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I’m building a full-scale OTT service inspired by Zee5 and now need the companion Android and iOS apps engineered from the ground up. The heart of the product is seamless, high-quality video delivery, so the app must comfortably handle both on-demand titles and a lineup of live TV channels with adaptive bitrate streaming, DRM protection and offline download capability where licences allow. Every user will sign in (email, social, or phone) and create individual profiles under the same account, so the codebase has to manage profile switching, watch-history separation and personalised recommendations in the future. Subscriptions will be taken through standard credit/debit card checkout on our server as well as native in-app purchases on Google Play and the App Store; you’ll wire up the respective SDKs, ensure receipt validation and expose subscription status through secure APIs. Key feature set • Video streaming • Live TV • Profile-based user authentication • Payments: Credit/Debit Card & in-app purchases Deliverables 1. Native or cross-platform source code (Kotlin/Swift, Flutter or React Native are all fine if performance targets are met). 2. Integrated player with DRM, subtitles and Chromecast/AirPlay support. 3. Polished UI/UX that mirrors leading OTT standards. 4. End-to-end testing on the latest Android & iOS versions, plus hand-off builds ready for Play Console and App Store Connect. 5. Brief technical documentation and a short handover call so my backend team can maintain future builds. If you’ve shipped a streaming app before and can prove smooth playback at scale, let’s talk timelines and architecture choices.
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Hi, I have gone through your OTT Streaming Mobile App Development project. It looks straightforward at first, but video playback performance, content security, and consistent behavior across iPhone and Android can cause issues later. I can outline a practical approach covering the mobile apps, PHP backend integration, streaming workflows, and a scalable implementation. I have over 10 years of experience in PHP, Mobile App Development, iPhone, Android, Swift, Kotlin, Flutter, and Video Streaming, and I'm excited to be part of your project. Let's discuss your OTT streaming requirements in the chat so I can recommend the most practical and cost-effective solution. ~ Rajesh
₹375,000 INR in 60 days
9.5
9.5

Hello, Your brief is clear, and this is the kind of build where architecture matters from day one. An OTT app with live TV, DRM, downloads, profile handling, and subscription flows needs to be structured carefully so playback stays smooth and future features like recommendations fit in cleanly. I can help with the full Android/iOS app flow, polished OTT-style UI, casting support, testing, and handoff-ready delivery. If you want, we can discuss whether native or cross-platform is the better fit for your scale through a call here on the platform.
₹250,000 INR in 28 days
7.6
7.6

Hi there, I’ve reviewed your Flutter app requirements and would love to help. With 5+ years of experience in cross-platform development, I specialise in clean UI, smooth performance, and robust API integration. I’ll begin with clear planning, share regular progress updates, and ensure the app is fully tested before launch. Let’s connect to discuss your vision — I’m ready to get started! Best, Bhargav Flutter Developer | Android & iOS Expert
₹300,000 INR in 7 days
7.1
7.1

Hello! Based on your project description, you are looking to build high performance Android and iOS applications for your OTT streaming platform that deliver a premium entertainment experience similar to leading streaming services. The apps will support on demand content, live TV streaming, adaptive bitrate playback, DRM protected media, offline downloads where permitted, multi profile user accounts, secure authentication, subscription management, and personalized viewing experiences. I recommend building the applications using Flutter for a shared codebase with a scalable Node.js backend and PostgreSQL. I will implement a premium video player with DRM support, subtitles, Chromecast and AirPlay integration, secure authentication, profile management, receipt validation for App Store and Google Play purchases, optimized streaming performance, and a modular architecture that supports future AI recommendations, watchlists, and content personalization while maintaining excellent scalability. I specialize in OTT platforms, video streaming applications, and Full Stack mobile development with 7+ years experience and I have done similar work in the past. Please open the chat window so I can share relevant streaming applications, discuss the recommended architecture, realistic timeline, and phased development plan. Thank you for considering my proposal. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Best regards, Nikita Gupta.
₹250,000 INR in 56 days
7.0
7.0

Your DRM implementation will fail certification if you hardcode Widevine and FairPlay keys in the client — they must be fetched server-side per session to pass compliance audits. Without proper license rotation, your content is exposed within 48 hours of launch. Quick questions - are you planning HLS or DASH for adaptive streaming, and do you have existing CDN contracts with bandwidth commitments? And what's your target concurrent stream count at launch so I can size the player buffer strategy? Here is the architectural approach: - FLUTTER + NATIVE MODULES: Build cross-platform UI in Flutter while embedding ExoPlayer (Android) and AVPlayer (iOS) via platform channels for DRM-compliant playback that passes Widevine L1 and FairPlay Streaming certification. - IN-APP PURCHASE VALIDATION: Implement server-side receipt verification using Google Play Billing Library 5.0 and StoreKit 2 to prevent subscription fraud, with webhook listeners that sync entitlements to your PHP backend in real time. - OFFLINE DRM DOWNLOADS: Architect persistent license storage using encrypted SQLite so users can download protected content, with expiration logic tied to subscription status and automatic cleanup when licenses expire. I've built two OTT platforms that scaled to 200K concurrent streams without buffering issues, including DRM integration for a Hotstar competitor. Let's schedule a 20-minute architecture review so I can map your CDN setup to the player stack before you commit budget.
₹337,500 INR in 30 days
6.7
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Building an OTT app is about delivering a smooth viewing experience while keeping the platform secure and scalable. My approach is to develop high-performance Android and iOS apps with seamless video streaming, live TV, profile management, secure subscription handling, and an intuitive UI that feels on par with leading OTT platforms. I'll integrate DRM, adaptive streaming, offline downloads (where supported), Chromecast/AirPlay, and both in-app and card payments with secure receipt validation. The apps will be thoroughly tested, optimized for performance, and delivered with clean source code, documentation, and a smooth handover so your team can confidently maintain and scale the platform. I'd be happy to share similar streaming projects and discuss the best architecture for your OTT platform.
₹375,000 INR in 7 days
7.2
7.2

Hi I will be able to able to help you in your streaming app. I have done some streaming app before also and can give you demo as everything is setup in my local. 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 and php CodeIgniter mvc and Laravel. Please consider me and initiate a chat for further detailed discussion. Regards, Anju Logical Soft Tech Pvt Ltd, Indore(M.P)
₹250,000 INR in 45 days
6.6
6.6

Building a streaming app with smooth playback and profile management is a complex but familiar challenge. I recently helped a client launch a similar OTT service where we integrated adaptive bitrate streaming with DRM protection and offline downloads, ensuring reliable video playback on both Android and iOS devices. For your app, I suggest using React Native combined with native modules for video playback to balance performance and development speed. Have you chosen a DRM provider yet? Also, will your live TV streams use HLS or DASH? Knowing this will help me pick the best player integration. Handling multiple profiles with separate watch histories is straightforward to implement with local encrypted storage synced to your backend APIs. On payments, I can wire up both your card-based checkout and native in-app purchases, including receipt validation and secure server APIs, so user subscriptions always stay in sync. I will deliver fully tested builds optimized for both platforms, with Chromecast and AirPlay included, plus clear docs and a handover session. Let’s align on timelines and I can start architecture proposals right away.
₹250,000 INR in 7 days
6.0
6.0

Hi, I can help you build a high-performance OTT application for Android and iOS with video streaming, live TV, profile-based authentication, subscription management, and secure payment integration. I'll develop a scalable solution with DRM support, adaptive bitrate streaming, offline downloads (where supported), subtitles, Chromecast/AirPlay, and prepare the apps for Google Play and the App Store. Before we begin, do you already have the backend, video streaming infrastructure (HLS/DASH, DRM, CDN), and APIs ready, or would you like me to handle those as well? Also, are there any preferred DRM providers such as Widevine or FairPlay? I have 10+ years of experience building scalable mobile applications with Flutter, React Native, native iOS/Android, secure payment integrations, and media streaming solutions. I can also recommend the best architecture to ensure smooth playback and long-term scalability. Once I review your requirements, I'll suggest the best technical approach along with my estimated timeline and fixed project cost. Looking forward to working with you!
₹375,000 INR in 7 days
5.8
5.8

Having shipped numerous Android and iOS apps in my 9+ years of experience, I am confident in my ability to develop a high-performance OTT streaming app that rivals leading industry standards. Whether it's building a seamless video streaming system, integrating DRM, or handling offline downloads, I have the technical proficiency to make it happen. My skills not only lie in coding but also in creating polished UI/UX designs that optimize user experience. Moreover, I'm well-versed with profile-based user authentication and payment gateways. I can streamline account creation and manage watch-history separation along with personalized recommendations for individual profiles easily. Additionally, I understand the importance of security when it comes to digital content distribution like yours. With my expertise in native app development (Kotlin/Swift), I know how to incorporate DRM protection effectively to secure your content. Lastly, my passion for IT services extends beyond just delivering the project.","With me and my experienced team at your service, you not only get proficient native and cross-platform app development (Flutter) but also detailed technical documentation方ós essential for easy future maintenance. I even offer a free three-month support period for any issues that may arise post-delivery. Let's make your dream of a powerful OTT streaming mobile app a reality together!
₹375,000 INR in 7 days
5.6
5.6

For a Zee5-style OTT app, I would design the mobile architecture around playback reliability first, with DRM, adaptive bitrate streaming, live TV, offline entitlement, profiles, and subscription validation treated as core platform services rather than add-ons. I would recommend Flutter for a shared iOS and Android codebase, using platform-native player integrations where required for Widevine, FairPlay, Chromecast, AirPlay, subtitles, background playback, and secure downloads. The two main priorities would be user experience and integrations: playback, profile switching, history, and subscription states must feel seamless, while the app remains cleanly connected to your authentication, catalogue, recommendation, payment, and entitlement APIs. For payments, I would integrate server-side card checkout plus Google Play Billing and Apple StoreKit, with receipt validation, renewal status, cancellation handling, and subscription access controlled through secure backend entitlements. I would also cover analytics, crash reporting, device testing, store compliance, QA, documentation, and release builds. A relevant example is FileChannels, where we built a React and mobile collaboration platform with Agora calling, PubNub messaging, Stripe, secure file access, and multi-role workflows.
₹375,000 INR in 7 days
5.0
5.0

I've spent 20+ years building mobile apps and streaming systems, and an OTT service with adaptive-bitrate video, DRM, live TV and in-app subscriptions is squarely that: Flutter or native Kotlin/Swift, ExoPlayer and AVPlayer, Widevine and FairPlay DRM, and Play Billing and StoreKit. The real risk in OTT isn't the UI, it's the video pipeline and the money: adaptive bitrate plus DRM so streams play smoothly and stay protected across devices, and server-side receipt validation so subscriptions can't be spoofed. My build: - Android and iOS apps (Flutter for one codebase, or native if you prefer) with an integrated player: ABR, Widevine and FairPlay DRM, subtitles, and offline download where licences allow. - On-demand titles plus live TV channels. - Email, social and phone sign-in with profile switching and separate watch history under one account. - Subscriptions via card checkout on your server and native Google Play and App Store in-app purchases, with receipt validation and secure status APIs. You get production source for both platforms, the DRM-protected player and the full payment and subscription plumbing, documented so your team can extend it. One thing to confirm: do you have a streaming backend and DRM licence lined up, or should I recommend one? I can start right away.
₹250,000 INR in 45 days
4.5
4.5

Hi, this project is a great fit for our experience in building OTT platforms, video streaming applications, and scalable mobile solutions. We can develop high-performance Android and iOS applications with seamless video streaming, live TV support, adaptive bitrate playback, DRM protection, offline downloads, user profiles, subscription management, and secure payment integrations. Our recommended approach would be Flutter or React Native for cross-platform development with native integrations wherever required for video playback, DRM, Chromecast/AirPlay, and in-app purchases. We will focus on delivering a smooth OTT experience with clean UI/UX, scalable architecture, secure APIs, and future-ready support for recommendations and personalization. The solution will include integrated video players, authentication, profile management, subscription workflows, testing on real devices, store-ready builds, and complete technical documentation. I'd be happy to discuss your OTT requirements, suggest the best architecture, and provide a clear development roadmap, timeline, and milestone plan.
₹335,000 INR in 40 days
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