Eternal Storms Software

What Eternal Storms Software does

Eternal Storms Software is an independent, bootstrapped software company founded in 2004 and operated as a sole proprietorship by Matthias Gansrigler-Hrad from Vienna, Austria. The company develops and distributes a portfolio of native utility applications exclusively for Apple platforms, including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Its core product lineup centers on productivity tools: Yoink (drag-and-drop shelf for Mac and iOS), ScreenFloat 2 (screen capture with floating shots, OCR, and annotations), Transloader (remote download management across Macs and iOS devices), DeskMat (desktop covering for clean screen sharing), Tameno (self-repeating tapping timer spanning all Apple devices), Glimpses (still-motion video creation), flickery (Flickr desktop client), and Citator (personal quotes library), supplemented by freeware (SiriMote, BackLog, Upsies).

Products are built with native Apple frameworks and integrate tightly with the Apple ecosystem, including iCloud sync, Siri Shortcuts, AppleScript, macOS Focus modes, Apple ImageKit, and MetalFX acceleration. The technology stack leverages Apple-provided vision APIs for OCR, face detection, and barcode scanning within ScreenFloat, but the company does not develop proprietary AI/ML models. Distribution runs through three channels: direct website sales via Paddle as Merchant of Record, Apple’s Mac App Store and iOS App Store (with Family Sharing enabled), and Setapp’s subscription platform for Yoink, ScreenFloat, and Transloader.

The business model is predominantly one-time perpetual licensing with free updates, priced at low-ticket points between $3.99 and $24.99 per app, plus an ESS Productivity Bundle offering ~20% savings on four core Mac apps. Free trials (28 days for most apps, 14 days for others) drive product-led conversion. The customer base is horizontal, consisting of individual Mac/iOS power users, content creators, and productivity enthusiasts, with no enterprise contracts or named institutional customers disclosed. Revenue and financial figures are not publicly disclosed, and there is no external funding, M&A, or parent company.

Name

Eternal Storms Software

Legal name

Eternal Storms Software, Matthias Gansrigler-Hrad

Website

https://eternalstorms.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Eternal Storms Software is a bootstrapped Vienna-based indie developer (Matthias Gansrigler-Hrad) building native utility applications for Apple platforms (macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS), selling one-time perpetual licenses through its website, the Apple App Stores, and Setapp to individual Mac power users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct App Sales: One-time perpetual license purchases sold directly through company website via Paddle merchant processor. Includes personal licenses (2 activations for home/work) and commercial seat licenses tied to hardware.
2. App Store Sales: One-time purchases and free apps listed on Apple Mac App Store and iOS App Store with Family Sharing support.
3. Setapp Subscription: Yoink, ScreenFloat, and Transloader available through Setapp's Mac app subscription platform (7-day free trial, then subscription model).
4. Bundle Sales: ESS Productivity Bundle offering ~20% discount on Yoink for Mac, ScreenFloat, Transloader, and DeskMat on Mac App Store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eternal Storms Software develops and sells native Apple platform utility apps for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS, including Yoink (drag-and-drop shelf), ScreenFloat 2 (screen capture with floating shots and OCR), Transloader (remote download management), Tameno (self-repeating tapping timers), DeskMat (desktop covering), Glimpses (still-motion video), flickery (Flickr client), and Citator (quotes library). Products are sold as one-time perpetual licenses through the company website via Paddle, the Mac and iOS App Stores, and the Setapp subscription platform.

Product overview

Eternal Storms Software is an indie Mac and iOS software developer offering a portfolio of utility applications primarily for Apple platforms. The product line centers on productivity tools including Yoink (improved drag and drop for Mac and iOS), ScreenFloat 2 (screen capture with floating shots and OCR), Transloader (remote download management), and DeskMat (desktop covering utility). Additional offerings include Tameno (self-repeating tapping timer for Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV), Glimpses (still motion video creator), flickery (Flickr client), and Citator (quotes library). The company also provides freeware including SiriMote (Mac control with Siri Remote), BackLog (developer log tool), and Upsies (MetalFX image upscaler). Products are available as one-time purchases on Mac App Store, iOS App Store, directly via website through Paddle, or through Setapp subscription. An ESS Productivity Bundle offers bundled pricing for four core apps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yoink for Mac Drag-and-drop utility that provides a temporary shelf for files, snippets, and content on macOS, improving cross-app drag operations and workflow efficiency for individual users.
• Yoink for iPhone and iPad Files and snippets shelf with a background clipboard monitor for iPhone and iPad, letting iOS users temporarily store items for later use and improving cross-app content movement.
• ScreenFloat 2 Pro screen capture all-rounder for macOS that captures screenshots and recordings, floats them above all windows, stores them in a Shots Browser, and provides editing, OCR text extraction, annotations, and sharing.
• Transloader Download manager that lets users start and manage downloads on Macs remotely from iPhone, iPad, or other Macs; Mac version is a paid one-time purchase and the iOS version is free on the App Store.
• Tameno Universal self-repeating tapping timer for Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV that vibrates, plays sounds, or flashes the screen at set intervals for repetitive tasks like stretching, teeth brushing, plant watering, yoga, and meditation.
• DeskMat Mac desktop covering utility that instantly hides all files and folders on the Desktop with one click (or automatically) for clean streams, video conferences, screen sharing, and distraction-free work.
• Glimpses Mac application that makes it easy to create still-motion videos from static images.
• flickery Full-featured free Flickr desktop client for macOS that lets users manage their Flickr content through a native Mac interface.
• Citator Free iPhone and iPad app for storing, cherishing, and sharing memorable quotes, with widgets for lock screen and home screen display.
• SiriMote Free Mac utility that allows users to control their Mac and apps with the Apple TV Siri Remote.
• BackLog Free macOS developer tool that simplifies accessing log archives on a Mac.
• Upsies Free macOS utility that upscales images using Apple MetalFX technology for higher-quality upscaling results.
• ESS Productivity Bundle Mac App Store bundle that offers approximately 20% savings when Yoink for Mac, ScreenFloat, Transloader, and DeskMat are purchased together.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free trials (28 days for most apps, 14 days for others) allow users to evaluate before purchase

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PaddlecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPaddle serves as Merchant of Record for direct website purchases, handling payment processing, customer service inquiries, and returns for orders placed on the Eternal Storms Software website.
• Setapp (MacPaw)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSetapp subscription platform includes Yoink, ScreenFloat, and Transloader as part of their 200+ Mac app subscription service with 7-day free trial.
• Alexander KäßnerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraphics and UI designer who created many icons visible in and on Eternal Storms apps. Described as go-to person for all visual elements users may see.
• Dietmar KerschnerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIcon designer who created the original icons for flickery, ScreenFloat, and Yoink. Known for great eye for detail.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• GitHubgithub.com/eternalstorms
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXBScNxCbfYYQSsgvupticQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/eternalstorms
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eternal-storms-software
• Instagraminstagram.com/eternalstorms

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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