Local Sathi App

I’m ready to turn my “Local Sathi” idea into a working product that runs on both iOS and Android. The goal is simple: help people discover verified electricians, plumbers, tutors and other neighbourhood experts while giving every user a unique in-app ID tied to a government-ID check. The app also needs a public “live post” wall where anyone can share quick updates or opinions, a bit like Twitter, and a basic profile page (photo, name, ID badge – nothing more social than that).

Core build
• Secure onboarding: users upload a government ID, the system verifies it and assigns an auto-generated unique ID.
• Powerful search: category and location filters so customers can instantly find service providers.
• Live post feed: text-only stream that users can post to in real time.
• Basic profiles: picture, name and verified badge displayed when someone’s services or posts are viewed.
• Admin console: approve or reject IDs, create/delete service categories, and moderate the live feed.

Monetisation
I’d like you to wire in at least one revenue channel from launch—banner ads, paid “top spot” listings for providers, or a small service-booking fee. I’m open to your strategic advice on what fits best technically and commercially.

Tech & delivery expectations
A cross-platform stack such as Flutter or React Native for the apps and a lightweight backend (Firebase, Supabase, or Node + MongoDB) should keep timelines tight, but the exact toolkit is up to you as long as it’s well documented and easy for me to maintain.

Deliverables
– Complete source code for both mobile apps and backend
– Step-by-step documentation: local setup, cloud deployment, and publishing to App Store & Play Store
– Admin panel (web or in-app) with full moderation controls
– Monetisation module fully functional in sandbox mode
– One hand-off session walking me through going live and routine maintenance

Acceptance criteria
The build is finished when a test install on both stores lets me:
1. Create an account with ID verification and receive a unique ID.
2. Search and filter providers correctly.
3. Post and read updates on the live feed.
4. See ads or premium-listing placeholders active.
5. Manage users, posts and categories from the admin console without errors.

If you have the experience to craft a clean, secure codebase and guide a first-time founder through launch, I’d love to see how you’d tackle Local Sathi.