A nomadic dating and community app built for Quin Gables' van-life audience. Trajectory-based matching, group adventures, a builder marketplace, and an invite-only community — powered by RevenueCat.
Not another dating app with a van emoji. This is purpose-built for people who live on the road.
Find people whose travel routes cross yours. No more matching with someone 2,000 miles away who'll never move closer.
Drop a beacon for hiking, climbing, yoga, or beach bonfires. Nearby nomads see it and join in for spontaneous adventures.
Need help with your electrical setup or solar install? Book paid consultations with experienced van build experts.
Every member is vouched for by someone already in the community. Keeps the vibe real and the people genuine.
"Dating and friendship-building are difficult for nomadic van lifers who are constantly moving."
— Quin Gables, Creator BriefTraditional dating apps don't work for people who live on the road. You match with someone 200 miles away, and by the time you meet up, one of you has already moved on. Meanwhile, finding hiking buddies, campfire hangouts, or a qualified electrician for your van build is nearly impossible when you're in a new place every week.
Lovin' Van Life is purpose-built for this lifestyle. It uses trajectory-based matching to connect nomads whose travel paths actually intersect — not just who's nearby right now, but who will be nearby soon. It's a trusted, invite-only community for dating, friendship, and practical van-life skill sharing.
Receive an invite code from someone already in the community. One code, one person. That's how we keep it real.
Share where you're heading. Our trajectory engine finds nomads whose paths will actually intersect with yours.
Match for dates, join activity beacons, or book a builder. Real connections with real people on the same road.
Match for free, pay to message. The core dating action — messaging your matches — is the natural paywall moment. Pro also unlocks beacon creation, builder bookings, and custom themes.
Powered by RevenueCat SDK — All in-app purchases, subscription management, entitlement checks, and paywall presentation are handled through the RevenueCat platform. Offerings, products, and paywalls are configured in the RevenueCat dashboard with native iOS StoreKit integration.
Managed workflow with Expo Router for file-based navigation and typed routes
Auth, Firestore for real-time data, Cloud Storage for media, security rules
SDK for subscription management, entitlement checks, native paywall UI
Real-time positioning and trajectory tracking for route-based matching
Lightweight state management for auth, subscriptions, and app state
New Architecture enabled, arm64, deployment target iOS 16+
Firestore-backed single-use codes with validation and referral tracking
Hand-crafted components with dark/light theme, Reanimated transitions
The app follows a tab-based architecture with separate flows for auth, onboarding, dating, community, builders, and profile. Firestore security rules enforce data access patterns. RevenueCat entitlements gate premium features across the entire app via a shared Zustand store.
Download the working MVP on TestFlight or watch the demo video. Built in the submission period for the RevenueCat Shipyard Creator Contest 2026.