Hyperlocal Social Platform

Your
Local Network,
Alive.

Share photos & rich blogs, rate with stars, order from local businesses, and join an invite-only community—all based on real-time location.

  • Invite-only community
  • Live local discovery
  • Built-in business ordering
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Everything to connect locally

Powerful tools designed for hyperlocal discovery, sharing, and engagement.

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Location-Based Discovery

See posts from people near you with real-time geolocation. Filter by distance to discover what's happening in your immediate area, nearby neighborhoods, and across your city. Every post is tagged with its actual location.

5-Star Ratings

Rate posts 1–5 stars with real-time averages. Quality content rises naturally. Tamper-proof via Cloud Functions.

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Image Carousel

Share multiple photos in swipeable carousels with individual captions. Perfect for restaurant visits, events, and daily discoveries.

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Rich Text Blogs

Long-form content with headings, quotes, and embedded images. Includes estimated reading time and category tagging for discoverability. Write detailed reviews, guides, and stories.

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Threaded Comments

Nested comment threads with like/dislike and real-time reply notifications.

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Smart Notifications

17+ notification types. Likes, comments, follows, orders—all customizable.

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Follow & Social Graph

Build your personalized feed. Follow users and businesses for curated content.

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Three Roles, One App

Regular users browse and order. Business owners manage menus, queues, and employees. Employees handle counters. Role-based UI adapts automatically—no separate apps needed.

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10 Content Categories

Technology, Sports, News, Music, Gaming, Entertainment, Science, Health, Travel, Food. Personalize during onboarding and discover content that matters.

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Smart Feed Tabs

For You surfaces nearby content, Categories lets you browse by interest, and tag-based filtering helps narrow discovery even further. Pull-to-refresh with real-time Firestore listeners keeps the feed current.

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Category & Tag Discovery

Explore curated categories and tag-based content paths to find posts that match your interests without leaving the main feed experience.

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Bookmarks & Sharing

Save posts for later with one tap. Share externally via system share sheet.

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Like & Dislike

React to posts, comments, and replies with like/dislike. Engagement counts update in real-time.

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Rich User Profiles

View stats—posts, followers, following. Edit bio, avatar, and display name. Business profiles show QR code and ratings.

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Multi-Step Post Creator

A guided creation flow: choose post type (image or blog), upload and edit images in a full-screen editor with crop/rotate, add individual captions to each carousel slide, select categories, and preview before publishing. Progress tracked with a step indicator and publish dialog.

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Deep Linking

Share direct links to posts, profiles, and invite pages. Tapping a link opens the exact screen in-app or on the web.

Order from local businesses,
right in the app

A complete ordering system with real-time queues, multi-counter support, token tracking, and employee management.

Businesses are users—just upgraded

No separate business app. Any user can upgrade directly from their profile. The same app reveals tabs for managing orders, menu items, employees, and queue operations.

  • 👤
    User RoleBrowse, post, rate, order from businesses.
  • 🏪
    Business RoleManage menu, accept orders, add employees, configure counters & hours.
  • 🧑‍🍳
    Employee RoleHandle queue operations at assigned counters. Invited by business owner.
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Download Fownz & sign in with Google
2
Use as regular social user
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Profile → "Upgrade to Business Account"
4
Select business type & fill details
5
Cloud Function validates & upgrades
6
Orders & Items tabs appear instantly

Real-time token tracking

Browse menus, add to cart, and place orders. A unique token number is assigned instantly. Track status live as it moves through the queue.

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    Browse MenuItems organized by categories with prices, photos, descriptions.
  • 🎫
    Token QueueCloud Functions atomically assign tokens. No duplicates ever.
  • 📱
    Live StatusFirestore listeners update: Placed → Confirmed → Preparing → Ready → Served.
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Visit business profile → "Items" tab
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Add items to cart & customize
3
Review & confirm order
4
Receive Token #47 — track live
5
"Your order is ready!" notification

Multi-counter & employee management

Set up multiple service counters. Invite users as employees via push notifications. Order system includes 1-month auto-expiry with renewal.

  • 🖥️
    Counter AssignmentEmployees select their counter on launch. Each handles its own queue.
  • 🤝
    Employee InvitationSearch users → "Add as Employee" → FCM notification → Accept.
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    Atomic TransactionsEvery status change uses Firestore transactions. No race conditions.
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Owner searches user → "Add as Employee"
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Target user gets push notification
User accepts → role changes
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Employee selects counter → starts serving

Order Status Pipeline

PLACED CONFIRMED PREPARING READY SERVED

Each transition is an atomic Cloud Function. Updated in real-time via Firestore listeners.

Gated access—
quality over quantity

Three controlled entry paths plus QR code scanning ensure an authentic, trusted community. No open signups. 18+ age verification required.

Path 1 — Promo Code

Seed users receive promo codes via social media, flyers, or events. Enter on sign-in, verify server-side, sign in with Google—instant approval.

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    Server-Side ValidationCloud Function checks code activity, expiration, usage limits.
  • 📊
    Campaign AnalyticsTrack which codes drive registrations. Cost-per-acquisition per channel.
  • 🛡️
    Fraud PreventionRate limiting, App Check throttling, expiration timestamps.
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Open app → enter promo code
2
"Verify Code" → Cloud Function validates
3
Google Sign-In activates
4
Auto-approved → onboarding → feed

Path 2 — Friend Invite

Existing users invite friends by email. The invitee enters the inviter's email on sign-in—system auto-matches. Signing in IS the acceptance.

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    Email MatchingCross-references automatically. No extra accept/decline steps.
  • Instant ApprovalMatching invite auto-approves. Inviter gets "Your friend joined!" notification.
  • 🚫
    Spam Protection10 invites/day limit. Duplicate detection. Reputation tracking.
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User taps "Invite Friend" in settings
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Enters friend's email → invite created
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Friend gets email with download link
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Opens app → enters inviter's email
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Google Sign-In → auto-approved

Path 3 — Community Voting

No code or invite? Request access. All approved users vote. Reach the threshold and you're in. Democracy at work.

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    Broadcast NotificationAll approved users get FCM push to cast their vote.
  • Threshold ApprovalConfigurable (e.g., 5 yes votes). Results notified via push.
  • Waiting RoomPending applicants see status screen. Redirected upon approval.
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"Request Community Access" on sign-in
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Enter name & intro message
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Approved users notified → vote yes/no
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Threshold met → approved → welcome!

QR Code Invites & Age Gate

Business profiles display a scannable QR code for instant access. Users can also share QR-coded invite links. All new users must pass 18+ age verification before entry.

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    QR Code ScanningScan a business’s QR code to visit their profile or accept an invite instantly.
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    Shareable QR LinksEvery business profile generates a unique QR code. Print on menus, flyers, or storefronts.
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    Age Verification18+ mandatory check at registration. Cloud Function validates before account creation.
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See QR code at a local business
2
Scan with Fownz → opens profile
3
Start following, browsing menu, ordering

One system, every kind of business

The order system adapts terminology, features, and UI based on business type.

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Restaurant
Menu, dine-in/takeaway, cuisine categories
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Barber Shop
Services, walk-in/appointment
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Salon
Beauty services, bridal & spa
Café
Beverages, quick-service
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Retail Store
Products, delivery, inventory
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Repair Shop
Electronics & auto repair
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Bakery
Baked goods, pre-orders
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Pharmacy
Medicines, prescriptions
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Grocery
Daily essentials, bulk orders
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Custom
Any type, full config

Content that matters to you

10 curated categories. Personalize your feed during onboarding.

Technology
Sports
News
Music
Gaming
Entertainment
Science
Health
Travel
Food

Get started in minutes

From download to your first post in under 2 minutes.

Download & Get Access

Get the app from App Store or Google Play. Use a promo code, friend invite, or request community access.

Enable Location

Allow location to see nearby content. Your precise location is never shared publicly.

Personalize Feed

Select categories you love. Your feed adapts to show what matters most.

Create & Engage

Share posts, rate with stars, order from businesses, follow people, bookmark favorites.

Two powerful ways to share

Quick photo shares or detailed long-form stories.

Image Posts

Photo carousels with individual captions, auto location tagging, and community star ratings.

  • Multiple image carousel with swipe
  • Individual image captions
  • Category & location auto-detection
  • 5-star community rating

Blog Posts

Rich text with headings, quotes, embedded images. Detailed reviews, guides, and stories.

  • Rich text formatting & headings
  • Block quotes & embedded images
  • Estimated reading time
  • Bookmarkable & shareable

Dark & Light Mode

Switch with a tap. Syncs across sessions. Respects system preference automatically.

Light Mode

Clean, warm interface for daytime use. High contrast with a creamy undertone.

Dark Mode

Signature premium feel. Deep warm tones, perfect for night browsing and OLED screens.

Try it — click the theme toggle in the top navigation.

Your data, your rules

Full control over privacy, notifications, and account configuration.

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Private Account

Limit post visibility to approved followers. Control who sees your content.

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Notification Control

Toggle 17+ notification types independently. Push and email preferences separate. Grouped by Today, Yesterday, This Week.

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Theme Options

Light, dark, or auto system theme. Persists across sessions and devices.

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Report & Moderation

Report posts, comments, replies. Cloud Functions handle moderation pipelines.

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Online Status

Show or hide your online status. Control visibility without going offline.

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Tagging Control

Manage who can tag you in posts and comments. Block unwanted mentions.

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Data & Storage

Data usage mode, auto-play controls, image quality settings, and cache management.

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Language & Region

Language preferences are available in settings, alongside the app's location-aware discovery and account configuration tools.

Modern tech stack

Clean Architecture, BLoC state management, serverless Cloud Functions. Single codebase for Android, iOS, and Web.

💠 Flutter
🔥 Firebase
💾 Firestore
☁️ Cloud Functions
🔔 FCM
🔒 Firebase Auth

8+ feature modules, BLoC + Equatable, GetIt DI, GoRouter navigation, 14+ active Cloud Functions handling ratings, notifications, reports, and orders.

Loved by local communities

What our users are saying.

"The image carousel is perfect for sharing food adventures. Star ratings help others discover hidden gems in the neighborhood."

Emma Rodriguez
Food Blogger

"I upgraded my restaurant to a business account. The order system is incredible. Employees manage counters smoothly, the token system keeps everything organized."

Rajesh Kumar
Restaurant Owner

"The invite system made me feel part of something exclusive. Got in via promo code, invited 5 friends, now we vote on new members. Community-driven access is brilliant."

Aisha Patel
Software Developer

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your community?

Join an invite-only network of users, businesses, and local creators. Download now and start connecting.

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