An independent software studio in North Idaho.
A small studio in North Idaho. Small things, done well.
Cypher Builds is an independent software studio in North Idaho, founded in 2026 by Joshua Cypher. We build small, useful, privacy-first apps — starting with HassleTime, with more on the way.
Our approach is simple: pick a real problem, build the smallest thing that solves it well, and respect the people who use it. We'd rather do a few things properly than a lot of things halfway.
What we value
Craft
Software that's considered, fast, and finished. We sweat the small details because they're what make an app feel trustworthy to use every day.
Privacy
We collect as little as possible — ideally nothing. HassleTime keeps all of its data on your device, with no account and no servers. Privacy isn't a setting we bolt on; it's how we build from the start.
Usefulness
Every app has to earn its place on your phone. If it doesn't make a real day easier, it doesn't ship.
Want to talk to a real person?
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