Independent App Studio · United Kingdom

We craft apps that
help people grow.

Okunola Digital Studios is a small, independent studio building apps that move people forward — across wellness, financial literacy, personal development, and beyond.

1 App in the wild
10 min per day, that's all
100% private by design
🇬🇧 registered & based
How we build

Small studio.
Deliberate choices.

We don't chase feature counts or engagement metrics. We build tools that respect your time and your data.

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Focused

Every app we ship does one thing well. No bloat, no feature creep — just a clear purpose, executed thoughtfully.

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Private by Default

Your data belongs to you. We design for privacy from the ground up — not as an afterthought, not for legal compliance.

Crafted with Care

We sweat the small stuff — the animation, the transition, the moment of delight. Quality is felt, even when it's not named.

Our Apps

What we've built.

One app, crafted with intention. More are on the way.

Coming Soon · iOS

Blackbox Journal

Mindful journalling and AI self check-in. Two honest check-ins a day — the AI that quietly builds a picture of who you're becoming.

  • Morning & Evening Check-Ins
  • Mood Tracking & AI Insights
  • Wheel of Life & Goal Tracking
  • Gratitude Practice
  • Private Encrypted Journal
  • Streaks & Progress
  • Word Trends & Pattern Detection
Learn More →
Blackbox Journal splash screen Wheel of Life screen

More apps in development — coming soon

Our Process

How we turn ideas
into apps you'll actually use.

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Start with a real problem

Every app begins with a genuine frustration — something we've lived ourselves. We don't build solutions looking for problems.

02

Obsess over the experience

We prototype, test, and iterate until the experience feels inevitable — not just functional. Every screen earns its place.

03

Build privacy in from day one

We think about data from the first line of code. Encryption, minimal collection, full user control — not retrofitted, not legal box-ticking.

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Ship when it's ready

We'd rather take longer and ship something we're proud of than rush to market with something that doesn't respect the user's time.

About

A small studio with
a clear mission.

Okunola Digital Studios is an independent one-person studio based in the United Kingdom, building focused digital products for people who want to live with greater intention and self-awareness.

We believe the best apps are quiet, respectful of your attention, and deeply useful. Not addictive, not manipulative, not trying to extract engagement — just genuinely helpful tools you come back to because they work.

Our first app, Blackbox Journal, is a private AI-powered journalling tool that turns your daily check-ins into real clarity over time. It's built on the philosophy that the mind is a black box — and that we can learn a great deal about ourselves by carefully reading its outputs.

More apps are in development. We're in this for the long haul.

Explore our apps Get in touch
Founded 2020
Location United Kingdom
Registered Okunola Digital Studios Ltd
England & Wales
Focus Self-awareness & wellness apps
Apps Blackbox Journal (coming soon)
More in development
Privacy stance GDPR-first. No ads. No data selling.
Instagram @blackboxjournal
Support

We're here to help.

As a small studio, we respond to every message personally. No bots, no ticket queues — just a real person.

📱 App Support

Having trouble with Blackbox Journal? Questions about your account, data, or features? We'll get back to you within 48 hours.

support@okunolastudio.com →

🔐 Privacy & Data

Questions about your personal data, deletion requests, or GDPR rights? Contact our privacy team directly.

privacy@okunolastudio.com →

💬 General Enquiries

Press, partnerships, feedback, or just want to say hello? We love hearing from people who care about the same things we do.

hello@okunolastudio.com →

📋 Legal & Business

For legal matters, business correspondence, or registered company enquiries. Okunola Digital Studios Ltd, registered in England & Wales.

hello@okunolastudio.com →
Contact

Send us a message.

Whether it's feedback, a question, or a collaboration idea — we read everything and respond personally.

We aim to respond within 2 business days. For urgent matters, email us directly at hello@okunolastudio.com.

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