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I’m planning an iOS application that helps neighbors discover one another so they can organise and attend community gatherings. The core flow is straightforward: a user opens the app, sees nearby gatherings on a map or list, taps one, and then joins an integrated group chat or forum dedicated to that event. Real-time messaging is the single must-have feature for this first release; I want neighbours to talk, share photos, and coordinate in the same place rather than jumping to another platform. Here’s what I need from you: • A clean, modern Swift-based build (SwiftUI is preferred, though UIKit is fine if you have a strong reason). • Location awareness that filters gatherings within a chosen radius. • Secure sign-up/login via Apple ID or email. • A scalable back-end (Firebase, Supabase, or another cloud service you recommend) powering user accounts, chat threads, and push notifications. • Basic admin console or in-app moderator tools so I can flag or remove inappropriate posts. • TestFlight-ready build plus clear instructions for App Store submission. Down the road I may add event creation tools and RSVP reminders, so designing the data model with that growth in mind will be appreciated. Please share links to one or two relevant iOS projects you’ve shipped, note which chat or real-time frameworks you’re comfortable with, and outline a rough timeline for an MVP. I’ll be happy to dive into wireframes and detailed user stories once we start.
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Hi there, Jas this side from Logictrix and I am ready to work on your app with my team and with a promise for long term support in fairly low cost. Please just give me your few minutes for the chat so that we can discuss all the important points about project as well as we can clarify any queries from both side to go ahead further for final agreement. We will use AI tools to developed your app very quickly and so in cheapest cost as we are expert in AI development and we used many AI platforms like openAI, Freepik, Antigravity, Cursor etc for App development and other AI work. We have developed around 400+ Android and iOS apps using Native and Flutter SDK in the past 15 years, Many apps are Live in Google play and App store. We will share our detailed portfolio over the Chat once we connect. Looking forward to your reply... Thanks and Regards Jas
$300 USD in 5 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 neighborhood meetup 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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Hi — Elias here from Miami. The real challenge here is not showing gatherings on a map. It’s making location, event discovery, real-time chat, photo sharing, moderation, and push notifications feel fast and safe in one native iOS flow. A common mistake in community apps is building chat as an afterthought. Since messaging is the core MVP feature, I’d design the data model around gatherings, chat threads, media uploads, moderation state, and future RSVP/event creation from day one. I’d recommend SwiftUI with Firebase or Supabase depending on your preference. Firebase is especially strong for MVP speed, auth, realtime chat, push notifications, and TestFlight readiness. MVP milestones: 1. auth + profile basics 2. location/map/list discovery 3. gathering detail + chat threads 4. photo sharing + push notifications 5. moderation/admin tools 6. QA + TestFlight handoff Timeline: roughly 6–8 weeks for a polished first release. One question: Will gatherings be pre-created by admins in V1, or should users be able to create them at launch?
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I promise you’ll be happy with the result, if not you don’t pay, and I’ll also provide 3 months of free maintenance after launch. I can create a clean, modern Swift-based app with location awareness that filters gatherings within a chosen radius and secure sign-up/login via Apple ID or email. Users will see nearby gatherings on a map or list and join integrated chat threads for each event. I will implement a scalable back-end using Firebase or Supabase to manage user accounts, real-time chat, push notifications, and scalable data storage. Basic admin tools will be included to allow moderators to flag or remove inappropriate posts. The app will be optimized for a TestFlight-ready build and I will provide clear instructions for App Store submission. The data model will be designed with future features in mind, like event creation and RSVP reminders. Please check out my profile to review my past iOS projects and portfolio. https://www.freelancer.com/u/Hammadhassan21 I’m available to start immediately. Ping me on chat to discuss all the things in detail and move forward. Thanks.
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hi, Have you considered the best way to implement real-time messaging for your iOS app? I suggest using Firebase as it seamlessly integrates withSwiftUI and supports chat functionality. With over 5 years of experience in iOS development, I specialize in Swift and have successfully shipped user-friendly applications. For your project, I will focus on delivering a clean and modern design while ensuring location awareness for filtering gatherings. I will also implement secure sign-up/login through Apple ID and provide a scalable back-end to support user accounts and chat threads. My plan includes a simple admin console to manage user posts and a TestFlight-ready build, complete with App Store submission instructions. For real-time frameworks, I’ve worked with Firestore and WebSocket. I can provide links to previous projects upon request. Looking forward to discussing this exciting opportunity! Best Regards, Badar
$500 USD in 20 days
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Hi, I will deliver your neighborhood meetup app in SwiftUI — map/list view of nearby gatherings, location-based filtering, Apple ID and email auth, real-time group chat with photo sharing, and moderation tools — all wrapped in a TestFlight-ready build. For the real-time messaging, I will structure Firestore with a subcollection-per-event pattern so each chat thread scales independently. This also makes it straightforward to bolt on RSVP reminders and event creation later without restructuring your data model. Questions: 1) Do you have a preferred map style or radius default for filtering nearby gatherings? 2) Should push notifications fire for every new chat message, or only for mentions and event updates? Ready to start whenever you are. Kamran
$279 USD in 10 days
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With CnELIndia as your choice of development partner, success is essentially guaranteed. Our mastery over multiple cutting-edge technologies and more importantly, our proficiency in mobile app development, specifically in Swift and SwiftUI, precisely match your requirements. Having shipped numerous successful iOS apps in the past 18 years, we know that real-time messaging will be a pivotal aspect of this Neighborhood Meetup app. Our competency in utilizing chat or real-time frameworks such as Firebase coupled with our expertise in data modeling will ensure unparalleled performance and scale-ability for your app. Additionally, our team's comprehensive understanding of user behavior and experience design will help us create logical wireframes and detailed user stories that perfectly align with your vision for the app. We are confident in meeting MVP delivery timelines while designing the backend to be extendable for future event creation tools or RSVP reminders. With us, not only do you get a top-rated developer, but a long-term partner ready to grow with your project.
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I will develop your NEIGHBOURHOOD MEET-UP 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
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Hi, — the product is straightforward at the surface, but the real work is making the event-to-chat flow feel instant and safe without creating moderation or state-sync problems later. The main engineering risk is not the map or auth layer; it is keeping location-scoped discovery, room membership, notifications, and media posts consistent under real-time load. I’ve built several production systems with live state, Firebase-backed workflows, and modular data models that had to support later feature expansion without rework. For an MVP like this, I usually optimize first for reliable messaging, clean event membership rules, and a schema that can absorb RSVP and organizer tools later. The closest match in my background is AI-Driven Marketing Suite Development -- 2 for its Firebase-backed architecture and scalable workflow design, plus TikTok AI Livestream Setup for real-time event flow and low-latency system coordination. I typically design this by separating discovery, event membership, chat, and moderation into distinct service boundaries even if they sit behind one backend. That keeps push delivery, room permissions, and future organizer controls from getting tangled. If useful, I can sketch the MVP data model and event-to-chat state flow before build starts. Thanks, Hercules
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hi There!!! ★★★★ ( Real-time neighborhood meetup app with scalable chat, map-based discovery, and secure iOS architecture is exactly in my expertise ) ★★★★ I carefully read your project details and understand you need a modern iOS app where neighbors can discover nearby gatherings, join event-based group chats, share photos, and communicate in real-time. The MVP also needs secure login, scalable backend, moderation tools, and a TestFlight-ready release. ⚜ SwiftUI based iOS app development ⚜ Real-time group chat & media sharing ⚜ Nearby gatherings with map & radius filtering ⚜ Apple ID & Email authentication ⚜ Firebase / Supabase backend integration ⚜ Push notifications & moderator tools ⚜ TestFlight deployment & App Store guidance I have experience building social and community focused iOS apps using Swift, Firebase, Supabase, and Socket based realtime systems. I usually design the data model scalable from the begining so future features like RSVP reminders, event creation, and advanced moderation can be added smoothly without rebuilding core structure. For MVP, I can deliver in around 5–7 weeks including testing and polishing. I’d love to discuss wireframes, user flow, and share relevant iOS work samples with you. Warm Regards, Farhin B.
$256 USD in 10 days
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With more than a decade of experience delivering impactful digital solutions, I'm confident that I possess the skills, expertise, and vision necessary to create your iOS Neighborhood Meetup app. I am highly proficient in Swift, both SwiftUI and UIKit, and have designed and built numerous apps incorporating real-time features like chat and messaging systems. For your project, with a strong focus on neighbor interactions and seamless event coordination, I recommend combining Firebase for its scalability, secure login functionality via Apple ID or email, user accounts management, chat threads as well as push notifications. Commitment to client success is my strongest suit. By choosing me for this project, you're partnering with an communicative professional who takes problem-solving seriously: enabling advanced community interaction while providing administrative controls to manage inappropriate posts. My experience transcends technical skills: it's about teamwork, direct collaboration and transforming your ideas into powerful software products that deliver real value to users. Let's breathe life into your vision together!
$400 USD in 14 days
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Hi, I am good at Message chat app, special based on open source tinode, check my work history on freelancer, I have lot of mobile app development experiences Looking forward to working with you! Regards, Robin
$700 USD in 20 days
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Hello, I hope you are doing well. I understand that you are looking to build a MOBILE APPLICATION, and I would be happy to help. I have extensive experience in designing and developing applications and have successfully delivered many projects. What I offer: -Development using the latest technologies -Daily project updates and clear communication -On-time delivery within the agreed timeline -Complete source code provided after project completion -One year of support for the developed work -10+ years of experience in web and app development -Fully responsive, fast-loading, and SEO-friendly design -A powerful super admin panel to manage the entire system Please feel free to initiate a chat so we can discuss your requirements in detail. Thank you and regards, Dheeraj K.
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hi, Your neighborhood gathering app is a great fit for my iOS and backend development experience. I can build a clean SwiftUI application that helps neighbors discover nearby events and communicate through real-time group chat in a simple, intuitive experience. I recommend SwiftUI for the frontend and Firebase or Supabase for the backend, depending on your preference. Both support secure authentication with Apple ID and email, real-time messaging, photo sharing, push notifications, and scalable data models. I will design the architecture so event creation, RSVPs, and reminders can be added easily in future releases. The MVP will include location-based discovery, map and list views, integrated event chat, moderator tools for reporting and content removal, and a TestFlight-ready build with App Store submission guidance. I focus on clean code, maintainable data models, and responsive communication throughout development. A typical MVP of this scope can be delivered in 4 to 6 weeks depending on design complexity and iteration cycles. I would be excited to help bring this community-focused app to life and will gratefully accept your feedback throughout the project. Best, Justin
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hi there, Developing a seamless real-time messaging feature for community engagement presents challenges like ensuring message reliability and preventing data overload. With my expertise in Swift and Firebase, I can build a robust iOS app that excels in these areas and scales with future features like event creation tools. Here are my questions: Which real-time frameworks are you considering for chat, if any? Do you have specific preferences for the admin tools or should I propose a solution? Let’s discuss your project now!
$500 USD in 10 days
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Hello Dear, How are you? I have very good experience in iPhone/iPad application development with 7 years. I read to your project details. I can do it. I am waiting for your positive response. I can starting work immediately. Please contact me and Let's go ahead ! Thanks!
$250 USD in 10 days
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Hello! As per your project post, you’re looking to build an iOS neighborhood meetup application that helps users discover nearby community gatherings, join events, and communicate in real time through integrated group chat or forums. The goal is to create a simple, location-aware social platform where neighbors can easily connect, coordinate, and share updates within local communities. My focus will be on delivering a complete iOS application featuring: a clean SwiftUI based frontend with smooth navigation and modern UI/UX, location based discovery of nearby gatherings using radius filters and map/list views, secure authentication via Apple ID and email login, a scalable backend using Firebase or Supabase to handle users, events, chat threads, and push notifications, real-time group chat with support for messages and photo sharing, and lightweight moderation tools to manage. I specialize in building iOS and cross platform applications using Swift, SwiftUI, Firebase, Supabase, and modern cloud architectures with expertise in real-time messaging systems, location based services, push notifications, and scalable mobile app design. Let’s connect to review your target user flow, location radius logic, chat structure, and moderation rules so we can finalize the architecture and development roadmap. Best regards, Nikita Gupta.
$300 USD in 28 days
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Hi, I can build your neighborhood gathering iOS app using SwiftUI with a scalable real-time architecture focused on smooth chat, location-based discovery, and future feature expansion. What I can deliver: • Modern SwiftUI iOS app • Nearby gatherings map/list view • Real-time group chat with photo sharing • Apple ID + email authentication • Push notifications • Firebase or Supabase backend integration • Moderator/admin tools for reporting and content removal • TestFlight-ready build and App Store submission guidance Tech experience: • SwiftUI / UIKit • Firebase Firestore & Realtime Database • Supabase realtime features • WebSocket/chat integrations • Push notification systems • Location & map services The architecture will be designed to support future additions like: * Event creation * RSVP reminders * User profiles * Community moderation * Advanced notifications I focus on clean UI, responsive chat performance, and scalable backend structure suitable for growing social/community apps. Communication: Slack / Zoom / Freelancer chat with regular TestFlight builds during development.
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I am very excited about your project. I have experience developing iOS applications that focus on real-time interaction and location-aware features. I can create a clean SwiftUI app with secure Apple ID and email login, location-based event filtering, and integrated group chats that allow neighbors to communicate and share media directly. I can also provide basic moderation tools and guidance for TestFlight submission and App Store release. I would love to schedule a meeting to discuss your wireframes, user stories, and a timeline for an MVP that allows neighbors to connect immediately. I will share my portfolio in chat I look forward to hear from you. Thanks Best Regards, Mughira
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hi, Your community gathering app idea is very clear and well-structured, and I’d be excited to help build the MVP for iOS. I would recommend developing the app using Flutter instead of swift UI for a modern, scalable, economic and smooth iOS experience . Core features I can deliver for the MVP: • Secure Sign Up/Login (Apple ID & Email Authentication) • Nearby Gatherings using Location Services & Radius Filtering • Real-Time Group Chat with Image Sharing • Push Notifications for New Messages & Activity • Basic Admin/Moderator Tools for Reporting & Removing Content • Firebase Backend Setup & Database Architecture • TestFlight Build & App Store Submission Guidance For real-time communication, I’m comfortable working with: • Firebase Firestore Realtime Database • Firebase Cloud Messaging (Push Notifications) • Supabase Realtime The app architecture can also be designed in a scalable way so future features like: • Event Creation • RSVP & Reminder Notifications • Private/Public Gatherings • Community Profiles • Media Sharing & Reactions A few questions before we proceed: 1.)Will gatherings initially be created manually by admins, or should users create them from day one? 2.)Do you already have wireframes/design references? 3.)Should chats support only text/photos initially, or voice/video as well? Looking forward to discussing the project further. Abhishek
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