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A collection of business tools, learning apps, and independent projects. Explore the work behind High Desert Apps.
Master Chess Openings
Opening Master
Learn the why behind every move. Watch, practice, and test your knowledge of 50+ essential openings with AI-powered explanations.
- AI explanations
- Spaced repetition
- 50+ openings
Spanish Edition
Sentence Lab
Build sentences, build fluency. Learn Spanish by constructing real sentences with active production and spaced repetition.
- Active production
- Spaced repetition
- Grammar tools
Financial Planning
Your Horizon
Chart your financial future. Track investments, plan for retirement, and visualize your path to financial independence.
- Investment tracking
- Retirement planning
- Visual charts
Travel Smarter
TripIQ
Arrive prepared, not clueless. Learn cultural etiquette, essential phrases, and local knowledge before you go.
- 50+ destinations
- Cultural guides
- Essential phrases
Home Sale Command Center
SellThisHouse
Your complete home-selling companion. Track deadlines, manage tasks, coordinate your team, and compare offers from preparation to closing.
- Smart task lists
- Deadline tracking
- Offer comparison
Classic Card Game
Tichu
Play the challenging partnership card game online. An interesting mix of poker, bridge and some other unique strategic challenges.
- Online multiplayer
- Partner play
- Ranked matches
Sign Documents
PDF Signer
Sign PDFs quickly and securely. Add signatures, initials, dates, and text fields to any document in seconds.
- Digital signatures
- Form fields
- Secure & private
Small Models, Genuine Learning
Thin AI
A research program exploring what AI can do without frontier-scale compute. Small models that genuinely learn — parse, reason, reflect, and retain — all on a single machine.
- Small models
- Genuine learning
- One machine
Spreadsheet, Reimagined
HolySheet
A complete spreadsheet built from scratch — 200+ formulas, charts, and pivots — with AI that explains your formulas, diagnoses errors in plain English, and shows where every value came from. Runs entirely in your browser.
- 200+ formulas
- AI explanations
- Provenance tracking
Practice Trading
Trading Lab
Sharpen your trading skills risk-free. Simulate trades with real market data and learn strategies without risking real money.
- Real market data
- Paper trading
- Strategy testing
US Geocoding API
Pinpoint Geocoder
Turn addresses into coordinates — fast, accurate, and affordable. 250M+ address points, sub-100ms responses, and no data restrictions at 1/10th the price of major providers.
- Sub-100ms
- 250M+ addresses
- Rooftop accuracy
Invoicing for Trades
TradeInvoice
Run the back office of your trade business. Manage clients, estimates, jobs, and invoices — track outstanding payments, recurring billing, and revenue, all in one dashboard.
- Estimates & jobs
- Recurring invoices
- Revenue tracking
Piano Journal & Library
Cadenza
Master your repertoire, one session at a time. A practice journal and curated library for classical pianists.
- Practice journal
- Music library
- Progress tracking
Showcase Your Art
ArtistPortfolio
Create stunning portfolio websites in minutes. Elegant galleries, custom domains, and beautiful themes for artists.
- Custom domains
- Multiple themes
- Analytics
Scripture Memorization
Reveal The Word
Study Scripture and memorize for life. Progressive hint modes and spaced repetition help you commit verses to long-term memory. 100% free.
- Spaced repetition
- Multiple translations
- Daily streaks
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