React Native | Wellness App (AI, Subscriptions, Community)
Viktor Zahurskyi
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Posted Jan 14, 2026
Led RN rebuild with Firebase OTP, custom backend/admin, AI astrology, custom audio, mood tracking, lunar rituals, IAP/subscriptions, and push.
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Timeline
Apr 4, 2025 - Dec 11, 2025
My Role
Lead React Native Developer — frontend architecture, backend integration, Firebase setup, AI features.
Overview
Wild Minds is a wellness app rebuilt from the ground up using React Native, a custom backend, and an admin panel. It supports daily guided meditations, mood tracking, moon phase rituals, manifestation tools, and a warm community space—aligning with the Play Store listing’s focus on meditation, oracle cards, moon cycles, affirmations, and workshops.
Key Features
Meditations Library: Daily guided sessions and a growing catalog; custom audio player with background/lock‑screen controls.
Mood & Energy Tracking: Calendar views to log mood/energy; trends help reflection and habit formation.
Lunar & Rituals: New/full moon rituals, seasonal practices, and oracle card pulls with tailored messages.
Manifestation Toolkit: Digital vision boards, affirmations, breathwork flows.
Community Prompts: Real‑time daily journal prompts and social replies for a supportive global community.
AI Content: OpenAI‑powered astrological insights and personalized ritual suggestions.
Engagement: Push notifications for rituals, new meditations, and check‑ins; streaks/reminders.
Monetization: In‑app purchases and subscriptions for premium content access.
Tech Stack (Mobile)
React Native: Cross‑platform foundation with TypeScript.
Architecture: Modular feature layers, MVVM‑like state containers, dependency injection, React Navigation with deep links.
State & Data: Redux/RTK or Zustand (store), React Query for caching/sync, offline-first for logs and downloads.
Media: ExoPlayer/AVFoundation via RN audio libs; background playback, interruptions, audio focus, and downloads.
UI/UX: Themed components, Lottie micro‑animations, accessibility (VoiceOver/TalkBack, Dynamic Type).
Notifications: FCM/APNs for push; local notifications for reminders and rituals.
Payments: RevenueCat/StoreKit/Google Play Billing for subscriptions, trials, entitlements, restore.
Backend & Services
Firebase: OTP authentication, FCM, remote config, crash reporting.
Custom Backend (REST): Content, rituals, oracle texts, community threads; rate limiting and pagination.
Admin Panel: Content scheduling, meditation uploads, community moderation, feature flags.
OpenAI API: Generates astrological copy, ritual guidance, and daily prompts; safeguards and caching to control cost/latency.
Analytics/Telemetry: Event tracking for funnels (onboarding → subscribe → engage), performance metrics.
Workflow
Onboarding & Auth: Firebase OTP, profile setup, free tier preview.
Daily Flow: Prompt → meditation → mood check‑in → ritual/oracle → community reflection.
Personalization: AI‑assisted messages based on moon phase, recent activity, and user goals.
Content Delivery: CDN downloads for offline meditations; admin‑scheduled releases.
Monetization: Paywall surfaces at premium content; entitlement checks unlock downloads and workshops.
Challenges & Solutions
Seamless Audio Across Devices:
Solution: Background playback with proper audio focus, interruption handling, and resilient download manager.
Real‑Time Community Without Jank:
Solution: React Query + WebSocket/polling hybrid, optimistic updates, and pagination to keep lists smooth.
AI Latency and Quality Control:
Solution: Prompt templates + caching; fallback copy; rate limiting; content moderation for user safety.
Subscription Edge Cases:
Solution: Centralized entitlement gate, receipt validation, and graceful degradation for expired states.
Offline‑First Tracking:
Solution: Local queue for mood logs and prompt replies with background sync and conflict resolution.
Results
Consistent engagement via daily rituals, notifications, and community prompts.
Scalable content ops through the admin panel and scheduled releases.
Positive user sentiment aligned with the Play Store: 4.6 rating, praise for meditation quality, moon/oracle features, and community warmth.
