Native desktop & mobile apps
powered by PHP
NativePHP lets you build genuinely native desktop and mobile apps using Laravel, Livewire and the rest of your PHP stack. No Electron-flavoured web wrappers, no learning Swift or Kotlin from scratch. I've been building with it since the early betas — let me help you ship.
Teams who want native, without leaving PHP
NativePHP is a young framework but a powerful one. Here's where it really shines.
SaaS teams shipping a desktop client
Your SaaS is doing well, but power users want a desktop app that works offline, integrates with the OS, and feels first-class.
Internal tooling builders
Desktop tools for your team — no browser, no auth headaches, no networking required. Just a working app.
Mobile companion apps
A simple iOS/Android app to complement your Laravel SaaS — built with the stack your team already knows.
Indie devs & founders
You know Laravel inside out. You want to ship a paid desktop app without spending six months learning a new stack.
The full NativePHP app lifecycle
From first prototype through to signed, notarised, distributed releases.
Desktop apps
Windows, macOS, Linux from a single Laravel codebase. Real native windows, menus and system tray integration.
Mobile apps
iOS and Android via NativePHP for Mobile. Reuse your Laravel logic and Livewire UI on device.
OS integration
File system access, native dialogs, clipboard, notifications, global hotkeys, deep links.
Local data
SQLite-backed local databases, file syncing, offline-first patterns, conflict resolution.
Server sync
Talking to your existing Laravel API — auth, sync, real-time updates, background fetch.
Code signing & notarisation
Apple Developer ID, Windows code signing, macOS notarisation — properly set up so users don't see scary warnings.
Auto-update
Self-updating builds with rollback safety. No "please redownload the installer" emails.
App Store / Microsoft Store
Submission, review prep, store-specific requirements handled.
CI/CD for native builds
Automated builds, signing and release on every tag. Stop the Mac-by-the-desk release process.
From idea to a signed installer
NativePHP is fast to start with, but native distribution has its own quirks. Here's the rhythm.
Scope & prototype
A working prototype in the first week or two — proves the concept on a real device before we commit to the full build.
Build & iterate
Working builds delivered to you weekly. You install and use them as we go — no waiting for a big reveal.
Sign, ship, auto-update
Code signing on all platforms, automated CI for releases, auto-updater wired in. Customers get a real native experience.
Kind words from people I've worked with
“Jamie has been a fantastic partner across a variety of digital projects, from CRM integrations to donation and fundraising journeys. He's responsive, supportive, and always available when we need advice or help. One of his greatest strengths is his ability to translate complex technical challenges into straightforward, understandable language. He's friendly, collaborative, and genuinely invested in helping us achieve the best outcome. We highly value his expertise and enjoy working with him.”
Head of Marketing, Brand & Digital
“We have worked with Jamie since 2024 after approaching him to support and maintain our vehicle recycling platform built by a previous developer. Since then we have fixed numerous bugs, upgraded to the latest library releases and built new functionality including a brand new mobile phone app for our drivers. Knowing we pay the same amount each month and can bank any unused time helps with our cash-flow and we know he'll be on-hand whenever we need support.”
Operations Manager
“Jamie has been instrumental in building My Trust List from the ground up. As our senior full-stack developer, he combines genuine technical depth across Laravel and modern web architecture with the kind of pragmatic problem-solving you only get from someone who truly owns what they build. He communicates clearly, ships reliably, and consistently makes the right call on the trade-offs that matter. I'd recommend him without hesitation to any team serious about quality.”
CEO & co-founder
The things people usually ask
Tell me about your app idea
Desktop, mobile, or both — and what does it need to do? A short message is enough to start.
No hard sell. No obligation. Just a friendly chat about whether NativePHP is the right fit.
