Useful apps, designed with care.
Artisan Media designs practical software for iPhone and iPad, with selected macOS work — focused on everyday problems, clear interfaces and useful features.
From idea to usable product
Apps range from classroom tools and trackers to games, productivity utilities and specialist training tools.
Clear & purposeful
Useful features
Browse the current app collection
Browse Artisan Media’s growing collection of practical apps for education, productivity, tracking, utilities and everyday use.
Marama
Your gardening & fishing guide
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Bell Times
School timetables and alerts — keep everyone in sync
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One Word Only
Word-guessing game: charades, word association & one-word-only modes
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Word Solutions
The ultimate Wordle companion
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Quotable
Quotes for daily inspiration
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Age Calculator & Storer
Age and birthday tracker
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MySermonNotes
Sermon notes and Bible lookup
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ScalesLog
Health and body composition tracker
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OdoLog
Mileage and trip tracker for vehicles
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RefTrainer
Referee fitness — FIFA-style tests, guided timers and training plans
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Lender
Track and manage loaned items
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Hours – Time Calculator
Time calculations made simple
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MyCountdowns
Count down to what matters
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Word Fusion
Word puzzles — find the mystery word that links each combination
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Facilitator
Projects from inquiry to delivery — tasks, templates and archiving
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NextOne
Fair turns and random picks
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Random Selector
Random picker, dice roller and Boggle letters
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Vouchers
Gift cards and coupons — track value, expiry and reminders
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Vocal Buddy
Your music practice companion
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$aver
Savings goals, progress tracking and insights
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SeenTracker
Track movies and TV series
View app →Design starts with the problem, not the feature list
A good app should make a task easier, clearer or more enjoyable. The first conversation is about the user, the job they are trying to do and what is getting in the way now.
From there we can discuss platforms, scope, data storage, notifications, interface patterns and whether the idea is best suited to a small utility or something more substantial.
Clarify the use case
Who will use it, what they need to achieve and which features actually support that.
Keep common actions obvious
Navigation and screens should make sense without needing a manual for basic use.
Apple-focused development
Most projects are designed around iOS and iPadOS, with selected macOS support.
Improve with real use
Useful software evolves as workflows and user needs become clearer.
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