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I need an experienced mobile developer to create a social-networking app for Android from the ground up. The core idea is to let users connect, share posts, and message each other in real time, with a clean, modern interface that feels lightweight on lower-end devices. Key functions I already know I want: • Secure email or phone number sign-up / login • Personal profiles with photo, bio, and basic stats • Timeline where users can post text, images, and short videos • Private one-to-one chat (push notifications included) • Basic search to find and follow other users You’re welcome to propose the tech stack you believe suits best—Kotlin with Jetpack components, Flutter, or a similar approach—as long as the final APK runs smoothly on current Android versions. Please outline: 1. Your suggested architecture (back-end, database, APIs). 2. Milestones that take the app from clickable prototype to Play Store-ready build. 3. Any past social or chat apps you’ve shipped. Source code, concise documentation, and a brief handover call will complete the job. If anything above is unclear, feel free to ask; I reply quickly so we can get started without delay.
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Hello, I am Dr. Rajesh Rolen, PhD in Computer Science & Engineering, with experience of over 20+ years in Android, API Development, Flutter, Kotlin, Mobile App Development, PHP, iPhone, Backend Development As a preferred freelancer in the top 1%, I have done 400+ projects here on freelancer.com, I have 4.9 ratings out of 5 on average, which showcases my quality of work and timely delivery. Key Highlights: - Free Hosting Support on the Cloud or any desired platform. - Free 3 months of post-delivery support to ensure that our client doesn’t face any challenges after the launch of the project. - Free Dedicated tester on projects to ensure quality delivery, so clients don’t need to act as a tester. - 10+ Years experience UI/UX team to ensure intuitive UI. Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Microlent Please open the chat and send me a message, so we can have a more detailed discussion about the project to give you the project timeline and cost. Thank you for considering my services. I look forward to engaging in a productive conversation and understanding how I can be of assistance in bringing your project to life. Regards Rajesh Rolen
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Social Networking App Hello I have read your project requirements, i can help you develop a scalable and efficient social networking app for Android, tailored to your specific needs. I have a remarkable track record of delivering over 1,500 projects for clients in more than 25 countries over the past years. With my expertise in Android (using Kotlin with Jetpack components) and our strong grip on Flutter as well, I am confident that we can provide you with the best solution for your social networking app. I’ve successfully launched multiple production apps across Google Play and App Store, delivering secure, optimized, and user-friendly solutions. ⭐Due to NDAs, links aren’t public—but once you open the chat, I’ll share live demos and walkthroughs. I’d be happy to discuss your requirements and execution plan. Bid amount is a placeholder and can be discussed over chat. Thanks & Regards Ranjana
$5 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I can help you with "Android Social Networking App" as per your given project description. We can discuss more in detail during a chat conversation when you are available. I've worked on many PHP projects in recent times. So I am confident on achieving your expected Goals. Please initiate a communication thread to discuss further and start with the project. ⭐ 5.0/5 from a recent client: "A more professional version: “Excellent work! The job was completed within the committed timeline. Great quality, professionalism, and timely delivery. Highly appreciated and recommended.”" Final timeline and cost will be confirmed in chat after a complete understanding and documentation of the project expectations in detail.
$5 USD in 1 day
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Making a social app really succeed comes down to keeping the chat instant and the scrolling smooth on every phone. I build the backend with Node and PostgreSQL for fast data handling, and use Flutter for the mobile app so it runs natively and feels light on any device. We start by mapping every screen and button so you can see and approve the exact flow before any code gets written. Once you love the layout, I build the secure user profiles, the dynamic timeline for posts and videos, and the real time chat system using WebSockets for instant messages. We test the app thoroughly on different screen sizes to fix any bugs before putting everything together into a clean build for the store. I also record a clear walkthrough video and hand over all source code with simple notes so you know how everything works. Payments are split into safe milestones so you only release funds as each stage is completed and approved. Please send me a short message so we can chat quickly before you award the project. Salma
$25 USD in 53 days
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I have 8+ years of experience in web development and am familiar with modern web technologies, frameworks like Kotlin and Flutter and other tools. You need an Android app where people sign up with email or phone, build a profile with photo and bio, post text, images and short videos, chat one to one with push notifications, and search for other users to follow. My approach: a secure back end with a database and APIs for accounts, posts, chat and search, then a light Android app on top that stays quick on lower-end phones. The work runs in clear steps — clickable prototype, core screens, testing on older devices, then a Play Store ready build. You get the full source code, short documentation and a handover call. I can start right away.
$5 USD in 40 days
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Creating a social networking app that runs smoothly on lower-end devices requires careful attention to performance and user experience. I’ll focus on implementing Kotlin with Jetpack components for a lightweight architecture, making sure that the app remains responsive even on those less powerful hardware. I’ll set up secure email and phone sign-up, personal profiles, a timeline for posts, private chat functionality, and a basic search feature. And I can have the app ready for you to test first, and you can only award the project once you’re satisfied with the results. This way, you have nothing to lose. I’m ready to start immediately, I will provide source code, concise documentation, and a brief handover call upon completion. My bid for this project is 5 USD. Looking forward to kind of collaborating on this! Rajavel - Kotlin and Flutter Developer
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Your real-time chat feature will bottleneck if you don't implement WebSocket connections with a message queue like Redis. Without this, push notifications will lag by 2-3 seconds and drain battery life on older devices. Quick questions - are you planning to support offline message sync so users can read chats without connectivity? And what's your target user base in the first 6 months so I can size the database and CDN correctly? Here is the architectural approach: - KOTLIN + JETPACK: Native Android with MVVM architecture, Room for local caching, and WorkManager for background sync to keep the app responsive on budget devices. - PHP + MYSQL BACKEND: RESTful APIs for user auth and posts, WebSocket server for real-time chat, Redis queue for push notifications via Firebase Cloud Messaging. - FLUTTER ALTERNATIVE: Cross-platform option using Provider state management and GetX for routing if you want iOS support later without rebuilding from scratch. I've built 2 social apps that scaled to 40K+ users, including a messaging platform with offline sync and media compression that reduced image uploads by 60%. Let's schedule a 20-minute call to lock down your milestone structure before I draft the technical spec.
$5 USD in 30 days
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Hi I will be able to help you. 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
$5 USD in 40 days
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Hello, Greetings I can help build your Android social networking app from the ground up with a clean and lightweight UI, real-time messaging, and a backend designed to handle users, posts, media, and notifications smoothly. What I’ll Deliver: Secure email/phone authentication User profiles, follow & search Posts with text, images, and short videos One-to-one real-time chat with push notifications Scalable APIs, database & backend Optimized performance for lower-end Android devices Play Store-ready APK/AAB I can also provide a clickable prototype, development milestones, complete source code, documentation, and a handover call. Please connect to discuss the preferred tech stack and project flow before getting started. Thanks & Regards Pradeep
$5 USD in 40 days
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As a seasoned Senior Software Engineer and a mobile app specialist, I'm confident that I possess the skills and experience needed to develop your exceptional Android Social Networking App. With a career spanning six years delivering successful projects, I have proficiently designed applications from scratch and published them on notable app stores. Combining my talents in Backend Development, Mobile App Development, and proficiency in Android structure, I am an asset you shouldn’t overlook. To assure you of my prowess in this domain, I’ve successfully integrated established SDKs including Facebook API in previous projects. This directly translates into my ability to securely set up sign-up/login options based on email or phone numbers – ensuring privacy and user-peace of mind. Understanding the importance of milestones to keep project progress evident, I can deliver a foolproof roadmap from click-able prototype to Play Store-ready build whilst providing all necessary documentation and source code – ensuring a coherent conclusion with a thorough handover process if hired. ComputedStyle
$8 USD in 40 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 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I’m an experienced Android/Flutter developer and can build your social networking app with a clean, lightweight UI optimized for current Android devices. I recommend Flutter with a Node.js backend, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, and Firebase Cloud Messaging for scalable cross-platform-ready architecture. I’ll implement secure authentication, profiles, posts with images/videos, follow/search, real-time one-to-one chat, media handling, and push notifications. The UI will follow a modern design while keeping performance smooth on lower-end devices through optimized media, caching, and efficient API calls. Milestones will cover clickable prototype → authentication/profile → timeline/social features → real-time chat → testing → Play Store-ready release. I’ll structure the backend with secure authentication, authorization, media storage, database indexing, validation, and scalable API architecture. I have experience building mobile applications involving authentication, real-time messaging, media sharing, profiles, APIs, and Firebase integrations. I can share relevant mobile/social/chat examples privately based on your requirements. You’ll receive complete source code, documentation, deployment guidance, and a brief handover call, and I’m available to start immediately.
$2 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I understand you're looking to develop a social-networking app for Android that allows users to connect, share posts, and message in real-time, while maintaining a lightweight feel for lower-end devices. The key features you've outlined, such as secure sign-up/login and personal profiles, are essential for a seamless user experience. The main technical challenge here lies in ensuring real-time messaging and data synchronization without compromising on performance, especially on lower-end devices. My approach would involve assessing the backend architecture to prioritize scalability and stability. This would ensure efficient data handling and quick load times, which are crucial for user retention. I have extensive experience in mobile app development and API integration, having worked on similar projects that required real-time communication and secure authentication systems. Q1 – Could you specify the maximum number of concurrent users you expect to support initially? Q2 – Are there any specific third-party APIs or services you plan to integrate, such as for messaging or notifications? Q3 – What are your preferences regarding the database and server-side technologies? Looking forward to hearing from you.
$2 USD in 7 days
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Hi, Your core social loop is clear: discover users → follow → share media → chat → receive notifications. I’d recommend Flutter for the Android app so the UI stays lightweight while keeping the codebase maintainable as the product grows. I’d structure it around a Flutter client, REST APIs for profiles/posts/follows/search, a relational database for social relationships and post data, object storage/CDN for images/videos, and WebSocket/realtime services for one-to-one chat. Push notifications would be handled separately from the chat transport. I’d take this through clear milestones: clickable UI/prototype → authentication/profiles → posts/feed/media → follow/search → real-time chat/notifications → performance/security testing → Play Store-ready build, documentation and handover. The key architectural decision I’d confirm early is whether the feed is purely chronological or will eventually need ranking/recommendations, since that affects the backend design from the start. Lets discuss.
$5 USD in 40 days
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Hi there, I build performance-optimized Android social apps. Kotlin specialist. Shipped 2 social platforms with 100K+ users on low-end devices. TECH STACK RECOMMENDATION Kotlin + Jetpack (Compose, Room, Coroutines), Firebase for real-time messaging, REST API backend. DELIVERABLES - Secure email/phone signup and login - User profiles (photo, bio, stats) - Timeline feed (text, images, video posts) - Private one-to-one chat with push notifications - User search and follow system - Clean, lightweight UI (optimized for low-end devices) - Source code with documentation - Handover call and guidance ARCHITECTURE - Kotlin + Jetpack Compose frontend - Node.js/Django REST backend - Firebase for real-time messaging - PostgreSQL database - JWT authentication PREVIOUS WORK - Community app (100K downloads, optimized for low-end devices) - Real-time chat platform - Social feed with video support Ready to start immediately.
$5 USD in 40 days
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I understand you need a lightweight Android social app built from scratch with secure authentication, profiles, media posts, real-time 1-to-1 chat, push notifications, search/follow, and a smooth experience even on lower-end devices. I’d use Flutter for a maintainable app, with a scalable REST API, PostgreSQL, secure authentication, object storage for media, WebSockets for chat, and FCM for notifications. I’ll structure development from clickable prototype through core features, QA, performance optimization and Play Store-ready release, with clean source code and documentation. Approach: UX/prototype → architecture/API → auth & profiles → feed/media → chat/notifications → search/follow → testing/performance → Play Store build → handover. 1. Do you prefer Flutter or native Kotlin? 2. Is there a preferred cloud/backend provider? 3. Should videos have a specific size/duration limit? 4. Do you need admin/moderation controls in the first release? I’ll deliver a stable, maintainable Android app ready for production.
$5 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I’m an experienced Android + backend developer with hands-on experience in Flutter, Kotlin, REST APIs, Firebase, real-time communication, authentication, media uploads, and push notifications. I’d recommend Flutter + Laravel/NestJS + MySQL/PostgreSQL + Firebase for a scalable MVP, with real-time chat and notifications handled through an appropriate realtime/push architecture. I can build secure signup/login, profiles, posts with images/videos, follow/search, one-to-one messaging, notifications, and a lightweight UI optimized for modern Android devices. Milestones: UI/prototype → authentication & profiles → social feed/media → chat & notifications → testing/optimization → Play Store release. I’ve developed BindasLive and other mobile applications involving real-time communication, user accounts, media, and backend APIs. You’ll receive the complete source code, documentation, build configuration, and handover support. Best Regards, Jitendra Sharma
$4.50 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I’ll build your Android social network from signup to live chat, including profile pages, a media-friendly timeline, and follow/search flows that stay responsive on lower-end devices. The main technical concern is keeping realtime messaging, push notifications, and media loading stable without bloating the app, so I’ll structure it with a clean client/API split and lightweight caching. I recently worked on a chat-heavy mobile app with secure auth, image posts, and Firebase push notifications. For your project, I’d start by defining the data model and API endpoints, then deliver a clickable prototype, core screens, backend integration, and Play Store-ready testing. Do you prefer Firebase for speed and realtime features, or a custom backend for more control? Best regards, NexLoom
$8 USD in 40 days
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Greetings! I can create you a social-networking app for Android from scratch with connect, share posts, and message functionalities with a clean, modern interface that feels lightweight on lower-end devices. Regarding Tech Stack I belived we have to go with Java as the app is only for Android if you want it to be developed for both platform we can go with React Native then. Instead of that I'll integrate all the key functions ytou mentioned above. Regards, Shawana Younus
$5 USD in 40 days
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For this Android social app, the key is keeping the feed, media uploads, and one-to-one chat fast on lower-end devices while still making profiles and messaging feel real-time. I’d recommend Kotlin + Jetpack Compose, with Firebase Auth, Firestore, Cloud Storage, and FCM for a lean MVP, or Node.js/PostgreSQL if you want tighter long-term control. The two priorities would be user experience and maintainability: media compressed before upload, paginated feeds, real-time chat events, and push notifications handled separately so the UI stays responsive as usage grows. I can handle the build end to end, including authentication, profiles, posts, follow/search, chat, notifications, testing, APK/AAB packaging, and Play Store preparation. A relevant example is FileChannels, where I worked on a collaboration platform with mobile development, PubNub messaging, Agora/WebRTC calls, shared files, and real-time communication workflows. Milestones: Clickable UI prototype Auth + profiles Feed + media posting Chat + notifications Search/follow + QA Play Store-ready build and handover Estimated timeline: 6–8 weeks.
$25 USD in 40 days
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