Description
UrClose: Reconnect with Friends Nearby
UrClose is an innovative social proximity application designed to help you reconnect with friends who are nearby. Leveraging the power of real-time location tracking and notifications, UrClose ensures you never miss an opportunity to meet up with someone special.
Key Features:
User Authentication: Securely create an account and log in using Firebase Authentication. Enjoy seamless access with email/password or Google Sign-In.
Friend Management: Easily search for friends by email, send and accept friend requests, and manage your friend list. The app provides real-time updates on friend requests and relationship statuses.
Location Tracking: UrClose uses Core Location to track your position in the background. It updates your GPS coordinates in Firestore and checks if any friends are within a 100-meter radius.
Proximity Notifications: Receive local notifications when a friend is nearby, ensuring you can seize the moment to reconnect.
User Interface: The app features a user-friendly interface with intuitive navigation. From onboarding to profile setup, every step is designed to enhance user experience.
Privacy and Permissions: UrClose respects your privacy. It requires location permissions to function effectively and provides clear instructions for enabling these settings.
Technical Specifications:
Language & Frameworks: Developed in Swift 5 using SwiftUI for the UI, with state management handled by ObservableObject.
Backend Services: Utilizes Firebase Firestore for database management and Firebase Messaging for notifications.
Data Structure: The app organizes data into collections for users, friend requests, and confirmed friendships, ensuring efficient data retrieval and management.
Quality Metrics: UrClose is optimized for performance with real-time updates and a focus on reliability, maintaining a low error rate and robust offline handling.
Get Started:
Download UrClose today and rediscover the magic of spontaneous meetups with friends. Whether it's a coffee, a conversation, or just a quick hello, UrClose makes it happen.