Astrology App Development: Complete Guide
Everything you need to build and launch a successful astrology app. Tech stack, API integration, monetization, and growth strategies.
Market Opportunity
Recommended Tech Stack
Mobile App
React Native or Flutter for cross-platform. Native Swift/Kotlin for premium experience.
Web App
Next.js with React for SEO and performance. Tailwind CSS for styling.
Backend
Node.js or Python. Use Vedika API for all astrology calculations.
Database
PostgreSQL for user data, Redis for caching horoscopes.
Core Features
- Birth Chart Generation: Full Kundli with interpretations
- Daily Horoscope: Personalized based on birth chart
- AI Chat: Natural language astrology queries
- Compatibility: Synastry and Kundli matching
- Panchang: Daily calendar with auspicious times
- Push Notifications: Daily horoscope, transits alerts
Monetization Strategies
Freemium
Free daily horoscope, premium for detailed analysis, AI chat, matching.
Subscription
$4.99-$9.99/month for unlimited AI queries and premium features.
In-App Purchases
One-time purchases for detailed reports, compatibility analysis.
Ads
Non-intrusive ads in free tier. Remove ads with premium.
API Integration Architecture
Your app acts as a thin client. Vedika handles all calculations:
- Store user birth details securely
- Cache daily horoscopes (same for all users of same sign)
- Call Vedika for birth chart on user creation
- Use AI chat for personalized queries
- Implement retry logic for API resilience
Launch Checklist
- [ ] App Store Optimization (ASO) keywords
- [ ] Screenshots with zodiac signs
- [ ] App preview video
- [ ] Push notification permissions
- [ ] Social sharing features
- [ ] Review prompts at right moments
- [ ] Analytics integration
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