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Looking for a developer to build an iOS/Android app that helps couples and friend groups decide what to do locally. Core functionality: Collect local events, activities, restaurants, attractions, etc. from online sources/APIs Users create or join a couple/friend group Each person privately selects what they’re interested in that week App recommends a small shared batch of activities based on group interests Each person privately votes NO, LIKE, or LOVE When multiple people like the same activity, it becomes a match Show useful details such as location, date/time, price, directions, tickets/reservations, etc. Learn from past votes to improve future recommendations Push notifications for new recommendations and matches Basic admin tools to review/manage event data
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Hello, Your concept solves a clear decision-making problem for couples and friend groups: privately capture individual interests, then reveal only meaningful shared matches. I can build the iPhone and Android experience around a clean, intuitive User Interface / IA that makes onboarding, group creation, weekly preferences, voting, and matched activities effortless. I’ll structure the app to support reliable event ingestion from APIs and online sources, normalized activity data, useful details such as schedules, pricing, maps, directions, and reservation links, plus push notifications for recommendations and matches. The recommendation layer can begin with transparent interest-overlap rules and evolve using NO, LIKE, and LOVE voting history. I’ll also include secure private selections, group membership handling, and practical admin tools for reviewing event content. Which event and activity sources should be prioritized for the first launch city, and do you already have API access or preferred providers? I’ll keep the architecture scalable so additional cities, event providers, personalization logic, and monetization can be introduced without rebuilding the core. My focus is a polished Mobile App Development delivery with dependable Android and iPhone performance. Regards, Muhammad Awais
$750 USD in 18 days
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Hi — Elias here from Miami. I see you’re looking to develop a local event matching app for couples and friend groups. The goal is to create a user-friendly platform that helps users decide on social activities. What usually matters most here is ensuring the app can handle multiple user roles and preferences seamlessly. A common issue in systems like this is managing real-time updates and providing reliable recommendations. The tricky part is usually integrating various APIs for event data and user location services, which can complicate the workflow. My approach would involve structuring the app with a robust backend that supports scalable user interactions and integrates smoothly with external services. I focus on maintainability, ensuring the system can adapt to future feature expansions without major overhauls. I’ve worked on similar applications that required complex user interactions and real-time data handling, ensuring a reliable user experience. A few questions to better understand the scope: Q1 – What specific user roles will need to be supported within the app? Q2 – Are there specific integrations or data sources you have in mind for event listings? Q3 – How do you envision handling user notifications and engagement features? Happy to go through the details and suggest the best technical approach. Looking forward to hearing from you.
$500 USD in 5 days
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Hi there, I can build your iOS/Android app for couples and friend groups with group creation, private preferences, smart activity recommendations, NO/LIKE/LOVE voting, matching, activity details, maps/directions, tickets and reservations. I’ll also handle API-based local event/activity data, personalized recommendations based on past votes, push notifications, and a basic admin panel for managing event data, with a clean and scalable backend. Which cities or countries should the app support first, and do you already have preferred event/activity APIs? Kindly send me a message to discuss more or directly award me. Thank you!
$600 USD in 10 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 local event matching 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 USD in 14 days
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The difficult part here is not the screens, it is the matching logic between multiple people, private preferences, and keeping recommendations relevant week after week. I’d approach this as an MVP first: define the event data source(s), map the group/voting flow clearly, and build the recommendation engine in a way that can improve from past actions without becoming messy later. I’ve worked on custom web/app-style systems where the real challenge was syncing user actions, notifications, and admin controls into one clean product flow. For your app, getting the event ingestion, group matching, and vote privacy right early is what will decide whether the app feels genuinely useful or just like a list of activities. A small bonus I’d suggest is saving basic user behavior signals from day one so future recommendation improvements are easier. - Which event/data sources do you already want to use: Yelp, Eventbrite, Google Places, Ticketmaster, or something else? - Do you want a true native iOS/Android build, or are you open to a cross-platform MVP first? - For “learn from past votes,” do you want simple preference weighting initially, or a more advanced recommendation model later?
$250 USD in 7 days
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I’d start with the weekly private-interest flow and the NO / LIKE / LOVE voting model, then use those responses to generate a small shared batch instead of overwhelming couples or friend groups. The MVP will include group creation and joining, event/activity aggregation through selected APIs, match detection, details for location, date, price, directions and tickets, push notifications, and a simple admin view for reviewing event data. I’ll build the cross-platform app with React Native and a Node.js API, storing private preferences and votes separately while scoring recommendations from shared interests and past choices. A working TestFlight build, Android internal-testing build, backend, and admin panel will be delivered in 7 days. Should the first release focus on one city and a fixed set of event sources? Muhammad Saad
$250 USD in 7 days
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I can take this from scope to a tested handoff without bloating the first milestone. For a Local Event Matching App Development, the key is not just the screens but keeping the API and platform-specific behavior stable across devices. My approach would be to first define the integration contracts and backend boundaries, then deliver the first milestone around the riskiest data flow instead of only UI screens. Quick question: Do you already have a preferred OTP provider and retry/fraud policy, or should that be designed with the delivery? Also, which external integrations are absolutely required for MVP, and which can be staged after launch? Best, Dr. Syafiq
$500 USD in 21 days
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Hello!, I am a Florida-based senior software engineer and this app idea is exactly the kind of problem I like solving: turning “what should we do?” into a fast, easy, and actually useful decision flow for couples and friend groups. From your description, the real pain point is not just building an app, it is making the match/recommendation logic feel fun, simple, and accurate enough that people actually use it. I can help by breaking it into clear phases: 1) define the decision inputs and matching rules 2) design a clean mobile UX for quick setup and quick results 3) build the iOS/Android app with API-backed logic 4) test the recommendation flow and refine it based on real usage I’d start with a lean MVP so we can launch quickly, then improve the logic once we see how users interact with it. Relevant work I’ve done includes: - a local nightlife discovery app with group voting - a dating-style match app for activity recommendations - a community planner app with location-based suggestions - a lightweight iOS/Android booking helper with API integration Quick questions: 1) Should matches be driven by location, budget, mood, time, or all of the above? 2) Do you want rule-based matching first, or ML/personalization from day one? 3) Will users need accounts, saved preferences, and sharing features in v1? If you want, I can help shape this into a practical MVP that stays within budget and still feels polished. -James
$650 USD in 4 days
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Hello, I trust you're doing well. I am well experienced in machine learning algorithms, with nearly a decade of hands-on practice. My expertise lies in developing various artificial intelligence algorithms, including the one you require, using Python, and similar tools. I have worked with pytorch, and tensorflow to develop DL models, .I hold a doctorate from Tohoku University and have a number of publications in the same subject. My portfolio, which showcases my past work, is available for your review. Your project piqued my interest, and I would be delighted to be part of it. Let's connect to discuss in detail. Warm regards. please check my portfolio link: https://www.freelancer.com/u/sajjadtaghvaeifr
$600 USD in 7 days
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Hi, As an industry-leader with 19+ years of experience, our company, IT Flex Solutions India, is well suited to deliver the local event matching app you desire. Our web and mobile app development expertise is vast-ranging - we've handled 483+ projects worldwide with successful outcomes. Mobile app development being one of our core specializations, we are highly skilled and versed in iOS and Android platforms. The intricate features you have outlined; collecting local events using APIs, creating or joining groups, voting on interests, recommending group activities based on shared interests, among others could be bundled into an all-inclusive solution that aligns perfectly with your vision. Our dedication to creating high-performance applications coupled with our proficiency in User Interface and App Design guarantees an aesthetics-focus and smooth user experience for your app. Moreover, the essence of your project lies in refining future recommendations based on past user data. Equipped with AI-powered solutions, we can intelligently analyze and utilize this data for stronger recommendation algorithms. Ultimately, we are committed to building reliable and scalable digital products aimed at driving business growth - let's partner up to turn your local event matching app idea into a successful reality! Thanks, SBM
$500 USD in 7 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
$400 USD in 14 days
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Hi, can build your iOS/Android local event matching app with a clean, intuitive UI and scalable backend. I’ll implement event/API integrations, private group preferences, personalized recommendations, NO/LIKE/LOVE voting, activity matching, notifications, maps/directions, booking links, and an admin dashboard. I can also structure the recommendation system to learn from users’ previous votes and improve future suggestions. I’m available to start immediately and can work toward a fast, reliable MVP launch. Let’s discuss your preferred tech stack and API sources. Best regards ADEEL
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I will develop your LOCAL EVENT MATCHING MOBILE APPLICATION for Android and IOS both platforms with Web admin panel. I am Tulsiram. I have 10 years of experience working as Native and Crossplatform mobile application developer. I am understood your requirements. I am glad if we are working together. If you interested then let's connect. I will provide you Daily updates ,source code after development completed, 1 Year maintenance Support in following Steps: I will available daily 10-12 hours in Working days for you. I will provide you regular updates according to which modules we will decided. After approval each module by you then i will provide your complete source code of your project and will shift on your Domain. Thanks
$250 USD in 22 days
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Your app really lives or dies on one thing: turning private individual choices into a shared result without making the process feel complicated. The best first step is to structure the flow properly — event collection, group creation, weekly selection, private voting, then match surfacing with the right details and alerts. I’ve handled projects involving API-fed content, user states, notifications, and admin-side review tools, and those pieces need to be planned together rather than added one by one. In a concept like this, weak data structure causes poor recommendations later, so I’d focus early on clean event ingestion and a scalable voting/match model. I can also help shape the admin side so bad or duplicate event data does not affect the user experience. - Will the admin tools only review imported events, or should admins also add/edit activities manually? - Should matches happen only when all group members overlap, or is a partial group match acceptable? - Are you expecting ticket booking/reservation inside the app, or just outbound links and directions?
$260 USD in 7 days
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Hello there, Hope you are doing well I’d be glad to build your Local Event Matching App for iOS and Android, focused on helping couples and friend groups quickly discover activities everyone actually wants to do. I recommend Flutter + Node.js + PostgreSQL for a scalable cross-platform MVP, with a recommendation layer that can learn from users’ previous preferences and voting behavior. Key Features User & Group Management Email/social registration and secure profiles Create or join couple/friend groups Invite members Private individual preference selection Weekly interest management Event & Activity Discovery Collect events, restaurants, attractions and activities through APIs/online sources Location-based event discovery Categories, dates, prices and availability Event details with map, directions and ticket/reservation links Duplicate detection and data normalization Matching & Voting Generate a small batch of recommendations based on shared interests Private NO / LIKE / LOVE voting Automatically identify activities liked by multiple members Match notifications Match history Personalized Recommendations Store previous votes and interactions Learn individual and group preferences Improve future recommendations based on voting history Location, category, budget and timing preferences Mobile: Flutter + Dart Backend: Node.js + NestJS Database: PostgreSQL + PostGIS Real-Time/Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging + WebSockets Maps: Google Maps Platform
$250 USD in 7 days
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The key here is keeping each person’s preferences private while letting the backend identify genuine overlap and surface only a small, useful set of local activities. I’d build the MVP in Flutter for iOS/Android with a shared backend for groups, votes, recommendations and matches. Local activities would come through normalized API adapters, starting with sources such as Google Places for restaurants/attractions and an event provider for dated events. For the first release I would use an explainable recommendation score based on interests, location, price and previous NO/LIKE/LOVE votes rather than forcing an ML model before enough user data exists. The MVP will include groups, private voting, automatic matches, activity details, push notifications, basic administration and test builds. I can start immediately after award with the group/voting model and local-data integration.
$750 USD in 21 days
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Hello, The core challenge is not the mobile UI, but building a reliable event aggregation layer and matching system that can handle different sources, availability, pricing, and event formats while keeping each user's preferences and votes private. I would structure the first version around a controlled set of event sources, group-based preference matching, and a simple recommendation model, then add learning from historical votes once enough data exists. The $250 to $750 budget is low for the full scope, so keeping the initial release focused will be important. Have a nice day
$550 USD in 10 days
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Hello, I’d make the matching flow the center of the app, with each person’s preferences and private votes processed separately so the group only sees activities that genuinely work for everyone. Are events expected to come mainly from specific APIs such as Eventbrite or Google Places, or should the system also support custom sources and scraping? Should the recommendation engine initially use simple shared-interest rules, or do you already want it learning from each user’s past voting behavior in the MVP? The app can be built around a clean group, activity, voting, and matching architecture, with notifications and event data handled separately so new sources and recommendation logic can be added without restructuring the mobile app. Keeping each user’s preferences private while calculating shared matches will be an important part of the data model. Would you prefer to define the matching logic first, or map the full user journey from joining a group through receiving a match?
$250 USD in 5 days
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Hello Sir, How about I create a demo of this dynamic local event matching app for you, absolutely free, before any commitment? This app will not only streamline decision-making for couples and friends, but will also enhance user engagement through personalized recommendations and an interactive voting system. I invite you to discuss this further so we can collaboratively develop a detailed plan and the demo that showcases its capabilities. Regards, Smith
$500 USD in 7 days
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Build Your Local Activity App for Couples and Friends ❇️ Hi My Friend, I hope you're doing well. I've reviewed your project requirements and see you're looking for a developer to create an iOS/Android app for couples and friend groups. Look no further; Zohaib is here to help you! My team has successfully completed 50+ similar projects for mobile app development. I will gather local events and activities from online sources to ensure your app is informative and engaging. ➡️ Why Me? I can easily build your app that helps users decide on local activities as I have 5 years of experience in mobile app development, focusing on user engagement, UI/UX design, and API integration. Not only this, but I also have a strong grip on backend development and data management, ensuring a seamless experience for your users. ➡️ Let's have a quick chat to discuss your project in detail and let me show you samples of my previous work. Looking forward to discussing with you in chat. ➡️ Skills & Experience: ✅ Mobile App Development ✅ iOS Development ✅ Android Development ✅ UI/UX Design ✅ API Integration ✅ Data Management ✅ User Engagement ✅ Event Collection ✅ Push Notifications ✅ Voting Mechanisms ✅ Admin Tools ✅ Location Services Waiting for your response! Best Regards, Zohaib
$350 USD in 2 days
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