Contact person: Business Client

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Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Budget: Recommended by industry experts

Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"Project Title:

Build a Full Social Chat App with Stories, Reels, and Nearby User Detection (NearLink)

Project Description:

I want to develop a mobile social chat application called NearLink, which combines the best features of Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Telegram, and WhatsApp — but with a unique twist:
Users can detect and connect with other nearby users (who also have the app installed) as they physically pass by each other, without using Bluetooth.

Below is a detailed breakdown of what I need:

1. Core Features

Real-time chat (one-on-one and group chats)

Voice and video calls

Media sharing (photos, videos, files)

Self-destructing messages

End-to-end encryption for privacy

Push notifications for messages and new connections

2. Social Features

Stories (24-hour disappearing posts)

Reels / Short videos (15–60 seconds, with music, filters, and effects)

Profile pages (bio, photo, username, followers/following)

Feed / Explore section to see posts and reels from friends or nearby users

Likes, comments, shares, tags, and hashtags

3. Unique Feature – Nearby User Detection

This is the core innovation of the app.

When two users with the app pass near each other, the app detects that they were in proximity (within about 30–100 meters).

The app then shows a notification: “You just passed by @username — connect?”

This feature should not use Bluetooth. It should rely on GPS and cloud-based location matching:

The app updates the user’s location periodically.

The backend compares locations to identify “proximity events.”

Users can choose to be visible or invisible (“Discovery Mode” toggle).

All location data must be temporary and privacy-safe.

4. Additional Features

AI suggestions like “People you passed by often”

Basic video editing tools (for reels)

Optional verification badges for popular users

Dark/light mode

Optional business profiles for shops or creators

5. Technology Stack (Suggested but open to recommendations)

Frontend: Flutter or React Native

Backend: Node.js with Firebase or Supabase

Database: Firestore or PostgreSQL

Realtime messaging: WebSockets or Firebase Realtime DB

Proximity detection: GPS + cloud-based encounter matching

Cloud hosting: Google Cloud, AWS, or similar

6. Privacy & Permissions

Location data must never be stored permanently or displayed on a live map.

User must consent to proximity detection and can turn it off anytime.

Must comply with Google Play and App Store privacy guidelines.

7. Deliverables

Fully functional iOS and Android mobile apps

Admin panel for managing users and reports

Backend server and API

Clean UI/UX design

Source code with documentation

Basic testing and bug fixing before final delivery

8. Optional (If possible)

Include app logo and branding suggestions

Option for future updates or long-term maintenance contract

Goal

Create a unique, modern, and scalable social chat app that connects people not only online but also through real-world proximity — a fusion of chat, discovery, and social interaction.

App Name: NearLink
Platforms: iOS and Android
Category: Social Networking / Messaging" (client-provided description)