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Social Media App Development

Instagram-style apps with feeds, reels, stories, chat and creator tools

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Investment
₹4,00,000 - ₹30,00,000
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Timeline
12-22 weeks
Signal
Feed, reels & chat in one app
What this unlocks when delivered right. The number that makes the business case.
500+
Projects shipped
8 yrs
In business
7
Countries
4.8★
Client rating
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01 Overview

Communities want their own space beyond the big platforms. AdelSocial builds social media apps with feeds, reels, stories, real-time chat, notifications and creator monetisation, engineered to scale, so you can launch an Instagram-style network for your niche or brand.

02 The Challenges

Problems we solve

The operational friction killing growth right now. Each one eliminated by what we build.

01

Scaling feeds

Ranked feeds and media at scale are hard to build well.

02

Engagement

Without reels, stories and notifications, users don't return.

03

Moderation & safety

UGC needs moderation, reporting and safety tools.

04

Monetisation

Needs ads, subscriptions or creator revenue to sustain.

03 Capabilities

Everything we ship

Standard in every engagement. Add more, remove some — each build adapts to your scope.

01
📱

Feed, Reels & Stories

Ranked feed, short videos, stories and posts.

02
💬

Chat & Groups

Real-time DMs, group chats and calls.

03
🔔

Notifications

Push notifications for likes, follows and messages.

04
🔍

Discovery & Search

Explore, hashtags, trends and user search.

05
🛡️

Moderation

Reporting, blocking and AI content moderation.

06
🎁

Creator Monetisation

Subscriptions, tips and branded content tools.

04 Stack

Built with modern, battle-tested tech

We pick the stack based on your scale, team and 5-year maintainability — not what's trendy.

Apps
  • Flutter / native
  • Media pipeline
  • Real-time
Backend
  • Node.js / Go
  • Feed ranking
  • Chat (WebSocket)
Infra
  • PostgreSQL, Redis
  • CDN
  • AWS
05 Process

How we ship

Transparent, milestone-based process with weekly demos. No black box, ever.

01

Discovery & Scoping

We map your requirements, users and success metrics for the social, then lock scope, milestones and a fixed quote.

Duration
1 week
02

UI/UX Design

Wireframes to pixel-perfect screens for every flow, reviewed with you before a line of code is written.

Duration
1-2 weeks
03

Architecture & Setup

Database schema, API design, cloud infrastructure and a security baseline built for your scale.

Duration
1 week
04

Development

Feature-by-feature builds shipped to a staging URL every week for your live feedback.

Duration
3-10 weeks
05

QA, Security & Testing

Manual and automated testing, load testing and a security pass before anything goes live.

Duration
1-2 weeks
06

Launch & Support

Deployment or app-store submission, plus post-launch support, monitoring and iteration.

Duration
Ongoing
06 Investment

Transparent pricing

Starting points based on business stage. Every tier is customizable — the final number depends on scope.

Starter
₹4,00,000

Startups & MVPs

  • Feed, Reels & Stories
  • Chat & Groups
  • Notifications
  • Admin dashboard
  • 3 months support
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Enterprise
Custom Quote

Large-scale & enterprise

  • Everything in Growth
  • Creator Monetisation
  • Custom integrations & white-label
  • Dedicated project manager
  • 12 months support + SLA
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07 FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a social media app cost in India?

It starts around ₹4,00,000 and ranges up to ₹30,00,000 depending on features and scale.

Can you build an Instagram style app?

Yes — feed, reels, stories, chat, notifications and creator tools, customised to your community.

Does it include reels and stories?

Yes — short-video reels, 24-hour stories and a ranked feed.

How do you handle moderation?

AI moderation plus reporting, blocking and admin review tools keep the platform safe.

How can it earn revenue?

Through ads, subscriptions, creator monetisation and promoted content.

Let's build

Ready to ship?

Book a 30-minute consultation. We'll scope your project, estimate accurately, and share recommendations — no sales pressure, no obligations.