Mobile App Developer Needed to Build a Short-Video Social App (OnlyFlips MVP)
Project Overview:I’m building an MVP version of OnlyFlips, a niche mobile app for flipping, tricking, parkour, and gymnastics athletes. Users will upload short videos, compete in weekly trick challenges, and climb leaderboards. Think TikTok-style vertical video feed, but specifically for flips/tricks with a built-in competition system. This job is to build the first working MVP for iOS/Android. Core Features Needed (MVP):User Authentication (email or bolthires/bolthires)User Profiles (username, bio, profile picture, gym/school)Vertical Video Feed (swipe through videos like TikTok/Reels)Upload Videos (record or upload from gallery)Likes & CommentsWeekly Competition SystemUsers can submit a video as their entryA page showing all entriesAdmin can choose winnerLeaderboard (rank by likes or simple scoring)Basic Notifications (in-app is fine for MVP)Settings PageTech Stack (Flexible):Preferred but open to your suggestions:React Native or FlutterFirebase (Auth, Firestore, Storage)Backend can be Firebase or Node.js—whatever you’re comfortable withApp should be ready for App Store + Play Store submissionDeliverables:Fully functioning MVPClean, maintainable source codeSimple admin method to set weekly competitionsInstruction on how to manage Firebase/databaseApp Store + Play Store–ready build filesIdeal Developer:Experience with short-video mobile appsStrong with React Native OR FlutterComfortable with FirebaseGood communication and weekly updatesAble to work independently and help refine features where neededTimeline:Flexible — ideally 3–6 months for a polished MVP.What to Include inYour Proposal:Examples of previous mobile apps you’ve builtYour preferred tech stackYour estimated timelineRough estimate of total hours or bolthiresAny suggestions for improving the MVPLooking forward to building OnlyFlips together! Apply tot his job