 2025 – Jan 2026
DazzlSep 2025 – today
Still running.Pop-outApr 2026 – May 2026
What clients say
“His coding skills are top tier, but what truly sets him apart is his sense of ownership. He treats this project as if it were his own.”
“The MVP was completed even ahead of the original timeline… I especially appreciated how well they understood the vision of the app and helped keep the MVP focused without over-complicating things.”
“He helped handle a lot of very complicated tasks and did so in a timely and efficient manner. I would highly recommend…”
20 completed jobs on Upwork. Every review below is 5.0★, quoted exactly as written.
All reviews“He’s committed, thorough, professional and great to work with. Highly skilled. I recommend.”
“Zoraiz was very thoughtful and diligent in helping to think through features and UX on our app. I would recommend him for front end flutter development”
“Zoriaz really goes above and beyond the make sure work is completed. Would highly recommend”
“Zoraiz’s performance was excellent, and I highly recommend him to other potential clients on Upwork. Zoraiz developed a financial tracking mobile app using Flutterflow for me. He did a great job: - He reviewed my rudimentary requirements spreadsheet, pointed out gaps and helped me to refine them - His time estimates were reasonable and included the rationale behind the estimate - He quickly delivered some fairly complex requirements (e.g. implementation of a Syncfusion charts packages to provide financial bar charts, implementation of an FX Rate api for currency conversion) - His written and spoken English is excellent. - He provided regular updates on his progress I plan to work with Zoraiz on future phases of the app or on other projects”
“Zoraiz worked very hard to deliver his work ahead of schedule. I was very impressed with how quickly he was able to make progress. I was also able to leverage his network via introductions he made to other developers that helped me make further progress. I would definitely work with Zoraiz again.”
“Amazing. Professional. Consistent. Became family and would recommend to all.”
About
I’m Zoraiz Ejaz. I’ve built mobile apps for more than eight years: first inside product companies, including three years on merchant payments apps at Xendit, and now as a freelancer working directly with founders.
I’m based in Pakistan and work with clients in the US, Australia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Technology changes every few years. What doesn’t change is the job: understand the problem, ship something people use, and keep it working when real users arrive. That’s what I’m hired for.
Questions clients ask
How much will my app cost?
It depends on scope, and I give you a written estimate after a short call. The main cost drivers are:
- The number of user types, for example patient and doctor, or rider and driver.
- Payments and subscriptions.
- Real-time features like chat, maps or video.
- AI features.
- Whether you already have designs and a backend.
The fastest way to lower cost is a tighter first version, and I’ll tell you what I’d cut.
How long does it take to build an app?
A focused first version is usually a matter of weeks, not months. The biggest factors are how many screens and user types there are, third-party integrations, and how quickly decisions get made on your side. Pop-out’s MVP was delivered ahead of its original timeline because the scope stayed tight.
Will I own the code?
Yes. You get the full source code and setup instructions, and your app is published under your own store accounts.
What time zone are you in, and how do we communicate?
I’m in Pakistan (UTC+5) and work with clients from the US to Australia, so calls are arranged to suit your time zone. Between calls you get regular written progress updates and test builds. Clients often mention those updates in their reviews.
Can you take over an app another developer built?
Yes. I’ve joined several live apps mid-flight. I start by reading the code and mapping how it works before changing anything, so fixes don’t break what already works.
Do you publish the app to the App Store and Google Play?
Yes. I prepare the store listings and builds, handle review questions and rejections, and manage releases after launch.
What technology do you build with?
Whatever fits the product. Most of my recent apps use Flutter, so iOS and Android share one codebase, with Firebase or Supabase behind them and Stripe or RevenueCat for payments. The tool matters less than whether the app solves the problem and keeps working, and I’ll explain the trade-offs in plain terms.
What happens after launch?
I stay on if you want me to: bug fixes, OS updates, store policy changes and new features. No Yelling is a good example. I built it in 2020 and still ship its updates.
Can I hire you through Upwork?
Yes. Many clients prefer it for milestone payments and protection on both sides.
Tell me what you’re building.
A 30-minute call is enough to know whether I’m the right fit, and what I’d do first.
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