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Hena is a location-based social platform designed to connect people with what is happening around them in their city. The core idea is to combine a social media experience similar to X with local discovery through an interactive map. Instead of focusing mainly on global content, Hena prioritizes people, places, activities, events, and content that are relevant to the user’s current city and interests. Core Concept Users create an account, select their interests, and optionally allow location access. The app then provides two main ways to discover content: 1. Social Feed The home screen works similarly to X/Twitter. It contains two main feeds: * City: Shows public posts and relevant content from people and businesses within the user’s current city. * Following: Shows posts from accounts and businesses the user follows. Users can publish text, photos, and videos, interact with posts, comment, repost/share, like, bookmark, and follow other accounts. Posts can also be associated with a location, allowing users to discover where something is happening. 2. Interactive Map The map is one of Hena’s main features. Instead of displaying only businesses, the map can help users discover: * Nearby places * Restaurants and cafés * Activities * Events * Businesses * Relevant local content Map results should be filterable by category and interests. A user should be able to tap a map marker and immediately see information about that place/activity and open its profile or details. Account Types Hena has two primary account types: Personal Account For regular users who want to discover their city, publish content, follow people and businesses, participate in activities, and communicate with others. Business Account For cafés, restaurants, venues, sports facilities, lounges, entertainment locations, and other businesses. Businesses can: * Create a business profile * Set their physical location * Publish posts * Create activities/events * Appear on the map * Build followers * See users interested in their activities Activities & Events Businesses can create local activities or small events. Examples: * Running groups * Football matches * Art workshops * Coffee gatherings * Gaming events * Hobby meetups * Restaurant/café events Users can discover these activities through the feed, Explore section, business profiles, or the map and indicate that they are interested or want to join. The first version does not require an in-app payment system. Explore The Explore page should help users discover: * Suggested people * Popular places * Nearby businesses * Trending local content * Activities happening this week * Content based on their interests Search should support people, businesses, places, and activities. Direct Messaging Users should be able to communicate through private/direct messages. Notifications Notifications should include important social interactions such as: * New followers * Likes/interactions * Comments * Activity updates * Relevant business/activity notifications * Direct message notifications Business Model The initial monetization model is advertising rather than subscriptions. Businesses or advertisers can purchase visibility outside the app through the platform management team, and administrators can configure campaigns from the Admin Dashboard. Advertising can appear: * Inside the social feed * As promoted locations/content on the map No payment gateway is required for V1. Admin Dashboard A web-based administration panel is required to manage: * Users * Business accounts * Posts/content * Activities/events * Interests/categories * Reports/moderation * Advertisements * Account suspension/activation * Basic analytics and platform statistics UI / UX Direction The application name is: Arabic: هنا English: Hena The app should be Arabic-first with full RTL support, while also supporting English/LTR. The visual identity uses a very dark navy/black interface with white text and a mint/teal-green accent. The social feed should feel clean and minimal, inspired by the simplicity of X/Twitter, but it must maintain Hena’s own branding and identity. The primary bottom navigation should be approximately: Home – Explore – Map – Notifications – Messages The Map icon should remain in the center of the navigation bar, while a separate floating + button on the right side is used to create a new post. The Home screen should remain feed-focused. The map should be a dedicated screen rather than taking over the Home feed. Main Screens The application should include at minimum: * Splash / onboarding * Phone number login and OTP verification * Account type selection * Interest selection * Location permission * Home / City Feed * Following Feed * Post creation * Post details/comments * Explore * Search * Interactive Map * Place details * Business profile * User profile * Activities * Activity details * Notifications * Direct messages * Conversation screen * Settings * Privacy/account management Product Vision The easiest way to describe Hena is: “X/Twitter-style social interaction + local discovery + an interactive map.” Hena should answer a simple question: “What is happening around me, and who or what is worth discovering nearby?” The goal is not to create another generic social network. The location and city are fundamental parts of the product. Hena = people + places + activities + local content, all connected to where the user is.
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Dear Client, I am excited to propose my expertise in developing the Hena location-based social platform for iOS and Android. With a core concept that prioritizes local discovery and social interaction, I am confident in delivering a user-friendly and visually appealing app that aligns with your vision. By leveraging my experience in mobile app development and UI/UX design, I will ensure that Hena's key features such as the social feed, interactive map, account types, direct messaging, and notifications are seamlessly integrated into the app. Additionally, I will pay close attention to the UI/UX direction, ensuring that the application reflects Hena's unique branding and identity. My portfolio showcases successful projects in similar domains, highlighting my ability to transform concepts into functional and engaging mobile applications. I am committed to delivering a high-quality product that meets your expectations and resonates with your target audience. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you on this project and bring the Hena platform to life. Let's work together to create a dynamic and innovative app that connects users with their local communities. Thank you for considering my proposal. Sincerely, https://www.freelancer.com/u/Microlent
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As an established and experienced mobile app developer, I am enthusiastically prepared to tackle Hena's complex requirements and deliver a polished, innovative and reliable product. By leveraging my competences in Flutter and native Android/iOS development, backed by a solid foundation in database architecture, REST APIs, and AI integrations, I can provide the end-to-end solutions necessary to create this location-based social platform. Moreover, my expertise in maps, location services, real-time systems, and cloud services like Firebase lend themselves perfectly to the functionality your project demands. The ability to integrate such diverse elements harmoniously - from user interests to live feeds to interactive maps - is one of my strengths. My clean coding practices ensure maximum performance without sacrificing future scalability or code maintainability. One of the reasons clients value my work is because of my dedication to understanding their vision and translating it into functional realities. I focus on delivering products that genuinely meet users' needs rather than simply ticking the boxes of a tech-stack checklist. Therefore, if you choose me for your project, I will take utmost effort to understand the nuances of Hena and convert it into an exceptional experience for your users through a robust codebase with streamlined UI/UX. Lets chat
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Hello!! >>>> Multi languages (English and Arabic)Left-To-Right (LTR) and Right-To-Left (RTL) <<<< I have carefully reviewed Hena’s requirements and understand the complete concept of combining social networking, local discovery, activities, businesses, and an interactive map. I have 10+ years of experience in the required technologies and can build the iOS and Android app with a scalable architecture and full Arabic RTL + English LTR support. I can implement OTP authentication, personal/business accounts, city and following feeds, posts and interactions, profiles, map-based discovery, search, events/activities, messaging, notifications, advertising, and the web-based admin dashboard. I will focus on location-driven discovery while keeping the UI clean, responsive, and aligned with Hena’s dark navy/teal visual identity. I WILL PROVIDE 2 YEAR FREE ONGOING SUPPORT AND COMPLETE SOURCE CODE. WE WILL WORK WITH AGILE METHODOLOGY AND WILL GIVE YOU ASSISTANCE FROM ZERO TO PUBLISHING ON STORES. I am available according to your convenient time zone and can start immediately. I eagerly await your positive response. Thanks, Christina
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Hello, my name is Elias, and I’m a Miami-based senior software engineer with 20 years of experience in mobile app development. I see that you're looking to create Hena, a location-based social platform to connect people with local events. This project is exciting, and I’d love to help bring it to life. I have built similar applications, focusing on secure architecture, responsive UI, and scalability. My approach to developing Hena would include the following phases: 1) Understand the business workflow and technical requirements. 2) Design the user experience and architecture tailored to your audience. 3) Develop core features like geolocation and user interactions. 4) Conduct thorough testing to ensure everything runs smoothly. 5) Deploy the app and provide post-launch support. Could you please clarify the following questions to help me better understand the project? 1) What specific user interactions do you envision to enhance engagement? 2) How will you handle user permissions and privacy in the app? 3) Are there existing platforms or services you’d like to integrate with Hena? I have successfully built similar systems before. Most of my work in this area was completed under NDA, so I can't publicly share them, but I'd be happy to discuss the architecture and key features. I can also ensure a maintainable codebase for future updates.
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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 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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Hey, I’ve carefully reviewed your project, and I understand Hena needs to combine social interaction with meaningful local discovery, making city-based content, businesses, activities, and people easy to discover. I can help build this with a scalable mobile architecture focused on performance, usability, and reliable location features. I will develop the Arabic-first RTL experience with City/Following feeds, interactive map and location-based discovery, business profiles, activities, messaging, notifications, search, and content interactions. I’ll also build the web Admin Dashboard for moderation, users, activities, advertising, and platform analytics, with English/LTR support structured for future growth. I have hands-on experience with similar social and location-based platforms and would be happy to share relevant examples during our discussion. One quick question: do you already have the backend/API specification, or should I architect that alongside the mobile app? Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Hammadhassan21 Best Regards, Hammad Hassan
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Your concept is strong and well thought out, especially the combination of a social feed, local map discovery, and business/activity layers in one platform. I can help you plan and build this in a clean, scalable way for both mobile app experience and the admin side. Arabic-first RTL support, location-based logic, feeds, profiles, map markers, and business activities all make sense for a phased V1 approach. If you want, I can also help refine the feature scope so version one stays practical and launch-ready.
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I reviewed your project to create a location-based social platform with an X-style feed and an interactive map for iOS and Android. I’ll build the backend support for accounts, city-based feeds, posts with photos/videos, location-tagged content, map markers with filters by category and interests, messaging, and notifications. I’ll also implement RTL-first UI / IA with full Arabic support plus English/LTR, using the dark navy/black theme and mint/teal accent. I focus on clean, maintainable screens, responsive interactions, and easy management of moderation and ads via the Admin Dashboard. Let’s discuss here now.
$250 USD in 30 days
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Dear Client, I am excited about the opportunity to create Hena, a localized social platform focusing on seamless user experience and local discovery. With expertise in interactive applications, I will develop features like Social Feed, Interactive Map, and Account Types to enhance engagement. The visually appealing Arabic-first app will align with your branding and offer users a unique local experience. Let's collaborate to make Hena a go-to platform for personalized city exploration and social interaction. Looking forward to working together. Best, Ahmad Ayaz
$675 USD in 5 days
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Hi there, We can build Hena as a location-based social platform combining an X-style social feed with local discovery, interactive maps, businesses, activities, messaging, notifications, and advertising. We’ll cover both personal and business accounts, RTL Arabic-first UX, English/LTR support, and the complete Admin Dashboard. We recommend Flutter + Node.js + PostgreSQL, with a scalable architecture for location-based content, real-time messaging, map integration, and future monetization. We can work within the $500 initial milestone and start with the core V1 flows before expanding the platform. Do you prefer Google Maps or Mapbox for the interactive map, and do you already have the UI designs/branding ready? Kindly send me message to discuss more or directly award me. Thank you!
$360 USD in 4 days
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Understanding the vision for Hena, our team is equipped to develop a dynamic app that seamlessly integrates social interactions with local discovery. We will ensure users can easily navigate their city while engaging with relevant content tailored to their interests. We recognize the importance of both the social feed and interactive map features. Our approach will involve creating intuitive user interfaces that prioritize content discovery and location-based functionalities, allowing users to publish and explore with ease. With expertise in mobile app development, particularly in creating engaging user experiences and integrating real-time location services, we can bring your vision to life. Also, communication, quality, and on-time delivery are priorities. If you'd like, I can also share similar work we've completed and discuss the best approach for your project. Regards, JP
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✅ React Native | Firebase |Mobile App Development Expert | iOS and Android Hi, Hope you are doing good. I have read your requirements carefully and can give you 100% assistance as a React Native Developer for building or enhancing your mobile application. I specialize in creating fast, stable, and scalable apps for both iOS & Android, backed by a secure and efficient Firebase architecture. I’d love the opportunity to discuss your idea further and collaborate on developing a modern, intuitive, and impactful app. (Note: Please consider the current budget as flexible — we can finalize it after discussing the complete scope.) Thanks & Regards, Kajal
$750 USD in 7 days
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Hello!, I am a Florida-based senior software engineer(frontend, backend, ecommerce, etc) with about 15 years of experience building production apps across iOS, Android, and backend systems. I read your Hena description carefully, and I understand the core goal is to create a location-based social platform that helps people discover what is happening around them in a smooth, reliable way. I’d approach this in practical phases: confirm the main user flows, define the MVP screens and data structure, build the iOS/Android app with clean UI and fast performance, connect backend APIs for location/feed/notifications/user activity, and test thoroughly before launch. My background covers mobile app development, UI/UX, backend integration, and scaling real products, so I’m comfortable handling both the app experience and the logic behind it. I pay close attention to details, and for an app like this that can make the difference between something usable and something people actually keep using. Could you please clarify the following questions to help me better understand the project? 1. Will Hena need real-time location updates and nearby content filtering, or just periodic location-based discovery? 2. Do you already have designs, wireframes, or brand guidelines, or should I help shape the MVP UI? 3.
$650 USD in 4 days
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Respectfully, I thoroughly reviewed your project requirements about building Hena, a location-based social platform combining X-style social interaction with local discovery and an interactive map. I understand the key challenge is making people, businesses, places, activities, and local content feel connected to the user’s city rather than creating another generic social network. I’ll build V1 with a scalable mobile architecture covering Arabic-first RTL/English LTR support, City/Following feeds, profiles, posts, interactions, Explore/Search, location-based map discovery, business accounts, activities, messaging, notifications, and an admin dashboard. The map will use location services and category-based filtering, while the backend will be structured to support future monetization and multi-city expansion without requiring payments in V1. Could you share whether you already have the UI designs and preferred map/backend services, or would you like me to propose the complete technical stack? I have recently developed similar social, location-based, and marketplace platforms and can deliver the same quality solution. Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.pk/u/zainalitariq245 Thanks.
$350 USD in 7 days
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Hena’s hardest part is keeping city discovery useful without turning the feed into a noisy map. The City feed, dedicated map, activities, and business content need one clear location model while protecting users who deny location access. Arabic-first RTL must also mirror navigation and layouts correctly, not just translate text. I’d shape V1 around personal/business accounts, geospatial feed queries, clustered map markers, posts and activities, messaging, notifications, moderation, ads, and the web admin panel. I’d first define the data and permission flows so city switching, promoted map content, pagination, and location privacy don’t create expensive rework later. A relevant iOS/Android demo is churchsync.online. Should V1 use one cross-platform mobile codebase plus the web admin panel, or do you already require separate native iOS and Android apps?
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hi I have read your requirements and I am sure 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 Logical Soft Tech Pvt Ltd, Indore(M.P)
$500 USD in 14 days
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Hello!! Your Hena app needs a location-first social experience for iOS and Android, combining city feeds, local discovery, interactive maps, activities, messaging, business profiles, and full Arabic RTL support alongside English. • Do you already have the final Hena logo and visual assets? • Which map provider would you prefer for locations and nearby discovery? • Should the first release include all listed admin features? A scalable cross-platform app can include phone and OTP authentication, personalized feeds, posts, follows, comments, media, map filters, events, direct messages, notifications, business accounts, advertising, and a web-based admin dashboard. Relevant social and location-based applications have been developed with clean architecture focused on performance and future expansion. Let us discuss the first release scope and development approach in chat. Best regards Farhin B
$250 USD in 10 days
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Hello! This is Temo, and I see you're looking to create a location-based social platform with Hena. It's great that you're focusing on connecting people with local happenings. I have extensive experience in mobile app development and can help you design a user-friendly interface for both iOS and Android. We could explore technologies like React Native for a single codebase, which would streamline development while maintaining performance across devices. To kick things off, I’d start by defining the core features you want in the app, then move into wireframing the UI to ensure it meets user needs. Could you clarify what specific features you're envisioning for user interactions? Are there any particular backend services or databases you prefer for this project? What is your target audience, and have you considered how you want to monetize the platform? I’ve worked on similar projects, including a regional social networking app, a community event platform, and a location-based marketplace. I'm here to ensure that Hena becomes a go-to app for connecting people.
$500 USD in 6 days
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Hi, Hena is a strong fit for Flutter because iOS and Android can share one production codebase while still supporting location services, maps, media, push notifications and full Arabic RTL behavior properly. I understand this is not simply a social feed with a map added afterward. Location needs to be part of the underlying data model so posts, businesses, activities and discovery can all be queried and ranked by city, proximity and user interests. I’d build the mobile apps in Flutter with a scalable API/backend using PostgreSQL/PostGIS for geospatial data, object storage for photos/videos, realtime messaging, push notifications and a separate web admin dashboard. The implementation would be phased around authentication/onboarding, profiles and interests, City/Following feeds, social interactions, map/discovery, businesses and activities, messaging/notifications, then moderation/admin and advertising controls. Arabic would be treated as a first-class interface from the beginning, including RTL layouts, rather than retrofitted after the English UI is complete. For the complete scope described, I estimate 10 weeks and $7,500 fixed, delivered through milestones with working builds throughout development. I can bid within the listed Freelancer range initially, but I would not represent the entire specification as realistically deliverable for $750.
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Hena is a very interesting product idea, and I like that it is not just another social app but something centered around the city, nearby discovery, and live activity. The brief is detailed, which is helpful, and I can work on the app structure, user flows, and admin dashboard with full Arabic/English direction in mind. The key here will be building V1 smartly so the feed, map, profiles, activities, and messaging work together smoothly. Happy to discuss the best way to phase it properly through here.
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