MadeToTapAPPS
Independent app studio · South Wales

Good ideas.
A tap away.

Thoughtful apps that bring people, interests and everyday life a little closer together.

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A little curiosity. A lot of care.MadeToTap ↗
Based in South WalesBuilt around real interestsDesigned for everyday useSmall studio. Thoughtful details.
The thinking behind the tap

Useful by nature.
Simple by design.

The best app ideas often start with a simple thought: there must be a better way to do this.

MadeToTap is an independent studio turning that curiosity into digital experiences. Our focus is on clear design, useful features and the small details that make an app feel easy to use.

Purpose firstPeople in mindCare in the details
From the studio

Ideas brought to life.

Apps and websites, made with purpose.

In development

RailSpotted

A bespoke train tracking and community platform being developed for railway enthusiasts, bringing live railway information, personal sighting logs and photo sharing together in one place.

RailSpotted is designed to help users explore station boards and individual services, discover train classes and view unit allocations where data is available. Personal profiles and photo galleries give each sighting a home, while a community feed brings enthusiasts together to share what they have spotted.

Collections, achievement medals and railway events add new ways to enjoy the hobby, turning everyday sightings into a growing record of each user’s railway adventures.

Live train informationUnit allocationsPersonal sighting logsPhoto galleriesCommunity sharingCollections & achievementsRailway events

Track it. Spot it. Log it. Share it.

Visit RailSpotted ↗
A LITTLE CURIOSITY. A NEW ADVENTURE.
RailSpotted.

Your railway story starts here.

MADE BY MADETOTAPCOMING SOON
Bespoke membership platform

Auto Locksmiths Association

A purpose-built membership platform designed around the needs of a specialist trade association, bringing its public website, member access and membership information together in one place.

Visitors can search for an ALA locksmith by postcode, town or city, learn about the Association and explore how to join. Dedicated member sign-in sits alongside information about technical training, industry events and the wider locksmith community.

More than a brochure website: a tailored digital home that connects the Association, its members and the motorists who need their expertise.

Bespoke platformSearchable member directoryDedicated member accessMembership applicationsTraining & community
Visit autolocksmiths.org.uk ↗
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AUTO LOCKSMITHS ASSOCIATION

Find a trusted
auto locksmith.

Connecting motorists with ALA members.

Postcode, town or city Search ↗
Bespoke membership platform · MadeToTap
How we think

From a spark of an idea
to something you’ll use.

01 / FIND THE PURPOSE

Start with the everyday.

A real interest, a familiar frustration or an opportunity to bring people together. Every app starts with a reason to exist.

02 / KEEP IT CLEAR

Make each tap count.

We aim for straightforward journeys and considered design, so people can spend more time doing what they came to do.

03 / KEEP LISTENING

Grow with the people.

An app is never just a launch. Feedback and everyday use help shape what comes next.

Hello from South Wales

A small studio.
A curious outlook.

MadeToTap is founded by Tom Whapples. It’s a place to explore ideas and build apps around the interests and experiences that matter to people.

What is MadeToTap?

An independent app studio developing its own digital products, with a focus on practical ideas and communities with shared interests.

What are you working on?

Our first project is RailSpotted, an app for railway enthusiasts. It is currently in development, with more details to follow as it takes shape.

Can I get in touch about an idea?

Yes. Whether it’s a question, some feedback or a possible collaboration, use the enquiry builder below to put your thoughts together.

Good things start with a hello

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your mind?

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