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I’m building a full-featured social networking app for both iOS and Android and need someone who can take it from concept to store release. The goal is to deliver a smooth, modern experience centred on three pillars: a news feed, rich user profiles, and an integrated messaging system. Core experience • News feed that supports text, images, short video, and allows users to like and comment in real time. • User profiles with editable bios, avatar upload, follower/following logic, and privacy controls. • Messaging that covers private one-to-one chats as well as group chats, with push notifications, read receipts, and media sharing. Although parts of the ranking or moderation logic may eventually leverage AI, most of the build relies on well-structured native or cross-platform code, a secure backend, and a scalable database. I’m open to Flutter, React Native, or separate Swift/Kotlin stacks—choose what lets you move fastest without sacrificing quality. Deliverables 1. Clickable prototype for final UI sign-off. 2. Production-ready iOS and Android builds, uploaded to TestFlight / internal track. 3. Clean, documented source code in a private Git repository. 4. Deployment scripts and infrastructure (Firebase, AWS, or equivalent) plus a brief hand-over guide. 5. Post-launch support window to squash any critical bugs. Acceptance criteria • All listed features perform smoothly on current iOS & Android versions. • No crashes in a 50-user closed beta running for 14 consecutive days. • App Store and Google Play guidelines met; builds pass review. • Codebase lint-clean, unit-tested, and ready for future AI modules. If this sounds like a challenge you’re keen to tackle, I’m ready to share wireframes and jump into the first sprint right away.
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Building a social app around feed, profiles and real-time messaging is straightforward at feature level, but the important part is making the experience stable across iOS/Android while handling media, notifications, chat state and future scale cleanly. I’d approach this with a cross-platform app, a secure scalable backend, structured data/storage, real-time messaging, push notifications and a clear separation between core product logic and future AI moderation/ranking. I’d first turn the wireframes into a clickable prototype for UI sign-off, then build the core flows, closed-beta builds, testing and store release. I’d also keep deployment and handover documented so the codebase is ready for future AI modules. The 14-day/50-user acceptance test is useful, but I’d want to clarify the expected feed volume, video/media storage limits, moderation/reporting requirements and whether the backend already has any preferred stack. I can review the wireframes and help break the first sprint into concrete deliverables before development starts. Microlent Systems portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/portfolio-items/11539740-microlent-systems-portfolio Jenifer
$3,000 USD in 60 days
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Hello, iOS & Android Social Network Developer {{{ I HAVE CREATED SIMILAR SOCIAL NETWORKING APPS BEFORE AND I CAN SHOW YOU }}} I have carefully reviewed your requirements and can build the complete cross-platform social networking application from concept through TestFlight, Google Play internal testing, and production release. I have 11+ years of experience in mobile and full-stack development. I can build the app using Flutter or React Native with a scalable backend, covering the real-time news feed, text/image/video posts, likes, comments, profiles, followers/following, privacy controls, one-to-one messaging, group chats, media sharing, read receipts, push notifications and secure authentication. I’ll first create a clickable UI prototype for approval, then develop the mobile application and backend in structured milestones. Real-time functionality will be designed carefully for reliable messaging, feed interactions and notifications, while the architecture will remain ready for future AI-based ranking and moderation features. I’ll also handle API/database integration, security, testing, deployment configuration, TestFlight/internal Android builds, store-release preparation and documentation. The codebase will be clean, maintainable and properly structured for future feature expansion. **I WILL PROVIDE 2 YEARS OF FREE ONGOING SUPPORT AND COMPLETE SOURCE CODE.** Thanks, Christina
$4,000 USD in 30 days
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Hi, I'm Elias, a Miami-based senior software engineer with 20 years of experience in mobile app development. I specialize in creating engaging social networking applications for both iOS and Android. I understand you're looking to build a full-featured social networking app that enhances user interactions and experiences. I’ve built similar systems, focusing on secure architecture, responsive UI, and scalability. My approach to your project would involve these phases: 1) Understand your target audience and specific features needed. 2) Design the user experience and app architecture to boost engagement. 3) Develop core features and ensure smooth integrations with necessary APIs. 4) Conduct thorough testing for a seamless launch. 5) Deploy the app and provide ongoing support for post-launch issues. Could you please clarify the following questions to help me better understand the project? 1) What specific features do you envision that differentiate this social network? 2) Are there any user roles or permissions we need to consider? 3) How do you plan to handle user data privacy and security? I’ve successfully completed similar projects, though most were under NDA, so I can't share links. However, I’d be happy to discuss the architecture and features in detail. I also focus on creating maintainable codebases to ensure your app can evolve over time.
$4,500 USD in 20 days
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With over a decade of experience in full-stack architecture and high-scale systems, I understand your need to develop a sleek social networking app for iOS and Android. The goal of delivering a modern experience centered on news feed, user profiles, and messaging aligns perfectly with my background in building high-complexity systems for over 1 million users. To ensure scalability and security for your project, I recommend implementing a microservices architecture that can handle the real-time interactions seamlessly. Leveraging my experience in developing a Telegram Mini App serving over 1 million users, I am confident in delivering a robust solution that meets your requirements. I encourage you to reach out so we can discuss your project roadmap further and collaborate on bringing your vision to life. Let's work together to create a successful social network app that exceeds your expectations.
$4,000 USD in 45 days
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Hi there, I can help take your social networking app from concept through beta and store submission. With 12+ years in iOS/Android and recent production work in Flutter plus backend systems, I’m a good fit for building both the mobile experience and the supporting API/database cleanly. For this scope, I would recommend Flutter unless there is a strong reason to go fully native. It keeps iOS and Android consistent, reduces duplicated work, and still supports camera/media upload, push notifications, secure storage, and smooth real-time UI. For the backend, I’d use a simple scalable stack such as Node.js with PostgreSQL, object storage for media, WebSockets/Firebase messaging for real-time feed/chat updates, and Firebase/APNs/FCM for notifications. I would start by turning your wireframes into a clickable prototype, then build the app around the core flows: onboarding, profiles/privacy, feed with likes/comments/media, follow logic, and private/group chat with read receipts. I’ll keep the code structured, lint-clean, documented, and ready for future AI ranking or moderation modules without adding unnecessary complexity now. Happy to review your wireframes and suggest the first practical sprint plan.
$4,200 USD in 35 days
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Hello, Greetings Hope you are doing well. I am a Mobile Application developer with over 5 years of experience. I am confident in my ability and skills to develop high-quality Mobile apps and would like to work on your social networking app project. I will complete the work as per your requirements. I want to discuss more this project to prepare the final concept. So let’s discuss this in detail over chat then will make plans to start work on it. Waiting for your earliest reply. Thanks. Shubham
$3,000 USD in 35 days
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Hey, I can build your social networking app with a smooth, scalable experience across iOS and Android, focusing on the feed, profiles, and real-time messaging as the core product. I’d use Flutter or React Native with a secure backend to keep development efficient while maintaining native-quality performance. I will develop the media-rich feed with reactions and comments, profiles with followers and privacy controls, and one-to-one/group messaging with notifications, read receipts, and media sharing. I’ll also handle the clickable prototype, backend infrastructure, TestFlight/internal builds, deployment, testing, and post-launch critical bug support. I have hands-on experience with similar social and mobile applications and would be happy to share relevant examples during our discussion. One quick question: Do you already have a preferred backend such as Firebase or AWS? Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Hammadhassan21 Best Regards, Hammad Hassan
$3,000 USD in 20 days
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Hello, I am very interested in your project to develop a full-featured social networking app for both iOS and Android. I understand the requirements for creating a seamless user experience with features like a news feed, user profiles, and messaging system. With my expertise in Flutter, iOS Development, Android App Development, and React Native, I am confident in delivering a high-quality app that meets your expectations. I plan to start by creating a clickable prototype for UI sign-off, followed by developing production-ready builds for iOS and Android. I will ensure clean and well-documented source code in a private Git repository, along with deployment scripts and infrastructure setup. - MY WORK STATS: ✨ https://www.freelancer.com/u/XanvraTECH I look forward to discussing this project further and sharing ideas on how to bring your vision to life. Best regards, Warda Haider
$3,000 USD in 16 days
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Dear , We carefully studied the description of your project and we can confirm that we understand your needs and are also interested in your project. Our team has the necessary resources to start your project as soon as possible and complete it in a very short time. We are 25 years in this business and our technical specialists have strong experience in Mobile App Development, iPhone, Android, Objective C, iOS Development, React Native, Flutter, Android App Development and other technologies relevant to your project. Please, review our profile https://www.freelancer.com/u/tangramua where you can find detailed information about our company, our portfolio, and the client's recent reviews. Please contact us via Freelancer Chat to discuss your project in details. Best regards, Sales department Tangram Canada Inc.
$3,996 USD in 5 days
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Greetings, You need a scalable social networking app for iOS and Android with a real-time feed, rich user profiles, and reliable one-to-one and group messaging. We will build this with: Flutter or React Native, real-time news feed, media sharing, user profiles, follow system, privacy controls, private/group chat, push notifications, secure backend, scalable database. A couple of questions before I provide a detailed plan: Do you already have wireframes or final UI designs ready? Do you have a preferred backend such as Firebase or AWS? Portfolio: freelancer.pk/u/zainalitariq245 Based on your requirements, I can suggest the most scalable approach and provide timeline and cost estimate after discussion. Looking forward to discussing the details. Best regards, Zain Ali
$3,000 USD in 20 days
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Hi! This is something we can definitely handle. A couple of things worth clarifying before we scope it properly. The messaging layer is usually where these apps get complicated fast — are you expecting a basic chat experience, or things like message reactions, typing indicators, disappearing messages? That changes the architecture a fair bit. Also, how far along are the wireframes? If you already have detailed screens, we can move into the prototype phase quickly; if it's still rough sketches, we'd need a short design pass first. We'd go React Native for the mobile layer — single codebase, strong community, and it fits your timeline better than separate Swift/Kotlin. Backend would be Python/Django with PostgreSQL, WebSockets for real-time chat, and push notifications via Firebase. Scalable from day one and ready for the AI modules you mentioned down the line. The budget range is tight for this scope — happy to talk through what a solid MVP looks like within it versus a phased approach. Gustavo & the DoTheCode team
$4,500 USD in 30 days
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Hi, As the team lead of IT Flex Solutions India, I have overseen the completion of 483 successful projects in my 19+ years experience. Having worked on both iOS and Android platforms with Flutter, React Native, Swift, and Kotlin, I am confident in my ability to bring your unique social networking app vision to life from conception to store release. My vast skills also include creating high-functioning news feeds, elaborate user profiles and comprehensive messaging features, all of which align with your needs. Your app’s reliance on secure backends and a scalable database plays to our strengths at IT Flex Solutions India. We specialise in providing reliable and business-focused technology solutions for both startups and enterprises alike. As such, we understand how important an efficient timeline is without compromising quality and that's why we have a team of 40+ skilled developers working relentlessly to ensure we meet your deadlines. Thanks, SBM
$4,000 USD in 35 days
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Hi I will be able to help you in your social app. Please share your design wireframe or feature list. Please message me so that we will have detail technical discussion. I have 9+ years of combined experience in Mobile Application development, Website development, Desktop application development, 3rd party Artificial Intelligence api, AR/ VR, Chatbot, Blockchain- Cryptocurrency, CRM & ERP, Game Development and any other Software development. I am having expertise in Native on Android Java, kotlin and IOS Swift, and For Hybrid Cross platform on Flutter Dart & React- Native, and for web and backend on react js and node js, Python Django. Please consider me and initiate a chat for further detailed discussion. Regards, Anju
$3,200 USD in 45 days
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Hello Client, Greeting of the day!!!! I read your job description. I can do this job with quality product. I am always available for your support. Thanks
$3,000 USD in 20 days
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Greetings, I understand the core objective of developing a comprehensive social networking app for iOS and Android, focusing on a seamless user experience through a news feed, user profiles, and messaging functionalities. My expertise in Mobile App Development, iOS, Android, and React Native positions me as a strong candidate for this project. My portfolio includes successful projects in iOS Development, Android App Development, and Flutter, showcasing my ability to deliver high-quality, user-centric mobile applications. I am committed to structured planning, clean implementation, and transparent milestone-based progress to ensure the project's success. To better align with your business goals, could you provide insights into your priority feature within the app? Let's discuss further in an open chat to finalize the project scope smoothly. Best regards, Muhammad Anas Khan
$3,000 USD in 10 days
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Hey, the combination of a real-time feed, rich profiles, and private/group messaging is the core I’d build around first. I’d use React Native or Flutter with a backend designed around real-time updates, media handling, notifications, and privacy controls from the start. The tricky part is keeping feed, chat, read receipts, and media sync reliable under real usage rather than just making the screens work. Do you already have wireframes ready, or should the clickable prototype be created first?
$3,000 USD in 35 days
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Hello!, I am a Florida-based senior software engineer, and this kind of project is exactly where careful planning matters most. A social network app lives or dies on the basics: smooth onboarding, profiles, feeds, messaging, notifications, privacy, and stable performance on both iOS and Android. I can help you turn the idea into a solid product in practical phases: 1) lock the core MVP and user flows 2) build the mobile app with clean architecture 3) connect backend/API logic and real-time features 4) test, polish, and prepare for launch I work in a way that keeps the project moving without guesswork, and I pay close attention to the details that usually get missed, especially when apps need to feel fast, reliable, and ready for real users. Relevant work: - A neighborhood community app with chat, posts, and event discovery - A fitness social app with live feeds, follows, and push notifications - A niche creator platform with profiles, media uploads, and messaging - A marketplace-style mobile app with user matching and in-app alerts A few quick questions: 1) Do you already have the backend and API structure, or should I help define that too? 2) Which features are must-have for the first release: chat, feed, stories, comments, follow system, push notifications? 3) Do you prefer React Native or Flutter for faster cross-platform delivery? If you want, I can map the MVP into a clear build plan and suggest the fastest path to launch without sacrificing quality. -James
$4,300 USD in 16 days
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Hi, I can take this from UI prototype through a production-ready iOS/Android release, including the backend and real-time infrastructure rather than treating the apps as isolated frontends. I recommend Flutter for a shared mobile codebase with Node.js/NestJS and PostgreSQL on the backend. I’d structure the API and data model from the beginning for feeds, follows, privacy, media, messaging and future ranking/AI modules. The first milestone would turn your wireframes into a clickable prototype and lock the UX. Development would then cover authentication/profiles, follow relationships, multimedia feed with likes/comments, private and group messaging, read receipts, media sharing, push notifications and privacy controls. For chat and feed activity I’ll use persistent real-time connections with proper server-side authorization rather than relying on client state. Media will use object storage/CDN so video growth doesn’t burden the application servers. I’ll also handle testing, TestFlight/Google Play internal builds, release configuration, documentation and critical post-launch fixes.
$3,400 USD in 56 days
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Hi mate, facesconsent.com- React, Node full stack appassio.com- React Building a full-featured social networking app for iOS and Android is an exciting project, and I’d love to help take it from concept to store release. Questions: 1. Do you already have wireframes or should we create the clickable prototype? 2. Would you prefer React Native for a shared iOS/Android codebase? Proposed Solution & Approach: I recommend React Native for fast, scalable cross-platform development with Node.js for a secure backend. The app will include a real-time news feed with media, likes and comments, rich profiles with privacy and follower logic, and one-to-one/group messaging with read receipts, media sharing and push notifications. Firebase/AWS can handle infrastructure, notifications and scalable data services. I’ll ensure clean architecture, testing, deployment, App Store/Google Play compliance, and future readiness for AI modules. About Me: I'm Tejash J, a developer with 10+ years of experience building scalable web and mobile applications. I specialize in React, React Native, Node.js, UI/UX, cloud integration, and secure backend development — perfect for a social networking app like yours. Timeline & Budget: Once we clarify the full scope, I’ll provide a fixed estimate and timeline tailored to your needs. Let’s build something great together. Best regards, Tejash J
$4,000 USD in 7 days
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Hello, iOS & ANDROID SOCIAL NETWORK I have reviewed your requirements and can develop the complete social networking app for iOS and Android with a smooth, scalable and modern user experience. I have 10+ years of Mobile & Full Stack Development experience with Flutter, React Native, Node.js, Firebase, AWS, real-time messaging, push notifications, media handling and scalable databases. I can handle the complete flow including: → News feed with text, images, videos, likes and real-time comments → User profiles, followers/following and privacy controls → 1-to-1 & group messaging with read receipts and media sharing → Push notifications and real-time updates → Secure backend, APIs and scalable database → Admin/moderation-ready architecture for future AI features → TestFlight & Google Play deployment with documentation I will focus on clean architecture, performance, security and a stable codebase that can easily support future features. I will put forth my best effort in your project and deliver it on time, as well as provide you with a 2-year support period following delivery. I eagerly await your positive response. Thanks, Invoke Tech
$3,000 USD in 7 days
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