Mend
A faith-based recovery app combining biblical wisdom with clinical psychology — we designed & built the complete native mobile experience with real-time sync, SMS accountability, and subscription infrastructure
Project Overview
Mend combines biblical wisdom with clinical psychology to help individuals break free from pornography addiction. The app provides immediate support during vulnerable moments, tracks progress with meaningful milestones, and builds a supportive faith-based community.
Our Role
- Native mobile app development (React Native CLI + TypeScript)
- Backend architecture & real-time sync (Firebase)
- Subscription & paywall system (RevenueCat + Superwall)
- SMS accountability system (Twilio)
- Analytics & attribution setup (Mixpanel + AppsFlyer)
- Apple & Google sign-in integration
Tech Stack
Challenge
- •Provide immediate help during vulnerable moments
- •Maintain user privacy in a sensitive context
- •Build sustainable accountability systems
- •Balance faith-based support with clinical psychology
Solution
- •Multi-layered support: instant resources + scheduled SMS
- •Firebase real-time sync for community engagement
- •RevenueCat + Superwall for subscription access gating
- •Mixpanel event taxonomy for user behavior insights
Results & Impact
- Active faith-based recovery community
- Daily Scripture engagement driving retention
- SMS accountability reducing relapse
- Contributing to anti-trafficking efforts
Engineering Highlights
Key Features
Recovery Loop
- Daily surrender prompts
- Temptation Escape Plan
- Prayer & meditation guides
- Scripture reminders
Progress & Motivation
- Streak tracking & calendar
- Achievement badges
- Victory timeline
- Personalized "Reason Why"
Accountability & Community
- SMS check-ins (Twilio)
- Community forum
- Push notifications
- Social sharing
Platform & Monetization
- RevenueCat subscriptions
- Superwall paywalls
- Apple & Google sign-in
- Cross-platform sync
Track Your Journey to Freedom
Visual progress tracking helps users celebrate victories and stay motivated. The streak calendar, achievement badges, and milestone system create positive reinforcement loops that drive long-term engagement.
Daily Surrender & Support
Morning devotionals anchor users to their faith and purpose. Personalized Scripture, Christian quotes, and custom "Reason Why" reminders help users begin each day with intention and spiritual grounding.
Temptation Escape Plan
One-tap emergency support provides instant access to prayer prompts, biblical truth, guided exercises, and practical steps. The Escape Plan interrupts urges with immediate, actionable support tailored to the moment.
Building a wellness or recovery app?
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