Independent software & AI studio

Good software.
A little wild
at heart.

Custom websites, apps, and AI tools for real-life businesses. Thoughtfully engineered in Asheville—with a little independent spirit built in.

Explore our work ↓

↳ Independently crafted in Asheville, NC.
Built for wherever you are.

Thoughtful code.Independent spirit.Real-world useful.Made with care.

A few things we make

Your ideas.
Our kind of work.

From the first sketch to the everyday workflow,
we build tools that earn their place in your business.

On the workbench

We take the work seriously.
Ourselves? A little less.

A first look at two independent game projects.
Different ideas. The same care for the experience.

Haunted Hold’em

Apple TV + smartphone · Multiplayer poker party game

In the studio

Cryptid Hunters

Mobile · Multiplayer party game

In the studio

Original concept artwork shown. Looking for game help? Visit Haunted Hold’em support ↗

Real people. Curious minds.

Built with care.
And a point of view.

App Haus brings around a decade of professional software engineering experience to the ideas that deserve a little more care.

We’re an independent studio rooted in Asheville, working with businesses near and far. We like good questions, clear communication, and technology that makes something genuinely easier.

Whether you’re starting with a fully formed idea or a problem you can’t quite put your finger on, we’ll help you find a useful place to begin.

Good people. Useful software.

No mysterious process.

From a conversation
to something real.

  1. 01 /

    Discover

    We listen first. What’s working, what’s getting in the way, and what would make a difference?

  2. 02 /

    Design

    We shape the idea together, with a clear scope and a design you can see and respond to.

  3. 03 /

    Build

    We turn the plan into working software, with regular check-ins and room for feedback.

  4. 04 /

    Launch

    We test the details, get you up and running, and plan for what comes next.

Pull up a chair.

Got a good “what if”?
Let’s make something.

A new idea. A stubborn problem. A better way to work.
You don’t need a technical brief to get started.

A useful place to begin

What’s on your mind?

Tell us about your idea, or get help with Haunted Hold’em.

hello@apphausnc.comBusiness inquiries & new projectsluke@apphausnc.comContact Luke directlyHaunted Hold’em support ↗Joining, troubleshooting & app questions

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Independent studio project

These are independent studio projects. The artwork shown explores their visual identity; it is not a product screenshot.