RealTalk Referee
AI-powered relationship argument analyzer
2026
The work
Two-phase SaaS that uses Claude AI to mediate couples' arguments. Built the full payment infrastructure, progressive paywall, shareable verdict links, PWA, multi-language support, and a real-time Live Mode.
Situation
Couples needed an unbiased third party to settle arguments without escalation. Existing relationship apps were either generic chatbots or therapist matchmakers — nothing in the middle.
Task
Stakeholders needed a product response to couples needed an unbiased third party to settle arguments without escalation. Existing relationship apps were either generic chatbots or therapist matchmakers — nothing in the middle. The engagement boiled down to shipping the architecture, flows, and integrations implied by the solution — starting with built a Claude-powered analyzer with structured input flows, a progressive paywall, Stripe billing, and a verdict-sharing system..
Action
Built a Claude-powered analyzer with structured input flows, a progressive paywall, Stripe billing, and a verdict-sharing system. Phase 2 added Live Mode for real-time mediation during active arguments and a refreshed dark blue visual identity.
Result
Live at app.realtalkreferee.ai with paying users on a $9.99/month subscription. Two consecutive contracts with the same buyer — repeat business is the truest signal.
