About Me

After more than a decade building mobile apps across startups and enterprises, I kept running into the same question: why do simple interactions require complex cloud infrastructure? Why does a note-taking app need user accounts? Why can't two people share a list without involving a third-party server?

These questions pushed me toward Local-Only development — building apps that work entirely on the user's device, connecting peer-to-peer when needed, with all processing and storage happening locally. For me, it's not just about the technology; it's about giving users real control over their data and experiences.

I'm Michael Raber, and LocalApps.com is where I document this journey of rethinking how we build mobile software.