yapped
Collaborative memory books for friends and shared moments.
yapped reimagines social sharing around curated “Books” — collaborative albums tied to a place, date, and circle of friends. Users sign in with Google or Apple, create books with titles, descriptions, photo grids, and tagged collaborators, then browse a searchable home feed of shared memories. Each book supports member lists, quote overlays on photos, likes, comments, and profile tabs for books created versus joined — giving friend groups a persistent timeline for trips, reunions, and inside jokes.
The problem
Shared trips and reunions disappeared into personal camera rolls and group chats. Friends needed one album tied to a place, a date, and the people who were there.
What we shipped
yapped is built around Books: collaborative albums with a title, a description, a photo grid, and tagged collaborators. A home feed is searchable. Each book has members, quote overlays, likes, and comments.
How it works
- Google and Apple sign-in
- Create a book with place, date, and collaborators
- Searchable feed of shared memories
- Likes, comments, and quote overlays on photos
- Profile tabs for books you created and books you joined
React Native on the client. Firebase Auth, Firestore, and Storage hold accounts and media. Algolia powers search.
Technology stack
- React Native
- TypeScript
- Firebase Auth
- Cloud Firestore
- Firebase Storage
- Cloud Functions (Node.js)
- Google Sign-In SDK
- Apple Sign-In
- Algolia Search
- TanStack Query
- Fastlane
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