Rather Useful Apps
Simple, useful apps, games, and browser extensions. No bloat, no data-harvesting, no nonsense. Just software that respects your time and privacy.
Phone Apps and Games
Kalabux
A steampunk paint-mixing puzzle. Pipe the primary colours together, mix to fill every order, and build your paint works from a tired old machine to a colour empire.
Available NowWordfarer
An interactive adventure that plays along with whatever you try. Pick a world, invent a hero, type what you'd do next, and watch your tale unfold to a real ending.
Coming SoonSwipeloot
The frantic multiplayer phone game the whole family plays together. Swipe the treasure, swerve the traps — 60-second rounds, up to 8 players, free to play.
Available NowArtsplainer
Point your camera at any artwork and get instant AI feedback on technique, composition, and style. Includes competition practice scoring for photography clubs.
Available NowBrowser Extensions
Review Radar for Amazon
AI-powered fake review spotter that gets smarter with every scan. Spot fake, incentivised, and suspicious reviews before you buy.
Available NowTimestamp Bookmarks for YouTube
Save multiple timestamps per video with personal labels. Never lose your place in long videos, lectures, or tutorials.
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