WhereToGo: Social Travel with Trusted Reviews
A unique app that connects users and allows them to get trusted recommendations from friends and family.
About App
WhereToGo is a new-age travel and lifestyle platform that transforms the way people discover and experience new places. Unlike generic review platforms, WhereToGo connects users with their social circles, allowing them to explore trusted recommendations from friends and family. Whether you're searching for the best restaurants, bars, cafés, or clubs, this app helps you make informed decisions based on real experiences. With an intuitive and fun rating system, powerful search features, and global discovery options, WhereToGo is the ultimate companion for travelers and urban explorers alike.
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Industry Reviews & Ratings
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Platform iOS
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Development Time 3 Months
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Services Design & Development
The Results
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5K+ Download
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4.8 Rating on Stores
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5,000+ Daily Active Users
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66% Increased User Engagement
Project Goal
The goal was to create a seamless and engaging platform that allows users to trust recommendations from their inner circle while also exploring reviews from the broader community
WhereToGo aims to provide a personalized, interactive, and visually appealing review experience that simplifies travel planning and social outings.
Problem
- 1. Building a Socially-Connected Review System – Integrating friend-based recommendations while ensuring user privacy.
- 2. Creating an Intuitive & Fun Review Mechanism – Moving beyond traditional star ratings to an interactive swipe-based review format.
- 3. Real-Time Search & Discovery – Ensuring users can instantly access location-specific recommendations, even in new cities.
- 4. Scalability & Performance – Handling high user engagement while maintaining seamless performance across platforms.
Solution
- 1. Advanced Social Integration – We developed a secure and dynamic social graph, allowing users to follow friends and see their recommendations effortlessly.
- 2. Gamified Review System – Designed an interactive swipe-based review feature that makes rating and sharing experiences engaging and quick.
- 3. AI-Powered Search & Discovery – Implemented an intelligent recommendation engine that personalizes search results based on user preferences and friend activity.
- 4. Scalable Cloud Infrastructure – Leveraged a robust backend to ensure smooth app performance and handle a growing user base.
Top Features Which Make This App Unique
Discover new places with trusted recommendations from friends, making travel and lifestyle choices personal, reliable, and fun.
Find Nearby Famous Places
Discover trending spots around you.
Verified Reviews
Explore genuine reviews with images from real users.
Search Friend's Restaurants
Explore eateries recommended by friends.
Travel Feed
Stay updated on your friend's journey in real time.
Technology Used
Glimpses Into App Screens
Personalized recommendations, interactive reviews, and AI-powered search for the ultimate travel experience
RipenApps' Development Journey with Wheretogo
From conceptualization to execution, RipenApps worked closely with the client to craft an app that blends social engagement with discovery. Our journey involved extensive user research, designing an intuitive UI/UX, implementing real-time location-based search, and integrating a scalable backend for seamless performance. The result? A game-changing review platform that makes planning social experiences more fun and trustworthy than ever before.
Our process
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Discovery
Requirement Gathering
Stakeholder Interviews
Competitive Analysis -
Design
Wireframing
Prototyping
UI/UX Design -
Development
Frontend Development
Backend Development
API Integration -
Testing & Launch
Quality Analysis
Beta Testing
Deployment
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