Short Drama Streaming App Creation

Project: Development of a Short Drama / Vertical Series Mobile App (iOS + Android)

Project Overview

I am looking for an experienced mobile app developer or a small development team to design and build a short drama / vertical series streaming application similar in concept to apps such as DramaBay or ReelShort.

The application will feature short-form vertical video episodes (9:16) organized into series, with a monetization system based on tokens/coins and an optional subscription model.

Important:
All video content will be provided by me. This project is strictly for application development and infrastructure, not content creation.

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Objective

To develop a fully functional mobile application for:
• iOS (iPhone)
• Android

including:
• Frontend (mobile UI)
• Backend / database
• Admin panel (CMS)
• Payment systems
• Video streaming integration

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Scope of Work

The developer or team will be responsible for:
• Full mobile application development
• Backend architecture and database
• Video streaming solution
• Payment integration
• Admin dashboard / CMS
• Deployment support

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Core App Features (User Side)

Video Experience

The application must support:
• Vertical video playback (9:16)
• Smooth streaming performance
• Automatic playback of the next episode
• Episode and series navigation

Required video-related features:
• Home feed with featured series
• Categories / genres
• Series detail page:
• Cover image
• Description
• Episode list
• Locked/unlocked status
• Episode playback screen:
• Video player
• Progress tracking
• Resume playback
• Continue watching
• Viewing history
• Favorites / Watchlist (preferred)

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Monetization System

The application must include a virtual currency system:
• User wallet / token balance
• Purchase of token packages
• Unlocking content via tokens

Example logic:
• First X episodes free
• Remaining episodes locked
• Unlock episode → spend tokens

Token System Requirements:
• Configurable token pricing per episode/series
• Multiple token packages (e.g., 50 / 100 / 250 / 500)
• Secure transaction handling

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Subscription Model (Optional but Preferred)

Support for a premium subscription.

Example benefits may include:
• Access to selected locked content
• Daily token rewards
• Discounted unlock prices

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User Accounts
• Registration / login:
• Email + password
• Apple login (preferred)
• Google login (preferred)
• User profile
• Purchase history
• Restore purchases

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Notifications

Push notifications support:
• New episodes
• New series
• Promotions (optional)

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Admin Panel (Critical Requirement)

A web-based CMS/dashboard is required for content management.

The system must allow independent platform management.

Admin Features:
• Series management:
• Create/edit/delete series
• Upload cover images
• Descriptions and metadata
• Episode management:
• Upload video files OR attach streaming URLs
• Assign episodes to series
• Set access rules
• Monetization settings:
• Number of free episodes
• Token price per episode
• Subscription access flags
• Category/tag management
• User management:
• View users
• Block/suspend accounts (basic)
• Analytics (minimum):
• User count
• Episode views
• Revenue overview (preferred)
• Featured content control (home banners / promoted series)

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Video Infrastructure

The developer must propose a scalable video streaming solution.

Examples (not mandatory):
• Mux
• Cloudflare Stream
• AWS + CDN
• Vimeo OTT
• Other professional solutions

Please include:
• Recommended architecture
• Estimated monthly costs
• Scalability considerations

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Payment Integration

Required:
• Apple In-App Purchases (iOS)
• Google Play Billing (Android)

Optional:
• Stripe / Web payments (if web version later)

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Security & Compliance

Minimum expectations:
• Secure authentication
• Protected video access
• Token transaction security
• Basic content protection

Privacy / GDPR compliance:
• Privacy policy support
• User consent handling
• Account deletion functionality

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Development Phases

Proposals structured in phases are welcome.

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Phase 1 – MVP

Core launch version:
• Login/registration
• Video playback
• Series/episodes structure
• Token system
• Token purchases
• Unlocking logic
• Basic admin panel

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Phase 2 – Extended Version

Enhancements:
• Subscription model
• Notifications
• Watchlist/favorites
• Advanced analytics
• Recommendation/feed improvements
• Performance optimization

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What I Provide
• All video content
• Series descriptions and metadata
• App concept and monetization model
• Branding / naming

(UI/UX design may be separate unless offered)

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Proposal Requirements

Please include in your response:

Technical Stack
• Frontend technology
• Backend technology
• Infrastructure proposal

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Cost Estimation

Separate pricing for:
• MVP
• Full/extended version

Specify:
• Fixed price or hourly estimate
• Payment milestones (preferred)

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Timeline
• Estimated delivery time for MVP
• Estimated full project timeline

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Experience
• Portfolio / past projects
• Similar streaming/video applications (if available)

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Infrastructure Costs
• Estimated hosting costs
• Estimated video streaming costs

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Post-Launch Support
• Maintenance model
• Bug fixing
• Future development availability

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Budget

Open to proposals.

Priority is placed on quality, scalability, and long-term cooperation potential.

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Ideal Candidate
• Experience in mobile application development
• Experience with video streaming applications
• Experience with in-app payment systems
• Strong backend development skills

Preferred but not required:
• UI/UX capabilities
• Growth and optimization experience

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If you are interested, please send a detailed proposal.