Independent iOS studio

Useful apps.
Forged with focus.

Dagger Development is the independent studio of James Shelby—building clear, purposeful iPhone apps for the parts of life that should feel simpler.

The maker behind the mark

Craft learned in the real world. Applied in code.

I’m James Shelby, an independent iOS developer from Salem, Oregon.

My path to software ran through emergency medical work, private security, and more than seven years in knife manufacturing. Each taught me the same lesson: details matter, dependable tools earn trust, and good work should have a clear purpose.

Dagger Development brings that mindset to software—focused products, thoughtful interfaces, and steady improvement with every release.

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How I build

Purpose before complexity.

01 / Focus

Do one job well.

Every app starts with a clear problem and stays centered on solving it.

02 / Craft

Details earn trust.

Typography, interaction, privacy, and performance are part of the product—not polish added later.

03 / Progress

Ship, listen, improve.

Useful software is shaped over time through real use and honest feedback.

Support & feedback

Have a question or an idea?

Whether you need support for an app or want to share feedback, I’d like to hear from you.

daggerdevelop@gmail.com