Desktop
Software
Native macOS, Windows, and Linux apps — internal tooling, creative software, and cross-platform apps that feel right on every OS.
Start a project ↗(01) The problem
Sound familiar?
Pain 01
Your Electron app embarrasses the brand
An app that takes 8 seconds to launch, eats 1.5 GB of RAM, and doesn't support the system dark mode isn't a desktop app — it's a web app in a trench coat. Users notice.
Our fix — We choose the right framework for your actual requirements — Tauri for performance-critical apps, Electron only when the ecosystem genuinely justifies the trade-offs.
Pain 02
Internal tooling is built on spreadsheets and prayers
When your ops team has twelve browser tabs open, two Zapier automations that break monthly, and a shared spreadsheet that's no longer shared correctly — the answer is proper software.
Our fix — Internal tools deserve real engineering. We build them with the same rigour we apply to customer-facing products.
Pain 03
Platform-specific features are being skipped entirely
Notifications, file associations, system menu integration, Touch Bar, keyboard shortcuts, auto-update — the features that make software feel native on each OS are being deprioritised because they're hard.
Our fix — We build native integration properly — because these features are the difference between software people tolerate and software they recommend.
(02) What we deliver
Software that
feels native.
01
macOS (Swift / SwiftUI)
Native Mac apps that respect Human Interface Guidelines, integrate with the OS properly, and feel completely at home in the dock and menu bar.
02
Windows Apps
WinUI, Win32, or cross-platform depending on the brief. From enterprise internal tooling to polished consumer software.
03
Linux Tooling
CLI tools, GTK/Qt GUI apps, and daemon services for Linux environments — packaged for deb, rpm, and AppImage distributions.
04
Tauri
Rust-powered desktop shells with a web-stack UI — tiny binaries, fast startup, and a security model that doesn't apologise for itself.
05
Electron
When ecosystem reach matters more than binary size — done right. Optimised for startup time, memory footprint, and auto-update reliability.
06
Internal Tools
Ops tooling, creative software, workflow automation, and data applications for internal teams who deserve good software too.
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Platforms supported — one consistent quality bar
60%
Average startup time reduction vs. prior Electron implementations
18
Desktop products shipped across macOS, Windows, and Linux
(03) How we work
Platform-first,
not platform-agnostic.
Cross-platform doesn't have to mean lowest-common-denominator. We match the toolchain to the platform's expectations and respect the OS your users live in daily.
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Platforms — one consistent quality bar
01
Requirements & Constraints
Platform targets, distribution model (store vs. direct install), update strategy, licensing, and hardware requirements before any technical decisions are made.
02
Architecture
Native vs. cross-platform framework decision, updater mechanism, crash reporter, telemetry, and build pipeline design — documented and agreed before a line of code.
03
UI Design
Platform HIG compliance, custom design system if needed, keyboard-first interaction design, accessibility, and dark mode from the start — not at the end.
04
Development
Staged release builds, crash reporting active from day one, auto-update infrastructure in place before beta, and CI/CD for every target platform.
05
Testing & Release
macOS notarisation, Windows code signing, cross-platform smoke tests on real hardware, and a repeatable release pipeline that removes the human error.
(04) Why Grovitt
Different
by design.
Desktop development is the engineering discipline most web-first studios quietly avoid. We don't — and the difference shows in the output.
We pick the right tool, not the fashionable one
Tauri for performance-sensitive apps, Electron when the ecosystem justifies it, native Swift for apps that need to feel like macOS. The framework recommendation follows the requirements — not the other way around.
Distribution is infrastructure we build in
Auto-update, code signing, notarisation, and crash reporting are set up before the first beta — not added in a rush before launch. Your update pipeline should be as reliable as the app itself.
Internal tools get the same engineering bar
The ops team using your internal tooling every day deserves software that works. We apply the same architecture, testing, and quality standards to internal tools as to customer-facing products.
(05) Common questions
Questions
answered.
Not finding what you need? We're direct about scope, platform constraints, and fit.
Ask us anything →Electron vs. Tauri — which do you recommend?
Tauri for performance-sensitive applications, smaller binary sizes, and when security posture matters. Electron when plugin ecosystem availability, team familiarity, or the JavaScript tooling story outweighs the performance cost. We'll make the case for each given your specific constraints.
Do you handle code signing and notarisation?
Yes. macOS notarisation, Windows Authenticode signing, and Linux packaging are part of every desktop engagement — not extras you discover you need the week before launch.
Can you implement auto-update infrastructure?
Yes. We implement Sparkle for native macOS apps, built-in updaters for Tauri, and Squirrel or custom update servers for Electron applications — with staged rollouts and rollback capability.
Do you build for Mac App Store or Microsoft Store?
We can. Sandboxed store distributions have meaningful constraints — entitlement restrictions, no JIT, review timelines. We'll advise on what direct distribution vs. store distribution means for your specific application before you commit to either.
Ready to ship
a desktop product?
Tell us the platform, the use case, and the distribution model. We'll recommend the right stack and a realistic timeline.