Now on the App Store — LuNote & LuSnake are live ↗
Lu Apps · An independent studio

A family of beautifully
crafted
apps.

Lu — short for Luxury. A small studio crafting privacy-first apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch — each finished with the same obsessive care you would expect from a finely made object.

Privacy by design Made with love Crafted for Apple
The collection

Eight apps, one standard.

Live apps first, then everything in the making. Each entry is built to the same measure of craft.

01
Productivity

LuNote Flagship

Your entire knowledge workspace in one app. Handwrite or type notes, annotate PDFs, read EPUBs in a calm reader, and file everything into nested folders. On-device AI summarizes, rewrites, and answers questions about your notes — with Apple Pencil, iCloud sync, and a native Mac app.

NotesPDF & EPUBApple PencilAI assistiCloud
02
Games

LuSnake On the App Store

The Nokia classic, reborn on iPhone. An authentic monochrome LCD look meets modern game design — daily missions, streaks, unlockable power-ups, and swappable themes. Simple to start, impossible to put down.

ArcadeRetroDaily missionsPower-ups
03
Lifestyle

LuHorary Next up

Traditional horary astrology, done properly. Ask a question and LuHorary casts a real astronomical chart for that exact moment, using authentic Regiomontanus houses and a precise astronomy engine. Thoughtful interpretations, beautifully rendered.

AstrologyReal chartsRegiomontanus
04
Productivity

LuTask Next up

Collaborative project management for small teams and families. Shared projects, assignable tasks, due dates, and real-time updates with cloud sync and push notifications — a calm, focused alternative to bloated tools.

CollaborationReal-time syncTeams
05
AI & Utilities

LuGenie In development

A pocket toolkit of on-device AI. Fourteen private, lightning-fast tools — summarize, rewrite, translate, proofread, brainstorm and more — powered by Apple Intelligence, so your text never leaves the device. With Shortcuts, Widgets, and Apple Watch.

On-device AI14 toolsShortcutsWatch
06
Health & Fitness

LuBite In development

Effortless calorie tracking. Snap a photo of your meal and AI estimates the calories and macros — no database searching, no manual logging. Track your day and hit your goals, simply.

Photo trackingAI nutritionMacros
07
Navigation

LuDrive In development

The companion every car owner wants. Save where you parked, track maintenance and fuel, log expenses, and navigate with voice guidance. Manage your whole garage — vehicles, service records, and documents — with CarPlay, Widgets, and Apple Watch.

ParkingMaintenanceCarPlayVoice nav
08
Privacy & Social

LuPin In development

Privacy-first messaging with no phone number. A PIN is your identity. Messages are end-to-end encrypted with CryptoKit and stored encrypted on-device, with offline Bluetooth mesh. Conversations that stay strictly yours.

E2E encryptedNo phone numberOffline mesh
The name

“Lu” is short for Luxury.

Everyday software deserves the same care as a finely made object — considered materials, precise details, and a finish you can feel. That conviction runs through every Lu app, from the first pixel to the last animation. Approachable on the surface, uncompromising underneath.

What we believe

Principles behind every pixel.

We don't chase feature counts. We chase the feeling of software that simply works — quietly, respectfully, and beautifully.

I.

Human-first design

Interfaces that feel calm, familiar, and quietly powerful — considered down to the last detail, never cluttered.

II.

Privacy as a principle

On-device intelligence and end-to-end encryption wherever it matters. Your data is yours — never sold, never mined.

III.

Native to Apple

Purpose-built with SwiftUI for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, so every app feels at home on your devices.

IV.

Focused, not bloated

Each app does one thing exceptionally well. No dark patterns, no clutter — only tools that respect your time.

V.

Made with love

We ship, we listen, we refine. Every release is a small act of care, built to stay a joy for years.

VI.

Made for everyone

Localization, accessibility, and inclusive defaults are part of the plan from day one — not an afterthought.

Where we live

At home on every Apple device.

Pick up on your phone, continue on your iPad, finish on your Mac, glance on your wrist.

iPhone
iPad
Mac
Apple Watch
CarPlay
Widgets & Shortcuts
The studio

Crafted by a small studio.

Lu Apps LLC is a small, independent software studio in the United States. Behind the brand is a tiny team with one simple mission: make software people are genuinely glad to open — private, honest, and a joy to use.

  • §An independent company. Lu Apps LLC — a United States company.
  • Made with love. A small team, big care. Every detail is intentional.
  • 🛡Transparent by design. Clear privacy policies and no data resale — ever.
Lu
“Beautiful software, made with love.”
Lu Apps LLC · United States
Questions

Good to know.

What is Lu Apps?+
Lu Apps is a small, independent software studio — Lu Apps LLC, a United States company — building a growing collection of privacy-first apps for Apple platforms. The name says it: “Lu” is short for Luxury, and every app is made with the same care.
Which apps are available now?+
Our flagship LuNote and LuSnake are on the App Store today. LuHorary and LuTask are next, pending review, and the rest of the collection is in active development.
How does Lu Apps handle my privacy?+
Privacy is a core principle, not a marketing line. We favour on-device processing and end-to-end encryption wherever possible, we never sell your data, and each app ships with a clear, readable privacy policy.
Which devices are supported?+
Our apps are built natively for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, with deep integrations like Widgets, Shortcuts, and CarPlay where they make sense. Availability varies per app.
How can I get in touch?+
We would love to hear from you. Use the contact form below and we will reply personally.
Get in touch

Say hello.

Questions, feedback, press, or partnership ideas — we read every message and reply personally.