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I’m looking for a React Native developer who can deliver a clean, production-ready Android and iOS app that mirrors the core experience of the Pratilipi reader linked above. The goal is to give users a smooth way to browse, search and read a large catalogue of text-based articles while also allowing approved contributors to upload new pieces from an admin panel or writer screen. [login to view URL] Scope • Build a single codebase in React Native, targeting the latest Android and iOS versions. • Implement an intuitive content library: category browsing, keyword search, trending lists and offline reading for saved articles. • Content is text only; no audio or video handling is needed. • Creator flow: simple editor with basic formatting (bold, italics, headings) and the ability to submit or update articles after moderation. • Reader flow: adjustable font size, night mode, smooth pagination and progress memory per article. • Basic analytics hooks (e.g. Firebase) so I can track reads, retention and most-viewed items. Deliverables 1. Source code in a clean Git repo with clear README for setup. 2. Two signed release builds (APK + iOS archive) ready for store submission. 3. Brief hand-off session or video walkthrough explaining project structure and how to add new content categories. Acceptance criteria – App installs and launches without warnings on both platforms. – Library loads sample content from a JSON or simple backend and displays it within three seconds on mid-range devices. – Article creation, edit and delete actions sync correctly across devices after refresh. – No critical crashes found during a 30-minute exploratory test. If you have apps in the store built with React Native that showcase similar reading experiences, please attach links; it will help me move quickly to awarding the project.
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Hi Valuable Client, I can deliver a clean, production-ready React Native app for iOS and Android tailored to your reading platform requirements. Here is our execution methodology for your project: Architecture & Setup: We will set up a modular React Native repository using TypeScript and React Navigation. State management and offline sync will be handled via Redux Toolkit/Zustand paired with MMKV for high-performance offline reading and progress memory. Reader & Creator UI: Reader: Custom pagination/scroll engine featuring adjustable font sizes, dynamic theme switching (Night/Day), and deep-linking support. Editor: Lightweight, robust rich-text editor supporting bold, italics, and headings for seamless contribution. Backend Integration & Performance: Integration with a clean RESTful API/Firebase backend. We will optimize list rendering (FlashList) and caching to ensure catalogue pages load under 3 seconds on mid-range devices. Analytics & Builds: Configure Firebase Analytics for tracking reads and retention. Delivery includes clean Git history, documentation, and store-ready signed APK/IPA builds. We have built multiple cross-platform React Native apps focusing on content delivery and offline caching. Let’s connect to review our portfolio and discuss your backend preferences.
₹25,000 INR in 15 days
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Hello, The core of this reading app is creating a smooth experience for discovering and consuming a large text-based library, while giving approved contributors a simple way to publish quality content. I’d focus on making browsing, searching, saving, and reading feel effortless, with the creator workflow kept separate and controlled through moderation. I can structure the app around category browsing, keyword search, trending content, saved/offline articles, adjustable reading settings, night mode, pagination, and per-article reading progress. Contributors can use a simple editor to create or update articles, submit them for review, and publish only after approval. On the technical side, I can build the Android and iOS application in React Native using a scalable content/API architecture, offline storage, moderation workflows, analytics integration such as Firebase, and production-ready release builds. I’ll also keep the content model flexible so categories, creators, and the library can grow without restructuring the application. Since the reference app gives a clear direction for the reader experience, I can use it to understand the intended navigation and reading flow while keeping the implementation tailored to your requirements. If you share the moderation workflow and content structure, I can define the core screens and development milestones. Regards, Nikita Gupta
₹100,000 INR in 28 days
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As a seasoned Full Stack Web and Mobile App Developer with over 5 years of experience, I am fully equipped to handle the intricacies of the project. I have built numerous successful apps using React Native, some of which you can find in the app stores. My solid understanding and skillful implementation of frontend and backend technologies including JavaScript, CSS, HTML and Node.js would be essential in delivering a clean, high-performing and scalable Reading Library app for your users. Furthermore, my expertise in API integration will come handy when handling your content contributor workflow; creating a simple yet effective editor for contributors to submit or update articles after moderation. I will ensure these actions sync correctly across devices avoiding any data integrity issues. In addition to providing you with a flawless codebase that meets your acceptance criteria, I also guarantee clear documentation in a README file and a seamless handoff that helps you understand the project structure. With excellent communication skills, I promise to deliver on time while keeping you updated repeatedly about the progress made on the project. Choose me and let's bring your vision for this Reading Library app to life.
₹25,000 INR in 7 days
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Hi, A Pratilipi-style reader in React Native - browse, search, trending, and offline reading for saved pieces - plus a writer flow with a light formatting editor behind moderation. The reading experience is where these apps are won or lost. Font size, night mode, smooth pagination and remembering exactly where someone left off in a long article all have to feel effortless, and offline saving means storing the text locally and reconciling it on refresh. Text only keeps it clean. I work in React Native day to day and have shipped apps live on both stores. Can you ping me here? Happy to talk through it. Thanks, Raj
₹30,000 INR in 35 days
4.4
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Hi, I can build your production-ready React Native reading app for Android and iOS with a clean, scalable architecture and smooth performance. I’ll implement category browsing, search, trending content, offline saved articles, reader customization, progress tracking, creator/editor workflow, moderation-ready content management, and Firebase analytics. I can also handle the backend/API integration, cross-device content synchronization, testing, signed release builds, Git repository, documentation, and handover. >>>Quick questions to clarify: Do you already have the backend/API for articles and users, or should I build the backend as well? Should contributor submissions require admin approval before publishing, or can approved writers publish directly? >>>Suggestion: I recommend React Native with a lightweight API/backend and local caching for saved articles, which will provide fast loading and reliable offline reading while keeping the platform ready for future scaling. I can start immediately and deliver a clean codebase suitable for App Store and Google Play submission. Thanks!! Ekta
₹25,000 INR in 7 days
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I can build a React Native app that mirrors the Pratilipi reader experience, focusing on a smooth content library and user-friendly creator flow. My first step will be to outline the app structure and confirm the backend requirements for content management. Based in Toronto, I work efficiently and am always available for updates or questions. Looking forward to collaborating on this project.
₹12,500 INR in 3 days
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**A smooth reading experience can make or break a content app—and we know how to build one that users keep coming back to.** Our agency can develop your React Native app from a single, clean codebase for both Android and iOS, covering the complete reader and contributor experience. We can build intuitive category browsing, keyword search, trending content, saved/offline reading, adjustable fonts, night mode, pagination, and article progress memory. For contributors, we’ll create a simple editor with formatting, article creation/editing, and a moderation-ready workflow. The backend can be kept lightweight and scalable, using a JSON-based API or a proper backend depending on your growth plans. We can also integrate Firebase analytics to track reads, retention, and popular content. You’ll receive clean source code in a Git repository, signed Android and iOS release builds, a clear README, and a handover walkthrough. We’ll ensure reliable cross-device content syncing, fast library loading, and thorough testing before delivery. Our team handles **React Native, backend development, UI/UX, APIs, and deployment**, so the entire project can be managed under one roof. **Let’s build a fast, polished reading platform that feels simple for readers and effortless for content creators.**
₹35,000 INR in 13 days
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A Pratilipi-style reader is not just a list of articles — the difficult part is making long-form reading feel smooth while keeping search, saved/offline content, pagination, font controls, and writer updates reliable on both iOS and Android. I’d build this with a clean React Native structure first, keeping the reading engine, local storage, and sync flow separated so the app stays stable as the content library grows. I’ve worked on cross-platform builds where performance, state management, offline data, and release readiness mattered more than flashy UI. For this kind of app, the real win is a clean architecture: predictable content loading, progress memory per article, simple moderation-ready writer flow, and Firebase hooks added in a way that won’t clutter the codebase later. A small README and handoff guidance can be included so adding categories is straightforward after delivery. - Will content come from a simple custom backend/API, or do you want the first version to run from JSON and later connect to admin-managed data? - Do you already have UI designs, or should the interface be designed to closely match the feel of Pratilipi from scratch? - For moderation, should writer submissions go into a pending state before publish, or will approved contributors be able to push updates directly?
₹25,000 INR in 7 days
4.0
4.0

Hello, I understand the need for a React Native developer to create a user-friendly Android and iOS app similar to the Pratilipi reader. With over a decade of experience in Android, Git, React Native, and app development, I am confident in delivering a high-quality solution. I have successfully developed apps with features like category browsing, keyword search, and offline reading. My portfolio includes projects showcasing smooth pagination, adjustable font sizes, and content submission flows. My approach involves building a clean codebase, implementing intuitive content libraries, and ensuring seamless synchronization of article actions. By focusing on user experience and efficient development practices, I aim to deliver exceptional results within the set parameters. Let's discuss how I can bring your vision to life. Best regards,
₹25,000 INR in 7 days
2.7
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Hi there I can build your React Native reading library app with a clean mobile experience for browsing books reading content and managing a personal library My approach 1 Library Setup Create book categories search filters and a clean browsing experience 2 Reading Experience Build a comfortable reader with font controls themes bookmarks reading progress and other required features 3 User Accounts Add secure login profiles personal libraries and reading history 4 Content Management Connect the app with your existing API or backend for books chapters metadata and user data 5 Offline Reading Add secure local storage or offline access if required for the supported content 6 Testing & Deployment Test the app across Android and iOS devices and prepare production builds I have worked with React Native APIs databases authentication and content based mobile applications Quick questions to get started 1 Will the library contain PDFs EPUBs or another reading format 2 Do you already have the book content and backend API 3 Should users be able to download books for offline reading 4 Do you need bookmarks highlights notes and reading progress 5 Should the app support both Android and iOS Once I have these details I can understand the reading workflow and start with the core library and reader screens Let me know and we can jump on a quick call to discuss the project Thanks
₹26,000 INR in 7 days
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I read through your post on === React Native Reading Library ===. Here is how I'd approach it. From the post, the core of this is === react native reading library ===. The part that usually causes trouble is the handover — getting it working on your side, not just mine, so I plan for that from the start. I'd start by confirming the scope and any existing code, then work in small reviewable pieces so you can see progress rather than waiting for one large drop. You get the working implementation, the source, and a short written handover covering how to run and change it. Is there an existing codebase I should work against, or is this starting from scratch?
₹35,000 INR in 3 days
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Hi, I can build your React Native reading/content platform for both Android and iOS, inspired by the core Pratilipi reader experience while keeping the architecture clean and scalable. I can handle: Single React Native codebase for Android & iOS Category browsing, search, trending and saved/offline reading Fast text-based article reader with pagination Font-size controls, night mode and reading progress Creator/editor flow with formatting and moderation Article create, edit, delete and synchronization Firebase analytics for reads, retention and content performance Backend/API integration and content management Signed Android/iOS release builds and store-ready setup Git repository, documentation and handover I have strong experience with React Native, Firebase, APIs, content-driven apps and production mobile applications. I’ll focus on smooth performance, clean reusable components and maintainable architecture. I can share relevant React Native app examples and provide a clear timeline after reviewing your preferred backend/content structure. Available to start immediately.
₹25,000 INR in 7 days
1.0
1.0

Hello, I’m Bharghav, and I have 10 years of experience in matching job skills, particularly in Android development. I understand the nuances needed for your React Native project and am excited to bring your vision to life. I've reviewed your requirements and am confident in delivering a clean, production-ready app that matches the Pratilipi reader's core experience. I will develop a single codebase targeting both Android and iOS, ensuring intuitive content browsing, offline reading, and a straightforward creator flow for content updates. Let's start a chat so we can dive deeper into your project specifics and ensure we're aligned.
₹26,250 INR in 3 days
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1.0

Offline reading is the piece that usually gets rushed on Pratilipi-style apps, saved articles need a local store that survives app updates, not just a cache. I'll build the reader and creator flows in React Native with a JSON or Firebase backend, wire font size, night mode and progress memory per article, and ship signed Android and iOS builds with a Git repo and walkthrough. 1) Firebase for content and auth, or your own backend? 2) Should moderation happen inside the app or via a separate web admin? Cheers Shayan
₹21,250 INR in 3 days
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Hi, I’m a React Native developer experienced in building clean, scalable Android & iOS apps. I can build your Pratilipi-style reading platform with a smooth, production-ready experience. I’ll deliver: React Native single codebase for Android & iOS Categories, search, trending & saved/offline articles Reader with font-size control, dark mode, pagination & progress memory Writer/editor flow with formatting, drafts, edit/delete & moderation Backend/API integration with cross-device sync Firebase Analytics for reads, retention & engagement Optimized performance, error handling and testing Clean Git repo, README, signed APK + iOS archive Final handoff/walkthrough I’ll focus strongly on performance, UX and maintainable architecture so the app is ready for production and future scaling. I’m available to start immediately and can share relevant React Native app/store examples. Best Regards Deepali
₹20,000 INR in 6 days
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Need a reliable developer to turn your idea into a fast, secure, and user-friendly software solution? I can help. What I Offer Custom web application development Mobile app development Backend and API development Frontend development Bug fixing and performance optimization Database design and integration Third-party API integrations Software maintenance and updates Why Choose Me? Clean, scalable, and maintainable code Responsive and user-friendly interfaces Reliable communication and regular updates Solutions tailored to your specific requirements Focus on performance, security, and quality
₹25,000 INR in 7 days
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Dear I hope this message finds you well. I came across your project, and it seems like a perfect fit for my skills and experience. With over 6 years of hands-on experience in React Native development, I have built several mobile applications from scratch, optimized performance, and provided seamless cross-platform experiences for both iOS and Android. Let’s connect to discuss your project in more detail and how we can move forward. I’m confident that I can deliver a product that meets and exceeds your expectations. Thank you for considering my proposal, and I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards
₹25,000 INR in 7 days
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Hi, I’m Trieu Tuan C. I can build this as a production-ready React Native app for Android and iOS with a clean shared codebase. I’ll implement the content library, categories, search, trending articles, offline saved reading, contributor/editor workflow, moderation-ready content flow, reading preferences, pagination, progress tracking, and Firebase analytics. For the backend, I’d recommend FastAPI + PostgreSQL or a lightweight managed backend depending on your preferred deployment model. This will keep article creation, editing, deletion, moderation, and synchronization reliable across devices. I’ll deliver: Clean Git repository and documented setup Android APK/AAB and iOS release build/archive Responsive reader experience with dark mode and adjustable fonts Creator/admin content management flow Firebase analytics integration Testing and production-readiness checks Handoff documentation/walkthrough I can start with the core library and reader flow, then move into the creator/backend and store-ready builds. I look forward to your response to discuss the project in more detail.
₹15,000 INR in 5 days
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Hello, I am Shailender, with 5+ years of experience in React Native, Android, iOS, mobile app development, Git, API integration, and production-ready application development. I went through your requirements and understand that you need a cross-platform reading application inspired by the core experience of Pratilipi, with a strong focus on content discovery, smooth reading, offline access, and contributor workflows. I can build a single React Native codebase for Android and iOS with category browsing, keyword search, trending content, offline reading, adjustable font sizes, night mode, smooth pagination, and reading-progress memory. I’ll keep the content architecture scalable so new categories and a larger article catalogue can be managed efficiently. For the creator workflow, I’ll implement a clean editor with basic formatting, article submission, editing, deletion, and moderation-ready status handling. I’ll also integrate Firebase or a suitable analytics solution to track reads, retention, and popular content while ensuring the app remains responsive and stable on mid-range devices. I’d be happy to review your preferred backend, content structure, UI references, and moderation workflow and provide a clear development plan. I’ll deliver the source code in Git, signed Android and iOS builds ready for submission, setup documentation, and a walkthrough covering the project structure and content management. Best Regards, Shailender
₹25,000 INR in 15 days
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Hello, I am a seasoned React Native developer with 9 years of experience in creating high-quality Android and iOS applications. I have carefully reviewed your project description for the React Native Reading Library and I am confident that I can deliver a clean and professional solution that meets all your requirements. I understand the need for a user-friendly app with features such as category browsing, keyword search, offline reading, and a simple editor for contributors. I am eager to discuss more details about your project and how I can bring your vision to life. I would love to connect with you in chat to further discuss your project and explore how we can work together to create a successful app. Best regards,
₹25,000 INR in 5 days
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