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I need a complete social-networking mobile app built for both iOS and Android. The core idea is to let users create profiles, connect with friends, share real-time posts, and exchange direct messages—think familiar social feeds but tailored to a niche community that I will explain once we start. I am open to the tech stack you feel is most efficient; native Swift / Kotlin, Flutter, or React Native are all on the table as long as the finished apps are smooth, secure, and meet App Store and Google Play guidelines. Clean, documented code and an intuitive UI that reflects modern design patterns are essential. Key deliverables: • Wireframes and approved UI/UX mock-ups • Front-end and back-end source code, ready for App Store / Play Store submission • Basic social features: account creation, profile editing, friend/follow system, posting (text, images, short videos), likes/comments, push notifications • Admin panel for content moderation and user management • Final builds plus assistance through the publication process Please outline your preferred development approach, any similar apps you have shipped, and an estimated timeline for each major milestone.
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Greetings from Logictrix! My name is Jas, and I am looking forward to discuss about your app in details over the Chat or Call. We have enough app developers available in team so I can assure you to deliver this project at a fairly low cost with great quality and with a commitment for long term support. *** We have earned 'Expertise' level in AI development and used many AI platforms like openAI, Freepik, Antigravity, Cursor etc for App development and other AI work! *** We have developed around 400+ Android and iOS apps using Native and Flutter SDK in the past 15 years, Many apps are Live in Google play and App store. We will share our detailed portfolio over the Chat once we connect. Looking forward to your reply... Thanks and Regards Jas
$300 USD in 5 days
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SOCIAL APP DEVELOPMENT — I CAN BUILD THE COMPLETE iOS + ANDROID PLATFORM FROM UI/UX TO STORE PUBLISHING. I went through your requirements and understand you need a complete niche social-networking app with profiles, friends/followers, real-time feed, media posts, engagement, messaging, notifications and admin moderation. I have 12 years of experience in mobile and full-stack development. I can build this using Flutter with a scalable Node.js backend and PostgreSQL, giving you one maintainable codebase for both iOS and Android while keeping the app smooth and responsive. My approach: • Wireframes → approved UI/UX → development • Authentication, profiles, friends/follow system and social feed • Text/image/video posts, likes, comments and push notifications • Real-time 1-to-1 messaging with WebSockets • Secure APIs, media storage and database architecture • Admin panel for users, reports and content moderation • QA, App Store/Play Store compliance, deployment and handover Milestones: UI/UX 1–2 weeks, core app/backend 4–5 weeks, social + messaging 2–3 weeks, admin/QA 1–2 weeks, publishing 1 week. I have developed similar mobile platforms involving social features, real-time communication, user management and backend APIs. I WILL PROVIDE 2 YEARS OF FREE ONGOING SUPPORT AND COMPLETE SOURCE CODE. Thanks, Christina
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I would build your niche social app in Flutter for iOS and Android with a Laravel API, MySQL and Redis. I start with wireframes and UI mock-ups for your approval. Features: sign-up and profile editing, friend or follow system, a real-time feed with text, images and short videos (compressed and cached), likes and comments, direct messages over WebSockets, and push notifications. A Laravel admin panel handles content moderation, reports, user bans and analytics. I also add block and report tools so both stores approve the app, and deliver clean, documented source ready for submission. What is the niche community, so I can tailor profiles and feed? Regards, Harsh Thoriya
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I can build the complete social networking app for both iOS and Android, including UI/UX, backend, admin panel, real-time social feed, profiles, follow/friend system, posts with images/videos, likes, comments, messaging, and push notifications. For cross-platform development, I would recommend Flutter or React Native to maintain a smooth experience on both platforms while keeping the codebase efficient and maintainable. I’ll follow a milestone-based approach: wireframes/UI approval → mobile & backend development → admin panel → testing → App Store/Google Play submission. I can share similar app samples in chat. I’ll also provide clean, documented source code and assist with the publication process. Please share the niche/community details and any specific features you want beyond the listed requirements so we can finalize the scope and timeline.
$1,500 USD in 30 days
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A social app lives or dies on feed latency and messaging reliability, so I'd build the real-time layer first, not last. I've shipped 80+ apps since 2008, including WebSocket platforms with live dashboards and recoverable state flows — exactly what direct messaging and instant post updates need — plus admin dashboards with role-based access for moderation and user management. Approach: (1) wireframes and UI mock-ups for profiles, feed, chat, approved before any code; (2) Flutter for one codebase across iOS and Android, with Supabase/Postgres for auth, media storage, and realtime subscriptions; (3) admin panel, push notifications, TestFlight and Play Console submission with post-launch support. Scope here is larger than the stated budget, so I'd suggest a phased MVP. Which features matter most for your niche community at launch?
$450 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I’m excited to help develop your niche social-networking app for iOS and Android, including profiles, feeds, follows, media posts, messaging, notifications, moderation, and store-ready builds. I can structure the work into wireframes, UI approval, backend/API implementation, app development, admin tools, testing, and publication support, with security and maintainability prioritized from the start. A useful improvement would be adding staged media processing and reporting workflows to keep feeds responsive and moderation manageable. I’ll provide documented, clean code and milestone-based progress throughout. Check out my portfolio here:- https://www.freelancer.com/u/installerpoint Best Regards, Muhammad Adeel
$250 USD in 4 days
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Hi there, We understand you're looking to develop a comprehensive social networking mobile app for both iOS and Android, focusing on a niche community with features like profile creation, real-time posting, and direct messaging. Our team at Webbook Studio has experience with similar projects, such as a music voting mobile app built with React Native, React.js, and Node.js, and a furniture store mobile shopping app developed with Flutter and Node.js. We're proficient in multiple tech stacks, including native Swift/Kotlin, Flutter, and React Native, ensuring we can deliver smooth, secure apps that meet App Store and Google Play guidelines. We'll provide wireframes, UI/UX mock-ups, front-end and back-end source code, and an admin panel for content moderation. Can you share more details about the niche community this app is tailored for, and what specific design patterns you envision for the UI? Feel free to message us to discuss the details! — Webbook Studio
$390 USD in 10 days
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Hi there, I can build your complete social networking app for both iOS and Android using Flutter. This single codebase approach will deliver the native performance you need for profiles, friend connections, a real-time feed, and direct messaging, while saving time and cost. I'll focus first on the core features you mentioned: user authentication, profile creation, a friend/connection system, a posting interface for the feed, and a real-time direct messaging module. I build with clean, scalable code to easily accommodate your niche community features later. You'll receive a fully functional, tested application with an intuitive UI, ready for deployment to both app stores. Best Regards, Khorshed Alam, RS Software
$750 USD in 10 days
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Hi, I can build your social networking app for both iOS and Android with a smooth, scalable experience covering profiles, connections, posts, media sharing, likes/comments, real-time messaging and push notifications, along with an admin panel for moderation and user management. I’d recommend Flutter or React Native for a consistent cross-platform codebase, backed by a scalable API and secure authentication. I’ll take the product from wireframes and UI/UX through development, testing, store-ready builds and publication support, with milestones so you can review progress throughout. We’ve worked on social and community-driven mobile products, and I can share relevant examples in chat. The cost is a placeholder and can be shared after the scope is finalized. Timeline can also be confirmed once the feature scope is finalized. Thank You Rohan
$750 USD in 29 days
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Hello, I’m a mobile app developer with 10 years of experience building social and community-focused applications for iOS and Android. For this project, I recommend React Native with Node.js and REST APIs, giving you a consistent cross-platform experience with a maintainable codebase and efficient development. I’ll handle the complete flow from UI/UX and authentication through profiles, friend/follow relationships, real-time posts, image and short-video uploads, likes, comments, direct messaging, and push notifications. I’ll also develop the admin panel for user management and content moderation. My approach emphasizes clean architecture, secure authentication, optimized API and media handling, responsive UI, reliable performance, and maintainable code. I’d be glad to discuss your niche community and define the milestone roadmap. Best regards
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hi! This is solidly within what we build — and the niche community angle is what makes it genuinely interesting, because a product shaped around a specific group has real room to become something people actually stick with. Before I put a concrete proposal together, the one thing I need to understand is what that niche is. Not because the core features change — profiles, feed, messaging, follow system — but because it determines what the app needs to do that a general-purpose social network doesn't. A community built around a shared activity, profession, or interest changes the discovery logic, the data model, and what the admin panel actually needs to surface. That context is what separates a well-fitted product from a reskinned template. On stack: React Native is our recommendation — one codebase covers both platforms cleanly, the ecosystem handles push notifications, media uploads, and real-time messaging without patching things together, and the output meets App Store and Play Store standards. The backend would be a REST API with token-based auth, role-based access for moderation, and storage structured to handle short video without turning infrastructure costs into an early problem. Gustavo & the DoTheCode team
$520 USD in 25 days
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Dear valued client, I trust this message finds you well and excited about your social-networking app project. As an industry-leading mobile app development company with over 19 years of experience, we at IT Flex Solutions India would be honored to collaborate with you on bringing your innovative app vision to life. Our approach to development focuses on delivering solutions that blend scalability, innovation, and user-centric design -- precisely what your project requires. We have successfully completed over 483 projects, including similar social app undertakings, making us incredibly familiar with the nuances each such project has. One major advantage we bring is our proficiency across multiple tech stacks including Flutter, Android, iPhone, and React Native - ensuring that we can choose the tools most appropriate to match your needs. Additionally, we have a talented UI/UX team skilled in crafting intuitive digital interfaces aligned with contemporary design standards. We also prioritize documentation and clean codebase, which enhances maintainability and extendibility of the apps. Thanks, SBM
$500 USD in 7 days
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6.9

Could you please confirm whether the niche community will require any unique social features beyond the listed profile, feed, messaging, and follow system? Do you already have branding, wireframes, or UI references, or should we handle the complete UX/UI design from scratch? Also, which backend, hosting, authentication, and media-storage preferences do you have, and do you have a target launch date or budget range for the full iOS and Android development? Let’s chat and have a discussion, and prepare the project scope so that both of us are on the same page Regards, Rupam
$900 USD in 12 days
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Hello, I hope this message finds you well. I have a clear understanding of your project for developing a social networking app for iOS and Android platforms. The primary goal is to create a platform where users can connect, share posts, and exchange messages within a niche community. My approach involves structured requirement confirmation, controlled planning, clean implementation, thorough testing, and milestone-based transparency. With a focus on Mobile App Development, UI/UX design, and expertise in React Native and Flutter, I ensure reliable execution and long-term results. You can view my portfolio here: ⭐⭐ https://www.freelancer.com/u/CodeAnchors ⭐⭐ Could you please share more details about the specific features or functionalities that are a priority for your social networking app? Let's discuss further in an open chat to finalize the scope smoothly. Best regards, Muhammad Anas Khan
$250 USD in 4 days
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5.8

Hi, The project aims to build a full-featured social networking app tailored to a niche community with real-time posts and messaging, which requires careful orchestration of user data flows and content delivery. The main technical risk is ensuring reliable real-time synchronization and data consistency across mobile clients and backend services, especially under varying network conditions and scale. I typically design such systems with clear separation between front-end UI layers, backend APIs, and real-time messaging infrastructure to isolate concerns and facilitate scaling. Early decisions around data synchronization protocols and offline support are critical tradeoffs. For reliability, I focus on message delivery guarantees, push notification handling, and admin moderation tooling to maintain platform integrity and user experience. I would start by outlining the core data model and real-time event flows to validate key user interactions and system responsiveness. Clifton
$500 USD in 7 days
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Building a social networking app that truly connects a niche community is challenging when every detail counts, from smooth profile creation to secure messaging. It is especially frustrating to juggle tech stack choices and worry if the final product will actually make it to the App Store and Play Store as planned. You can expect a polished app where users effortlessly create profiles, share real-time posts, and interact just as you envisioned, all ready for smooth store approvals. First, I will create detailed wireframes and UI/UX mock-ups for your approval. Next, I will develop both front-end and back-end features, making sure everything is clean, documented, and follows store guidelines. Finally, I will guide you through submitting the finished app, including support for the admin panel and moderation tools. What is the most important feeling or experience you want users to have when they join your community?
$506 USD in 7 days
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With a wealth of experience garnered over five years in mobile app development, I wholeheartedly believe I'm the best fit for your social networking app project. Proficient in React Native - which allow me to create smooth and reliable apps for iOS and Android devices - plus with deep understanding of the full development stack, from wireframes to backend source code, I can ensure a seamless user experience from the very first touch. Over the years, I've worked on diverse projects similar to yours, delivering high-quality solutions that meet and exceed client's expectation. The core idea of your project resonates with my expertise; creating platforms that connect people and provide real-time interactions optimally. Furthermore, my ability to integrate necessary API's while managing databases will assist in achieving a secure and smooth-running platform. What sets me apart is my passion for translating ideas into tangible assets through clean, optimized, and maintainable code. I genuinely understand how much an intuitive UI can affect user retention, so rest assured your social network app will be built with utmost attention to user experience. That said, partnering with me guarantees you an on-time delivery, with clear communication channels open throughout the process. Let's discuss your timeline and together we'll create something amazing!
$500 USD in 7 days
5.5
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Hello, I’ve read your requirements and can handle the complete social networking app for iOS and Android, including UI/UX, backend, real-time posts, messaging, and admin moderation. I have over 9 years of experience with Flutter, React Native, APIs, databases, authentication, real-time features, and mobile app deployment. Key Features and Functional Modules: UI/UX, authentication, profiles, social feed, posts, media sharing, likes/comments, messaging, notifications, admin panel, App Store/Google Play deployment. I can review the complete user flow first and provide a milestone-based timeline covering design, development, testing, and deployment. Thanks, InvokeTech
$300 USD in 5 days
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As experts in mobile app development and UI/UX design, my team at Web Crest is well-versed in crafting intuitive and high-performing applications, making us uniquely qualified for your social-networking project. With a demonstrated proficiency using Flutter and React Native, we guarantee efficient codebase that will translate into robust, smooth-running iOS and Android apps. I'm happy to deploy native Kotlin and Swift, as you prefer. In terms of previous work, we've successfully implemented similar platforms with functionalities paralleling what you're looking for, including account creation, profile editing, media sharing, push notifications etc. Recently, we built an app for a niche community which involved building on-top-of 'social feeds' tailored specifically to an unique audience requirement. We understand the regulatory procedures required to follow App Store and Google Play guidelines and our clean code ensures a smooth publication process. Plus, our extensive experience with APIs means we can handle consolidating third-party integrations effectively into your app. In summary, by choosing Web Crest for your project you'll be tapping into the vast expertise of skilled professionals who've proven capabilities in building excellent social apps. Let's bring your vision to life together!
$300 USD in 3 days
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When building a social networking app, the main challenge is making sure a cohesive user experience across platforms while adhering to guideline. This requires a well-planned approach to design and development. To mitigate any risks, I will work in a safe staging environment, making sure your live systems remain unaffected throught the process. Phase 1: Discovery and Design: Collaborate on wireframes and UI/UX mock-ups for approval. Phase 2: Development: Build front-end and back-end, focusing on core social features. Phase 3: Testing: Conduct thorough testing to meet App Store and Google Play guidelines. Phase 4: Deployment: Final builds and assist with the publication process. My bid for this project is 579 USD. Are there specific features or functionalities you envision for the admin panel? Rajavel
$579 USD in 7 days
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