A software studio for kids

We ship kids' software that's worth their time — and gives back.

Smahi designs and builds small, focused apps for children — offline-first, ad-free, and privacy-safe by default. Every product funds a cause tied to what it teaches. Our flagship, Autipal, supports autistic kids and their families every day.

  • iOS · Android · Web
  • Offline-first
  • No ads · No trackers
  • COPPA-minded
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How we build

One product, one cause — and we show exactly where the money goes.

Most kids' apps are built to capture attention and resell it. We build the opposite: small, well-engineered tools that do one useful thing, respect a child's time, and route real money to the community the app is about.

The model is specific. Every Smahi product is paired with one cause it genuinely relates to. A fixed share of that product's revenue goes to organizations working on that cause — and we publish the amount. Autipal funds autism support; CodeSprout funds device access for under-resourced classrooms.

Focused, not addictive

No infinite feeds, no dark patterns, no ads aimed at children. Each app has a clear end state.

A cause per product

The cause isn't a logo in the footer. It's chosen to match what the app is for, and it's named.

Numbers in the open

We report the give-back percentage and dollar amount per product, so parents can verify the promise.

Products

Autipal — our flagship, and the standard for everything we build next.

Flagship · AUTISM SUPPORT

Autipal

Web · autipal.comAges 4–12 · families & caregivers

An autism-support companion for kids and families. Autipal brings daily routines, picture-based communication (AAC) tools, and gentle sensory-regulation aids into one calm, predictable place — designed with, not just for, autistic children.

A share of Autipal revenue funds autism support services and communication-device access for families who need them.

Visit autipal.comiOS app — in progress
autipal.com
Build → Ship → Give

How the give-back actually works.

  1. 01

    Build

    We scope each app around one real need and one matching cause from day one — the give-back is a design constraint, not an afterthought.

  2. 02

    Ship

    The app ships safe, accessible, and ad-free. Revenue comes from honest one-time purchases and family plans — never from selling kids' attention.

  3. 03

    Give

    A fixed share of each product's revenue is routed to its paired cause, and we publish the percentage and the dollar total per product, per year.

OF REVENUE15% given
  • Autipal15%

Figures shown are placeholders for the real team to confirm.

Safety-first

No ads, no third-party trackers, no data sold. Ever.

Playful learning

Kids stay because it's good, not because it traps them.

Real-world impact

Every product is tied to a named, verifiable cause.

Parent-approved

Clear boundaries, clear pricing, nothing hidden.

Careers

We're building this with people who care.

Small team, real ownership, and products that have to earn a child's trust and a parent's. If designing and engineering carefully for kids — and being honest about impact — is your kind of work, we'd like to meet you.

  • Senior Product Engineer
  • Child-Safety & Privacy Lead
  • Product Designer (Kids)
See open roles
Contact

Tell us what you're building toward.

Questions, partnership ideas, or press — reach the team directly. We read everything.

Partnerships
manju@smahiinc.com
Studio
16978 Meekland Ave
Hayward, CA 94541

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