Zen Journal is Officially Submitted to the App Store!

[TestFlight Link bellow]

It’s a surreal feeling to be typing this update today, March 20, 2026.

If you’ve been following my #BuildInPublic journey for Zen Journal, you know it wasn't always a straight line. There were moments of frustration, technical puzzles, and the constant, crucial challenge of protecting your privacy while building a useful tool.

One of the biggest breakthroughs for me was shifting my entire workflow to local builds and using Apple’s Transporter to upload the .ipa file. Bypassing the EAS build queue saved me an incredible amount of time during the final, intensive development sprints. It was a workflow game-changer that I was proud to share with the community.

But the real reward has been the feedback from you - the early supporters, the TestFlight users, and the fellow developers. Your engagement has reinforced the mission of Zen Journal: to create a completely private, zero-tracking sanctuary for your mind, blending mindful journaling with the Energy Shield visualization to help you hold your emotional center throughout the day.

We are officially in the "Waiting for Review" phase. The next few days will be a mix of patience and anticipation. I'll be watching the status change from "Waiting" to "In Review" and, hopefully, to "Approved."

In the meantime, if you want to experience the "Energy Shield" and help me gather final feedback, the TestFlight is still active! Link bellow:

https://testflight.apple.com/join/ypCZJ8r2

There are still slots available among the 1,000 I opened.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

Every comment, share, and suggestion has pushed me forward. I can’t wait to celebrate the day Zen Journal is available to everyone on the App Store.

Stay mindful, protect your peace.