DEVELOPMENT LOG · 2026

How this project
got built, step by step.

From the first QR card to official iOS and Android releases, the main development milestones are recorded here.

NOW Current stage
1.3.0 released

Version 1.3.0 is live on both platforms with multi-device sync, owner-approved binding codes, Terms of Use, and a privacy notice before sync. Version 1.4.0 is planned for September 24.

iOS 1.3.0 ReleasedANDROID 1.3.0 Released

01 / MILESTONES

From an idea,
to something that works.

Not a roadmap; a list of things already done.

  1. START

    PROJECT FOUNDATION

    The first personal QR card

    Card profiles, appearance controls, QR import, and the first widgets are done; the project starts to take shape.

    • Personal cards
    • QR management
    • GitHub project
  2. WIDGETS

    QUICK ACCESS

    QR codes on the home screen

    Home and lock screen widgets join the project, with custom backgrounds and previews, so your go-to QR codes are always within reach.

    • Home screen widgets
    • Lock screen widgets
    • Custom backgrounds
  3. STABILITY

    LOCAL FIRST

    Polishing the fundamentals

    The image-cropping interaction was rebuilt, the local-first data structure, backup, and regression tests were refined, and iOS 17 support was completed.

    • SwiftData
    • Cropping interaction
    • Regression tests
  4. READY

    DISTRIBUTION READY

    Ready for test distribution

    Added the privacy policy, About and contact entries, and a multilingual UI, and completed the build pipeline for test distribution.

    • Privacy policy
    • Localization
    • Test builds
  5. EXCHANGE

    MEQR EXCHANGE

    Exchange online, keep going offline

    Hybrid online/offline exchange codes, scanning, encounters, and event mode are in; the most critical piece for in-person meetups is complete.

    • Exchange codes
    • Encounters
    • Event mode
  6. ANDROID

    SECOND PLATFORM

    Native Android development begins

    Android enters native development; the online exchange service migrates to a shared backend at the same time.

    • Native Android
    • Dual platform
    • Online service
  7. STYLE

    PERSONALIZATION

    Cards that look like you

    Card templates, front/back layouts, tags, and custom tag colors arrive, along with more fandom-themed palettes.

    • Card templates
    • Colored tags
    • Personalization
  8. DEVICE TEST

    REAL HARDWARE

    Android on real devices

    Android debug build completed and installed on real hardware; the core flows ran end-to-end on a device for the first time.

    • On-device install
    • Debug build
    • Flow verification
  9. LAUNCH

    PUBLIC WEBSITE

    Website live, public beta open

    The official site and HTTPS went live. iOS opened TestFlight public beta, Android public testing followed; the release was set for Aug 29.

    • Website live
    • iOS public beta
    • Android public beta
  10. FILING PASSED

    READY FOR SUBMISSION

    ICP App filing approved

    The authorities approved the filing; the filing stage is officially complete. The project moves into release preparation for iOS and Android.

    • Filing approved
    • Release preparation
    • Dual-platform release
  11. SUBMITTED

    APP STORE REVIEW

    iOS release submitted for review

    Store listing, screenshots, privacy labels, and filing numbers are all in place; iOS 1.0.0 has been submitted to App Store review.

    • iOS 1.0.0 (4)
    • iPhone only
    • Awaiting review result
  12. APPROVED

    REVIEW PASSED · LAUNCH DATE SET

    Both reviews passed; set for Aug 29

    iOS 1.0.0 passed App Store review and the public-security filing also passed; both the ICP App filing and the public-security filing are complete. The release is set for Aug 29, 08:00 (UTC+8).

    • App Store approved
    • Public-security filing passed
    • Live Aug 29, 08:00 (UTC+8)
  13. RELEASE

    RELEASE

    Official release on both platforms

    iOS and Android releases became available, and the website switched to official distribution.

  14. 1.1.0

    1.1.0

    1.1.0 released

    A temporary bundled tag library and in-app announcements shipped. The iOS tag color issue was documented and a fix scheduled.

  15. DEV BUILD

    DEV BUILD

    1.2.0 development checks completed

    Tag colors, iOS font weights, the Android toolbar and ticket fixes passed development checks. They have not been formally released.

  16. 1.2.0

    1.2.0

    1.2.0 officially released

    Online tag library maintenance ended and live updates are restored; tag features are upgraded, and the Project Sekai color is fixed.

02 / LATEST BUILD

Current release: 1.3.0

The current release on both iOS and Android is 1.3.0. It adds multi-device sync, owner-approved binding codes, Terms of Use, and a privacy notice before sync. Version 1.4.0 is planned for September 24.

CURRENT · 1.3.0

Announcement banner fixed, online tag library back on both platforms

Version 1.3.0 adds multi-device sync: binding codes last 10 minutes, require owner approval, and support up to five devices per card. Sync includes QR codes, Tags, avatars, backgrounds, and banners. Terms of Use and a privacy notice appear before sync.

  • 1.3.0 released
  • Multi-device sync is live
  • Binding codes require owner approval
  • Up to five devices per card
  • 1.4.0 planned for September 24
Go to the download page

Find each other again
after the exchange.

Encounters now sync between both sides; development progress also has its own public account.

ONLINE ENCOUNTER

Two-way encounters

One side shows an online exchange code, the other scans it and confirms their own profile. The scanner saves the other side's profile right away; the presenter gets the scanner's profile the next time they open Encounters.

Show exchange codeOther side confirmsSaved on both sides
  • iOS · Android
  • Online sync
  • One-way save when offline

03 / RELEASE NOTES

What exactly changed
in each update?

The timeline only records the big events. What each update actually changed; new features, UI tweaks, test builds, and bug fixes; lives in the changelog.

See the full changelog

04 / NEXT

Next update

Updates ship on a weekly cadence. Check the latest announcements for the current schedule.

View announcements