I'm Aldo, founder of Digiguys Apps. For 10 years, I've been creating mobile apps that help people discover artistic composition in photography, painting, and design. Apps that help share love through artist-made greeting cards. And apps that give weekly life focus and even break free from unwanted behaviors. Making apps brings together everything I love—design, technology, and coding. Each app starts with a problem I know I can solve with my technical experience and skills. From there, I embark on a thoughtful process of research and strategy, move through user experience design and development, and bring it to life through collaboration with talented designers, developers, and feedback from users like you.

My Journey into App Development

 

My journey began in 2015 while traveling through the Caribbean islands. With my iPhone as my main camera and iPad as my mobile photo studio, I spent evenings editing photos at a beachside table surrounded by palm trees. As a photographer, I needed professional tools for the iPad, but I couldn't find them in the App Store. That's when I recognized the opportunity to create specialized iPhone and iPad tools for mobile photographers.

That moment of clarity led me to create my first app: Photo Extension EXIF. The response from photographers worldwide exceeded all expectations. Their enthusiasm and feedback inspired me to develop an entire suite of eight photo extensions. As iOS extensions, these apps would seamlessly integrate with other photography apps and workflows.

What started as building tools I needed myself evolved into something much larger—making professional photography features accessible to everyone. The Education and Professional bundles that followed offered advanced capabilities at fair prices for both hobbyists and professionals.

Photography and Artistic Composition Apps

Photography is my passion, and most of my apps are photography-focused. I knew that artistic composition is the foundation of beautiful photos, yet many photographers—especially those who came to photography through mobile rather than art school—have never been exposed to these fundamental principles. My flagship apps bridge this gap, teaching artistic composition techniques that artists have used for centuries.

Wise Camera (2018) - My breakthrough app that revolutionized how people learn artistic composition. It overlays 15 artistic composition guides in real-time through your viewfinder—from the famous Rule of Thirds and Fibonacci Spiral to advanced techniques like Dynamic Symmetry and Harmonic Armature. What makes it special is instant visual learning: you see exactly how the masters composed their work while you're shooting. Photographers, painters, architects, and designers worldwide use it daily. Easy enough for beginners, powerful enough for professionals. Get it at the Apple App Store here.

Wise Photos (2019) - The perfect companion for photographers who want to master composition with their existing photos. Apply the same 15 artistic composition overlays to any photo—whether shot with your iPhone, DSLR, or mirrorless camera. It's become essential for photographers who shoot with professional cameras but want to study composition on their iPad, and for anyone wanting to understand why certain photos work and others don't. Get it at the Apple App Store here.

DIGIX AMR1 (2020) - Since I couldn't afford a Leica camera, I decided to build one digitally. This vintage 1980s-style camera app is my love letter to classic 35mm film photography, complete with manual controls for focus, shutter speed, and ISO. Every dial, button, and texture was obsessively crafted to feel authentic. Beyond the nostalgia, it's a powerful teaching tool—users learn the exposure triangle by actually using physical-looking controls, making abstract concepts tangible. The camera I always wanted, now in everyone's pocket. Get it at the Apple App Store here.

Creative and Lifestyle Apps

ZendLove (2016) - This app holds a special place in my heart because it combined my love for art with human connection. I collaborated with dozens of talented artists worldwide to create a collection of digital greeting cards that feel personal, not corporate. Each card is a small piece of art you can personalize and send as easily as a text. With 3 free cards monthly and zero paper waste, it's how greeting cards should work in the digital age—beautiful, instant, and sustainable. Get it at the Apple App Store here.

Collage Frame Widget (2023) - Transform your iPhone Home Screen into a digital picture frame! Create beautiful photo collages with small (4 photos), medium (5 photos), or large (6 photos) widgets—combine them to display up to 11 favorite memories on one screen. This app is completely free forever, no ads, no catches. It's my thank-you to the community that's supported Digiguys Apps over the years. Includes video tutorials to help you create the perfect home screen gallery. Get it at the Apple App Store here.

Productivity and Behavior Apps

Focus On Five (2016) - Originally launched as a weekly priority management app, I completely reimagined it in 2025 with Dexter, our AI assistant. The concept is simple but powerful: choose just 5 priorities each week—enough to matter, few enough to actually accomplish. Dexter helps you plan, take action, reflect, and stay accountable through intelligent check-ins. Available on iPhone and Apple Watch with both one-time purchase and subscription options to fit different users' needs. Get it at the Apple App Store here.

NO, DON'T DO IT (2025) - My newest app tackles something we all struggle with: breaking unwanted behaviors. Using haptic feedback on your iPhone and Apple Watch, it interrupts automatic behaviors at just the right moment, making you consciously choose your actions. With science-backed timing for 20+ pre-configured behaviors and customizable durations, it's like having a gentle coach on your wrist. Just as composition rules transformed how people take photos, well-timed haptic nudges can transform unconscious habits into intentional choices. Get it at the Apple App Store here. 

How I Make Apps

 

Every app starts the same way—with a problem that I cannot stop trying to solve. Over the years, I've developed a process that turns these persistent ideas into apps that people love: strategy, planning, execution, and growth.

Strategy Phase - This is where creativity meets obsession. I start with a problem—usually one I'm personally facing—and won't rest until I envision a solution I believe in. This means extensive research, competitive analysis, user persona development, and validating the idea from every angle. I define the features, monetization model, and identify key technology advantages like AI, Apple Watch, or Cloud integration. Innovation drives everything: Wise Camera and NO, DON'T DO IT succeeded because they're genuinely unique in a sea of millions of apps. I don't make 'me too' apps—I only build what doesn't exist yet.

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Planning & Execution - This is where vision becomes reality. My favorite part is mapping out the entire user experience—every tap, swipe, and moment of delight. I use Miro for collaborative brainstorming, Sketch and Figma for pixel-perfect designs, then partner with amazing developers who bring it all to life. We work as a team, constantly asking ourselves one question: "How would the user feel about this?" This user empathy drives every decision, from feature prioritization to the smallest interaction detail. We iterate relentlessly until it feels magical.

 

I'm grateful to collaborate with talented people from around the world—designers in South America, developers in Eastern Europe, artists from all around the world. Everyone works remotely from wherever they're most creative, whether that's a home office, a coffee shop, or a beach. This global, flexible approach isn't just practical; it brings diverse perspectives that make our apps better.
 

Growth Phase - This never ends, and I wouldn't want it to. If people don't know our apps exist, they can't benefit from them. I personally craft every image, video, and message to authentically show each app's value. No generic marketing speak—just honest demonstrations of how these apps solve real problems. The result? Strong product-market fit with users who often say, "this is exactly what I was looking for." That's when I know we've succeeded.

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Our Philosophy

At Digiguys Apps, we believe in:
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• Fair pricing - One-time purchases whenever possible, because you should own what you buy

• Accessibility - Professional tools shouldn't be reserved for professionals

• Quality - Every app maintains 4.5-5.0 stars, or we keep improving until it does

• Education - Complex features explained simply, so anyone can master them

• Community - Real support from real people (usually me!) who genuinely care

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By the Numbers:

Since 2015, Digiguys Apps has grown to:
 

• 16 apps in the Apple App Store

• Reaching over 2 million users

• Users in countries around the world

• Consistent 4.5+ star ratings

 

Thank you

I personally read every email and review. Your stories about how you use our apps inspire new features, your feedback makes them better, and your suggestions often become reality. The best part of making apps? Hearing from users like you.

Thank you for being part of the Digiguys Apps journey. Every download, every review, every email reminds me why I love making apps. 

Enjoy my apps,

Aldo R.
Founder, Digiguys Apps
 

Email: info@digiguys.com

Find all my apps: Apple App Store

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Facebook - Tips, updates, and photography advice
Instagram - Visual inspiration and app features
YouTube - Tutorials and demonstrations
 

Learn about artistic composition: Artistic.Photo
 

Get support: digiguys.com/help