August 2, 2023
Social Media App Development Company
Planning to build a Social Media Platform that connects users and generates revenue? Partner with the best social media app development company and curate a feature-rich solution that attracts users, offers an immersive experience, and integrates the best monetization models.
Why Should You Invest in Social Networking App Development?
$252.95 B Market Size
13% Compound Growth Rate
5.24 B+ Global User
Consistent Growth
User Penetration
According to statistics, around 63.9% of the global population uses social media, accounting for nearly 92.7% of the total internet users on social media platforms.
Significant Monetization
As per research, the total spending on social media advertising is expected to reach $276.7 billion by 2025, opening excellent earning opportunities for platform owners.
Social Media App Development Services
The NineHertz is a dedicated team of social media app developers, providing robust services to help our clients envision, build, innovate, and innovate scalable. Our social media app development services help build high-performing and feature-rich networking apps.
AI-Powered Social Media App
- We build highly advanced AI-powered social media mobile apps with unique capabilities like chatbots, personalized content feed, and user behavior analytics. It helps to offer a tailored user experience, enhance engagement, automate interactions, increase usage times, and elevate overall efficiency.
- AI-Based Content Recommendation Engine
- Intelligent Chatbot Integration
- Automated Post Scheduling & Optimization
- Predictive User Behavior Analytics
- Sentiment Analysis & Moderation Tools
Custom Social Networking App
- Our team converts the ideas into a digital solution with custom mobile app development services. We develop a robust social networking app from scratch while integrating each feature and functionality, especially according to the clients’ requirements and vision. From design to technology stack, everything can be customized with the right social media app development company.
- User Profile & Account Management
- Group & Community Features
- Privacy & Security Configuration
- Event & Activity Feed Integration
- Real-Time Messaging System
Social Media Web App Development
- We develop feature-rich and responsive social media web applications while deploying the best technology stack, ensuring scalability and flexibility. The NineHertz offers a social media solution with fast load times, seamless performance, a user-friendly interface, and a consistent user experience across platforms and devices.
- Progressive Web App (PWA) Development
- WebSocket-Based Real-Time Features
- Admin Dashboard & Analytics Panel
- SEO Optimization for Social Platforms
- Responsive UI/UX Implementation
Social Media App Design
- The design of a social media platform plays a vital role in determining user engagement. So, our team of creative designers helps to curate an intuitive user interface and app design that resonates with the ultimate vision of the platform. We impart interactive elements, AR/VR components, and choose the best color palette that aligns with to target audience’s expectations.
- UI/UX Wireframing & Prototyping
- Interactive Animation Design
- Design System Development
- Accessibility-Focused Interface Design
- Brand Identity & Visual Guidelines
Multiple Platform Deployment
- The NineHertz is a stop solution for all your social media app development services needs. Whether it is social networking app development for iOS, Android, Windows, or all of these, our experts craft solutions compatible with all platforms. For the same, we deploy a cross-platform and native development approach that helps to provide versatile solutions.
- Native iOS & Android App Deployment
- App Store & Play Store Publishing
- CI/CD Pipeline Setup for Multi-Platform Updates
- Cloud Backend Integration
- Cross-Platform App Development
Social App Maintenance & Support
- Our team of social media app developers offers ample maintenance and support services after the deployment of the project. We make sure that the social media platform works according to defined standards, all features and functionality, software is capable of handling an increasing user base. We offer periodic updates to bring advanced features according to changing user requirements.
- Bug Fixes & Performance Enhancements
- Security Patching & Vulnerability Scans
- User Feedback Integration & Feature Updates
- Server Monitoring & Load Balancing
- Version Upgrades & Compatibility Testing
Top Social Media App Development Company
Facebook, the biggest social media platform in the world, has more than 3 billion monthly active users, securing a revenue of multi-billions for the company. Numerous monetization strategies make social media development a significant investment to generate long-term returns. The NineHertz helps businesses to turn their vision into a digital product with the best social media app development services. Sign up for a free consultation with our experts.
The most popular social media platform is exploring AI for various aspects of its platform, attracting more than 500K new users every day.
A hub for youngsters, Instagram generated a revenue of $49.8 billion in 2023, with an estimated to touch revenue of $29 billion in 2025 in the USA alone.
A collaborative platform for professionals has exceeded 1 B+ global member base, with 234 million users coming from the USA alone.
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Social Media App Development Solutions
From building a replica of an existing social media app to shaping an entirely new concept or idea, The NineHertz covers it all. We work with dedicated niche experts to integrate the best set of features and designs.
Instant Messaging App Development
The NineHertz is a leading social network development company that helps in building real-time messaging apps with innovative features like read receipts, multimedia sharing, end-to-end encryption, and message status indicators. We use reliable technologies like WebSocket and Firebase to curate high-performing and secure social media solutions.
Video Calling App Development
Our team develops a customized video calling app that aligns with the latest market trends. Whether it is a video call app for collaboration between business stakeholders or an open-to-use video call platform for youngsters to make new friends, we take care of everything. Our team builds high-performing video calling solutions with HD/4K streaming support, noise suppression, low-latency connections, and group video calling features.
Social Gaming App Development
Social media gaming apps have become popular, where users can play online games with friends and strangers. We specialize in developing these apps while ensuring the top-level security features. Our solution comes with leaderboards, in-game chat functionalities, virtual rewards, friend invite options, and multiplayer models to enhance the gaming experience for users.
Social Network Analytic Tools
The NineHertz builds extensive analytics dashboards for the social media platform owners to have insights into user behavior, engagement trends, content performance, sentiment analysis, and more in real time. For the same, we offer customized KPI dashboards, an AI-driven trend prediction feature, real-time visual presentation, role-based access, and data export features.
Image/Video Sharing App
Digital content creation trends have also led to demand for image/video sharing apps. Our team helps in building feature-rich media sharing platforms that allow users to upload, edit, and stream images and videos to their target audience. At the same time, our software is also equipped with interactive elements like likes, comments, filters, and hashtags.
Q/A Platform Development
The NineHertz helps in social networking app development that allows the users to connect with communities of their interests and take part in Q/A sessions and debates. These innovative types of social media platforms are integrated with features like topic-based threads, expert badges, upvoting, reputation systems, and content modernization tools.
Social Media App Development Process
The NineHertz deploys a goal-oriented social media app development process that helps achieve defined quality standards while controlling development cost and timeline to meet deadlines.
1. Discovery & Planning
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Stakeholder meeting to understand the target audience, key features, and project goals.
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Market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and generate ideas.
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Defining user journey, technical requirements, and feature roadmaps.
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Resource allocation, cost estimation, and project timeline estimation.
2. Design & Prototype
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Curate user flow diagrams and wireframes to represent app structure.
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Designing a highly intuitive user interface while ensuring engagement and usability.
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Implementing feedback based on user feedback and stakeholders’ preferences.
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Conducting user testing before moving towards programming.
3. Development & Programming
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Selecting the best technology stack to build a scalable app architecture.
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Curating front-end and back-end infrastructure with third-party integrations.
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Imparting features like chat, feed, authentication, and notifications.
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Regular code reviews and version control to ensure scalability.
4. Quality Testing
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Functional testing to ensure seamless performance of all features.
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Security testing is conducted to ensure the stability and privacy of user information.
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Compatibility testing so that the app works well on different devices and operating systems.
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Bug fixing and regression testing before final deployment.
5. Deployment & Release
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Preparing backend servers and production environments for final deployment.
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Deploy apps on Google Play Store & Apple App Store with proper assets and metadata.
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Monitor and solve real-time issues during the deployment process.
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Launch announcements and user onboarding support.
6. Maintenance & Evaluation
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Analyze user engagement metrics, monitor app performance, and assess server uptime.
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Solve user-reported feedback and issues to enhance the user experience.
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Provide periodic updates to add new features and capabilities.
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Fostering security enhancements to bring users’ reliability to the platform.
Our Milestones as the Best Social Media App Development Company
Our dedication to high-quality social media app development services has earned us rewards and accolades from prestigious organizations. We have helped hundreds of businesses explore the digital landscape, stretch their geographical boundaries, and lead a sustainable future.
1,300+
projects
delivered
100+
industry
sectors
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Achievement in Customer Satisfaction 2023
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America’s Fastest-growing Companies 2023
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Top 100 Global Outsourcing Providers and Advisors 2023
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Best IT Service Provider of the Year 2023
Partner with the Best Social Media App Development Company
Our Social Media App Developers Hiring Models
We offer multiple engagement models to hire social media application developers. Each of our hiring models is curated for different types of projects, client preferences.
Dedicated Team
The NineHertz offers a dedicated team model that enables the client to hire a team of developers to work solely on their project. This model is ideal for time-consuming and complex projects.
Fixed Price Model
As the name suggests, this model is designed to ensure that the overall project is executed within a defined budget. However, this hiring strategy requires a clear project vision with no scope for changes.
Time and Material
With this engagement model, the client can pay the developers for the time and resources they spend working on the project. This model is ideal for the project with undefined requirements and a huge scope of changes.
Outsourcing Model
This is one of the best hiring models that suits all types of projects. Outsourcing development focuses on handing over the complete development task to the expert hands and collaborating with the team periodically.
Hybrid Model
The hybrid hiring model is specially designed for the post-maintenance and support services. It ensures that the client gets technical support whenever needed and pays accordingly, instead of full-time hiring.
Glimpses of Our Social Networking App Development Journey
ISO 9001 CERTIFIED NASSCOM & STPI ACCREDITATION
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800+
Projects Launched
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15+
Years of Experience
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575+
Dedicated Developers
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92%
Client Retention
We Are Mentioned By
The NineHertz has been recognized as the best social network development company by technology platforms and marketplaces around the world.
Case Studies on Social Media App Development
The NineHertz has transformed ideas into feature-rich social media platforms. Each of our solutions comes with AI capabilities and a scalable technology architecture.
Community-Focused Social Networking Platform
Our team developed a social media platform for a company in the USA that focuses on bringing like-minded people together. The app allows you to create a profile, join groups, engage in discussions, share content, and much more.
Country 
USA
USA Platforms iOS, Android, Web
- Group Creation & Moderation Tools
- Notification System
- Personalized Feeds
- Multimedia Sharing
- In-App Messaging
Video-Centric Social Media App for Creators
We have curated a short-form video creation social media platform. It helps the users to create informative, entertaining, educational, and gaming videos, perform the editing, and share them with the public. The monetization model even helps creators to get good earnings.
Country India
India Platforms iOS, Android
- In-App Video Editing
- Follower Interaction Analytics
- AI-Powered Feed Curation
- Hashtag & Trend Tracking
- Creator Monetization Tools
Event-Based Social Media Networking App
The NineHertz is partnered with a UK-based startup to help them with social media app development services. The solution allows users to connect with other users who attended recent events and RSVPs.
Country UK
UK Platforms iOS, Android, Web
- Event Discovery & RSVP
- Calendar Sync
- Location-Based Recommendations
- Group Chat
- Social Feed Integration
Features for Social Media App Development Solutions
We work closely with the industry-specific experts who help us to build and integrate advanced features aligned to users’ expectations and market trends.
User Panel
This panel is exclusively designed for the end users who can collaborate with their friends, share content, and monetize their talent.
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User Registration & Login
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News Feed / Timeline
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Profile Management
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Notifications & Alerts
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Real-Time Chat & Messaging
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Post Creation & Sharing
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Notifications & Alerts
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Like, Comment, Share & Bookmark
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Story Feature
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Search & Discover
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Friend Requests / Follow System
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Analytics Dashboard
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In-App Purchases & Subscriptions
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Privacy Controls
Admin Panel
As the name suggests, this panel is designed for the social media app owner to monitor and control user activities, ensure security, and take action against restricted activities.
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User Management
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Content Moderation
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Ad Management System
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Analytics & Reporting
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Push Notifications
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Security Monitoring
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Revenue & Monetization Tracking
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Feedback & Support Management
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App Configuration Settings
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Role-Based Access Control
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CMS for Blog or Help Center
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Backup & Restore Options
Automate Your Manual Scheduling
Turn Your Idea into a Creative Social Media Platform
Partner with the best social media app development company and steer a result-oriented process
Tech Stack for Social Networking App Development
We choose the best technology stack to build an advanced and scalable app infrastructure. Each of the framework in the stack align with real-time clients’ requirements.
Angular
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Kotlin
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JavaScript
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Django
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PHP
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Objective-C
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Ionic
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Swift
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Ruby on Rails
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MySQL
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PostgreSQL
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Amazon S3
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FCM
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OneSignal
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Twilio
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Sendbird
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Swagger
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Postman
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Google Cloud
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Azure
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AWS
Why Choose Us as a Social Media App Development Company?
We offer a blend of technological expertise and an innovative development approach that helps to shape the best social networking solutions. Our team ensures thorough transparency and collaboration throughout the process.
Free Consultation
The NineHertz offers a free consultation session to businesses planning for a social media app development solution. We navigate the client through resource requirements, timeline, must-have features, approximate costs, and much more.
Industry-Specific Experts
Our team consists of industry-specific experts who help us to have a profound understanding of market trends and user expectations. This information assists our developers in building a high-performing solution that matches real-time users’ interests.
Cost Efficiency
We offer cost-efficient social media app development services without affecting the overall quality and functionalities of the solution. We deploy multiple engagement models to further control the project pricing structures.
Customized Solution
The NineHertz builds highly customized software solutions from scratch. Each of the features and elements integrated into the solution is finalized upon client and business requirements.
NDA
Our team prioritizes the confidentiality of information related to the client or the project. We sign a non-disclosure agreement that controls the information access between different parties and stakeholders.
24*7 Support
Different clients from around the world have partnered with us to build customized software solutions. So, we offer 24*7 customer support, instant query resolution, and around-the-clock feedback implementation services for better engagement.
Begin your social media app development journey with our free consultation session.
Testimonial
The Ninehertz has maintained a client retention rate of 90% throughout the software development journey. Words from our clients well portray our high-quality social media app development services.
For over 3 years, we have partnered with The NineHertz for our MVP Launch project. The project was delivered in less than a year with all the security and quality standards. Just after a few months of downloads, we garnered thousands of downloads on the different mobile app marketplaces. It has been an outstanding experience working with The NineHertz. The seamless communication and collaboration bestowed by the company have helped us manage the process and provide our contribution wherever required. The professionalism and high-quality service by The NineHertz is something that we find rarely. We would like to work with the firm again and refer their service to anyone looking for mobile app development.
Christopher Graham
Co-Founder / CEO-Chilling Inc.
I have partnered with The NineHertz for my app development project. While I had very little experience in getting software developed, their guidance and transparent advice have helped to get a mobile app exactly syncing with my vision. The communication was always seamless and the project always was on track. The app was delivered on time. The sales, development, and testing departments of the company were highly responsive and attended to every feedback that I provided. I am excited to work with them again on version 2.0 of my application.
Roosevelt Bowman
CEO of Career Accelerator
The commitment shown by the app development team at The NineHertz was truly outstanding. The graphic designer was able to understand my thoughts on the design and bring them onto the screen. After the launch of my application, the user interface and design were highly appreciated by stakeholders. The various suggestions provided by the team even transfigured the app quality and helped me make better decisions. The key milestones were achieved on time. I would like to recommend The NineHertz to businesses looking for the best custom mobile app development services.
Jade Punski
Co-founder / CEO – DogPack
Frequently Asked Questions
Let’s answer some of the most common questions for social media app development services-
The cost to develop a social media app ranges from $30,000 to $300,000 and more. The exact development cost is influenced by a range of factors, including-
- Project complexity
- App features
- Timeline of development
- Location of developers
- Platform of development
- Third-party integration
- Customization and designing
- Post maintenance support
It might take anywhere between 6-8 months to develop a social media app. However, the exact timeline can only be determined after deciding the features of the app, hiring model, team size, complexities, customization, etc.
We deploy the best project management methodology to navigate a result-oriented social media app development process. Here are the key steps of our process to build a social media app-
- Discovery & Planning
- Design & Prototype
- Development & Programming
- Quality Testing
- Deployment & Release
- Maintenance & Evaluation
Yes, we sign a non-disclosure agreement that protects your social media app idea along with all the other confidential information related to the business or the project.
There are different types of social networking apps that we develop. Here are some of the social networking app types that we have built for our clients-
- Instant Messaging App
- Video Calling App
- Social Gaming App
- Social Network Analytic Tools
- Image/Video Sharing App
- Q/A Platform
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