Our 2026 Roadmap: What We're Building and Why

We're halfway through 2026, and it's time to share where F.I.D. Studio is headed. This isn't a hype document — it's an honest look at what we're building, what we're prioritising, and why.

Our Guiding Principles

Before we get into specifics, here are the principles that guide every decision:

1. Reliability over hype. A feature that works reliably is worth more than ten features that work sometimes.
2. Honest claims. We don't describe features as "live" until they're implemented and tested. If something is in development, we say so.
3. One problem per product. We add depth, not breadth. Each product solves one problem exceptionally well.
4. Web and native, side by side. We don't abandon web users while building native apps. Both platforms coexist.
5. User data is sacred. Privacy, security, and data protection are built in from the start, not bolted on after a breach.

Product Priorities

ChurchRide: Complete the Stripe billing implementation with monthly and annual subscriptions, refine the free tier as a genuine adoption channel, and begin native app development for reliable background GPS tracking. Nigerian market expansion is under consideration, with Paystack integration for local Naira payments being explored.

ChurchNote: Already live on Google Play Store. Focus on user feedback, minister portal refinement, and expanding the Bible integration. The privacy model is locked in and will not change.

Shift Flow: Finalise the tiered pricing implementation (one-time passes and subscriptions), strengthen attendance integrity features, and position for healthcare and institutional clients in both UK and Nigerian markets.

FrgeTrade: Continue the React Native + Expo rebuild alongside the existing web platform. Phase 2 features include the pre-trade checklist, AI review, community rooms, Stripe checkout, push notifications, and biometric authentication. The Android package is locked to com.frgetrade.app for Google Play Store compliance.

ChurchStage: Build the core worship presentation experience with a dark, professional interface — service flow, preview/live panels, Bible search, and an operator workflow that matches how worship services actually run. This is our next major product and it's being built carefully.

Client Work: Continue supporting DSL Driving School and selectively taking on new client projects that fund our product development and keep us connected to real-world problems.

Company Development

Beyond individual products, we're investing in:

Testing infrastructure: Structured test specs and test reports across all products to ensure quality before release.

Automations: Internal automations for reporting, client onboarding, lead management, and overdue invoice recovery — chosen for real operational value, not novelty.

Marketing: Focused campaigns that demonstrate real customer problems and outcomes, not broad unsupported claims. We're building testimonials, case studies, and partnerships rather than buying attention.

Native app pipeline: A shared native development foundation using React Native, Expo, and a monorepo architecture with shared packages for API, authentication, and theme tokens.

What We're Not Doing

Being clear about what we're not doing is as important as what we are:

• We're not chasing AI hype. We use AI where it genuinely helps — like FrgeTrade's trade review feature — but we're not slapping "AI-powered" on every feature for marketing value.
• We're not expanding into new product categories. Six products is enough to build exceptionally well. We'd rather make our existing products great than start new ones.
• We're not raising prices without adding value. Every pricing decision is tied to the value the product delivers.
• We're not making promises we can't keep. If something is in development, we'll tell you it's in development.

The Long View

F.I.D. Studio is a young company. We're building for the next decade, not the next quarter. That means prioritising the things that compound: reliable software, honest relationships, focused products, and a team that cares about the work.

If you're using one of our products, thank you. If you're considering one, we'd love to hear from you. And if you're watching from the sidelines — stay tuned. The best is yet to come.