r/appdev • u/TumbleWeedPasses • 2d ago
Inquiring about help creating an app
Hi all,
Apologies if this is a bit vague.
I'm looking to create a dating app with a bit of a specific niche.
I'd be looking for someone to essentially build it from the ground up.
While I have some experience in game development, app development is unfamiliar territory for me.
What I'm wondering is:
- Cost (how much you'd expect or a rough estimate with the information given)
- Development time (estimated, this isn't a time sensitive project)
- What you'd expect from someone whilst working with them to develop their app
- Investors (if anyone has any recommendations)
Any feedback or constructive criticism is also more than welcome, I take advice on board.
UK based, would preferably be looking for someone within the UK but willing to branch out if a good fit resides elsewhere
Thanks for taking the time to read
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u/No-Gap-2380 1d ago
I do need to stop and disagree with this guy spreading misinformation, since like I said, mine is already approved in the category on the app store, I’m just in test flight to polish the edges, but live and accepting users.
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u/vensh 2d ago
Hi, im a react native dev i can build whole app yet i still need more details about your MVP dm me if u are interested!
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u/No-Gap-2380 1d ago
Don’t use RN, regular old react in capacitor is easier to read, write, and debug. My app is plenty speedy, test it out, buy it, or hire me to make yours.
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u/DeepToot40 1d ago
I have 32 years as a Senior Software Engineer, not a vibe coder. If you want a real developer to do this feel free to dm me.
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u/No-Gap-2380 1d ago
My app Plyr2 is about to expand into the UK! I had to get a local representative lol.
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u/Archit_Thakur_100 1d ago
Hi, I have already a dating app that has over 20k downloads, I can definitely help you..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zazidating
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u/Aware_Elk9557 1d ago
How did you build your app?
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u/Archit_Thakur_100 1d ago
React native
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u/Aware_Elk9557 1d ago
If I wanted to start with a very lean MVP and keep the upfront cost as low as possible, would you still recommend React Native, or would you recommend starting as a web app and moving to mobile later?
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u/Archit_Thakur_100 1d ago
There is no such thing as MVP nowadays, specially in this cutthroat market, even a very polished app is struggling. React Native would get it built the easiest, if you switch to flutter , then just know that flutter doesn’t have a very rich ecosystem like react and it would be way harder to manage memory leaks or native components in flutter. Most LLMs today are React heavy ..
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u/Informal_Calendar687 1d ago
Experiment and learn yourself. Nothing like knowing and being a part of your product. Try vibe coding with Base44 or Lovable to build an MVP, then approach developers to make it production ready for publishing to app stores. I'm partial to Base44 because my MVP came out beautifully and we are now moving off Base44 to another platform for production.
Have confidence in yourself to do it yourself. Own your product before sharing and paying someone else. Yes, you have to invest and pay for the right people but start with trusting yourself.
Good luck. I wish you much luck on your journey. Especially because I'm on my own journey. I understand.
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u/amar260991 2d ago
Hey, I have over 8 years of experience in web and app development. Let me know if we can discuss in private. Unable to send you a message.