01 · Firmware, device UI & e-commerce
Grolia
Firmware, the touchscreen interface and the grolia.com.au platform for Flush, a benchtop cabinet that grows gourmet mushrooms.
- Platforms
- Firmware · Touchscreen · Web
Software development studio · Sydney, Australia
Custom software, from dashboards and SaaS to iOS, Android and desktop apps.
Wahlu Labs designs and builds web platforms, mobile and desktop apps, and the firmware inside connected devices, for companies in the United States, Australia and the UAE.
Skill ReadinessCohort dashboard for an assessment platformRead the case study
WahluSocial media scheduling for 11 networks, with an MCP server for AI agentsRead the case study
Toolbox, Pico and ConvertThree of the eight apps we publish on the App StoreMobile app development
SquidgeA Mac app of file and utility tools, signed and notarisedRead the case study
Grolia FlushFirmware and touchscreen for a mushroom-growing cabinetRead the case study
Steve has worked with
Case studies
Designed, built and shipped
Each one covers what the project needed, what we built and the technology behind it.
02 · Assessment platform & dashboards
Skill Readiness
A platform for running skills assessments, with dashboards for programme owners and a report and growth plan for every participant.
- Platforms
- Web
03 · SaaS product
Wahlu
Social media scheduling software with a content calendar, evergreen queues, AI planning and a hosted MCP server for AI agents.
- Platforms
- Web
04 · Native iOS app
Toolbox
Building calculators, a spirit level, an angle gauge and an AR tape measure for tradies. On the App Store since 2016 and rebuilt in SwiftUI in 2026.
- Platforms
- iPhone · iPad
05 · React Native app
Pico
An image editor for single social posts and swipeable carousels, built with React Native and released on the App Store in September 2026.
- Platforms
- iPhone · iPad · Android-ready codebase
Services
What we build
Most projects start with a manual process that has outgrown a spreadsheet, or an idea that needs someone to build it.
Dashboards
Reporting dashboards, admin panels and customer portals with live numbers, roles and an audit trail, built on your own data.
See: Skill Readiness, Grolia
Internal tools & automation
Replace the spreadsheet, shared inbox or copy-paste routine with a tool built around how your team works.
See: Grolia, Skill Readiness
SaaS & MVPs
Take a software product from idea to paying customers: accounts, billing, the core workflow and the marketing site.
See: Wahlu, Skill Readiness
iOS & Android apps
Native SwiftUI or cross-platform React Native, from first build to App Store approval. We publish eight apps of our own.
Mac & desktop apps
Mac and Windows apps for tools that need files, speed or to work offline. Signed, notarised and able to update themselves.
See: Squidge
Firmware & connected devices
Embedded C++ for microcontrollers, the touchscreen on the device, over-the-air updates and the cloud software behind it.
See: Grolia, Wastewater controller
AI consulting & automation
Work out where AI saves real time in your business, then build it in: drafting, planning, sorting and MCP servers for AI agents.
See: Wahlu
On the App Store
Eight apps we publish ourselves
Published under Wahlu Labs Pty Ltd since 2015. The older apps were rebuilt in SwiftUI in 2026, and Pico is new this year. See them on the App Store.
Working together
How an enquiry works
No sales calls to book. Tell us about the project and we’ll take it from there.
Send an enquiry
Tell us what you need built, what you use now and roughly when. A few sentences is enough to start.
Steve reads it
Every enquiry is read by Steve, the founder. If it looks like a good fit, he replies by email with questions.
Talk it through
If the project suits us both, we talk through what to build first and how to get there.
The person behind the work
Meet Steve.
Steve started as a carpenter, spent time as a structural engineer, and learned to code after work. What began as a hobby became Wahlu Labs.
He has worked under contract with Samsung and People Centric, and with teams from Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank. He also co-founded Grolia, where he leads the software.
The approach hasn’t changed: understand how something will be used, then build it properly.
More about Wahlu LabsQuestions
Before you get in touch
What does Wahlu Labs build?
Custom software for businesses: dashboards and internal tools, SaaS products, iOS and Android apps, desktop apps for Mac and Windows, firmware for connected devices, and AI features and automation.
Where are you based?
Sydney, Australia. We have worked with teams in the United States, Australia and the United Arab Emirates.
Do you work with companies in the US?
Yes. Sterling Civil, a civil engineering firm in the US, is a client. Sydney mornings overlap with US West Coast afternoons, so a regular call is easy to schedule.
Do you build apps for iOS and Android?
Yes. Eight of our own apps are live on the App Store. We build natively in SwiftUI when an app needs device features such as AR, and in React Native when one codebase should run on both iOS and Android.
How do I start a project?
Send the enquiry form with a short description of what you need. Steve reads each enquiry and replies by email if it looks like a good fit.
What would you like to build?
A rough idea or a very specific problem. Either is a good place to start.