DroolFinder is a gamified iOS and Android app for dog spotting. Users photograph dogs they meet, the app identifies the breed, turns the photo into a collectible AI-generated sticker, records the spot and builds a Dogdex around rare finds, challenges and social discovery.
The brief
DroolFinder started with a simple behaviour: people already notice dogs on walks, at parks and outside cafes. The product turns that moment into a collecting game. Photograph a dog, identify the breed, save the spot, and build a Dogdex that makes the next walk feel worth checking.
What we built
The app combines native mobile flows, camera capture, AI breed identification, AI image generation, collection mechanics, geolocation and realtime features. A dog sighting can become a sticker, a collection entry and part of the user's progress, while social and challenge surfaces give people a reason to keep spotting.
Shipping the app
Mobile apps are judged twice: by users and by the stores. DroolFinder was built with the review process in mind from the start, including permissions, privacy copy, platform behaviour and release assets. It was approved on the first submission to both Apple and Google Play.
Why it matters
DroolFinder shows the Rangefront app stack working beyond business systems: consumer UX, AI image models, location-aware behaviour, realtime product features and store-ready release work in one product. The app is playful; the engineering underneath is serious.
Build notes
- Photo capture flow that turns a dog sighting into a structured spot with breed information, location context and a collectible sticker.
- AI image generation used as a product feature, not a gimmick: each dog becomes a shareable sticker tied back to the user's collection.
- Game mechanics around rarity, Dogdex progress, challenges, badges and social discovery.
- Geolocation and realtime location features shaped for a consumer mobile experience.
- Privacy-conscious handling of location and photo metadata, with user control over what gets shared.
- Approved by Apple and Google Play on the first submission.
