App/web Dev Request: – Karaoke & Personality Match Platform

Project description
I want to develop FastMatch , a modern, scalable dating app for web and mobile. The core is a standard match‑based dating experience (profiles, filters, discovery, likes/matches, and messaging) similar to leading dating apps on the market. The unique twist is an optional karaoke feature so users can express themselves with music instead of only photos and text.

Key objectives
Create a user‑friendly, responsive interface for both shy/introverted and extroverted users

“Shy Mode” for low‑pressure matching and limited exposure

“Open Stage Mode” for users who enjoy being more visible

Implement core dating features:

Profile creation with photos, bio, interests, and basic preferences

Matching (swipe or like system), in‑app messaging, and basic safety/report tools

Add optional karaoke capabilities:

Live karaoke sessions users can join or host (audio or video)

Short karaoke clips recorded and stored on the user’s profile

Ability to browse and play clips directly from profiles

Technical requirements
Cross‑platform: works on major mobile browsers and desktop web, with potential for native apps later

Modern tech stack (e.g., React/Next.js or similar for web; Flutter/React Native optional for mobile)

Scalable backend (e.g., Node.js + a cloud database like Firebase or similar)

Clean architecture to allow future features (AI matching, advanced search, premium tiers)

Beta demo requirement
Deliver a working beta demo within 5–10 days

Beta must include:

User registration, login, and profile creation

Basic matching and 1‑to‑1 chat

Ability to upload or record short video/audio clips and display them on profiles

Simple playback of karaoke clips

Demo can be inspired by mainstream dating apps plus karaoke apps (e.g., Smule) but must be original in design.

What to include in your proposal
Brief description of your relevant experience with dating/social apps and video/audio features

Suggested tech stack and any ready‑made components you plan to use

Estimated cost and confirmation that you can deliver a working beta in 5–10 days

Milestones, timing and payments
Please work with clear milestones and checklists, each with its own deadline and payment. I prefer to use escrow‑funded milestones tied to specific deliverables and visible progress.

Developers must be able to respond promptly to messages and questions between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM Eastern Time (US) on working days, so progress can be reviewed, milestones can be approved quickly, and any issues can be resolved without delays.

For user registration and in‑app purchases, the system should be designed to support multiple payment methods, including PayPal, Apple Pay, credit/debit cards, and optionally crypto wallets or other common mobile payment options used on dating platforms. The business model will be no money back / no refunds on successful digital purchases or subscriptions, except where required by app store or local regulations, so the payment flow and terms screens must clearly show that payments are final and non‑refundable to reduce disputes and chargebacks