Information through Communication

Turning information into something people can use.

I independently design and develop thoughtful, native apps for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac.

Clear communication is the foundation of good technology.

Information through Communication is more than a motto—it is the principle that underpins everything I do.

In developing native applications for Apple platforms, I believe the best solutions come from presenting information clearly, connecting ideas effectively and helping people make confident decisions.

I believe the best software comes from clear communication—between people, ideas and technology. Modern AI-assisted development tools form part of my engineering process, helping transform ideas into working software more efficiently while allowing me to focus on the areas that matter most: thoughtful design, sound engineering decisions, intuitive user experiences and a clear product vision.

Technology should simplify complexity rather than create it. My aim is always to build software that is practical, dependable and carefully crafted, making information easier to understand, easier to communicate and ultimately more valuable to the people who use it.

Purposeful software,
designed for Apple platforms.

Independent development

iPhone · iPad · Apple Watch · Mac

Native apps built around real needs.

My business is increasingly focused on designing and developing focused Apple applications using Swift, SwiftUI and modern AI-assisted engineering tools.

The aim is straightforward: clear interfaces, dependable behaviour and software that makes useful information easier to understand and act upon.

Explore current development

Family Historian

A comprehensive Apple app for bringing family history information together and making it easier to explore, understand and share.

Preparing for App Store release

Your family story,
clearly connected.

Family Historian is becoming a substantial application for recording people, relationships, events, sources, photographs, documents and the wider context behind a family’s story.

It is designed to make complex family information easier to navigate while preserving the detail, evidence and personal connections that make family history meaningful.

This website will become the home for product information, release news, documentation, privacy information and support as the app approaches launch.

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Clear

Complex family information presented in an understandable way.

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Connected

People, places, events and evidence brought together meaningfully.

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Personal

A private, thoughtful home for the details behind a family story.

A growing portfolio of native Apple software.

These applications are currently in active development and have not yet been released. Each is being designed around a clear, practical purpose and a native experience across the Apple devices it supports.

02In development
My Health app icon

My Health

A focused application for bringing personal health information together in a clear and useful form.

iPadiPhone
03In development
Andy's Garden Planner app icon

Andy's Garden Planner

A practical planning tool for organising garden spaces, planting and seasonal activity.

iPadiPhone
04In development
Andy's Calendar app icon

Andy's Calendar

A thoughtfully designed calendar experience for managing and understanding personal time.

iPadiPhone
05In development
Andy's Solitaire app icon

Andy's Solitaire

A clean, native interpretation of the classic card game for Apple devices.

iPadiPhone
06In development
Xcode Bridge app icon

Xcode Bridge

A companion system for connecting Apple devices with an Xcode development workflow on Mac.

MaciPadiPhone
07In development
My Whisky Cabinet app icon

My Whisky Cabinet

A personal catalogue for recording, organising and exploring a whisky collection.

iPadiPhone

Plan. Run. Review.

My Personal Trainer, My Runs and Run Pace Checker work together as a connected set of apps supporting my fitness programme — from planning training, through live run coaching, to reviewing progress and performance over time.

09Fitness suite
My Personal Trainer app icon

My Personal Trainer

The planning and guidance hub for my fitness programme, bringing together running, swimming and strength training with schedules, reminders and guided sessions.

iPhoneiPad
10Fitness suite
My Runs app icon

My Runs

A detailed running record for bringing together my completed runs, statistics, trends and performance metrics so progress can be reviewed over time.

iPhoneiPad
11Fitness suite
Run Pace Checker app icon

Run Pace Checker

The live running companion for iPhone and Apple Watch, monitoring pace, cadence and heart rate while providing spoken guidance for easy aerobic, interval and longer training runs.

iPhoneApple Watch
12In development
Food Log app icon

Food Log

A simple food diary for recording meals, food items and nutritional information.

iPhone
13In development
My TV Tracker app icon

My TV Tracker

An Apple TV app for keeping track of the TV series I watch across streaming platforms, with watchlists, progress and a clear overview of what is next.

Apple TViPhone
14In development
My Coupon Scanner app icon

My Coupon Scanner

An iPhone app for scanning paper supermarket coupons, storing them locally, organising them by supermarket and displaying the barcode at checkout.

iPhone

Let’s communicate.

For Apple app development, product enquiries or general correspondence.

info@andygrant.com