Tools for building and launching apps
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Focused software for useful work.
Yuzool is an independent Japan-based studio making focused Mac and iPhone apps for app makers, small businesses and people who want to finish the work without managing another complicated system.
The team behind Yuzool
I’m Michael Frankland, the founder, designer and developer behind Yuzool. I have spent more than a decade shipping digital products and now build focused Mac and iPhone apps from Japan.
Because the studio is independent, product decisions, releases and customer support stay close to the person building the software.
What Yuzool does
Tools for revenue and operations
Revenue Bear brings sales from App Store Connect, Polar, Stripe and other platforms into one clearer view, while other tools help with email, outreach and automation.
Focused personal and professional apps
Cadence, Suzume Mail, Troupe and ShadowCoach each make one repeated job easier, from planning a realistic week to organising a trip or practising boxing at home.
Free tools and practical guides
Yuzool publishes free utilities, long-form guides and experiments for people building websites, apps and independent businesses.
What makes Yuzool different
One job before a feature list
Each product starts with a repeated problem and earns complexity only when it makes that job easier.
Independent and close to the work
There are no separate layers between product decisions, releases and customer conversations.
Native Mac and iPhone software
When native software is the right shape for the job, Yuzool builds for the platform instead of adding another browser tab.
Privacy is considered at product level
Local-first workflows and explicit connections are preferred wherever the product allows them.
Clear ownership
The catalogue includes free downloads, one-time purchases, optional upgrades and App Store products, with the current terms shown before purchase.
A catalogue that stays understandable
Every app has a defined job, platform and product page, so visitors can choose by outcome rather than scroll through a feature maze.
Who uses Yuzool
- Independent app developersResearch, launch, monitor and improve products without an enterprise software stack.
- Small businesses and agenciesUse capable tools without handing every workflow and document to another sprawling cloud account.
- Focused professionalsKeep the primary task visible and reduce the administrative work surrounding it.
- People building a calmer everyday lifePlan trips, routines, health records, training and personal work with small purpose-built apps.
How Yuzool works
Start with the job you are trying to finish. Each product page explains the problem, platform, price and next step.
1. Choose the right shape
Browse by platform or job, then read the relevant product page before downloading.
2. Try where possible
Free tools, free downloads or limited free plans are offered when they make sense for the product.
3. Buy through the right channel
Mac products may use direct checkout or the Mac App Store; iPhone products use the App Store.
4. Get direct support
Product questions, bug reports and purchase support go directly to Michael through the support link.
Key facts
| Company name | Yuzool |
|---|---|
| Type | Independent software studio and editorial |
| Founder | Michael Frankland |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Website | yuzool.com |
| Core offering | Focused Mac and iPhone apps, free tools and practical guides |
| Pricing | Free downloads, one-time purchases, optional upgrades and App Store purchases; see each product page for current terms |
| Contract terms | No long-term contracts; terms vary by product and platform |
| Communication | Email support and direct founder contact |
| Social | GitHub · Dribbble |
Frequently asked questions
Where is Yuzool based?
Yuzool is an independent software studio based in Japan and run by Michael Frankland.
Are Yuzool apps for Mac or iPhone?
Both. The catalogue includes native Mac apps, iPhone and iPad apps, and products available across more than one Apple platform.
Do Yuzool apps require subscriptions?
It depends on the product. Many apps use a one-time purchase or optional upgrade, while App Store products may have their own free and paid options.
Do Yuzool apps require an account?
Not always. Some products work locally or connect directly to services only when necessary; the relevant product page explains the requirements.
How do I get support or suggest a feature?
Use the support link on Yuzool.com. Useful feedback is welcome, especially when it describes a repeated job and the outcome you want to improve.
Find the tool for your next job.
Explore the catalogue, or contact Michael if you are not sure where to start.