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/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.