sthreelabs
Quiet iOS apps. Made quietly.
sthreelabs makes single-purpose iOS apps with a paperback aesthetic — warm cream paper, serif typography, restrained motion. Each app does one thing well and gets out of the way.
No subscriptions. No notifications. No streaks. No analytics. No accounts. Each app is paid once and yours forever, like a small book.
i.The apps
- Tallies a quiet habit tracker App Store →
- One Line in Time a line a day, a book in time App Store →
- A Spell of Work a quiet focus timer App Store →
- A Deep Breath breathe a book, page by page App Store →
Or get all four at a paperback-quiet price — The Paperback Collection.
ii.Common questions
What kind of apps does sthreelabs make?
Quiet, single-purpose iOS apps with a paperback aesthetic — habit tracking, journaling, focus timing, and breathing. Each app does one thing well, with no notifications, no streaks, and no engagement loops.
Are sthreelabs apps free or paid?
Each app is $2.99 one-time on the App Store. There are no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, and no ads. You buy it once and own it.
Do sthreelabs apps collect data?
No. All sthreelabs apps process data on-device, sync via your private iCloud account, and use no third-party SDKs, no analytics, and no telemetry. There is no account to create.
Do they work without an internet connection?
Yes. The apps work fully offline. Internet is only needed for optional iCloud sync between your own Apple devices.
What is the paperback aesthetic?
All sthreelabs apps share a visual language inspired by paperback books — warm cream paper backgrounds, serif typography, restrained motion, and a quiet feel. Each app is its own object, but they rhyme as a family.
Made quietly.