Independent app studio · NYC

We make small delightful apps for things people actually do.

Coconut Donkey is an independent studio in New York building focused, well-crafted iPhone apps. We start with a real problem, sand it down until it's simple, and ship.

Currently shipping: Ritmo
a coconut, secretly a donkey
The studio

One good idea at a time.

We're based in New York and we like making things we'd actually open every day.

We're not chasing a category. We're chasing the feeling of opening an app and thinking: oh, this is exactly what I needed. Sometimes that means a metronome that teaches you salsa. Whatever comes next, we follow the curiosity.

01

Focused, not feature-heavy

Every screen should earn its place. If we can cut it, we will.

02

Made for the iPhone

Native, fast, and respectful of your time, attention, and battery.

03

Privacy as default

We collect as little as we can to make the app work. No ads, no tracking.

Our first app

Ritmo

A practice partner for salsa dancers. Build a routine, set the tempo, and let the count, music, and voice guide you.

Practice your routine
in Ritmo.

Sequence your moves, dial the tempo, and dance through the routine with voice prompts and percussion that keep you on the beat — whether you're learning Salsa On 2 or working through a Bachata set.

  • Build named routines from a library of moves
  • Adjustable tempo from slow practice to performance speed
  • Toggle voice prompts, music, drums, and count independently
  • Salsa On 2 and Bachata supported at launch
Coming soon to the App Store In review
Support

Need a hand?

Email us. We're a small team, so a real person reads everything and replies within a couple of business days.

Get in touch

Bug reports, feature requests, billing questions, or just to say hi — same address for all of it.

Coconut Donkey
New York, NY
Response time: 1–2 business days
Is Ritmo available now?

Ritmo is currently in App Store review. Drop us an email if you'd like to be notified when it launches.

What styles does Ritmo support?

At launch: Salsa On 2 and Bachata. We're working on Salsa On 1 and Cha-Cha next. If there's a style you want, tell us.

Does Ritmo need an internet connection?

No. Once installed, Ritmo runs entirely on your phone. You can practice anywhere — studio, home, or the park.

How do I report a bug or request a feature?

Email support@coconutdonkey.com with as much detail as you can. Screenshots help a lot.

Can I get a refund?

Refunds for App Store purchases are handled by Apple. Visit reportaproblem.apple.com to request one.

Privacy policy

The short version: we don't want your data.

This policy applies to Coconut Donkey and all of our apps, including Ritmo. We keep it short on purpose.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Coconut Donkey ("we", "us") makes iPhone apps. We respect your privacy and try to collect as little personal information as possible. This page explains what we do and don't collect, and how we handle it.

What we collect

Our apps store your data (such as the routines and moves you create in Ritmo) locally on your device. We do not upload that content to our servers, and we cannot read it.

If you contact us by email, we receive your email address and the contents of your message. We use that only to reply.

What we don't collect

  • We don't have user accounts.
  • We don't track you across other apps or websites.
  • We don't sell or share your data with advertisers.
  • We don't use third-party analytics SDKs.

Anonymous crash reports

With your permission, Apple may share aggregated, anonymized crash and performance reports with us through standard App Store mechanisms. These help us fix bugs and contain no personally identifying information. You can opt out at any time in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Analytics & Improvements.

Children

Our apps are not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to this policy

If we make material changes, we'll update this page and revise the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of our apps after a change means you accept the revised policy.

Contact

Questions about privacy? Email support@coconutdonkey.com.