Case Study
Audio journaling platform enabling authentic personal reflection and meaningful community connections
Delivered functional iOS MVP in under 2 months with smooth native UX and future Android compatibility
Built secure audio recording and storage system with end-to-end encryption for sensitive personal content
Implemented unique "Spiritual Hitchhiking" feature enabling anonymous audio exchanges between matched users
This Life envisioned a new kind of social platform centered around authentic personal audio journaling rather than performative content. The founder recognized that people needed a safe space to record personal reflections, prayers, and thoughts without the pressure of likes or comments. The challenge was creating an app that could handle sensitive audio content with absolute privacy while also enabling meaningful connections through affinity groups. The platform needed to balance personal privacy with community sharing, ensure secure storage of deeply personal audio recordings, and create unique features like "Spiritual Hitchhiking" that would differentiate it from traditional social apps.
The concept centered around building an iOS-first audio journaling platform that would enable authentic personal reflection and meaningful community connections. Users would record personal audio notes in a private, judgment-free environment, with options to share within specific affinity groups based on shared experiences. The unique "Spiritual Hitchhiking" feature would randomly pair users to exchange audio reflections anonymously, fostering genuine human connection without the performative aspects of traditional social media. The platform needed to prioritize user privacy and data security while creating a simple, intuitive interface that encouraged daily audio journaling and authentic sharing.
MetaCTO delivered a comprehensive iOS MVP with secure audio recording, community features, and robust backend infrastructure, all within an early-stage startup budget and timeline.
Built using Kotlin Multiplatform and Swift for smooth native UX, with architecture designed for future Android compatibility.
Implemented secure audio capture with local storage and automatic cloud upload to AWS S3, ensuring privacy and reliability.
Developed unique random pairing system for anonymous audio exchanges between users, creating meaningful connections.
Implemented end-to-end encryption, limited data collection, and secure third-party authentication to protect sensitive personal content.
Built Strapi-based admin system for content moderation, user management, and featured content curation.
Developed Node.js API with PostgreSQL database, integrated with AWS/GCP for secure, scalable hosting.
This Life successfully launched their iOS MVP in under 2 months, transforming an early proof-of-concept into a polished platform ready for community testing. Key achievements include:
Delivered a functional iOS app in under 2 months, aligned with early-stage budget constraints while maintaining high quality standards.
Implemented end-to-end encryption and limited data collection, ensuring user privacy for sensitive audio content—a critical requirement for the platform.
Built with clear upgrade path for Android and web platforms, using Kotlin Multiplatform to enable future cross-platform expansion.
Enabled immediate user testing with early adopters, validating demand for audio journaling and affinity-based sharing features.
MetaCTO helped us transform an early proof-of-concept into a polished, secure, and scalable MVP that our community could actually use. They combined startup-style speed with senior-level engineering discipline, not only building what we asked but also proactively proposing better solutions—like how to handle encrypted audio storage and safe moderation. Their ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality gave us confidence.
" MetaCTO combined **startup-style speed with senior-level engineering discipline**. They not only built what we asked but also proactively proposed better solutions."
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