Wanna Meet! — Location Dating
Location-based dating app with real-time matching
// Built with
objective-c MapKit Core Location Core Data01 Problem
Users seeking romantic connections needed a modern dating platform that could match people based on real-time location and common interests. Existing apps at the time lacked sophisticated location features and had poor user experience on iOS devices.
03 Solution
Developed a full-featured iOS dating application using Objective-C with Core Location for real-time proximity matching. Implemented MapKit integration for venue discovery, Core Data for local profile caching, and push notifications for match alerts. The app featured a swipe-based interface and real-time chat functionality.
04 Outcomes
Qualitative
- Successfully launched dating app to App Store
- Implemented battery-efficient location tracking
- Created smooth swipe-based matching interface
06 Constraints
- Battery optimization for constant location tracking
- Privacy-first location sharing model
- Smooth UX on older iOS devices (iOS 7+)
