Mobile apps
Native iOS and Apple Watch apps that feel right from the first tap, with product thinking and careful engineering behind every screen.
- iOS & Android apps
- Apple Watch experiences
- Interface design & prototyping
- Launch & ongoing releases
Independent app & web studio · Taking on new projects
Apps & websites, from first sketch to shipped.
A founder-led studio with 20+ years of shipping digital products for Disney, NBC Sports, Golf Channel, and independent teams. You work directly with the senior builder making yours: no hand-offs, no account managers.
- Reply within one business day
- Work directly with the founder
- A clear plan before any build
“Working with Idle Fusion was a game-changer.”
Trusted by teams at
- Disney
- NBC Sports
- Golf Channel
- Telemundo
- Treehouse
- Easy Digital Downloads
20+years designing and building digital products
27independent apps designed and shipped in-house
0hand-offs between the person you brief and the person who builds
1dayusual reply to a new project inquiry
All of the craft. None of the overhead.
Many agencies sell a senior team and staff the work with whoever is free. Here, the person on your first call is the person building your product.
The usual way With Idle Fusion
Who builds it Sold by partners, built by juniors The senior who scopes your product is the one who builds it
How you talk Messages relayed through account managers A direct line to the founder, with replies within one business day
How it starts Weeks of discovery decks The right questions, a focused plan, then working software early
After launch A hand-off, then silence Invested beyond launch: updates, fixes, and steady improvements
Three ways we help you ship.
From a single app to a connected platform, or the experienced perspective your own team needs to decide.
Websites & platforms
A clear, fast home for your business online, from a focused marketing site to a connected web platform your team can grow.
- Marketing websites
- Custom web applications
- Platform & API integrations
- Performance & accessibility
Technical direction
Experienced perspective for the decisions that matter: clarify the opportunity, choose a practical path, and move with confidence.
- Product discovery & roadmaps
- Architecture & planning
- Engineering team guidance
- One-to-one coaching
Built for big audiences and bold missions.
The Walt Disney Company 
Golf Channel 
Everybody Everywhere Clear steps. No surprises.
Every engagement follows the same simple shape, sized to what you actually need.
- 01 Align
Start with the right questions.
A conversation about your goals, your audience, and what a successful outcome looks like. Then we shape a focused plan together.
You get A clear plan and scope, before any build begins.
- 02 Make
Build. Share. Refine.
Design and development move forward with regular conversations and tangible progress. You stay close to every decision.
You get Working software early, and often.
- 03 Grow
Launch is a beginning.
We help get your product into the world, then support the updates and improvements that come with real-world use.
You get A partner who stays invested after launch.
What clients say
“Working with Idle Fusion was a game-changer. They transformed our vision into a powerful digital solution that exceeded our expectations.”
Pippin WilliamsonPippin's Plugins “Idle Fusion delivered exceptional results on our mobile app project. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality is unmatched.”
Jeremy Bagwell North Point Ministries “Matthew's expertise and leadership were invaluable to our team. He consistently delivered innovative solutions and strategic guidance.”
Roger Walker Assurance Systems, Inc. 
Big experience. A direct line.
Idle Fusion is led by Matthew Strickland, a builder and technology leader with more than 20 years of experience, from mobile experiences for Disney and NBC Sports to small, privacy-minded apps of our own. You work directly with the person bringing your idea to life.
- Experience20+ years building products
- ClientsDisney, NBC Sports, Golf Channel
- Made in-house27 independent apps
- SharedOpen-source tools for developers
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Didn’t see yours? Ask Matthew directly; he reads every message.
Ask a questionWhat kinds of projects do you take on?
Native iOS and Apple Watch apps (and Android when a product needs it), marketing websites, custom web applications and platform integrations. We also offer technical direction and coaching for teams who are building themselves.
Do I need a detailed spec before we talk?
No. Plenty of projects start as a rough idea or a problem you haven’t quite figured out. The first step is a conversation; from there we shape a focused plan together, before any build begins.
Who will I actually be working with?
Matthew Strickland, the founder, directly. He has more than 20 years of experience building digital products for teams like Disney, NBC Sports, and Golf Channel. No account managers, no hand-offs to someone you haven’t met.
What does a project cost?
It depends on scope. Some engagements are small and focused; others are multi-month builds. After a short call you’ll have a focused plan to decide on, before any build begins, so there are no surprises.
What happens after launch?
Launch is a beginning. We support the updates and improvements that come with real-world use, and we value lasting partnerships over one-off hand-offs.
Can you help the team we already have?
Yes. Architecture and technical planning, engineering team guidance, product discovery, and one-to-one coaching are all part of how we work.
