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Mobile App Project (iPhone & Android) I am looking for an experienced developer to build a mobile application for both iPhone (iOS) and Android. Project Overview I live in Montreal, Canada, and I am part of the Lebanese community. Many Lebanese professionals and businesses are available in Montreal, but they are scattered across different Facebook groups, WhatsApp groups, websites, and personal contacts. As a result, it is often difficult to find the right person when someone needs a service. The purpose of this application is to create one central directory where members of the Lebanese community can easily find professionals and businesses. Main Features User Accounts * User registration and login. * User profiles. Business Directory Businesses and professionals can create their own profile, including: * Name * Profession or business category * Description of services * Phone number * Email * Address * Website (optional) * Photos * Business hours * Languages spoken * Service area Search Users should be able to search by: * Profession (lawyer, plumber, electrician, doctor, accountant, etc.) * Business name * Keywords * City * Distance from their location Categories Examples: * Lawyers * Doctors * Dentists * Plumbers * Electricians * Mechanics * Contractors * Restaurants * Grocery stores * Real estate agents * Insurance brokers * Financial advisors * Tutors * Translators * And many more. Reviews Users can: * Rate businesses (1 to 5 stars) * Leave reviews * Read reviews from other users Map * Display businesses on a map. * Navigation using Google Maps or Apple Maps. Favorites Users can save businesses to a favorites list. Contact Users can: * Call directly * Send an email * Visit the website * Get directions Notifications Businesses can send announcements or promotions to their followers. Administration Panel An admin dashboard to: * Approve or reject business listings * Manage users * Edit categories * Moderate reviews * View statistics Future Features In future versions, I would like to add: * Paid memberships for businesses * Featured listings * Advertisements * In-app messaging * Appointment booking * Coupons and promotions * Multi-language support (English, French, and Arabic) Design The application should be modern, simple, fast, and easy to use. Platforms * iPhone (iOS) * Android Questions for the Developer Please provide: 1. Estimated development cost. 2. Estimated completion time. 3. Technologies you recommend. 4. Whether you recommend a native app or Flutter/React Native. 5. Whether you can also build the admin panel and backend. 6. Ongoing maintenance costs after launch. 7. Whether you can publish the app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The goal is to create the main directory for the Lebanese community in Montreal, making it easy for people to find trusted professionals and businesses in one place
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Hi, I saw your JD and having 12+ years of experience in developing cross-platform mobile apps, business directories, and location-based marketplace solutions. I understand you need a modern iOS and Android application that serves as a trusted directory for the Lebanese community in Montreal, allowing users to discover professionals and businesses, search by category and location, read reviews, save favorites, receive business notifications, and manage everything through a powerful admin dashboard. Key Features: * Flutter App * User Accounts * Business Profiles * Smart Search * Category Listing * Google Maps * Reviews & Ratings * Favorites * Push Notifications * Admin Dashboard * Location Search * Role Management * Multi-Language * Appointment Ready * Subscription Ready Let’s chat… Thanks
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Hi there, We understand you're looking to create a central directory mobile app for the Lebanese community in Montreal, where users can easily find professionals and businesses, and we're excited about the opportunity to help. Our team at Webbook Studio has experience in mobile app development, including 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 confident our skills in PHP, JavaScript, and frameworks like React Native and Flutter can be leveraged to deliver your project. The app will include user accounts, business directory, search functionality, reviews, map display, favorites, and contact features, among others, ensuring a seamless user experience. One question: Have you considered integrating any specific payment gateways for future paid memberships or advertisements, or would you like us to recommend some options? Feel free to message us to discuss the details! — Webbook Studio
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I propose a comprehensive solution for the mobile app catering to the Lebanese community in Montreal, aligning with your vision. With a focus on user-friendly design and functionality, I offer expertise in developing a central directory for trusted Lebanese professionals and businesses. Key Points: 1. Understanding the Importance: Recognizing the need for a centralized platform for the community. 2. Expertise and Approach: Strong background in user-friendly mobile app development. 3. Proposed Solutions: - Development Cost, Timeline, and Recommended Technologies. - Admin Panel and Backend Development. - Maintenance, Support, and App Store Publishing. 4. Future-Readiness: Ensuring scalability for future feature additions. 5. Long-term Partnership: Committed to supporting and enhancing the app over time. Let's discuss design elements, third-party service integrations, and analytics needs for a tailored solution.
$675 CAD in 5 days
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Hello, i can start the development of Lebanese Professionals and Businesses Directory Android/iOS Applications. Regarding your project, i would like to discuss the app features in detail to better understand your requirements. i am a mobile applications developer and i have more than 8 years of experience developing mobile applications with backend services. i have developed many Business Solutions from scratch to Stores ready applications. i have completed more than 550 projects. i have live sample apps for you. i am super confident i will provide you best quality software services on time and on budget. Let's chat to proceed.
$4,500 CAD in 30 days
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Hello, I came across your project, and it looks like something our team at ITFlex Solutions would be a great fit for. Our team can surely manage to do the work you need with over 40+ developers, To help you further on your project we can setup a meeting as well to discuss everything, We have around 18 years of expereince with managing projects and developing good things to our clients. Please visit our Freelancer profile https://www.freelancer.com/u/shivmirthyusl to get more details about us and some samples. Please leave me a message, so we can discuss and confirm the requirements. Thanks, VIK
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Harnessing my 18 years of experience in web and app development, I, Raman from CnELIndia, bring to your project an expertise that incorporates a range of technologies, including PHP, WordPress, WooCommerce, and especially React Native. This knowledge base is directly aligned with the task at hand: creating a modern Lebanese Directory Mobile App accessible on both iPhone (iOS) and Android platforms. Our competency delves deep into the functionalities earmarked by you. With skills in developing user accounts with registration/login and profiles, business profile creation including contact, rating, reviews system, maps integration for easier navigation, we can assure you an all-encompassing one-stop-solution for finding professionals and businesses. Our understanding for a user-friendly design pairs nicely with your goal of simplicity. Speaking from our track record of delivering projects within stipulated timeframes and budgets, our proposal ensures consistency without compromising quality. We recommend React Native as the core technology for swift deployment across platforms - this leads to ease of maintenance post-launch too. We also have the capabilities to develop/administrators backend functionalities ensuring finer control over reviews, business listings et al. Our dedication is not only hardwired into the development period but also extends to post-launch maintenance - keeping your project up-to-date for future enhancements is our priority.
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Hello, As an experienced mobile app developer with a strong track record, I believe my skills and expertise would be an asset to the development of your Lebanese Directory mobile app. The specifications and objectives outlined in your project are well-aligned with my niche, making me confident in delivering a solution that exceeds your expectations. I have hands-on proficiency in building native iOS/Android apps using PHP and other important tech tools which would ensure a reliable outcome for your project. Having successfully completed similar projects, I understand the vital importance of creating a simplified user interface and streamlined user experience, especially given the complex task of information gathering and searching you've outlined. My ability to integrate APIs, payment gateways, location-based technology, among others, would further enhance your app's functionality. In addition to meeting your specified requirements, I'd be glad to enhance your app by including features such as paid memberships for businesses, coupon sectionsand more which you've indicated for future integration. Furthermore, with my team at A4Logic involved in this project alongside myself, we can guarantee not only prompt completion but also ongoing technical support after launch at no extra cost. Allow us the opportunity to actualize your vision; together we can redefine the way the Lebanese community interacts in Montreal. Looking forward to working with you! Thanks!
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Hi — Elias here from Miami. I see you’re looking to develop a mobile app for a Lebanese directory. The goal is likely to create a seamless experience for users accessing local businesses and services. What usually matters most here is ensuring the app is scalable and maintainable as user demand grows. A common issue in systems like this is managing complex workflows and ensuring smooth integrations with various data sources. The tricky part is often balancing performance with a user-friendly interface. My approach would focus on building a solid architecture that allows for easy updates and feature expansions. I’d prioritize stability and ensure that the backend can handle increased traffic efficiently. Using technologies like React Native or Flutter will help us deliver a consistent experience across platforms. I have worked on similar mobile applications requiring robust backend integrations, giving me insight into potential pitfalls and optimization opportunities. A few questions to better understand the scope: Q1 – What specific user roles or permissions do you envision for this app? Q2 – Are there particular integrations with local services or data sources to consider? Q3 – What are your expectations regarding user growth and scaling in the next year? Happy to discuss the details and suggest the best technical approach. Looking forward to hearing from you.
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Hi, I reviewed your project to build a modern directory app for Lebanese professionals and businesses on iOS and Android, with accounts, business profiles, search, categories, reviews, map, favorites, and contact. I’ll implement the complete Flutter-based mobile experience: user registration/login, business listing creation, filtering search by profession, name, keywords, city, and distance, plus star ratings and moderated content flows that connect cleanly to an admin panel. I’ll focus on fast, simple UX, reliable data handling, and easy updates for announcements, promotions, and future multi-language growth. Let’s discuss here now.
$250 CAD in 30 days
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Hi there, I will build your Lebanese community directory app for Montreal on both iOS and Android using Flutter, with a full admin panel for approving listings, managing categories, and moderating reviews. You will get the business profiles, location based search, Google Maps integration, ratings system, and favorites list all ready for App Store and Play Store submission. On a similar community directory project, setting up proximity search with proper geo indexing made results feel instant even with thousands of listings. Questions: 1) For the admin panel, do you need it as a web dashboard or integrated into the app itself? 2) Will business owners self register from day one, or will you seed the initial listings manually? Share any design references or category lists you have finalized and I will map out the full screen flow this week. Ready to start whenever you are. Kamran
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With extensive experience in mobile app development, I understand your need for a centralized directory for the Lebanese community in Montreal. I have successfully developed similar location-based apps that connect users with local businesses. Question: How important is real-time search functionality for users when looking for specific services within the app? Looking forward to discussing how we can streamline the process for the Lebanese community in Montreal. Regards, Yogesh Kumar
$410 CAD in 7 days
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Hello, I can see the real challenge here: you do not just need a directory app, you need a trusted community platform that makes finding the right Lebanese professional feel immediate and reliable. I’ve built web and database-driven systems with user accounts, searchable listings, maps, reviews, admin moderation, and backend dashboards, so I can structure this cleanly for iPhone and Android with a strong backend and admin panel. For a project like this, I’d recommend Flutter for a single codebase, plus a PHP/MySQL or Laravel backend to handle profiles, approvals, categories, reviews, favorites, notifications, and future features like memberships and bookings. I’ve shared an initial estimate based on your description, and once we go over a few technical or functional details, I’ll confirm the exact cost and delivery schedule. If helpful, I can map the full MVP first, then build the app, backend, and admin panel in phases so launch stays organized and scalable. Would you like the first release to focus only on directory, search, reviews, map, and admin approval features, or include memberships and notifications too? Thanks, Asad
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Hello, {{{ LEBANESE DIRECTORY MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT }}} >>>> Multi languages ( (English, French, and Arabic) )Left-To-Right (LTR) and Right-To-Left (RTL) <<<< I am very interested in your project and can build a modern, scalable mobile application for both iOS and Android along with a secure backend and an easy-to-use admin panel. I have 10 years of experience in mobile and web application development, building business directories, location-based applications, user management systems, and admin dashboards. I can develop all the features you listed, including user registration, business profiles, advanced search, categories, ratings and reviews, favorites, maps integration, notifications, and future-ready architecture for premium memberships and advertisements. The application will be designed with a clean, modern, and user-friendly interface while keeping scalability in mind for future features such as paid memberships, featured listings, appointments, messaging, coupons, and multilingual support. I am available during your convenient time zone and will work on your project until you are satisfied with the results. Thanks, Christina
$494 CAD in 9 days
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Hey, I’ve carefully reviewed your project, and I understand you’re looking to build a community-focused mobile app that makes it easy for the Lebanese community in Montreal to discover trusted professionals and businesses in one central directory. I can help create a scalable, user-friendly solution that delivers a seamless experience for both users and business owners. I will build a responsive Flutter app for iOS and Android, develop the complete backend and admin dashboard, implement search, maps, reviews, favorites, notifications, and design the architecture to support future features like memberships, bookings, and multilingual support. I have hands-on experience with similar directory and marketplace applications and would be happy to share relevant examples during our discussion. One quick question: Will business listings be self-registered by owners only, or should admins also be able to create and manage listings on their behalf? Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Hammadhassan21 Best Regards, Hammad Hassan
$300 CAD in 12 days
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Hi, I checked your "Lebanese Directory Mobile App Development" project and it looks like understanding the existing workflow will be important before making any changes. I've worked on similar PHP projects involving php, mobile app development, iphone, android, ios development, react native, flutter, android app development and prefer delivering work in small milestones so everything stays easy to review and adjust if needed. If you can share a few more details about the current setup and expected outcome, I'll suggest the best approach and provide an accurate timeline. ⭐ 5.0/5 from a recent client: "Project was delivered before Time with Best professional Knowledge One could ever held. Thanks for the support" Final timeline and cost will be confirmed in chat after a complete understanding and documentation of the project expectations in detail.
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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 lebanese directory 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
$250 CAD in 14 days
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Hi, I have 5+ years of experience in Flutter. I will design and develop a fully functional Flutter mobile application for your business. The app will be cross-platform, responsive, and optimized for both Android and iOS. I will ensure smooth navigation, clean UI, and reliable performance. My Skills Include: a) Flutter Development – Expertise in building cross-platform mobile apps with responsive UI. b) State Management – Experienced in Provider, Riverpod, and Bloc for scalable apps. c) Backend Integration – Skilled in connecting apps with REST APIs, Firebase, and third-party services. d) Database Handling – Proficient in Firebase Firestore, MySQL, and SQLite. e) Deployment & Support – Experienced with publishing apps on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Lets connect in chat so that We discuss further. With Regards, Sai
$290 CAD in 5 days
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--- Lebanese Community Business Directory App (iOS & Android) --- I can help build the directory app for the Lebanese community in Montreal, covering the mobile apps, backend, and admin panel. Here's my approach: → Build iOS and Android apps using Flutter with one maintainable codebase. → Add business profiles, categories, search, location/distance filters, maps, reviews, favorites, and direct contact options. → Develop an admin panel for listings, users, categories, reviews, and statistics. → Set up notifications, backend APIs, database, and prepare the architecture for future paid listings and bookings. → Handle testing, deployment, and App Store/Google Play submission support. Flow Register → Search Directory → Filter by Category/Location → View Business → Call/Email/Map → Review & Favorite Question Do you already have the UI designs and branding, or should we handle the app UI/UX as part of the project? Let's connect... Thanks
$650 CAD in 16 days
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Greetings, If you're looking to build a mobile directory app for the Lebanese community in Montreal, I can develop a scalable solution with business listings, reviews, maps, notifications, and a complete admin panel for easy management. We will build this with: cross-platform mobile app, secure backend and admin dashboard, location-based business search. A couple of questions before I provide a detailed plan: Do you want business owners to register and submit their own listings for admin approval, or will all listings be added by administrators initially? Should multi-language support (English, French, and Arabic) be included in the first release or planned for a later phase? 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. Thanks.
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Hello Building for both iPhone and Android often means double the budget and timeline if you aren't careful. I build high-performing cross-platform apps to help you launch on both stores simultaneously. Recently, I delivered a dual-platform app that cut development costs by 40% and launched in under two months. Do you have a feature list or wireframe we can review? Let's connect. Giáp Văn Hưng
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