Max From Zero

Mobile Apps Developer · Freelancer · Indie Hacker · Swift Developer

GameSoon

Your team plays. You won't miss it.

Reminders for the teams you follow — classic sports and esports. Set how early to warn you, and get notified right on time, even when the app is closed. Live Activities count down to kickoff on the Lock Screen, and Home Screen widgets keep the next match in view.

SwiftUISwiftDataActivityKitWidgetKitStoreKit

Komora

Snap it, and it files itself.

A personal catalog for the things you own — and the things you spotted and don't want to forget. Photograph an item or paste a screenshot; Komora recognizes what it is and files it. No account, works offline, syncs privately over iCloud, on iPhone and Mac.

SwiftUISwiftDataCloudKitVisionOpenAI API

Voicini

Say it now. Find it later.

A fast voice log for whatever you tell yourself — actions, thoughts, money, reminders. Hold, speak, done: transcribed on device, tagged, and searchable. Record from a Home Screen widget, and everything stays on your iPhone, synced privately over iCloud.

SwiftUISwiftDataSpeechCloudKitWidgetKit

Upwork Freelancing

Flutter Expert & Full-Stack AI Mobile Architect

100% Job Success

Top Rated Plus

Ranked among the top freelancers on Upwork. Delivering high-quality mobile products and custom full-stack solutions with outstanding client retention.

100%

Job Success Score

8,007+

Logged Hours

Completed Jobs

Dec 2018

First Contract

7,487 hrs

Longest Project

5.0 ★

Average Rating

Note on Top Rated Plus: Formerly active Top Rated Plus freelancer. Currently recovering badge status following a temporary hiatus dedicated to direct project development.

Client Feedback

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5.0

"I have used UW for a very long time and hired many consultants. I was blown away with the quality and effort applied by Maksym; I would go as far as saying he is the best developer I have ever hired. Exceptional communication, deep expertise."

Brian S. United States

5.0

"Max has been more than helpful. He understands the requirements and is very flexible as well as his respect to deadlines is outstanding. Will definitely work with him again. Thanks!"

Sarah L. United Kingdom

5.0

"Maksym is an absolute professional. He was able to jump into a complex codebase, identify the critical bottlenecks, and deliver high-quality solutions ahead of schedule. Highly recommended for any Flutter or WordPress project."

David G. Germany

5.0

"Outstanding collaboration. Maksym is highly communicative, proactive with architectural recommendations, and produces clean, well-documented code. We will definitely hire him again."

Alessandro M. Italy

Latest from me

Sharing my developer journey, technical guides, and project insights.

Videos

Vite + Next.js: Creating premium responsive designs

How to build a custom audio player in Flutter

Supabase Auth + Flutter: Custom Login Flow Tutorial

Stripe payment integration in mobile applications

State management in 2026: Riverpod vs Bloc vs signals

ASO secrets: Scaling to 50k downloads in a month

Indie hacker stack in 2026: Fast, cheap, and reliable

How to optimize Flutter rendering performance

Clean Architecture in Flutter: Production Guide

Setting up custom push notifications with Firebase

Articles

Scaling serverless architecture for indie hackers

A step-by-step guide to deploying lightweight serverless functions on Google Cloud and FastAPI with minimal costs.

Jun 15, 2026

ASO checklist: How to rank first on App Store in 2026

The exact meta keywords, localizations, and video preview guidelines that helped scale Komora to 10k users.

Jun 02, 2026

Why I transitioned from native iOS development to Flutter

Reflecting on 5 years of development, tooling maturity, code sharing efficiency, and developer productivity benefits.

May 22, 2026

The death of slow UI: Optimizing frame rates to 120Hz

A practical guide to identifying performance bottlenecks, removing layout shifts, and keeping transitions instant.

Apr 18, 2026

Building a freelance business from scratch on Upwork

My personal journey of achieving Top Rated Plus, keeping 100% JSS, and closing high-ticket mobile app contracts.

Mar 10, 2026

Services I Provide

End-to-End Mobile App Engineering

Flutter Mobile Apps

Native performance and pixel-perfect layouts for iOS and Android built from a single codebase using clean Dart architecture.

AI Integration & Assistants

Supercharging apps with LLMs, AI agents, semantic search, vector databases, and real-time generation features.

Cloud Backend & APIs

Scalable serverless API gateways, secure OAuth, real-time sync, databases, and microservices powered by Firebase & GCP.

Consultancy & Refactoring

Performance audits, dependency resolution, CI/CD pipeline automation, and legacy code modernization.

FAQ

Before you reach out

How do you charge — hourly or fixed?

I prefer working on a fixed-scope basis. We define deliverables, timelines, and budgets beforehand, so you know exactly what you are paying for with no hidden fees. If a project is highly experimental or undefined, we can start hourly at $35/hr until the scope solidifies.

What does a typical project cost?

For a mobile MVP (built to ship), the typical budget starts from $3,000. AI-based audits or rescue services start at $300. Every project has a clear, written estimation with a fixed number before any contract is signed.

How long does it take?

A typical MVP takes between 4 to 8 weeks depending on complexity. Audit and rescue projects are much faster—usually delivered within 3 to 7 days.

How do payments work?

We start on a 50% upfront payment to lock in the timeline and scope. The remaining 50% is due upon completion and delivery. Payments are accepted via Wise or Payoneer. If you prefer escrow protection, we can run the contract through Upwork.

Do you take small projects or fixes?

Yes! If you have a broken app, need a performance audit, or want to integrate an AI/LLM agent, I can jump in. My AI app rescue package ($300 audit) is designed exactly for this.

What happens after launch?

You get 30 days of free support to resolve any bugs. If you need ongoing maintenance, feature updates, or server monitoring, we can set up a monthly support retainer starting at $1,500/mo.

Who owns the code?

You do. Absolutely. Once the final invoice is paid, all intellectual property rights and codebase access (GitHub/GitLab repos) are transferred to you. No hostages, no hidden contracts.

Do you sign NDAs?

Yes, I regularly sign NDAs before any sensitive project details or designs are shared. Your intellectual property and confidentiality are fully protected.

Got a project in mind?

Let's collaborate! Send a brief directly through the form below, or choose one of the direct channels to kickstart your project.

Direct Channels

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Chat on WhatsApp for a quick response about your roadmap.

Book a 30-Min Consultation ($50)

Review architecture or product roadmap. 100% credited to your project.

Mail me directly

Send an email to hello@maxfromzero.com for general inquiries.

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