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Productivity and AI app development

TheCheatCode designs productivity apps for Mac, iPhone and the web, often powered by artificial intelligence: digital memory, voice dictation, meeting transcription and email sorting.

Yellow notepad with the words “Things to do today”
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Save time, without losing control.

  • Yellow notepad with the words “Things to do today”[01] Speed

    Fewer clicks

    A shortcut, a gesture, a sentence: the tool has to be faster than doing without it.

  • iMac on a white desk next to a lamp and a clock[02] Privacy

    Your data stays with you

    On-device processing when possible, read-only access when a connection is needed.

  • Smiling woman checking her phone at her desk[03] Useful AI

    AI that serves a task

    Search, summarize, sort, transcribe: the AI serves a specific use, not a demo.

  • Laptop showing code on a desk, with a notebook and a phone[04] Integration

    Where you already work

    Keyboard, share extension, inbox, global shortcut: the tool comes to you.

Your tool, as fast as your idea.

Weekly plan and shopping to do

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  1. 01

    Mac and iPhone app

    Native SwiftUI apps, with custom keyboard, widgets and extensions.

  2. 02

    AI agents and integrations

    Agents that read, sort and summarize, connected to your tools such as Gmail.

  3. 03

    Web app and SaaS

    Accounts, subscriptions, dashboard and admin for an online product.

  4. 04

    On-device processing

    Transcription, search and AI running on the device to protect data.

  5. 05

    Landing page and launch

    A clear, fast page to present the product and open the waitlist.

How we find your cheat code.

  1. Woman thinking in front of a wall covered in sticky notesLvl 01

    Understand

    Your project, your market, your users and what really needs to work.

  2. Hand sketching an interface diagram on a whiteboardLvl 02

    Find the edge

    Identify what can truly set you apart.

  3. Pencil on grid paper covered in hand-drawn screen wireframesLvl 03

    Design

    Turn that direction into a clear, consistent and memorable experience.

  4. Laptop screen showing colorful codeLvl 04

    Develop

    Build a solid, fast and reliable product, ready for release.

  5. Rocket lifting off in a cloud of smoke by the waterLvl 05

    Launch

    Put the product in the hands of its users and prepare what comes next.

Your questions about building a productivity app.

How much does a productivity app cost?

The price depends on the scope: number of screens, user accounts, payments, admin back office and integrations. For a productivity app, the target platforms (Mac, iPhone, web) and AI all affect the budget. The most reliable approach is to start from what you actually need. Our online estimate helps you scope it in a few minutes, then we get back to you with a detailed quote.

Can you add AI to my app?

Yes: natural language search, summaries, sorting, transcription or agents that act on your tools. We choose the model and the architecture based on the use case and the level of privacy required.

Can AI work without sending data to the cloud?

Yes, for many uses: search, sorting or transcription can be processed directly on the device, without sending data to a server.

Do you develop Mac apps?

Yes, natively with SwiftUI, with global shortcuts and system integration.

Can you build an internal tool for my team?

Yes. We have built management web apps for businesses: payroll and scheduling, quotes and invoices, email sorting. The tool starts from your real processes.

Ready to unlock your cheat code?

An idea to launch, a website to rethink, an app to build or a brand to evolve?

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