Dating apps and social platforms people enjoy using
Profiles, matching, real-time messaging, safety tools and subscriptions for dating and community products.
Overview
Dating and social products live or die on engagement and safety. Users need to find relevant people quickly, chat in real time and feel protected from spam and abuse. We build the matching, messaging and moderation systems that make that work.
We also build the monetisation layer, like premium subscriptions, boosts and in-app purchases, along with admin tools for reports, verification and content moderation.
What we build
Every project is scoped to your requirements. These are the building blocks we most often deliver.
Rich profiles
Photos, interests, prompts and verification badges.
Matching and discovery
Filters, location-based search and match scoring.
Real-time chat
Messaging with media, read receipts and notifications.
Safety and moderation
Reporting, blocking, photo review and admin queues.
Subscriptions
Premium plans, boosts and in-app purchases.
Community features
Feeds, groups, events and comments.
Platforms we build for
- Dating app startups
- Niche and community dating
- Social networking platforms
- Creator and fan communities
- Event and meetup apps
- Professional networking products
Technology we use
We choose the stack that fits your project, team and budget, and we can work with your existing technology.
How we deliver
- DiscoveryWe learn your goals, users, constraints and what success looks like.
- Scope and estimateFeatures, milestones, timeline and price are agreed in writing.
- DesignWireframes and visual design are approved before development.
- Build in iterationsYou review working versions as each milestone is delivered.
- Test and launchQuality checks, fixes, deployment and monitoring.
- Handover and supportDocumentation, access and optional ongoing support.
Frequently asked questions
Have a question that isn't here? Send us your project details or message @softacula on Telegram.
Can you build location-based matching?
Yes. We support distance-based discovery with privacy controls so exact locations are not exposed.
How do you handle fake profiles and abuse?
With verification, reporting, blocking, moderation queues and automated checks.
Can users pay for premium features?
Yes. We integrate subscriptions and in-app purchases on web, iOS and Android.
Is chat real-time?
Yes. We use WebSockets for instant messaging and typing indicators.
Have an idea? Let's build it.
Tell us what you want to create. We'll discuss your requirements, define a practical approach and plan the next steps with you.