Simple apps. Better lives.
TQ Software Labs is an iOS software studio building focused, privacy-first apps for everyday life — well-made tools that meet real needs, without costing what they're worth.
What we're building
Each app solves one everyday problem well — built natively in Swift, private by default, and honest about what it does.
Six rules every app is built under
They're written down because they're expensive to keep — and the moment they're negotiable they stop being principles.
Local-first, private by default
Your data lives on your device. No required accounts, no third-party trackers, and features work offline unless they genuinely need the network.
Deterministic core, AI at the edges
Where our apps use AI, testable deterministic logic makes every decision that matters — AI narrates, parses and suggests, and always shows its work.
Test-first where it counts
Core logic ships as isolated, fully unit-tested Swift packages — the math is proven before it gets a user interface.
Accessibility is a gate
VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion and contrast settings are release requirements, not follow-ups.
No dark patterns
Honest paywalls, one-tap cancel, and we never paywall your own data. If a subscription isn't worth it, cancelling should be easy.
Safety before cleverness
Health and home-safety topics get conservative, clearly-disclaimed guidance that defers to qualified professionals.
We'd rather ship a few excellent apps than fifty forgettable ones.
App Store availability is announced here first. For early access, press, or partnership questions, the people who build the apps read the mail.