Safe-Driving Rewards App Developer

Mobile App Developer Needed – Safe Driving Rewards App (iOS & Android) We are looking for an experienced mobile app developer to build an MVP for a new driving rewards application. Concept The app rewards users for safe driving habits. Drivers earn points for driving safely and lose points for risky behaviour. Points can later be redeemed for rewards, discounts, and offers from local businesses. The goal is to create a fun, gamified platform that encourages safer driving through points, achievements, leaderboards, and real-world rewards. Core Features User Accounts: * Email, Google, and Apple Sign-In * User profile * Points balance * Driving statistics * Reward history Driving Detection: * Automatic trip detection * GPS-based trip tracking * Background driving detection * Automatic trip start and stop * Vehicle registration Safe Driving Scoring: Users earn points for: * Safe kilometres driven * No phone usage while driving * Following speed limits * Smooth acceleration * Smooth braking * Maintaining safe driving streaks Users lose points for: * Speeding * Phone usage while driving * Harsh braking * Aggressive acceleration * Other risky driving behaviour Rewards System: * Points wallet * Rewards catalogue * Coupons and offers from local businesses * Reward redemption system * Reward history Gamification: * Driver levels * Achievement badges * Weekly challenges * Safe driving streaks * Leaderboards * Community rankings Admin Panel: * Manage users * Manage rewards and partners * Configure points and scoring rules * View statistics and reports * Manage business offers Important Challenges to Solve 1. Privacy & User Trust One of the biggest challenges is encouraging users to install the app without feeling that it is collecting evidence against them. Many drivers may worry that speeding events, phone usage, or driving behaviour could potentially be used against them in the event of an accident, insurance claim, or legal dispute. We are looking for recommendations on: * Privacy-first architecture * User-owned data * Data minimization * Secure storage practices * Methods of calculating scores without unnecessarily storing detailed driving events * Features that increase user trust and adoption 2. Fraud & Abuse Prevention Another major challenge is preventing users from earning rewards when they are not actually driving. Examples include: * Passengers earning points while someone else is driving * Users riding in taxis, buses, or a friend's vehicle * Fake or manipulated GPS activity * Users attempting to game the rewards system We are looking for recommendations and implementation ideas such as: * Driver vs passenger detection * Vehicle verification * Bluetooth vehicle pairing * Apple CarPlay / Android Auto integration * Confidence scoring systems * Anti-cheat mechanisms * Trip validation methods Please explain how you would approach these challenges. Preferred Technology: Please recommend the best technology stack for: * iOS and Android development * Backend infrastructure * Database * Push notifications * Analytics * Reward management Deliverables: * Complete source code * Mobile applications for iOS and Android * Backend and database setup * Admin panel * Documentation * Deployment assistance * App Store and Google Play submission support --- Reward Redemption & Business Validation System --- The app should include a complete reward redemption system connected to participating businesses. Example workflow: 1. Users earn points through safe driving. 2. Users browse available rewards from local businesses. 3. When a reward is selected, the required points are deducted from the user's balance. 4. The system generates a unique voucher code and/or QR code. 5. The user presents the code to the participating business. 6. The business validates the code through a simple web-based partner portal. 7. Once validated, the voucher is marked as redeemed and cannot be reused. The system should include: * Unique voucher generation * QR code and/or voucher code support * Business partner validation portal * Real-time voucher verification * Used, unused, expired, and cancelled voucher statuses * Voucher expiry dates * Automatic prevention of duplicate redemptions * Redemption history for users * Redemption history for business partners * Admin management of rewards and redemptions * Fraud prevention and audit logs The business validation portal should be simple and accessible from any smartphone, tablet, or computer without requiring special hardware or dedicated devices. - When Applying - Please include: 1. Similar apps you have developed. 2. Experience with telematics, GPS tracking, fleet management, insurance, or driving behaviour monitoring. 3. Your recommended technology stack. 4. Estimated timeline. 5. Estimated development cost. 6. Suggestions for improving the concept. **To confirm that you have read the entire job description, please start your proposal with the word "ROADSAFE". Applications that do not include this word at the beginning of the proposal may not be considered.**