picClique - Capture, Compete, Connect

picClique is a vibrant social photo contest app designed to bring people together through creativity and friendly competition. Built with Flutter and powered by Firebase, it offers a seamless experience for photography enthusiasts and casual users alike to share, vote, and connect over stunning images. Whether you’re snapping nature shots, cityscapes, or pet pics, picClique turns every photo into a chance to shine.

Key Features:

Photo Contests in Groups: Join or create cliques—public or private groups where users upload photos in a 9:16 aspect ratio to compete in themed contests (e.g., Nature, Animals, Cities). Cast up to three votes per contest, like photos, and add comments to cheer on your favorites. Contests end automatically, showcasing winners with a celebratory confetti animation.
Dynamic Home Screen: Your hub for all things picClique. See the "Community Clique" with ongoing contests and past winners, plus a list of your personal cliques sorted by activity or pinned status. Real-time timers keep you updated on contest deadlines.
Social Connections: Find friends by username, send requests, and chat in real-time with text or images. Invite friends to your cliques, manage group members (admins can remove users), and discover new groups by category or name.
User Profiles: Track your achievements with stats like total points, photos posted, votes received, and contest wins (1st, 2nd, 3rd place). Show off your profile picture and email in a sleek gradient design.
Explore and Join: Browse a variety of cliques in the Discover section, previewing recent photos and member counts. Join open groups instantly or request entry to private ones.
Secure and Simple Login: Sign in with email and password, with a toggle to show/hide your password for convenience. New users can easily sign up to start competing.
Why picClique?

picClique is more than just a photo app—it’s a community where every snapshot tells a story. Compete for bragging rights, connect with like-minded creators, and enjoy a smooth, dark-themed interface that puts your photos front and center. From the thrill of seeing your image climb the leaderboard to the joy of chatting with friends about your latest shot, picClique blends creativity with connection.

Get Started:

Download picClique, sign in, and join the "Community Clique" to jump into your first contest. Upload a photo, vote for others, and watch the winners light up the screen. Whether you’re a pro photographer or just love a good pic, there’s a clique waiting for you.

Note: This is an early test release—expect some quirks like photo upload delays or contest sync hiccups. Your feedback will help us polish the experience!