Small independent software studio

Useful software, built quietly and thoughtfully.

The Cave is a small independent app developer creating focused tools for macOS — software that solves a real problem without unnecessary accounts, subscriptions or tracking.

Independent. UK-based. Privacy-conscious by design.

Independent by choice.

The Cave is not a large software company. It is a small private developer, building practical applications with care, testing them properly, and keeping the relationship with users simple.

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Mac-first

Software designed specifically for macOS rather than a generic cross-platform compromise.

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Privacy-conscious

Where an app can work locally, it should. Tracking and data collection are not treated as defaults.

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Fairly priced

Prefer clear, simple pricing and permanent unlocks where that model makes sense.

Apps from The Cave

The first app from The Cave is FRANK’d Mail.

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macOS · Apple Mail

FRANK’d Mail

Standards-based read-receipt requests for Apple Mail. FRANK’d Mail works directly from the compose window without tracking pixels, web beacons or a separate user account.

Native Mail extension No tracking pixels No account No subscription

Questions or support?

For FRANK’d Mail support or general enquiries, contact The Cave directly.

Support@The-Cave.uk