Social media & networking app development company
We create social media apps, community platforms, creator-fan products, professional networks, local community apps, and niche social experiences. Our approach combines comprehensive product strategy and accessible UX design to help communities grow.
- 5,062 reviewsProven client satisfaction and expertiseWith a 5-star rating on Clutch and over 62 reviews, our track record reflects our focus on effective, client-centric solutions.
Acknowledged for web design excellenceAwarded Honorable Mentions by Awwwards, highlighting our ability to deliver innovative and high-quality web designs.
Celebrated for high-impact designOur projects have earned ribbons on Behance, affirming our reputation for producing exceptional and inspiring digital experiences.
Social media products we build
With social networking app development, we help you turn community ideas into digital products people want to return to. From small niche networks to content-heavy platforms, we focus on onboarding, interaction, content discovery, safety, and smooth everyday use.
Social networking apps
Custom apps for communities, interest groups, professional networks, and private social spaces. We build profiles, connections, feeds, groups, activity updates, and privacy settings that support meaningful interaction.
Content sharing platforms
Platforms for posts, photos, videos, audio, articles, stories, and user-generated content. We design publishing flows, reactions, comments, sharing, saves, and discovery features that make content easier to create and explore.
Messaging and chat apps
Real-time messaging tools for private chats, group conversations, communities, and customer interaction. We build chat lists, media sharing, read states, notifications, blocking, reporting, and moderation support.
Creator and influencer platforms
Social networking apps for creators, educators, experts, and public figures who need profiles, content management, subscriptions, paid access, analytics, and audience communication. We help make creator workflows easier to manage from one place.
Community platforms
Digital spaces for members, groups, events, discussions, resources, and shared activity. We build member roles, topic feeds, event tools, admin panels, and engagement features that help communities stay organized.
Dating and matching apps
Apps for social matching, dating, professional networking, mentorship, or interest-based connections. We design profile flows, matching logic, discovery screens, messaging, safety tools, and reporting features.
Custom apps for communities, interest groups, professional networks, and private social spaces. We build profiles, connections, feeds, groups, activity updates, and privacy settings that support meaningful interaction.
“Our members loved the new iOS app. Our ratings shot up in the App Store from a 3.8 rating to a 4.8 rating”
AI-driven social media app development
We use AI where it makes social products easier to manage, safer to use, and more relevant for people. That can include content recommendations, moderation support, smart search, creator tools, and analytics that help teams understand community behavior.
Content recommendations
Help users discover posts, people, and groups based on their interests.
Creator tools
AI-assisted features for content ideas and audience insights.
Moderation support
Flag spam or harmful content before they damage the community experience.
Community analytics
Dashboards that show engagement and retention in a clear format.
Social media development services we offer
As a social media app development company, we help teams shape, build, launch, and improve digital community products. We work through discovery, UX/UI design, mobile and web development, real-time features, integrations, moderation logic, and long-term support.
Social media product discovery
We help you define the product before development starts: user roles, community model, content types, interaction flows, safety needs, monetization logic, technical risks, etc.
UX/UI design for social apps
We design interfaces for members, creators, admins, moderators, and community managers. Our design approach is based on simple onboarding, clear feeds, easy posting, fast interaction, and privacy controls users can understand.
Mobile app development for social media
We develop iOS, Android, and cross-platform social apps with profiles, feeds, chats, notifications, media uploads, discovery, saved content, and account settings.
Web platform development
We build web platforms for communities, creator networks, professional groups, forums, events, and admin management.
API and third-party integrations
Our team connects social apps with authentication providers, cloud storage, video tools, analytics, payment systems, maps, CRM tools, email services, push notifications, and moderation APIs.
Support and maintenance
We help keep social products stable after launch: fix issues, improve performance, update integrations, add features, monitor systems, and support product growth over time.
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Real-world case studies
Crafting Void: comprehensive design, branding, illustrations and video creation
Bridging the gap between social networking and progress tracking, Void offers a unique blend where gamers can connect, share, and grow. It’s the solution to scattered gaming data and frustrating ads, bringing everything gamers cherish under one digital roof.
The goal was to design an experience for a notoriously demanding audience. The end product turned out beyond expectation.Hanna SvetlitskayaCreative Producer
Created a digital platform that connects innovators and investors
Inspired connects innovators and investors, making collaboration seamless and impactful. Platform helps visionaries present ideas, attract investment, and build partnerships for real-world change.
Shakuro's design was visually appealing and aligned with the client's brand. The team was flexible, responsive, and timely. Shakuro's collaborative approach was a key element of the engagement's success. Communication throughout the project was very smooth, and no misunderstandings occurred.Maximilian WernerFounder and CEO
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Designed and developed a virtual classroom platform
CGMA is a provider of digital art education for the games, movie, and animation industries. They pride themselves on their ability to have as instructors the artists with years of experience working for many of the major studios.
The team's timely, cost-effective, and consistent high-caliber work sets them apart.Manny FragelusOwner & CEO, CG Master Academy
Technology and social media integrations
For social media app development, we choose technology based on your community model, content formats, traffic, real-time needs, and growth plans. The stack should support fast interaction, reliable media handling, and maintainable product development.
Frontend
We use Next.js, Vue.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS to build responsive and attractive UIs. Our team works with design systems, media interfaces, feed layouts, real-time UI, and data visualization tools.
Backend
Our toolkit includes Python, Django, FastAPI, Node.js, Ruby on Rails, and .NET. We use them to create reliable backend solutions.
Third-party integrations
We integrate third-party services such as Stripe, PayPal, Google Maps, Firebase, Twilio, Google Analytics, and moderation tools.
Mobile app development
The stack depends on your product. If you need a cross-platform solution, we use Flutter. To build native apps for iOS and Android, we leverage Kotlin and Swift.
Infrastructure & databases
For database building, we use MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and PostgreSQL. With tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, Prometheus, and Grafana, we create and manage infrastructures and cloud-native apps.
Industry awards & recognitions
Shakuro is recognized by platforms like Clutch, GoodFirms, and Dribbble for high-quality design, development, and product delivery.
How much does social media app development cost?
The cost depends on product complexity, platforms, content types, real-time features, moderation needs, integrations, and user roles. A focused MVP costs less than a full social network with video, chat, recommendations, and admin tools.
How long does it take to build a social media app?
A simple MVP can take a few months. Larger products with feeds, messaging, media processing, moderation, analytics, and monetization usually need a phased development process.
Can you build a social media MVP?
Yes. We help define the first version, design the core flows, build the product, connect essential services, and prepare it for launch and user feedback.
Can you improve an existing social app?
Sure, we review the current product, improve UX, rebuild weak parts, add new features, optimize performance, update integrations, or support ongoing development.
Do you build chat and messaging features?
Yes. We build private chats, group messaging, media sharing, read states, push notifications, blocking, reporting, and moderation support.
Can you add monetization features?
Yes. We add subscriptions, paid communities, creator payments, premium content, in-app purchases, ads, tipping, and payment integrations.
Can you add AI features to a social media product?
We add content recommendations, moderation support, smart search, creator tools, translations, summaries, and community analytics where they help real users and teams.