A few months ago, I came up with the idea to create something that helps solve people’s problems. The idea was to build an app — a social platform that connects people around the world for meaningful text, voice, and video chats so one can talk, listen, learn, and make friends — safely and simply. The platform is designed to help people find real conversation, not endless scrolling since I noticed that too many apps, including social and communication trap users in feeds and passive browsing. Because of that, I made my app self-explanatory and officially named it “Talk To Somebody”, now available on the App Store. I also noticed on other apps, when someone wants to practice a language, hear another perspective, or just have a genuine exchange, feeds get in the way. That’s why I created Talk To Somebody to solve that by focusing entirely on live, one-to-one and small group conversations, removing distractions so you actually talk and listen. Core features Text conversations — Start quick one-on-one chats using optional prompts provided to break the ice, exchange phrases, or keep in touch with new friends. Voice calls — Practice pronunciation, have hands-free chats, or enjoy a more natural conversation than typing allows. Video conversations — Meet face-to-face for deeper connection, language coaching, or casual hangouts. Group conversations — Join small peer groups to discuss topics, run study sessions, or host guided practice with people at your level. Share with friends — Easily invite contacts, share memorable moments, and build a network of practice partners and trusted connections. Safe and secure environment — Built-in safeguards and simple privacy controls let you focus on conversation without worrying about safety. What really makes my app, Talk To Somebody, different is its single-minded focus on conversation. There are no algorithmic feeds, no endless content to scroll past, and no pressure to create posts. Instead, you get a comfortable space designed around real interactions: find a person who shares the same interests as you or a small group, choose text, voice, or video, and start talking live without needing to have that person’s phone number saved on your phone. That clarity keeps conversations genuine and helps you improve communication skills faster. My app is not a dating app. I strictly block and ban any sort of sexual content and solicitation, hate speech and discrimination, requests for money, scams and fraud, spam and malicious links, illegal activity of any kind, etc … Users also have the option to report or block the other participant if noticed any illegal activities that violate the community guidelines. Once on the platform, you’ll notice the difference immediately if you're learning a new language or trying to expand your social circle. If you decide to learn a new language, you don’t have to use or turn on the translation feature built in the app. If you want to have a work meeting or do your science homework like math, physics or chemistry, you can explore the resources provided on your dashboard. If you lost your job, going through a divorce or just having a bad day and need to talk to somebody, you can find someone to talk to or navigate to the “Useful resources” provided directly on your dashboard. Without distracting feeds, time spent in my app is time spent practicing or connecting. The mix of one-to-one and small group options gives you control: find somebody to talk to, or lively peer groups when you want multiple perspectives. My app is safe and ideal for social networkers, learning a new language, and anyone who values real conversation over passive consumption. If you want to practice speaking, listen to different accents, make friends across time zones, or host study groups, my app makes it easy and enjoyable. I really built the app on the purpose of delivering a friendly, focused space to provide a genuine and reliable support system for those who are tired of noice and want meaningful, secure conversations that help them learn and connect. Today, I opened the App Store, searched for it, and saw something I built actually sitting there. Man, that was the best feeling I’ve ever had. It’s officially approved and available on the App Store. 🎉 But wait, getting here was a lot harder than I expected. I built it on a very small budget and had to learn and figure out things as I went—authentication, mobile UI, text/voice/video calling, notifications, safety features, testing, store requirements, and plenty of bugs. Then came the App Store review process. I fixed issues. Submitted again. Waited weeks to get rejected. Fixed more things. Tested again. Submitted again. There were moments when it felt like every time I solved one problem, another one appeared. The stressful part was when I submitted another build and had to go back to the queue which took more than a week for them to review. But today, seeing Talk To Somebody approved means a lot and made all of those frustrating moments worth it. I'm sharing this mainly because I know there are other developers here who are probably staring at “Waiting for Review,” “In Review,” or another rejection right now. If that's you, please don't give up. Try to read the feedback carefully. Fix what needs fixing. Test again. Ask for help when you don't understand something. Then submit again. And if you're still building and it feels like you're nowhere near the finish line, keep building. You don't need to have everything figured out from day one. I definitely didn't. Sometimes the process really is: Build → Test → Fail → Fix → Submit → Get rejected → Learn → Fix again → Resubmit → Keep going. Eventually, one of those submissions can turn into: Approved. ✅ Today was mine. I want tomorrow to be yours, so we can all celebrate together 🎊 If you have any questions or need help clarifying what’s not working on your side project right now, you can simply reply to this and me and other peers can try to help. You’re not alone. Everybody goes through that at some point. Hopefully yours is next. Keep pushing, guys. 🚀   submitted by   /u/FrontBuyer5040 [link]   [comments]