Orange Cat Media apps
Our own apps, designed, built, and published under the Orange Cat Media name. First releases are in development for the App Store.
Stevens Point, WI · independent software studio
Orange Cat Media designs and builds
MOBILE APPSWEB PLATFORMSTHE WHOLE STACK
Mobile apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android, booking and membership platforms for the web, and the APIs, data, and cloud infrastructure that keep them running.
We take products from first sketch to store release — then stay on to keep them healthy as they grow.
- $130K+
- Yearly client revenue on platforms we built
- 4+ yrs
- Shipping production software
- End to end
- Design, build, deploy, support
- 1:1
- Work directly with the engineer
How we work
A small studio with a short feedback loop.
No account managers or hand-offs — you talk to the people writing the code, from the first call through launch day and beyond.
- 01
Scoped like a product
Every project starts with the problem, not a feature list. We map the people, the data, and the riskiest assumptions first, so the first build is the right one.
- 02
Built to ship
Typed end to end, tested where it matters, and deployed from week one. You see working software early and often — never a big reveal at the end.
- 03
Looked after
OS updates, store reviews, monitoring, and new features. We stay on after launch so the product keeps working as your business changes.
Services
What we build.
From one focused app to a multi-tenant platform — scoped to what your business actually needs, and built to last past launch.
Mobile apps
Apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android built with React Native and TypeScript — accessible, fast to load, and prepared for App Store and Google Play review from the first commit.
React NativeTypeScriptApp StoreGoogle PlayWeb platforms
Booking and reservation systems, membership portals, dashboards, and marketing sites in React and Next.js — quick for customers, easy for your team to run.
ReactNext.jsTypeScriptAPIs & data
Auth, payments, background jobs, and third-party integrations on Node, C#/.NET, and Python, backed by PostgreSQL and Redis.
Node.NETPythonPostgreSQLRedisCloud & delivery
Deploy pipelines, monitoring, and infrastructure on AWS and Railway, sized to your traffic and your budget.
AWSRailwayCI/CDProduct & interface design
User flows, prototypes, and interface design, so what we build is something people actually want to use.
UXPrototypingAccessibilityMaintenance & support
Dependency and OS updates, store resubmissions, bug fixes, and new features after launch.
UpdatesMonitoringSupport
Work · selected
Platforms, sites, and apps in the wild.
Booking systems, membership sites, and small-business web for clients across the Upper Midwest — plus our own apps, now in development.
Hospitality reservation platforms
Fullstack booking and reservation systems, architected and deployed on AWS, generating $130K+ in combined annual revenue for hospitality clients.
Wisconsin Vintners Association ↗
Membership site for a Wisconsin winemaking association, with member login, join and renewal, events, and a photo gallery.
Pinecrest of Lake Geneva ↗
Website for a state-licensed assisted living community in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, introducing families to its care and community.
Falling Rock Café & Bookstore
Website for a café, bookstore, and gallery in Munising, Michigan, with the menu, events, and storefront in one place.
The studio
Who you’ll work with.
Orange Cat Media is led by founder and engineer Kailee Hamre. Kailee’s work spans multi-tenant insurance portals, enterprise scheduling platforms, finance-system integrations, and a consumer React Native app taken all the way through App Store release.
Before software, Kailee worked in medical laboratory science — which left a lasting habit of measuring twice and explaining the why. Kailee is also working toward an M.S. in Computer Science at Georgia Tech.
- Founder
- Kailee Hamre
- Based in
- Stevens Point, WI
- Started in
- Michigan's Upper Peninsula
FAQ
Good questions.
What kinds of projects do you take on?
Mobile apps, web platforms, and the backends behind them — usually for small and mid-sized businesses that need dependable software without building an in-house team. If you’re not sure your idea fits, ask anyway.
Do you publish your own apps?
Yes. Alongside client work, we’re developing our own apps, which will be published on the App Store under the Orange Cat Media name.
Can you take over an existing codebase?
Often, yes. We start with a short audit — architecture, dependencies, deploys, and the riskiest areas — and give you a clear plan before changing anything.
How long does a project take?
It depends on scope. A focused website can take a few weeks; apps and platforms are planned in phases, with something usable shipped early.
How is pricing handled?
Pricing depends on scope. We quote each project up front — in phases for larger builds — so you know what you’re paying for before work starts.
Do you offer support after launch?
Yes. We offer ongoing maintenance, OS and dependency updates, store resubmissions, and new features to keep your product running smoothly.
Contact
Let’s build something.
Tell us what you’re making — an app idea, a platform that’s outgrown its spreadsheets, or a codebase that needs a new home. We read every message and reply personally.