Apps on Dan Gauthier

PlaneRange: How Far Can Any Plane Fly?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I built a free interactive map that lets you pick an airline configuration, change the payload, and watch the range ring grow and shrink. Here's the story behind PlaneRange.

Connection Info Suite: Instantly See USB, Display, and Network Details from Your Mac Menu Bar

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

TL;DR: I created a suite of Mac menu bar apps to quickly view important connection details: USB device info, external display specs, and networking stats. Each app is lightweight, native, and built for people who like to know what’s going on under the hood. All three apps are available individually or as part of the Connection Info Suite bundle on the Mac App Store.

What Sparked This Project?

It started with a slow external hard drive.

Bee Facts: The Story of a Tiny Visitor and a New App

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

How a single, curious bee on my balcony inspired me to create Bee Facts, a new app dedicated to our most important pollinators.

New App: USB Information in Mac Menu Bar

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

TL;DR: I built a new Mac App for quickly showing USB connection stats! Here’s a little story of its development process and why I built it.

The Problem That Led to an App

I was so excited, I finally got a new high speed SSD external hard drive. I was ready to backing up my Mac’s photos and files quickly to have a convenient offline backup. When I plugged it in and started copying data, I was shocked to see it would take hours just to transfer a few gigabytes. I honestly thought I had a dead-on-arrival drive, or I’d been scammed.

Tia, the Tea Cup, Is Now the Face of Today I Am

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Tia the tea cup is the new friendly face of the Today I Am app. She's warm, quirky, and maybe a little existential.

The Life Badger Mascot: A Symbol of Achievement and Possibility

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I’m absolutely thrilled with how the Life Badger app icon and mascot turned out. There’s something so special about seeing a little character that represents the heart of what I’ve built. The badger is playful yet determined, quirky yet lovable, and just a little bit cheeky, exactly the kind of vibe I wanted to convey in an app that’s all about achieving goals and celebrating progress.

What really makes the badger stand out is how it feels like a companion on your journey. Every time the little face pops up on the screen, it brings a smile to my face, especially on the Apple TV. There’s something about seeing the badger’s expression, whether it’s as you unlock a new achievement or simply navigate through the app, that just feels like a pat on the back. It’s a small, but comforting, reminder that we’re all capable of accomplishing great things, even when the process feels like a challenge.

Expanding Life Badger Now Available on Macos and Tvos

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Life Badger has officially made its way to MacOS and tvOS! What started as an iOS-only experience has now expanded, allowing users to track their achievements and progress across even more devices. The process of bringing Life Badger to these platforms was surprisingly smooth, though there were a few challenges, mostly revolving around UI adjustments for Apple TV.

The Process of Moving to MacOS

Bringing Life Badger - Achievement Logger to MacOS was relatively simple, thanks to Apple’s Universal Purchase support and the ability to reuse much of the SwiftUI codebase. MacOS supports SwiftUI well especially in Mac Catalyst mode, so much of the app’s core functionality and layout translated seamlessly.

Introducing the Imperfect Nostalgia Companion App: The Perfect Travel Sidekick

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Discover the new Imperfect Nostalgia Companion App, designed to enhance your travel experience with a smart packing guide and trip journal.

Introducing Life Badger!

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

My newest app hits the Apple App Store

Innovative Mobile Apps to Improve Everyday Life

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Designing apps to simplify daily tasks and enhance user experiences. One app streamlines meal planning and grocery list creation, another offers a customizable word clock for various Apple platforms, and a third provides daily positive affirmations with unique personas.

App Showcase

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Explore my innovative meal planning, clock, and daily affirmation apps.