Independent product lab · Est. 2024

Small lab.
Real products.
Shipped in the open.

PatakoLabs builds focused software experiments that solve real problems — starting with tools you use every day on iOS, macOS and your browser.

// 3 live · 2 in the lab · privacy-first defaults

FIG. 01 · Mascot Patako, the PatakoLabs mascot — a smiling golden patacón with embedded circuit lines
“Patako” — a patacón with embedded circuitry.
Treat it like a character, not a sticker.
What's inside → 3 live · 2 in the lab · Native iOS & macOS · Browser extensions · Privacy-first defaults · Public legal pages

03 + 02

Live · in pipeline

iOS · Mac · Edge

Platforms shipping today

< 60s

Per MicroReps session

100%

Public legal & docs

The shelf · Updated weekly

3 live today. More every week.

Every shipped project has a path to real use — installable apps, hosted pages, and clear legal. Two more are baking in the lab.

In the lab · Pipeline

2 more cooking.

Early experiments we're prototyping in public — not shippable yet, but the work is happening.

ScriptPal

Actors & presenters · AI TTS + STT

v0 · prototyping

Rehearse scripts with a patient AI scene partner — ScriptPal reads the other characters out loud, listens for your lines, and prompts you when memory slips.

  • WhyCold-reading and memorisation are lonely; recording yourself is friction.
  • HowRealtime TTS for cues, on-device STT for your lines, side-by-side script view.
  • StatusEarly prototype — exploring iOS first.

Accent Cracker

ESL pronunciation · Rebuild

v0 · rebuilding

An old project getting a second life: focused drills to help non-native English speakers tighten pronunciation and accent — phoneme by phoneme, with honest feedback.

  • WhyMost accent tools either grade harshly or sugar-coat. Neither helps you improve.
  • HowPhoneme-level scoring, minimal-pair drills, short daily sessions.
  • StatusReviving the old codebase and modernising the audio pipeline.

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Operating principles · v1

Why PatakoLabs exists

Most “labs” never leave the slide deck. We publish products, publish constraints, and improve in public.

Products, not promises

Every public project here has a path to real use: installable apps, hosted pages, and legal clarity—not vaporware roadmaps.

AI with a job description

We use machine learning where it saves taps and time—like meal photo analysis—and keep the rest of the experience fast, local-first where possible, and honest about limits.

Built to be accountable

Terms, privacy policies, and technical notes live next to the marketing. If we change behavior, we update the docs.

Room to experiment

Not every experiment becomes a company. Some become lessons. We would rather ship small, learn, and iterate than wait for perfect.

Common questions

Straight answers about the lab.

What is PatakoLabs?

An independent product lab building focused apps and services. FoodTracker is the first consumer-facing project showcased on this site.

Is FoodTracker free?

Manual logging, weight, fasting, charts, and barcode scanning are free and unlimited. AI photo analysis includes 10 free AI photo analyses total (up to 3 per UTC day on the free tier). Premium adds unlimited AI photo analysis while subscribed (pricing in the App Store).

Where is my data stored?

FoodTracker is designed with privacy in mind and supports iCloud sync where enabled. Read the FoodTracker privacy policy for details.

Do you take enterprise clients?

We are focused on consumer products right now. For partnerships that align with our roadmap, use the support email with a concrete proposal.

How often do you ship updates?

We ship iteratively—bug fixes as needed and feature updates as they clear our quality bar. Follow App Store release notes for FoodTracker.

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