About Us​

Welcome to IndepenDev​

Delivering self-empowerment for individuals and families through useful apps and accessories that maximize productivity and creativity.

Who Are We​

Founder Stephen Sheetz has a Masters of Science degree in Computer Science from The University of Minnesota and 23 years of experience in Software Engineering with an emphasis on Android, Assistive Technology for the blind, interactive maps, with additional experience in peripherals, wearables, AR, audio, haptics, and general electronic circuits.

Our Mission​

At IndepenDev, we are driven by using technology to empower individuals to thrive independently, regardless of challenging circumstances. Specializing in mobile applications, interactive geographic maps, and assistive technology, we enable greater autonomy for anyone seeking to enhance their self-sufficiency, including those with disabilities. Our commitment extends to leveraging continuous innovation in emerging technologies such as AR, AI, Sensors, and Automation to create solutions that maximize productivity, creativity, and resilience.

What We Do

Ideation, Design, Planning
Project management
Development
Deployment
In-house development efforts on patent-pending technology
Collaboration with other innovators and advocates

Previous Work

HapticNav

Vibration guides blind and low vision pedestrians to their destination turn-by-turn, with or wihout audible speech. With live location sharing.

SquareStart

Place virtual pins on the ground according to your precise design, to squarely layout your next construction project like a patio, shed, or garden.

Wheels

Electric bikes for rent in urban areas, with an internal inventory control app and a consumer-facing app with IoT and bluetooth activation and monitoring.

Comm Power

iNotify Observer, fpr first-responder and emergency posting and following of events using a publish and subscribe architecture.

PTC Training

Android tablet app, with pages of educational multimedia content, downloadable course packages, and interactive visual dictionary.

Patent Pending Projects

From augmented reality, to desktop productivity, to musical creativity, there’s always something new in the works.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical

The MyCite app was the first of its kind to be FDA-approved as a medical device. It interfaces with a skin-worn patch over bluetooth to monitor a patient’s ingestion of prescribed medication, as well as lifestyle data, with notifications for doctors.

The Weather Channel

One of the most downloaded weather forecast apps ever, building on the legacy of the TV channel, the SDK displays layers of raster data (satellite and radar imagery), and vector tile data (storm cells, lightning, wind).

Point-and-Read

Web browsing, productivity, and communication software for users with special needs, including sensory impairment, cognitive impairment, and motor control limitations.

Why Choose Us?​

Qualifications

Masters level computer science and research
Member of TopTal (Top 3% of Freelancers)
23 Years in software engineering, 9 in Android
Multiple published apps

Some Numbers​

For your consideration

7

Satisfied
Clients​

23

Years of experience

3+

Patents

100K+

Lines of
Code​

Would you like to collaborate with us or start a project?​

We’d like to hear about your ideas!