Build a Dating App (Flutter Android + iOS) with Web Admin Panel & Recommendation Engine (MySQL backend)
Budget: ₹12,500 – ₹37,500 INR
We are seeking an experienced freelancer or small team to build a Dating App for Android & iOS (using Flutter) along with a Web Admin Panel and a MySQL backend.
The app should include all essential features of popular dating apps (profile, swipes, chat, subscriptions) with a basic recommendation engine for partner matching. The focus is on cost-efficient, reliable solutions (no costly AWS/Azure/Google services).
1. Tech Stack (Budget-Friendly)
Frontend (Mobile): Flutter (Dart).
Backend API: Node.js (Express/NestJS) or Python (Django/FastAPI).
Database: MySQL (self-hosted VPS).
Admin Panel (Web): React.js / Vue.js (open to suggestion).
Hosting/Infra: Affordable VPS/cloud (e.g., DigitalOcean, Linode, Vultr, Hetzner, Hostinger VPS).
File/Media Storage: Store directly on VPS with Nginx/Apache serving images (or any cheap object storage like Backblaze B2/Wasabi if needed).
Chat/Real-time: WebSockets (Socket.IO or open-source).
Push Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging (free).
SMS/OTP: Budget-friendly SMS gateways (MSG91, Textlocal, or other local providers).
2. Core Features (Mobile App – Flutter)
User Onboarding & Profiles
Phone/email sign-up + OTP verification.
Social logins (Google, Apple, Facebook).
User profile: bio, photos, interests, profession, education, etc.
Upload multiple profile photos (stored in VPS).
Privacy options (hide/show profile info).
Discovery & Matching
Swipe-based matching (like, super-like, pass).
Filters: age, distance, interests.
Recommendation Engine:
Rule-based (proximity, interests, activity).
Daily/weekly suggestions.
Chat & Communication
Chat opens after a match.
Real-time messaging with text, emojis, and image support.
Online status & read receipts.
Push notifications for matches & messages.
Safety & Controls
Block/report users.
Profile/photo verification option (manual approval by Admin).
User can delete/deactivate account.
Monetization (Basic)
Free users: limited likes/day.
Premium: unlimited likes, see who liked you, priority matches.
Subscriptions via Google Play / App Store in-app purchases.
3. Admin Panel (Web)
Dashboard: User stats, matches, engagement.
User Management: View, edit, ban/unban users, verify photos.
Content Moderation: Handle reports, flagged users.
Recommendation Settings: Adjust filters/weights for suggestions.
Revenue Management: Track subscriptions, payments.
CMS: Manage FAQs, privacy policy, app banners.
4. Backend (MySQL + API)
Normalized database schema: users, profiles, matches, messages, reports, subscriptions.
REST API: For Flutter & Admin Panel integration.
Real-time chat service: WebSocket-based, lightweight.
Geo-location filter: Use MySQL Haversine formula (no expensive APIs).
Image serving: Simple VPS file storage with compressed images.
Security: JWT auth, password hashing, input validation.
5. Non-Functional Requirements
Cost-efficient hosting (target: under $25–30/month).
Scalable to 20–50k users with simple VPS upgrades.
Code well-documented, clean, and modular.
Basic test coverage & bug fixes guarantee.
Deployment guide (so I can manage VPS myself).
6. Deliverables
Flutter apps (Android & iOS) + build setup.
Web Admin Panel.
Backend + MySQL schema with seed data.
Documentation (setup + deployment).
Handover & 30–60 days post-launch bug support.
7. What to Include in Your Proposal
Similar apps/projects you’ve built.
Tech stack preference (Node.js/Django).
Timeline with milestones.
Fixed cost estimate + post-launch support rate.
Any extra budget tools (if required).
The app should include all essential features of popular dating apps (profile, swipes, chat, subscriptions) with a basic recommendation engine for partner matching. The focus is on cost-efficient, reliable solutions (no costly AWS/Azure/Google services).
1. Tech Stack (Budget-Friendly)
Frontend (Mobile): Flutter (Dart).
Backend API: Node.js (Express/NestJS) or Python (Django/FastAPI).
Database: MySQL (self-hosted VPS).
Admin Panel (Web): React.js / Vue.js (open to suggestion).
Hosting/Infra: Affordable VPS/cloud (e.g., DigitalOcean, Linode, Vultr, Hetzner, Hostinger VPS).
File/Media Storage: Store directly on VPS with Nginx/Apache serving images (or any cheap object storage like Backblaze B2/Wasabi if needed).
Chat/Real-time: WebSockets (Socket.IO or open-source).
Push Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging (free).
SMS/OTP: Budget-friendly SMS gateways (MSG91, Textlocal, or other local providers).
2. Core Features (Mobile App – Flutter)
User Onboarding & Profiles
Phone/email sign-up + OTP verification.
Social logins (Google, Apple, Facebook).
User profile: bio, photos, interests, profession, education, etc.
Upload multiple profile photos (stored in VPS).
Privacy options (hide/show profile info).
Discovery & Matching
Swipe-based matching (like, super-like, pass).
Filters: age, distance, interests.
Recommendation Engine:
Rule-based (proximity, interests, activity).
Daily/weekly suggestions.
Chat & Communication
Chat opens after a match.
Real-time messaging with text, emojis, and image support.
Online status & read receipts.
Push notifications for matches & messages.
Safety & Controls
Block/report users.
Profile/photo verification option (manual approval by Admin).
User can delete/deactivate account.
Monetization (Basic)
Free users: limited likes/day.
Premium: unlimited likes, see who liked you, priority matches.
Subscriptions via Google Play / App Store in-app purchases.
3. Admin Panel (Web)
Dashboard: User stats, matches, engagement.
User Management: View, edit, ban/unban users, verify photos.
Content Moderation: Handle reports, flagged users.
Recommendation Settings: Adjust filters/weights for suggestions.
Revenue Management: Track subscriptions, payments.
CMS: Manage FAQs, privacy policy, app banners.
4. Backend (MySQL + API)
Normalized database schema: users, profiles, matches, messages, reports, subscriptions.
REST API: For Flutter & Admin Panel integration.
Real-time chat service: WebSocket-based, lightweight.
Geo-location filter: Use MySQL Haversine formula (no expensive APIs).
Image serving: Simple VPS file storage with compressed images.
Security: JWT auth, password hashing, input validation.
5. Non-Functional Requirements
Cost-efficient hosting (target: under $25–30/month).
Scalable to 20–50k users with simple VPS upgrades.
Code well-documented, clean, and modular.
Basic test coverage & bug fixes guarantee.
Deployment guide (so I can manage VPS myself).
6. Deliverables
Flutter apps (Android & iOS) + build setup.
Web Admin Panel.
Backend + MySQL schema with seed data.
Documentation (setup + deployment).
Handover & 30–60 days post-launch bug support.
7. What to Include in Your Proposal
Similar apps/projects you’ve built.
Tech stack preference (Node.js/Django).
Timeline with milestones.
Fixed cost estimate + post-launch support rate.
Any extra budget tools (if required).