Mobile App Developer Needed – Location-Based AI Companion App (MVP)

# Mobile App Developer Needed – Location-Based AI Companion App (MVP) I'm looking for an experienced **Mobile App Developer** to build an MVP for a location-based mobile application. ### Project Overview The app works like a smart personal companion that uses the user's location to proactively suggest nearby activities and places. For example: * When a user gets close to an ice cream shop, the app sends a notification suggesting they get ice cream. * When a user passes by a coffee shop, the app suggests stopping for coffee. * When a user approaches a specific location, the app sends a relevant and personalized suggestion. The main goal is for the app to proactively send useful notifications based on the user's location, without requiring them to open the app. ### Required Skills & Experience I'm specifically looking for someone with experience in: * Mobile App Development (iOS and Android). * GPS and Location-Based Services. * Geofencing. * Background Location Tracking. * Local and Push Notifications. * Flutter or React Native (or native iOS/Android development). * Backend and database integration. ### MVP Features 1. User registration and onboarding. 2. User interest selection. 3. Location permission management. 4. Detect when users enter or approach specific locations using geofencing. 5. Send relevant notifications based on location. 6. Basic user preferences and notification settings. 7. Simple backend to manage locations and suggestions. ### Important Requirements * Notifications should work when the app is in the background or closed, within iOS and Android operating system limitations. * The solution must be tested on real iPhone and Android devices. * The first priority is proving that geofencing and location-triggered notifications work reliably. ### When Applying, Please Include: 1. Examples of similar apps you have developed. 2. Your experience with geofencing and background location. 3. Recommended technology and why. 4. Estimated development timeline. 5. Total cost, broken down into milestones. 6. Expected monthly hosting and service costs. 7. Confirmation that I will own the source code and project accounts. **Note:** I want to start with a small MVP and expand the product based on user feedback.