Independent creator of apps, social games, and interactive tools
Essays, build notes, and deep dives from the workshop floor.
August 13, 2026 · by Michael Morrison
Every product worth building has a single question that settles a thousand small arguments. Sojourn's comes from a children's book published in 1922: does the listener feel flattered, or infantilized?
August 11, 2026 · by Michael Morrison
Four principles that surfaced product by product, never as a manifesto. Together they describe what every Stalefish product is and what every Stalefish product refuses to be.
July 30, 2026 · by Michael Morrison
The Citizen's Daily Brief runs on Claude, GitHub Actions, Supabase, and Netlify for pocket change. But cheap to run and easy to build are different things, and the gap between them is the whole story.
Newest apps, tools, and games from the studio.
RC racing lap counter
What matters, and why — with the reasoning shown.
Trivia + storytelling card game (2003)
Interactive 3D skateboard ramp builder with materials calculator
Latest posts from the studio — tap a card to see the product it's about.
Aug 28, 2026 · Open Wheelers
Open Wheelers strips away the complexity. Three driver picks per race. That's it. Built for your group chat, not your spreadsheet. Race by race, week by week. Free on the App Store — link in bio. #openwheelers #f1game #indycar #racingame #formula1 #stalefishlabs
Jul 22, 2026 · Yardwise
Your yard doesn't need water every day. Yardwise checks the weather and tells you when it actually does. No more guessing. No more overwatering. Just a quick look before you grab the hose. Free on the App Store — link in bio. #yardwise #watering #lawncare #gardening #waterwise #gardenlife #smartwatering #stalefishlabs
Jul 7, 2026 · Yardwise
Rain last night? Yardwise checks the forecast so you don't have to. Get a week's worth of watering guidance based on actual weather patterns. Water smarter, not by guesswork. Free on the App Store — link in bio. #yardwise #watering #lawncare #gardening #waterwise #gardenlife #smartwatering #stalefishlabs
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Designed for real-world play
Simple, durable, and human
