Friend-Focused Social App MVP

I’m building a mobile-first social platform whose sole purpose is to help friends connect and stay in touch. The very first milestone should deliver a clean, stable MVP with photo and video sharing at its core; every other feature will layer on top of that foundation.

Key features I want in this initial build • Photo & video sharing (top priority) • Real-time messaging and one-on-one chats • Follow / unfollow system with optional verified badges • Location sharing, camera filters and basic editing tools • Ability for a user to choose a professional or private profile

Scope of work

1. Architect, code and deploy the MVP for iOS and Android.
2. Build an intuitive feed where users can post, view and interact with photos and videos.
3. Implement secure authentication and profile management.
4. Add messaging and the recommendation engine, keeping scalability in mind.
5. Ship polished, well-documented code plus a brief hand-off guide so future iterations run smoothly.

I’m open to the tech stack that best balances speed, reliability and maintainability—React Native, Flutter or native builds are all on the table as long as performance remains snappy. Clean UI, sensible API design and clear communication throughout development matter more to me than the specific language or framework you prefer.

If you’ve brought a social, messaging or media-sharing app from concept to store release before, I’d like to see it. Let’s create a solid, friend-centric platform together. Budget: INR 250000–500000 Skills: PHP, Mobile App Development, iPhone, Android, User Interface / IA, iOS Development, React Native, Flutter