Thoughtful apps for families, built in Melbourne.
MV Developers is a Melbourne-based app studio founded by Thomas Hoffmann. We build mobile apps that put families first — tools and experiences designed with care, accessibility, and genuine usefulness in mind.
We believe the best software is built by people who understand the problem personally. Every app we make starts with a real need, not a trend.
Story Stars was our first product — an app that created personally crafted bedtime stories, lullabies, and guided sleep meditations for children aged 2–12. Each story wove in your child's name, family, pets, and favourite places.
We launched in March 2026 and learned a huge amount about AI content generation, child safety, and building for families. The economics of AI-powered content didn't work out for a small indie studio, and we closed the app in August 2026.
The lessons and technology from Story Stars will inform everything we build next.
We build for parents and kids because we are parents. The problems we solve are ones we live with.
We'd rather ship one great app than five mediocre ones. Every detail matters.
No tracking. No ads. No selling data. Especially when kids are involved.
Thoughtful design for all users. Clear, simple interfaces that work for everyone.
Questions, feedback, or partnership ideas — we'd love to hear from you.