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I want to take a new social-networking idea from concept to a fully functional mobile app, built natively for Android. The project covers everything: shaping the user experience, writing clean and efficient code, integrating a reliable back-end, and preparing the APK for Play Store release. Because the goal is a modern social platform, the app needs familiar community features—secure sign-up and login, personal profiles, follow/friend mechanics, a real-time feed, likes and comments, private chat with push notifications, and easy media sharing (images and short video). A polished Material-style interface, smooth animations, and fast load times are essential to keep users engaged. I’m leaning toward Kotlin in Android Studio with a Firebase stack (Authentication, Firestore, Cloud Storage, FCM) for speed and scalability, yet I’m open to other proven solutions you can justify. Clean architecture (MVVM, Jetpack components), responsive layouts for phones and tablets, and dark/light themes should be part of the build. Deliverables: • Clickable wireframes and final UI assets • Complete Android Studio project with well-documented Kotlin code • Configured back-end and database rules • Release-ready APK plus signing/keystore guidance • Brief technical handover and setup guide Acceptance criteria: the app passes Google Play pre-launch checks, runs smoothly on Android 8.0+, handles basic offline states, and meets the feature list above without crashes. If you have a portfolio of social or chat apps, I’d love to see it along with an estimated timeline for beta and final delivery.
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$74,890 USD in 5 days
7.5
7.5

Android Development | Kotlin | Firebase | Jetpack Compose | Social App Hi, Thanks for sharing the details. You have explained your requirements very clearly. I can build the Android app natively in Kotlin + Android Studio, using Firebase Authentication, Firestore, Cloud Storage and FCM, with MVVM and Jetpack components for a clean and scalable structure. I’ll cover the complete flow from wireframes and UI to backend, testing and Play Store release, including: * Secure signup/login and user profiles * Follow/friend system and real-time feed * Likes, comments and media sharing * Private real-time chat with push notifications * Image/short-video upload with optimized storage * Material-style UI, animations and dark/light themes * Offline states and responsive phone/tablet layouts * Firestore security rules and backend configuration * Release APK, signing/keystore guidance and documentation For performance, I’ll use pagination, caching and optimized media loading so the feed and chat remain responsive as the user base grows. Estimated timeline: around 6–8 weeks for beta, with final delivery depending on feedback and Play Store review. I can take this from initial UX through a stable, Play Store-ready release with clean, maintainable Kotlin code. Best regards, Purnima
$75,000 USD in 35 days
7.1
7.1

Drawing from my extensive experience building high-quality mobile apps, I am confident in my ability to translate your unique social networking concept into a fully functional app that users not only enjoy, but also retain. I have a particular expertise in Android Studio making Kotlin language and would ensure your project keeps up with current trends by implementing Material-style interface, smooth animations and dark/light themes to engage users. In regard to back-end implementation, I propose using Firebase stack for its unmatched speed and scalability, although I'm open to discussing any other options that you feel could best meet your needs. My past work attests to my ability not just in mobilize user experience but also to integrate and optimize backend systems. Notably, my experience developing social platforms with secure sign-up and login, user profiles, follow/friend mechanics, real-time feed and push notifications aligns inherently with your project needs. This includes having built-in functionalities like liking and commenting as well as the ability to share media (images, short videos)
$55,000 USD in 120 days
6.8
6.8

Hi, I have 21 years of software engineering experience and currently work as a Principal Software Engineer at a MAANG company. I’m comfortable with mobile architecture, backend systems, APIs, authentication, real-time data and scalable cloud infrastructure. For this application, I’d suggest Kotlin + Jetpack with MVVM/Clean Architecture and Firebase where it makes sense: • Firebase Authentication for secure onboarding/login • Firestore for profiles, feeds, follows, likes and comments • Firebase Storage for images and short videos • FCM for push notifications and chat notifications • Real-time private messaging • Efficient feed loading, pagination and caching • Offline handling and appropriate Firestore security rules • Material UI, animations and light/dark themes • Responsive layouts for phones and tablets • Proper separation of UI, domain and data layers I’d build the project incrementally so you have a working beta early, followed by performance testing, polish and Play Store preparation. **Estimated timeline:** • UX/wireframes + architecture: 1–2 weeks • Core app + authentication/profile/feed: 4–5 weeks • Chat, notifications & media: 2–3 weeks • Testing, optimization & Play Store release: 1–2 weeks I’m happy to review your initial concept and feature list and break it into practical milestones.
$75,000 USD in 7 days
5.7
5.7

Hi, I’m a Mobile Technical Lead with 11+ years of experience building production Android/iOS apps, including social networking, real-time chat, media sharing, push notifications, and WebRTC. Your preferred stack matches my experience. I recommend Kotlin + Android Studio, with MVVM/Clean Architecture, Jetpack, Coroutines/Flow, and Firebase Auth, Firestore, Storage, Cloud Functions & FCM. I can deliver: • Secure login, profiles & follow/friend system • Real-time feed, likes & comments • Private chat with push notifications • Image/video sharing and optimization • Offline handling and Firebase security rules • Material UI, animations & dark/light themes • Responsive phone/tablet layouts • Release-ready APK and Play Store support • Clean, documented source code and setup guide I have strong hands-on experience with Firebase-based social/chat applications, real-time messaging, notifications, media processing, and scalable mobile architecture. Beta: ~4–5 weeks Production: ~6 weeks including QA and store preparation. I’d be happy to review your concept and turn it into a clear MVP plan with milestones. Thanks, Dinesh
$55,000 USD in 7 days
4.4
4.4

I bring 9 years of experience building production mobile and web products, including Android apps, real-time social features, Firebase back ends, and release preparation. I can take this from wireframes through a stable Play Store release with clean Kotlin/MVVM architecture, Firebase Auth/Firestore/Storage/FCM, responsive Material UI, media handling, push notifications, offline states, and thorough QA on Android 8+. I will provide documented source, database/security rules, APK, signing guidance, and a concise handover, with milestone demos for UX, core social flows, beta, and final hardening. I can also justify an alternative stack if it improves long-term scale. Clarifying question: do you already have finalized branding/wireframes and a defined moderation/admin workflow, or should those be included in the first discovery milestone?
$80,000 USD in 7 days
4.0
4.0

Hi, we can build your native Android social networking app using Kotlin, Android Studio, and Firebase, covering profiles, follow/friends, real-time feed, chat, notifications, likes/comments, and media sharing. We’ll deliver clean MVVM-based code, a polished responsive UI, release-ready APK, backend setup, and complete handover. We can start immediately.
$75,000 USD in 7 days
4.2
4.2

Hi, there - I am Manh "ANDROID SOCIAL NETWORKING APP" — you need a native Kotlin app where feed, social relationships, chat, media and notifications remain reliable as the user base grows. I’d use Kotlin with Android Studio, MVVM and Jetpack components, with Firebase Authentication, Firestore, Cloud Storage and FCM where they fit the documented requirements. I’d structure feeds, profiles, follows, comments and messaging as separate data flows, with pagination, offline handling and security rules designed from the start rather than added after the UI. Media uploads would use controlled storage and background processing so large images or short videos do not block the main experience. Which social interaction is the highest priority for the first beta: the real-time feed, private chat, or media sharing? Looking forward to working with you.
$50,000 USD in 35 days
3.7
3.7

Hi, there. You’re looking to take a social-networking concept all the way from UX and wireframes to a polished native Android release, including authentication, profiles, follows, real-time feeds, engagement, private chat, push notifications, media sharing, Firebase backend, offline handling, and Play Store readiness. I understand the importance of keeping the architecture clean and scalable from the beginning. Rather than relying on words, I can build a working demo to demonstrate the approach, functionality, and quality firsthand shortly. My relevant experience includes mobile and full-stack application development, backend systems, API integrations, and eCommerce platforms. I can work with Kotlin, Android Studio, Firebase services, and a structured MVVM/Jetpack approach. You can see representative projects on my Freelancer profile. For a project of this scope, I’d plan the beta around 10–14 weeks and final delivery around 16–22 weeks, depending on the final feature depth and media/chat requirements. The demo can establish the core architecture and user experience before the full build. Would you like me to build a working demo for you? I hope we discuss more about the project in chat. Thanks, Fernando Garcia
$57,000 USD in 40 days
3.8
3.8

Hi, I can build the native Android social app with Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, MVVM and Firebase, covering authentication, profiles, follows/friends, real-time feed, likes/comments, private chat, media uploads and FCM push notifications. I’ll structure the project with a clean layered architecture, secure Firestore/Storage rules, responsive Material UI, offline handling, dark/light themes and a release-ready Android Studio project. This stack aligns well with current Android architecture guidance and Firebase’s Compose/MVVM approach. Questione 1: Do you already have the product concept, branding and initial wireframes, or should the UX/UI design start from the concept? Questione 2: Should the first release use Firebase-only backend services, or do you expect a custom server layer for chat, feed and future scaling? Regards, Houssame.
$50,000 USD in 1 day
4.0
4.0

Dear Sir, I am thrilled to bid your project. I can take your social-networking concept from UX planning through native Android development, Firebase integration, testing, and Play Store-ready delivery. Kotlin with Android Studio, MVVM/Clean Architecture, Jetpack components, Firebase Authentication, Firestore, Cloud Storage, and FCM is a strong fit for the first release and can support profiles, follow/friend logic, real-time feeds, likes/comments, private chat, media sharing, notifications, offline handling, and future growth. I can also create clickable wireframes, polished Material-style UI, dark/light themes, tablet-responsive layouts, smooth animations, and optimized loading behavior. The final delivery will include the complete Android Studio project, documented Kotlin code, database/security rules, release APK, signing guidance, and a concise technical handover. A realistic beta timeline is about 6–8 weeks, with final delivery around 8–10 weeks depending on the chat/media requirements and revision cycle. My crucial question is: should the first version support one-to-one chat only, or do you also need group conversations from launch? Sincerely.
$75,000 USD in 7 days
3.7
3.7

Hi, I can take your social app from concept to a release ready Android build. I work in Kotlin with Jetpack and MVVM, backed by Firebase Authentication, Firestore, Cloud Storage, and FCM, so profiles, follow mechanics, a real time feed, likes, comments, and private chat with push notifications all run on one reliable backend. I also handle API integrations, database rules, authentication, notifications, testing, and deployment. You get clickable wireframes, a documented Android Studio project, configured backend, signing guidance, and a setup handover. I build for smooth performance, offline states, and Play Store readiness. Thanks, Nikhil
$85,000 USD in 25 days
3.4
3.4

Hi there! Taking your social networking idea from concept to a polished, scalable Android app is exactly the kind of challenge I excel at. With 8+ years in mobile development and a strong focus on social/chat platforms, I understand the need for smooth onboarding, real-time interaction, robust security, and seamless media sharing. My approach centers on Kotlin with a Firebase back-end for speed, scalability, and easy integration of chat, notifications, and media features—ensuring your app is responsive, secure, and visually engaging with Material Design and Jetpack components. You’ll receive clickable wireframes, final UI assets, a clean MVVM-structured Android Studio project, and a release-ready APK, all with comprehensive documentation. My portfolio includes social and messaging apps with similar features—happy to share links on request. To ensure your vision is realized: Are there unique community interactions or user privacy considerations that you want to prioritize? Do you have preferences for certain animations or UI elements that define your brand? Best Regards, George
$50,000 USD in 90 days
3.4
3.4

Hi there! I understand you want to take a new social networking concept from idea to a polished native Android app. The main challenge is combining real-time social features, private chat, media sharing, and notifications with a fast and stable user experience. I have experience with Android development, Kotlin, Firebase, authentication, Firestore, Cloud Storage, FCM, REST APIs, and clean mobile architecture. I can build using Android Studio with MVVM and Jetpack components while keeping the code organized and maintainable. I will first create the wireframes and user flow, then build the core authentication, profiles, follows, feed, likes, comments, chat, notifications, and media sharing. Firebase will handle authentication, database, storage, and push notifications with appropriate security rules. I will also add dark/light themes, responsive layouts, offline handling, smooth animations, and performance optimization. I will test the app across Android 8.0+ devices, prepare the release APK, configure signing guidance, and provide complete technical documentation. I can target a working beta first, followed by final release after testing and refinements. check our work https://www.freelancer.com/u/ayesha86664 Do you already have wireframes or should I start the UX design from your concept? Let me know if you’re interested & we can discuss it. Best Regards Ayesha
$50,000 USD in 5 days
3.6
3.6

First hour I'd set up the Android Studio project skeleton with MVVM + Jetpack and wire Firebase Auth so you can log in on a real device day one - then we build outward from there. Your stack pick (Kotlin + Firestore + Cloud Storage + FCM) is the right call for a real-time feed and private chat with push. I'd start with the feed and chat since those carry the most risk, get offline states and pagination working early, and keep dark/light theming baked into the design system from the start so it's not a bolt-on later. Signing/keystore and the pre-launch report I'll handle before handover. I've built Node marketplaces with messaging and push, plus chat apps, so this flow is familiar. Are short videos user-uploaded only, or do you want any feed ranking beyond newest-first? - Prateek
$50,000 USD in 45 days
2.7
2.7

Hello, Hello, I’ll build it natively using Python, react.js Firebase, covering profiles, feed, follows, likes/comments, real-time chat, push notifications, media sharing, offline support and Play Store readiness. You’ll receive the UI/wireframes, clean Android Studio source, Firebase backend/rules, release APK and technical handover with Android 8+ support. A few questions: Do you already have wireframes, or should I handle UI/UX? Is chat 1-to-1 only, or should it support groups?4 Do you already have a Firebase project? Best Regards VDinfotech
$100,000 USD in 7 days
1.8
1.8

Hi, Kotlin + Jetpack Compose with Firebase is a good call for launch speed. The one design choice that matters early is the feed: Firestore bills per document read, so a naive "query everyone I follow" feed gets slow and expensive as users grow. I'd use fan-out-on-write (Cloud Functions write post references into each follower's feed collection), plus paging and caching, so the feed stays fast and costs stay predictable. Plan (MVVM, Jetpack, Material 3, light/dark, phone + tablet layouts): 1. Clickable wireframes and design system 2. Auth, profiles, follow/friend graph 3. Real-time feed with likes and comments 4. Private chat and FCM push notifications 5. Image and short-video upload with compression and moderation hooks 6. Security rules, testing, analytics/Crashlytics, signed AAB and Play Store release Every milestone ships a testable build for your review. $50,000 fixed across milestones. Milestone 1 (wireframes, design system and a working auth + profile build) arrives in 4 days, so you can judge the quality before committing further. Past client apps are under NDA, so the builds are your proof. Who is the target community, and do you need Bahasa Indonesia support from day one? Aakaash
$50,000 USD in 4 days
1.6
1.6

Hello, A common risk for social apps is scaling real-time feeds and chat while keeping Firestore bills and cold-start latency under control; I would mitigate that up front by combining Firestore for user and social graph data with batched Cloud Functions for feed generation and Firebase Cloud Messaging for chat notifications, and by designing efficient indexes and offline-first caching to meet Android 8.0+ performance targets. I have built native Android apps in Kotlin using Android Studio with MVVM and Jetpack components, integrating Firebase Authentication, Firestore, Cloud Storage, and FCM in production projects. In those projects I delivered clickable wireframes, polished Material-style UI with light/dark themes, smooth animations, and release-ready APKs with keystore guidance, plus documented code and backend rules. I regularly document database rules and Cloud Function triggers so the app passes Play Store pre-launch checks and handles basic offline states without crashes. I will start by producing clickable wireframes and a technical spec that maps Firestore document structure, security rules, and Cloud Function responsibilities; then I will implement the Android app in Kotlin using Jetpack (ViewModel, LiveData/Flow, Navigation), Repository pattern, and Cloud Storage for media with resumable uploads. - Do you have existing wireframes or brand assets to reuse, or should I create them from scratch? - What is your expected MVP scope for launch (e.g., follow-only social graph vs mutual friends, chat vs group chat, max media size)? Sincerely, Matthew Reese
$50,000 USD in 500 days
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Hi, I’m Fizza, an Android developer experienced in Kotlin, Android Studio, Firebase, real-time applications, and modern mobile UI. I can build your social networking app with secure authentication, profiles, follows, real-time feeds, likes, comments, private chat, push notifications, and image/video sharing. I’ll use Kotlin with a clean MVVM architecture and Jetpack components, with Firebase Authentication, Firestore, Storage, and FCM for a scalable backend. The app will include responsive Material UI, dark/light themes, smooth interactions, and basic offline handling. I’ll deliver the complete Android Studio project, configured backend and security rules, release-ready APK, signing guidance, and technical documentation. I can also handle Play Store readiness and testing across Android 8.0+. Best regards, Fizza
$50,000 USD in 2 days
2.8
2.8

Hi, I can take your social-networking concept from UX planning through a production-ready native Android app using Kotlin, Android Studio, MVVM, and Jetpack components. I can use Firebase Authentication, Firestore, Cloud Storage, and FCM to build a scalable backend with secure rules and real-time data synchronization. The app can include profiles, follow/friend functionality, real-time feed, likes/comments, private chat, push notifications, image/video sharing, dark/light themes, responsive phone/tablet layouts, smooth animations, and basic offline handling. I’ll also handle wireframes, UI implementation, testing, Play Store-ready release build, signing guidance, and technical documentation. I’ll structure the code cleanly so future features can be added without major refactoring. Please share any initial wireframes or feature priorities so I can estimate the beta and final delivery timeline accurately.
$75,000 USD in 7 days
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