I collaborated with this company to improve user experience and optimize the app’s performance. The goal was to streamline discovery, make community interactions more engaging, and ensure smooth performance across devices.

Introduced personalized review feeds so users see trending dishes and restaurants nearby.

Added advanced search & filtering (by cuisine, rating, location) to make discovery easier.

Implemented a bookmark & favorites system so users can quickly access saved restaurants.

Reduced app startup time by optimizing image loading and API calls.

Improved responsiveness on older Android devices.

Refined rating & review submission flow with simplified forms and better feedback validation.

Enhanced profile pages with user stats, contribution highlights, and badges.

Developed admin tools for moderating reviews, managing flagged content, and verifying restaurants.

Streamlined push notifications for new reviews, replies, and trending dishes.

Frontend: React Native, Java/Kotlin (Android)

Backend: Node.js, Express, MongoDB

APIs & Tools: Google Maps API (for restaurant location), Firebase (for push notifications, analytics)

Optimization Tools: Android Profiler, Lighthouse (PWA performance)

25% faster app load times on Android devices.

Higher user engagement with personalized feeds and bookmarking features.

Improved content quality with admin moderation and verified restaurant badges.

Increased retention due to better notifications and gamified user profiles.

The updated app now provides a smoother, more engaging platform for food lovers. Users can easily discover new restaurants, share their favorite dishes, and connect with a vibrant foodie community.