Discover a selection of public BarkinMad Studios projects, including mobile applications, retro arcade games, developer tools, prototypes, and custom software services.
Public Projects
This portfolio showcases public BarkinMad Studios projects across games, mobile applications, developer tools, and software services.
Not every project can be displayed. Some consultancy, IT, and business technology work remains confidential because of client privacy, commercial sensitivity, or contractual obligations.
Where relevant, that experience is reflected in the capabilities and services we provide without revealing client identities or sensitive business information.
Projects
Games
The Game of Darts
Status: Live
Type: Mobile App
A feature-rich darts scoring app for iPhone and iPad, supporting multiple game formats, player statistics, match history, and performance tracking.
Challenge: Create a flexible darts scoring app that goes beyond traditional 501 scoring while remaining quick and easy to use during real matches.
Solution: Developed a mobile scoring app with multiple darts formats, player tracking, detailed statistics, and a streamlined interface designed for fast score entry.
Technologies:
- iOS
- Local data storage
- Statistics tracking
Outcome: A polished public app that demonstrates BarkinMad Studios' ability to build practical, user-focused software with long-term support.
ZXSnake
Status: Live
Type: Retro Arcade Game
A modern take on the classic Snake arcade game with achievements, leaderboards, AI opponents, local and online multiplayer, unlockable content, and shared ZX Series progression.
Challenge: Reimagine a classic arcade game while preserving the simple gameplay that made Snake instantly recognisable.
Solution: Built a polished mobile game featuring responsive controls, Game Center integration, multiplayer, localisation, and shared progression systems.
Technologies:
- iOS
- SpriteKit
- Game Center
- StoreKit
- AdMob
Outcome: Released as one of the first titles in the connected ZX Series.
ZXBrick
Status: Live
Type: Retro Arcade Game
A retro-inspired brick-breaking game featuring handcrafted levels, power-ups, achievements, leaderboards, unlockable themes, and BarkinMad Coins.
Challenge: Create a brick-breaking game that feels familiar while offering enough progression and variety for modern mobile players.
Solution: Developed a mobile arcade game with handcrafted levels, score chasing, Game Center integration, localisation, and shared ZX Series systems.
Technologies:
- iOS
- SpriteKit
- Game Center
- StoreKit
- AdMob
Outcome: Released as a live ZX Series title and helped establish the shared systems used across future games.
ZXSpace
Status: In Development
Type: Retro Arcade Game
A retro-inspired space shooter featuring fast-paced gameplay, enemy waves, power-ups, score chasing, achievements, and shared ZX Series progression.
Challenge: Capture the excitement of classic arcade space shooters while fitting naturally into the wider ZX Series ecosystem.
Solution: Currently being developed using shared systems for progression, achievements, localisation, leaderboards, and BarkinMad Coins.
Technologies:
- iOS
- SpriteKit
- Game Center
Outcome: In active development as the next major ZX Series release.
ZXPong
Status: Live
Type: Retro Arcade Game
A modern interpretation of the arcade classic featuring quick rallies, AI opponents, local and online multiplayer, achievements, and shared ZX Series progression.
Challenge: Create a fast, accessible paddle game while making the most of the shared systems available across the ZX Series.
Solution: Released with shared multiplayer, achievements, leaderboards, localisation, wallet support, and Game Center integration.
Technologies:
- iOS
- SpriteKit
- Game Center
Outcome: Available on the App Store as part of the expanding ZX Series.
Developer Tools
StudioDash
Status: In Development
Type: Developer Analytics Platform
An analytics and business intelligence platform that brings App Store Connect, Cloudflare, AdMob, AdSense, Google Search Console, GitHub, and other services into a single native workspace.
Challenge: Independent developers often rely on multiple dashboards to understand how their products and business are performing.
Solution: StudioDash combines analytics, revenue reporting, service health, and operational insights into one native application designed specifically for independent developers.
Technologies:
- Native iPadOS and macOS
- Cloudflare APIs
- App Store Connect API
- Google Service Integrations
- Secure Keychain Storage
- Local-First Data Architecture
- Business Intelligence Dashboards
Outcome: Preparing for a controlled private beta with independent developers helping shape the product before public release.
Wi-Fi Survey Tool
Status: Planned
Type: Business / Utility App
A planned mobile app for capturing Wi-Fi readings, comparing access point performance, and helping users understand wireless coverage throughout a property.
Challenge: Provide an accessible alternative to specialist enterprise Wi-Fi survey tools.
Solution: A planned application focused on guided data capture, structured testing, reporting, and future AI-assisted analysis.
Technologies:
- iOS
- Data capture
- Reporting
- Potential AI-assisted analysis
Outcome: A future product opportunity aimed at home users, professionals, and businesses.
Software Services
Custom Software Development
Status: Available
Type: Software Service
Custom software development services for organisations looking to build internal tools, mobile apps, prototypes, workflow systems, integrations, or digital platforms.
Challenge: Many businesses rely on manual processes, disconnected spreadsheets, or software that doesn't fit the way they actually work.
Solution: Designing and developing practical software tailored to real operational needs, from native apps and dashboards to workflow automation and business systems.
Technologies:
- Custom software
- Mobile apps
- Internal business tools
- Workflow automation
- Web platforms
- API integrations
Outcome: Helping organisations modernise processes while complementing BarkinMad Studios' public portfolio of products.
Private and Confidential Work
In addition to the public projects shown here, BarkinMad Studios draws on experience gained through consultancy, software delivery, automation, business systems, and wider technology projects.
Some previous work cannot be published because of client confidentiality, commercial sensitivity, or contractual obligations.
For that reason, this portfolio focuses on publicly available products while highlighting the experience and capabilities developed through a broad range of professional projects.