Desktop app development for Mac and Windows
Mac and Windows apps with offline mode, auto-updates and signed installers.
What's included
Alponi is an agency that builds desktop apps for Mac and Windows, from internal tools your team opens every morning to software you sell to customers. Apps are built once in Electron for both systems, keep their data on the device so they work when the internet drops, and sync safely when the connection comes back. Signed installers and automatic updates are set up as part of the build, and the same team designs the interface and can market the product.
Who it's for
Teams in showrooms, warehouses or clinics that need software that keeps working when the connection drops
Businesses replacing an aging Windows-only program that staff now also need on a Mac
Software companies that want to offer customers a proper desktop version of their product
How it works
Call and written plan
A 15-minute call covers who uses the app, what data it holds and what must still work offline. You receive a written plan with the scope, the stack and a clear price.
Design the workspace
Designers build the screens in Figma around the tasks your team repeats every day, with shortcuts and layouts that suit long working sessions.
Build with test installs
Developers build in Electron with offline storage and sync, and share signed test installs for Mac and Windows so you can try each version on your own machines.
Launch and hand over
We publish the signed installers, switch on automatic updates and hand over written notes on how the app is built, released and updated.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a desktop app cost?
Every desktop app is quoted after a 15-minute call, once we understand the workflows, the data and who will use it. You get the scope and the price in writing before anything starts.
Why build a desktop app instead of a web app?
A desktop app makes sense when people need it to work without a reliable connection, to handle local files or hardware, or to stay open all day as part of their routine. If a web app would serve you better, we will say so on the call.
How long does desktop app development take?
It depends on the scope, and the timeline is set in the written plan before work starts. Larger apps are split into stages, so your team can start using the core workflow while later features follow.
What happens to our data when the app is offline?
Work is saved on the device first, so nothing is lost when the connection drops. When the app is back online it syncs changes to the shared backend, with clear rules for what happens when two people edit the same record.
Can the app have a web or mobile version later?
Yes. Electron is built on web technology, so much of the interface and logic can be shared with a web app later, and the same team builds web and mobile apps when you need them.
How it's quoted
Every build starts with a 15-minute call and a written plan: what we'll build, the stack, the stages and a clear price. Nothing starts until you've agreed it, and you own the code, the designs and the files once paid.
Need desktop app development?
Request a 15-minute call. We'll tell you straight if we're a fit and how fast we can ship.
Or email info@alponi.com