F.I.D. Studio's Q3 2026 update — products shipped, milestones reached, and what's coming in the next quarter across ChurchRide, ChurchNote, Shift Flow, and FrgeTrade.
Q3 2026 has been a busy quarter for F.I.D. Studio. Here's an honest update on what we shipped, what we learned, and what's next.
What We Shipped
ChurchNote launched on Google Play Store. Our personal-first faith journaling app is now live and available to Android users. The app includes sermon note capture, Bible study tools, prayer tracking, and an optional minister portal — all built around a privacy-first model where individual notes are never visible to church institutions.
FrgeTrade native app scaffolded. The React Native + Expo monorepo for FrgeTrade's native Android app has been structured with shared packages for API, authentication, and theme tokens. The initial five-tab interface (Dashboard, Journal, Bias, Learn, Profile) is in place with a new-trade modal and Pro Settings editor. Phase 2 features are queued.
ChurchRide billing refined. The Stripe billing implementation has been progressing with monthly and annual subscription support, a free tier as a genuine adoption channel, and coupon management capabilities. The product is being trialled in both UK and Nigerian church contexts.
Shift Flow pricing architecture finalised. Four subscription tiers and two one-time event passes (£19 for 3 days, £35 for 7 days) have been defined, with read-only data retention after pass expiry. The product is positioned for healthcare and institutional clients.
ChurchStage development began. The next major F.I.D. Studio product — church presentation software with a dark, professional control-room aesthetic — has entered active development with service flow planning, preview/live panels, and Bible search as core priorities.
What We Learned
Testing infrastructure matters. We've invested in structured test specs and test reports across products this quarter. The result: fewer bugs reaching production and a clearer picture of what "done" actually means for each feature.
Honest claims build trust. We've been strict about not describing features as "live" until they're implemented and tested. This has meant saying "in development" more often than we'd like — but it has also meant that when we say something works, users believe us.
Mobile-first is not optional. The web versions of our products are important, but the majority of users interact with software on their phones. Every design decision this quarter has been evaluated through a mobile lens first.
What's Next (Q4 2026)
FrgeTrade Phase 2: Pre-trade checklist, AI review, community rooms, Stripe checkout, push notifications, and biometric authentication for the native app.
ChurchRide native development: Begin the React Native build for reliable background GPS tracking, push notifications, and offline support. The web platform remains available throughout.
Shift Flow market positioning: Strengthen attendance integrity features and position for healthcare clients in both UK and Nigerian markets.
ChurchStage core build: Deliver the core worship presentation experience with the dark control-room interface, service flow, preview/live panels, and Bible search.
Company infrastructure: Continue investing in testing, automations, and a shared native development foundation.
The Bigger Picture
F.I.D. Studio is building a portfolio of focused SaaS products — each solving one real problem exceptionally well. Q3 was about shipping, testing, and learning. Q4 will be about refining, expanding, and preparing for the next phase of growth.
Thank you to everyone using our products, giving feedback, and supporting the journey. The best is still ahead.