The Vision
Berlin has one of the most vibrant nightlife scenes in the world — but navigating it is still surprisingly fragmented. You scroll through Instagram stories, ping friends in group chats, check five different websites, wait in unpredictable queues, and still sometimes end up at the wrong place at the wrong time.
CLUBIUS is your all-in-one Berlin nightlife companion. Discover the right places, meet the right people, and plan your entire night — in one seamless experience.
I built CLUBIUS because I wanted a single place that understands what kind of night you're looking for — not just what's happening — and connects you with the right people to experience it together.
The Problem
Going out in Berlin has a coordination problem baked into it:
- Finding events easily: Event discovery is fragmented across Instagram, venue websites, and word of mouth. There was no single source of truth to easily find what's happening.
- Expensive tickets & no personalization: Event tickets in Berlin have become very expensive, and there was no platform to recommend which event you should actually go to based on your specific music taste.
- Finding your crew: People sometimes cannot find partying friends with similar tastes. CLUBIUS helps people easily find a partner or build a party crew.
- Planning is broken: Finding the nearest Späti, ATM, or Döner at 3am while standing outside a club requires too many apps.
🎧 Discover Events
Instead of endless generic event lists, CLUBIUS recommends clubs, bars, and events based on your music taste and going-out style. Whether you're chasing hard techno & Schranz, industrial, house, disco, breaks, or experimental sounds — CLUBIUS surfaces what fits you.
Each event card shows a match score (e.g., ★ 80%), so you can immediately see how well it aligns with your preferences. Browse by genre tags like "Hard Techno & Schranz" or "Industrial", filter by Today / Tomorrow / All, or use the search to find a specific club, DJ, or event.
🤝 Find Your People
Nightlife is better shared. CLUBIUS helps you connect with people who are looking for the same kind of night. Whether you want a rave partner, bar buddy, party crew, or just new friends — the matching system works through shared music interests, prompts, likes, and location.
User profiles feature photos, prompts ("Bar or club? My take: Bar to talk, club to forget what we talked about."), and a like system. Connections feel natural — you're matched through a genuine shared interest in the same music scene, not random swiping.
🗺️ Explore Venues
Beyond events, CLUBIUS maps Berlin's entire venue landscape — clubs, bars, cocktail lounges, beer bars, and hidden gems. Partner venues are highlighted with special offers and deals. Browse by category (Cocktail & Lounge Bars, Beer Bars, etc.) in list or map view, save favorites, and mark places you've visited.
📍 Plan Your Night
The practical side: CLUBIUS shows you everything you need around any venue — Bars, Spätis, ATMs, and Döner spots all on a single map. Tap markers to get details, filter by type, and never find yourself lost at 2am trying to figure out where to go next.
💬 Stay Connected
Once you've matched with someone or found your crew, the built-in chat keeps the conversation going. You can chat securely before meeting up, share upcoming events directly within the app, and coordinate your plans. It's designed to make sure you never lose touch with your nightlife connections and never miss the next rave.
✨ All Features
Beyond the core features, CLUBIUS includes everything you need for the perfect night out:
- Like People — find people you vibe with
- Start Chatting — break the ice before you meet
- Build Your Crew — never go out alone
- Preview DJs — listen to the sounds before you go
- Discover Venues — find the best clubs, bars and hidden gems
- Save Favorites — keep your favorite places and people close
- Track Your Night — plan, navigate and make the most of your night
- Exclusive deals — unlock bar discounts and limited-time partner offers
Available in English and German, with Dark Mode. Sign in with Apple or email.
Technical Stack
- React Native (Mobile App)
- Supabase (Database, Auth & Real-time Sync)
- Node.js (Backend Services)
- Sign in with Apple / Email Auth
- Geolocation & Maps APIs
- App Store Connect
- Dark Mode Support
Reflection
Building and shipping a real product independently — from idea to App Store, in two languages, with a working matching system and live venue data — is one of the hardest and most rewarding things I've done. The engineering challenges were significant, but the real challenge was product thinking: what does the user actually need, and what is just noise?
CLUBIUS is an ongoing project. It's live, it's growing, and it continues to teach me about the gap between building features and building products people actually want to use.