Build Custom Social Media Apps for Any Community

Adalo is the no-code app builder that pairs AI-powered generation with a visual multi-screen canvas, so entrepreneurs and business teams can design, build, and publish custom database-driven apps to the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and web from a single project — no code, no developers required.

Yes. Adalo's built-in relational database updates feeds when new posts, likes, and comments are created. Native push notifications alert users in real time when someone interacts with their content. Adalo 3.0 (launched late 2025) is 3–4x faster than previous versions and supports 1M+ monthly active users, making it practical for social apps with active communities.

Adalo includes built-in email/password authentication with account creation, login, and password reset screens. You can assign roles (admin, moderator, member) using database properties and control access to screens and actions based on those roles. For social apps, this means admins can moderate content, moderators can flag posts, and regular members see only their appropriate permissions.

Yes. You can build moderation workflows directly in Adalo using role-based access. Create a reporting system where users flag content, and moderators review flagged posts from a dedicated admin screen. For automated moderation, connect to content moderation APIs via Zapier or Adalo's Custom Actions. While Adalo doesn't include built-in AI content filtering, the integration options let you add external moderation services.

Yes. Adalo supports image uploads natively—users can upload photos from their camera or gallery, and images are stored and displayed in feeds, profiles, and post detail screens. For video, you can integrate with services like Cloudinary or Mux via Custom Actions to handle video upload, processing, and playback. Image uploads work out of the box; video requires an external service integration.

Yes. Adalo builds true native iOS and Android apps—not web wrappers. This means full push notification support for new followers, likes, comments, and direct messages. Push notifications are the single biggest driver of daily active usage in social apps, and Adalo supports them natively without plugins or third-party services.

Yes. Adalo 3.0 (launched late 2025) is 3–4x faster than previous versions and scales to 1M+ monthly active users. Paid plans include unlimited database records, users, and storage at $36/mo—no per-user charges. For social apps generating high volumes of posts and interactions, the built-in relational database handles the data relationships efficiently. The free plan includes 500 records, which is enough to prototype your social app before committing.

Adalo excels at building custom social apps with feeds, profiles, messaging, and engagement features, but it's not a drop-in replacement for platforms like Instagram or TikTok. Features like real-time video streaming, algorithmic feed ranking, stories that auto-expire, and native video editing are outside what Adalo provides today. Adalo also doesn't include built-in AI content moderation or end-to-end encrypted messaging. For communities that need a branded, purpose-built social platform with native mobile apps at a fraction of custom development cost, Adalo is the practical choice. For consumer-scale social networks competing directly with established platforms, custom development is the better path.