50k+ users · Lausanne–Geneva community · integrated matching and chat
Context
Smatch is a Swiss mobile app that helps people meet through sport. The product combines profiles, ability level, availability, geolocation, and preferences to suggest relevant partners.
Once a match is created, users can chat inside the app and organize their next sports activity.
What we built
- iOS and Android mobile application.
- Sports profiles and matching logic.
- Ability level, availability, and geolocation criteria.
- Integrated chat for organizing meetups.
Why this project matters
| Angle | Value |
|---|---|
| Adoption | More than 50,000 users, mainly around Lausanne and Geneva. |
| Recurring use | Matching, messaging, and activity planning in one experience. |
| Swiss product | Sports community developed from French-speaking Switzerland. |
Public outcomes
- A community of more than 50,000 users.
- A journey from profile discovery to organizing a real activity.
- A mobile app focused on trust, matching relevance, and retention.
Delivery approach
- Make matching criteria understandable without weighing down the journey.
- Turn chat into the natural continuation of a match rather than an isolated feature.
- Design a mobile experience for frequent, community-driven use.
Swiss Made Software
