What is WhaTo app and how does it work?

WhaTo lets groups swipe on options like Tinder—restaurants via Yelp, movies via TMDB—for instant matches. Join code, swipe live, results pop post-final vote.

How to build Tinder-like swipes in React Native?

Use Gesture Handler + Reanimated. Study Tinder footage for curves; client-side matching via set intersection on Firebase broadcasts.

Is Firebase good for real-time group apps?

Yes for connected sync, but Firestore beats it on offline. Proxy APIs via Cloudflare to secure keys.

📦 Open Source Projects

WhaTo: Tinder Swipes Fix Group Indecision via React Native

Endless 'I don't care' loops at dinner? One dev built WhaTo: Tinder swipes for groups, powered by React Native and Firebase. Instant results, zero accounts—here's the build.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

WhaTo app screenshot showing Tinder-style swipe cards for group dinner decisions

⚡ Key Takeaways

Client-side matching delivers zero-latency results, outpacing server pings. 𝕏
Perfect Tinder physics via frame-by-frame analysis—muscle memory is king. 𝕏
Cloudflare Workers proxy APIs securely; Firebase RTDB great for bursts, weak offline. 𝕏

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