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Apps and web
A desktop app your team just double-clicks.
Some work belongs on a desktop: big screens, files, quick keyboard use. We build apps for Windows and Mac with a simple install, a shortcut on the desktop or in the Dock, and updates that arrive on their own.
When a desktop app beats the alternatives
A website isn’t always the right tool. These are the signs a desktop app is.
Your team lives in one program all day
It should open fast, stay on the taskbar and feel like part of the computer, not a browser tab among thirty.
The work involves files on the computer
Documents, images and exports are easier to handle in an app that sits next to them.
Installing software is a headache
Nobody wants to wait for administrator rights or a technician for a small tool.
What goes in, what your team gets
You describe the job. Your team gets an app they open like any other.
- Your daily tasks
- Your files and data
- Your branding
- Your team’s habits
Your desktop app- A simple install on Windows and Mac
- A shortcut on the desktop or in the Dock
- Updates that arrive on their own
- An app that feels familiar
From download to daily use
Scroll through what your team experiences.
- 1
Install in a minute
On Windows: download, double-click, done, with a shortcut on the desktop. On a Mac: the usual drag into Applications, then it sits in the Dock.
- 2
Open it and get to work
The main screen shows where things stand: files, tasks and what needs attention first.
- 3
Updates arrive on their own
When we improve the app, your team gets the new version in the background. No one chases a download link.
Install without calling IT.
The install is made so a regular employee can do it alone. On Windows, no administrator rights are needed. On a Mac, it works the way Mac users expect.
- Windows: installs without administrator rights
- Mac: signed by Apple’s process, so it opens without a scary warning
- Shortcuts on the desktop, Start menu or Dock
- Clear messages if something goes wrong
- A simple way to remove it
Updates without chasing anyone.
Fixes and new features reach every computer the same way. You stop asking who is on which version.
- Updates installed in the background
- Everyone on the same version
- Quick fixes when something needs patching
- A short note on what changed
Everything around one good product.
The app, the site and the dashboard all circle the same thing: what your customer came to do.
Your project, step by step
A typical project. The real schedule depends on what the app has to do.
- Step 1
Define
Who uses it, what it must do on day one and what can wait.
- Step 2
Design
The main screens, so you can react before anything gets built.
- Step 3
Build and test
Working versions on your own computer along the way.
- Step 4
Install and support
We help your team install it, then handle updates and fixes.
What you get
- A desktop app for Windows, Mac or both
- A simple install for each
- Shortcuts on the desktop, Start menu or Dock
- Updates that arrive on their own
- A written note on how to install and update it
- Support after launch
What we need from you
- A clear picture of what your team does in the app
- A few of your Windows computers or Macs to test on
- Your branding and content
- Quick feedback on each version
What it won’t do
- Without code signing, Windows and Mac both show a warning at install. We won’t hide that
- We won’t build a desktop app when a website would do the job
- We don’t promise the app will run on very old versions of Windows or macOS without checking first
Questions
What it costs
From CAD 4,000.
Quoted after a short call. The price depends on what the app has to do, how many screens it has and whether you add code signing, which we recommend.
How pricing worksWhy would we see a warning at install?
Without code signing, Windows and Mac don’t recognize the publisher and may show a warning. It looks alarming. Code signing removes it, and on a Mac it goes through an Apple developer account in your name. It’s an added cost, and we recommend it.
Does it really need no administrator rights?
On Windows, yes. The app installs for the current user, so a regular employee can set it up without calling IT. Some company computers have extra security rules, and we check them with you early.
How do updates work?
The app picks up new versions and installs them in the background. We handle the releases, so your team doesn’t manage downloads.
Can we also have it on iPhone and Android?
Yes, if it makes sense. We build iPhone, iPad and Android apps too, and we’ll tell you honestly if a website would be enough.
Can I see an example?
Yes, on a call. We walk you through how we’d build yours, step by step, before you commit to anything.
Does it work on Mac?
Yes. We can build for Mac, for Windows or for both. Tell us what your team uses and we’ll scope it.
What would your team do in a desktop app?
A clear answer within 2 business days: we can build it, partly, or not a fit.