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Premium Mac applications, made with precision.

Newman Utility Apps develops native macOS applications and maintains dependable Mac software for teams across the United Kingdom.

Membership gives you a clear route to priority development time, direct support, and early access to releases.

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Secure developmentEnterprise-grade working practices.
Dedicated supportPriority response for members.
Quality focusedTesting at every release stage.
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Start with a clear brief

Newman Utility Apps began in South Lanarkshire after its founders saw small UK teams struggle to find Mac specialists who stayed involved after launch. The studio now works from Hamilton with clients across Britain. We build for macOS because native software feels quicker, calmer, and easier to trust. Every project starts with a conversation about the people using the tool. We document the daily tasks that matter before discussing features. We ask what the current process costs in time and mistakes. That keeps the brief tied to a real business need. Our mission is to make Mac software that gives people more control over their working day. Swift and SwiftUI sit at the centre of our new application work. Objective-C remains part of our toolkit when a mature codebase needs careful attention. We respect Apple's human interface guidelines without forcing every product into the same mould. We test with real devices and realistic data. We discuss trade-offs in plain English. Clients see the work in regular review sessions. Decisions are recorded so the project stays easy to follow. Security, privacy, and maintainability are considered before code reaches production. Long-term support is planned from the first release. Good software should keep earning its place.

That is the standard we bring to every membership request, maintenance task, and new application.

Based in Hamilton

South Lanarkshire is our home base, with delivery for teams throughout the UK.

Native Mac expertise

Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C, AppKit, and current macOS frameworks.

10+ years' experience

Practical knowledge shaped by more than 50 delivered Mac applications.

Support after launch

Maintenance plans keep applications ready for each macOS release.

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Prototype before production

We turn the brief into a small, testable plan. You see the important screens, data paths, and technical risks before a larger build begins. A typical discovery cycle takes five working days, followed by a prototype review with your team.

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01. Discovery

Requirements, users, constraints, and success measures become a shared brief.

02. Design

Flows and interface details follow familiar macOS behaviour.

03. Build and test

Small releases make progress visible and issues easier to resolve.

04. Ship and support

We handle release preparation, review responses, and ongoing care.

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Build the right service

Choose a focused project or use membership for an ongoing development queue.

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New Mac application development

We take a native application from concept through interface design, coding, testing, App Store preparation, and release.

  • Swift and SwiftUI
  • App Store submission
  • Managed beta testing
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Custom Mac software solutions

We make internal tools and integrations for teams whose work does not fit an off-the-shelf product.

  • Internal tooling
  • System integrations
  • Workflow automation
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App maintenance and updates

We handle bug fixes, compatibility work, performance improvements, and security patches for existing applications.

  • macOS compatibility
  • Performance reviews
  • Security updates
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Priority membership programme

Membership reserves development capacity, gives you a direct support route, and keeps regular work moving.

  • Priority development queue
  • Dedicated support
  • Early feature access
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See the work in context

Our portfolio covers focused utilities, internal business tools, and customer-facing Mac products. Each build starts with a practical problem and ends with software that fits the team's existing habits. We favour measured releases, clear ownership, and interfaces that stay understandable six months later.

Native Mac finance dashboard with monthly reporting charts in a Glasgow office

LedgerNorth

Financial reporting for a growing Edinburgh services firm.

Mac creative asset library with organised project previews in a studio setting

FrameFoundry

Asset review and approval for a Glasgow production team.

Healthcare scheduling tool displayed on a Mac beside printed clinic rota notes

CareLine Desk

Secure rota planning for an independent health provider.

Research notes application running on a MacBook beside academic papers

FieldNote Mac

Structured field notes for researchers working offline.

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Ship with ongoing care

A release is the beginning of responsible product ownership. We prepare signing and submission details, respond to review feedback, and keep a record of changes. Choose a monthly plan when your team needs a dependable development partner rather than a single handover.

Essential

£49 / month

For individuals and small projects needing considered Mac support.

  • 1 development request per month
  • Response within 48 hours
  • Community forum access
  • Quarterly macOS update bulletin
  • Email support
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Professional

£129 / month

For growing teams that need regular development and quicker responses.

  • 3 development requests per month
  • Response within 24 hours
  • Community forum access
  • Monthly strategy call
  • Early release access
  • Phone and email support
Subscribe to Professional

Enterprise

£299 / month

For organisations requiring dedicated Mac development capacity.

  • Unlimited development requests
  • Response within 4 hours
  • Community forum access
  • Weekly strategy calls
  • Early access to releases
  • Dedicated account manager
  • On-site visits available
  • Priority App Store support
Subscribe to Enterprise

Plans include secure checkout and can be cancelled at any time. Prices exclude VAT where applicable.

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Proof from working teams

Members value clear communication, careful releases, and support that remains available after launch.

★★★★★

"Newman Utility Apps delivered our custom Mac application ahead of schedule. Priority access made a real difference when our reporting deadline moved forward."

Sarah MitchellProduct Manager, FinTech Edinburgh

★★★★★

"The SwiftUI rebuild made our legacy tool feel current again. The team explained each technical choice without hiding behind jargon."

James O'ConnorCTO, Creative Studio Glasgow

★★★★★

"Our maintenance requests are handled before they become interruptions. The compatibility checks around each macOS release have been especially useful."

Emma WilsonFounder, HealthTech Startup

★★★★★

"The Enterprise plan gives our engineers a direct route to specialists who understand our Mac estate and our release calendar."

David ThompsonEngineering Director, SaaS Company London

★★★★★

"We had a usable prototype in the first week and a sensible plan for the parts that needed more research. That pace helped us make a confident decision."

Fiona MacLeodOperations Lead, Dundee Design Practice

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Start your build

Tell us what needs to work better on your Mac. We will reply with practical next steps, a likely route, and the information needed to scope the first piece of work.

How does membership work?

Choose a monthly plan and send requests through your agreed support route. We confirm scope, place work in the appropriate queue, and provide progress updates until the request is complete.

What applications do you develop?

We build productivity tools, creative utilities, business software, system utilities, and private internal applications using Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C, AppKit, and related macOS technologies.

How long does a project take?

A small utility may take two to four weeks. A larger business application may take three to six months, depending on integrations, testing, and review requirements.

Do you manage App Store submission?

Yes. We prepare metadata, screenshots, signing details, submission materials, and responses to Apple's review team.

What maintenance is included?

Plans cover compatibility work for new macOS versions, bug fixes, performance improvements, and security patches within the agreed request allowance.

Can I change plans?

You can upgrade or downgrade during your subscription. Changes take effect immediately and are priced proportionally where applicable.

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Contact information

AddressM74, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 7GG, United Kingdom
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