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Roamate – Solo Travel Companion Platform
Roamate is a travel companion platform that connects solo travelers through personality-based matching, helping them find compatible partners and reduce travel costs. With real-time messaging and community features, it makes shared travel safer, smarter, and more social.
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Mobile Application
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1 Member
location
United States
industries
Travel & Hospitality
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Project Background
Project Background
Roamate is a compatibility-first platform designed for solo travelers to find travel partners and split costs. The app aims to end the "Solo Tax" - the extra costs solo travelers pay for single supplements, two-person minimums, and similar surcharges. Unlike dating or swipe-based apps, Roamate uses personality-based matching to connect travelers with compatible companions.
Empiric Infotech was engaged to build a cross-platform mobile app with real-time messaging, background check integration, and social community features.
Business Needs
Business Needs
- Build a cross-platform mobile app for iOS and Android
- Implement compatibility-based matching using personality quizzes
- Integrate third-party criminal background verification ("Cleared to Roam")
- Develop real-time messaging and social feed (RoamBoard)
- Build trip posting/joining system with cost-split estimates
- Support multiple connection modes: split costs, travel partner, or meetup
- Implement subscription-based monetization (Premium plans)
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Project Challenges
- Building a sophisticated matching algorithm based on personality compatibility
- Integrating third-party background verification while maintaining user privacy (pass/fail only)
- Developing real-time messaging with reliable delivery
- Creating an engaging social feed (RoamBoard) for community interaction
- Handling complex trip logistics including cost splitting and filtering by country, gender, and age
Strategy and Solutions
- Built a "Vibe Check" personality quiz system that powers smart matching
- Integrated background check API with privacy-first design - app never sees personal details
- Developed real-time messaging with push notifications
- Created RoamBoard community feed for recommendations and trip planning
- Implemented a Planner feature with folder-based organization for saving trip recommendations
- Delivered flexible connection modes to serve different traveler needs
Results & Impact
- App live on both Google Play and App Store with 4.6/5 rating
- Active development with 20+ version updates since launch
- Strong user differentiation from dating apps praised in reviews
- Premium subscription model generating revenue
- Scalable platform ready for global expansion
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