We build apps our team wishes existed.
ZDevStudio is a small app studio that starts from real life: routines, frictions, and tiny annoyances we feel every day. We design and ship calm, focused apps that our own team is happy to live with on their home screens.
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How We Work
We look at how we actually live and work: where we get stuck, what we avoid, what we keep wishing was easier. Every idea starts there, not in a pitch deck.
Start from real friction
We look for patterns in our own days: tasks we avoid, workflows that feel heavier than they should.
Prototype quickly
We prototype quickly and use it ourselves first to see if it actually helps.
Strip away noise
We remove anything that feels like noise or unnecessary complexity.
Keep what's valuable
We only keep what still feels useful and valuable months later.
What we build
Our best apps are small, quiet tools that earn their place on your home screen by making some part of your day meaningfully easier.
Everyday workflows
Simple helpers for repeated tasks—planning, logging, remembering—that reduce mental load instead of adding to it.
Personal wellbeing
Calm tools around habits, reflection, and self-care that respect your time and attention.
Quiet productivity
Focused utilities that remove friction from everyday digital work instead of chasing engagement.
How we decide what to build
Every idea starts with someone on the team saying, "This is annoying. I wish there were a better way." Then we pressure-test it with a few simple questions.
Is this a real, recurring friction?
We look for patterns in our own days and conversations. If it's a one-off complaint, we let it go.
Can it stay small and focused?
We prefer products that can do one job well with a clear, simple interface.
Would we use it a year from now?
We try to ignore hype. If we can't imagine ourselves still using the app after the novelty wears off, we drop it.
Does it respect people's attention?
We avoid dark patterns and addictive loops. The ideal app lets you get what you need quickly.
Contact
If you'd like to follow what we're building, explore a collaboration, or share an everyday problem you'd love an app for, we're happy to hear from you.