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Ben Dodson is a UK-based freelance Apple app developer and consultant who has been building native Apple apps since the App Store launched in 2008. If you want to reach him or evaluate whether he's a fit for your project, his website (bendodson.com) is the starting point: it provides a contact route for service enquiries, plus a personal bio, his own apps, online projects, a weblog, and a newsletter you can browse before getting in touch.
Who this is for
His site states he usually works directly with founders, product teams, agencies, and established brands that need senior hands-on expertise. He has also shipped apps for broadcasters, startups, charities, publishers, healthcare teams, and global brands. If your project falls into one of those categories and needs native Apple development, the site is aimed at you.
How to get in touch
The homepage invites visitors to contact him "for more information or to find out more about my services." That is the stated route for a project enquiry — the site does not publish a separate pricing page or booking system, so the practical first step is a direct message describing your project.
When you write, it helps to include:
- Platform(s) you're targeting — he specialises in iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro.
- Project stage — new build, rebuild, or ongoing maintenance.
- Who you are — founder, product team, agency, or brand, since that matches the clients he describes working with.
What to review before contacting him
The site offers several ways to judge fit without a call:
| Section | What you'll find |
|---|---|
| About / bio | Background as a consultant building native Apple apps since 2008 |
| Notable Apps | His own published apps and client work |
| Online projects | A suite of artwork finders and other tools |
| Weblog | Ongoing writing about his work and interests |
| Newsletter | "The Dodo Developer," a monthly update |
Notable apps as a portfolio signal
- U (formerly UKTV Play) — he built the native tvOS app, including privileged connectivity with the Apple "TV" app. It reached #1 on the App Store within 24 hours and is now pre-installed on every Apple TV device in the UK. He was later commissioned to rebuild the iPhone and iPad apps, which he still maintains.
- Music Library Tracker — a self-published app that monitors your Apple Music library for additions, deletions, metadata changes, and Spatial Audio upgrades; covered by MacRumors, 9to5Mac, and TechRadar.
- Channel 4 Horse Tracker — built with Monterosa Productions as sole iOS developer for Channel 4's Grand National app, delivering a live second-screen experience with horse position, speed, and distance data; reached #1 in the App Store charts.
- WallaBee — named Best European Gaming Startup of 2012 and later acquired by Munzee.
- Highlights — featured by Apple as an iPad App of the Week and App of the Year.
- Browser Note — used by tens of thousands of users worldwide.
Client work also includes NBC, Natural Cycles, Foodim, Friends of the Earth, L'Oréal, Glenfiddich, Calm Radio, Oxford University, and DrinkCoach.
Following his work
If you're not ready to enquire but want to track what he's building, "The Dodo Developer" is a monthly newsletter about the apps he's building, the tools he's making, and things he's learned along the way. The site notes it has over 4,500 free subscribers, and you can view previous newsletters before subscribing.
Quick answer
To contact Ben Dodson or learn about his services, go to bendodson.com and use the contact invitation on the homepage; before or alongside that, review his bio, notable apps, online projects, weblog, and newsletter to confirm he works on your platform and project type.