Strategic Partner for
Apple Platform Development

Building since Day One of the App Store—2008

iOS • iPadOS • macOS • watchOS • tvOS • visionOS

End-to-End Partnership

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Design & Strategy

Deep expertise in Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and design systems. Crafting intuitive experiences that users love and that align with your business goals.

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Development

Clean, maintainable, production-ready code. Expert-level Swift and Objective-C development since the iPhone SDK launched in 2008. Deep knowledge of Apple's frameworks and best practices.

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Launch & Scale

Ongoing support, team training, and strategic guidance. From App Store launch to scaling your success—building sustainable products and empowering your team.

Proven Track Record

17+
Years Since SDK Launch
Multiple
Award-Winning Apps
& WWDC Features
800+
GitHub Stars

Experience That Matters

Alex Fajkowski

Alex Fajkowski has been building iOS apps since Day One—starting when the iPhone SDK launched in 2008. With a Computer Science degree from Cornell University and specialization in Artificial Intelligence, plus early career experience architecting systems for the NFL, DoD, DHS, HUD, and FannieMae, he brings both technical depth and strategic thinking to every project.

His work spans retail, publishing, television, education, professional sports, finance, and government—partnering with everyone from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. As Development Lead at Sequence, led award-winning app development for major brands. Multiple apps have won design awards, been featured at Apple events spanning 2012 to 2024 (including WWDC presentations), and earned App Store Hall of Fame recognition.

Open source contributor: Released OpenFlow in 2009, an MIT-licensed CoverFlow alternative that became one of the most widely-adopted early iOS libraries with 800+ GitHub stars. Active contributor to the iOS developer community through open source work and knowledge sharing.

Deep technical expertise: SwiftUI, Combine, UIKit, Core Data, CloudKit, Core Animation, Machine Learning, Augmented Reality, Core Video, Core Graphics, Location Services, Bluetooth, Push Notifications, and the full Apple platform ecosystem.

Privacy-first approach: All Apparent Logic apps feature zero analytics, zero tracking, and zero data collection. Committed to building products that respect user privacy.

Simple, honest design. Production-ready code. A partnership approach that ensures your success.

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Portfolio

Air Quality Index featured at WWDC24

Air Quality Index

Real-time air quality monitoring app providing hyperlocal AQI data, forecasts, and health recommendations. Built for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with a clean, data-focused interface.

Featured at WWDC 2024 in the visionOS session, showcasing the app alongside Apple's latest platform innovations. Universal app demonstrating multi-platform development expertise.

Privacy-first design with zero tracking. All data processing happens on-device. Owned and maintained by Apparent Logic, LLC.

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Apparent Sudoku

A minimalist, powerful Sudoku app for serious puzzle players. Built for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with a clean, distraction-free interface that exemplifies thoughtful design.

Universal app showcasing modern SwiftUI and cross-platform development expertise.

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Chipotle 'Burrito Button'

Launched alongside the Apple Watch, this innovative app let customers reorder their favorite meals with a single tap from their wrist. Featured at WWDC 2015 and covered by major media.

Featured by Apple engineers at WWDC 2015 in Session 805 "Apple Watch Design Tips and Tricks" as a best practice example for touch target design. Apple presenters specifically highlighted the app's interface as exemplary Apple Watch UX. Covered by GQ, Mashable, Popular Mechanics, and numerous tech publications on launch day.

Developed entirely in Swift alongside an existing Objective-C codebase, demonstrating ability to integrate modern approaches with legacy systems.

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Food Network 'On the Road'

A beautifully designed universal app featuring restaurant recommendations, photo sharing, reviews, and gamification elements. Users could plan road trips and earn badges.

Won the 2013 Webby Award for Lifestyle mobile apps. Featured multiple times by Apple on the App Store. Presented technical deep-dive at Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2013.

Built as Development Lead at Sequence. One of the first major brands to leverage the Parse platform, demonstrating early expertise in backend-as-a-service integration and rapid development.

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zulily Shopping App

Daily deals app for moms, babies, and kids. Launched in 2011, became one of the most popular shopping apps on the App Store with millions of users.

Company went public in 2013 with $4.6B valuation. Now part of QVC and Home Shopping Network.

Provided ongoing maintenance, developer training, and strategic technical guidance—demonstrating long-term partnership value beyond initial development.

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Darby Smart

Creative community app for craft enthusiasts. Launched in under two months through rapid prototyping and agile development. Raised $6.3M in Series A funding and was later acquired by Grove Collaborative.

Thousands of craft videos, in-app video creation tools, and real-time chat. Demonstrates ability to deliver feature-rich apps on tight timelines.

Fast iteration cycles and continuous feature additions—perfect example of startup partnership and rapid product evolution.

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Toontastic iPad
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Toontastic for iPad

Children's storytelling and cartoon creation app designed by Stanford Child Psychology graduate. Acquired by Google in 2015 and relaunched as Toontastic 3D, winning a 2017 Emmy for Outstanding Interactive Media.

Featured at Apple Special Event (June 2012) and inducted into the App Store Hall of Fame. Named Best App of 2011 by The New York Times. Featured at Apple events and retail stores worldwide.

Awards from Parents' Choice, Children's Technology Review, and Wired Magazine. Demonstrates ability to build educational tools that delight users and earn critical acclaim.

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Check ID for iOS

Privacy-focused ID verification app. Scans PDF417 barcodes on driver's licenses and ID cards—all processing happens locally on device.

Zero analytics. Zero data transmission. Privacy-first design. Includes guest list management for venues and events.

Owned by Apparent Logic, LLC. Demonstrates commitment to user privacy and ability to build complete, polished commercial products.

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Let's Build Something Great

Have an idea for an app? Need an experienced partner to bring your vision to life? Let's talk about your project and how we can work together.