Build it.
Document it.
Move it forward.
Pala is the workshop app for makers: plan projects, build them and document every step — from the first idea to the finished build.
Local-first · works offline · English & German · your data stays on your device.
Pala One: an e-reader built from an idea.
Pala One shows the complete loop: plan the build, match materials and tools, document every assembly step and preserve the solution for the next version.
Not a passive wiki. A tool that moves your project forward.
Every feature saves work, prevents mistakes or provably moves the build ahead.
Plan projects
Start your private build from a curated template — with variants, phases and a bill of materials.
Workshop check
Pala knows what you own. Every step shows instantly: ready or missing — no more build stops over missing screws.
Build log
Capture photo, video and voice notes right at the bench. Problem, attempt and solution stay traceable.
Local-first & private
Your data lives on your device. Cloud and AI features are deliberate, transparent extensions.
I'm building Pala because I needed it myself.
Hi, I'm Paul. I'm constantly building new ideas — and just as quickly losing track of photos, notes, failed attempts and solutions. That's why I'm creating Pala: the app I want beside me for every project at the workbench. On YouTube, I share my builds and the journey behind Pala.
See my projects on YouTube →How a problem becomes a documented solution.
What's stuck?
Capture what isn't working — with a photo or voice note, in seconds.
What are you trying?
Your change lands in the timeline, linked to phase and material.
That was the fix.
One tap turns it into a clean build-log entry — for you and the next build.
iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and web.
Signed-in accounts sync projects, workshop and media — version conflicts are resolved in the app, never silently overwritten.
Pala App
The core app starts on iPhone and iPad. Android and Mac follow after the first beta.
View all platforms →Pala Web
The browser version for your projects: review build log and progress on a larger screen.
Pala Web →studio.pala-app.com
The content studio: create guides and learning content that appear as templates in the app.
studio.pala-app.com →More than features: exclusive content.
The app stays free and useful on its own. Pro adds exclusive guides, learning content and the current project — plus comfort and AI features.