About
CoastalLabs is an independent iOS studio focused on building apps that are useful, honest, and well-made.
The Story
CoastalLabs started with a simple idea — there are real problems that deserve focused, well-built tools. Not bloated apps. Not feature factories. Just software that does exactly what it needs to do, and does it well.
Every app begins with a genuine problem. TankSync came from the frustration of managing aquariums without good data. MedCode came from seeing how difficult it is to track time-critical events during a resuscitation. The goal is always the same: build the app that should exist.
The Stack
Declarative, native UI. Every screen built to feel like it belongs on iOS.
Apple's modern persistence layer. Fast, reliable, and iCloud-ready.
async/await and actors for safe, performant background work.
Timely, relevant alerts — never spammy, always opt-in.
Home screen and lock screen widgets that surface the right info at a glance.
Simple, transparent pricing. One-time purchases via RevenueCat.
Seamless iCloud sync so your data follows you across all your devices.
No trackers, no analytics SDKs. Data stays on your device.
Philosophy
Every app starts with a real, observable problem — not a feature idea. If the problem isn't worth solving, the app doesn't get built.
A small app that does its job perfectly beats a large app that does everything poorly. Scope is aggressively managed.
No dark patterns, no manipulation, no subscription traps. Fair pricing, honest features, and privacy by default.
Two apps, two very different problems. Both built the same way.
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