Building since Day One of the App Store—2008
iOS • iPadOS • macOS • watchOS • tvOS • visionOS
Deep expertise in Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and design systems. Crafting intuitive experiences that users love and that align with your business goals.
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.
Ongoing support, team training, and strategic guidance. From App Store launch to scaling your success—building sustainable products and empowering your team.
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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Track air quality with 48-hour smoke prediction maps for the Continental United States. Displays real-time AQI data from EPA's AirNow and NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Prediction. Built for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
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 architecture with zero tracking, no analytics, and no location access. All data processing and caching happens on-device. Public air quality data distributed via Apple CloudKit. Owned and maintained by Apparent Logic, LLC.
Learn More → View on App Store →Groundbreaking standalone Apple Watch app delivering on-device meditation and breathing exercises—no iPhone required. Built for watchOS 6, enabling users to practice mindfulness anywhere with fully independent functionality.
Featured at WWDC 2019 in both the Platforms State of the Union keynote and the SwiftUI on watchOS technical session, showcasing the app as an exemplar of watchOS 6's new capabilities. Apple engineers highlighted Calm's implementation of standalone audio streaming, on-device content, and sophisticated interface design. Featured by Apple on the watchOS App Store.
Engineered complete standalone functionality with locally stored meditation sessions, background audio playback, and beautiful animations synchronized with haptic feedback to guide breathing exercises. Demonstrates deep expertise in watchOS development, audio engineering, and building delightful wearable experiences.
Built as independent contractor for Calm during their rapid growth period. The app exemplifies what's possible when pushing the boundaries of watchOS capabilities.
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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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Comprehensive iOS development and cloud platform for revolutionary research-grade wearable biosensor. Built using latest Apple native frameworks including SwiftUI, Core Bluetooth, Accelerate, and Core Data. Advanced connectivity supporting multiple simultaneous ring connections with real-time digital signal processing of up to 800Hz signals and high-speed data streaming. Developed secure REST API and web frontend for Senstream Cloud (charts.senstream.com) enabling researchers worldwide to visualize and analyze physiological data.
Partnered with BIOPAC Systems - the global leader in life science research equipment - for worldwide distribution. Featured in BIOPAC webinar "Lab on a Finger: Research-quality Physiological Signals" demonstrating the technology to research institutions globally. Highly accurate, research-grade biosensor capturing lab-quality EDA, ECG, PPG, temperature, and motion data for scientific research in large studies both in the lab and in the field.
Universal app for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Integrated with BIOPAC's AcqKnowledge software for professional research workflows. Ring form factor enables natural movement and real-world data collection outside traditional laboratory settings.
Visit Senstream.com → View on App Store → Watch BIOPAC Webinar → BIOPAC Product Page →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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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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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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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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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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Professional ID verification app for bars, restaurants, clubs, events, and venues requiring instant age verification. Lightning-fast PDF417 barcode scanning instantly decodes driver's licenses and ID cards to verify age and identity. Works completely offline—no internet connection required for physical ID scanning.
Privacy-first architecture with zero data storage, zero analytics, and zero transmission. All barcode processing happens locally on device. Your patrons' information never leaves their ID or your device. Includes powerful guest list management features for controlling venue access and event check-ins.
Built with native iOS frameworks for maximum performance and reliability. Demonstrates expertise in computer vision, barcode decoding, and building privacy-respecting commercial applications. Owned and maintained by Apparent Logic, LLC.
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