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Overview

This is the versioned release plan for High IQ and the TIWIH platform. Every feature is assigned to a specific milestone or version, with clear themes, tier assignments, and completion status.

Status Legend

Shipped

Live in production

In Progress

Currently building

Ready

Built, waiting for flag flip

Planned

Committed, not started

Future

Exploring, not committed

Pre-Launch Milestones

The path from current state to App Store submission.

M1: Staging Polish

Status: In ProgressGet all v1.0 features working end-to-end in staging. Implement the 3-tier access model (Guest, Free logged-in, Pro) and build the onboarding flow. This is the “make it all work” milestone.

M2: Prod MVP

Status: PlannedFirst production TestFlight build. Internal-only — just you. Validate the full stack in production environment with real data, real auth, and real payments.

M3: Friends & Family

Status: PlannedShare the production TestFlight with trusted friends and family for real-world feedback. Iterate on UX pain points, onboarding friction, and edge cases before public launch.

v1.0 — Core Intelligence

Theme: “The essential cannabis intelligence platform”This is the App Store launch release. Everything here must be polished, stable, and ready for public users.

Guest Access (Free, No Account)

Browsable without signing up — the “try before you buy” experience.

Strain Browsing & Search

Browse and search 5,200+ strains with filters

Strain Detail Pages

Full profiles with terpenes, effects, and lineage

High Families

Dynamic strain classification system

Strain Discovery

Curated discovery feeds and recommendations

Label Scanner

AI-powered label analysis (moved from Pro)

Music & Soundtracks

AI-generated strain soundtracks (moved from Pro)

Activity Recommendations

Strain suggestions based on planned activities

Trending

Popular and trending strains

Blog

Cannabis education and platform news

What's Coming

Preview of Pro features to drive upgrades

Free Logged-In (Account Required)

Core tracking features that make the app sticky.

Stash Tracking

Track your active cannabis inventory

Favorites

Save strains for later reference

Manual Text Upload

Manually enter order details as text

Submit Strains

Submit new strains to the database

Edit Profile

Customize your profile and avatar

Consumption Preferences

Set preferred effects, methods, and tolerance

Settings

App configuration and account settings

Pro ($12.99/mo)

The intelligence layer — deep analytics, AI-powered insights, and data import.

Notebooks

5-tab AI research reports + NotebookLM media

Stats Dashboard

7-tab analytics (Overview, Activity, My Strains, Spending, Insights, Rankings, Badges)

Gmail Sync

Automatic order import from dispensary emails

Historical Import

Bulk import past order history

Receipt/Order Upload

Photo-based receipt parsing with AI

Dispensary Tracking

Track preferred dispensaries and visit history

Collection Management

Organize and manage strain collections

Suggest Strain

AI-powered personalized strain suggestions

v1.0 Infrastructure

These infrastructure items must be completed before App Store submission.
ItemStatusNotes
Onboarding flowNot builtFirst-run experience for new users
3-tier feature gatingIn progressGuest / Free / Pro access control
Website updatesPlannedLanding page, App Store links, marketing

v1.1 — Rankings

Theme: “Compare your strains”

ELO Head-to-Head

Side-by-side strain comparisons with ELO scoring

My Rankings

Personal strain leaderboard from your comparisons

Rankings Preview on Home

Rankings widget on the home screen
90% done — this is a flag flip away from launch. All core UI and ELO logic are built.

v1.2 — Badges & Achievements

Theme: “Track your journey”

6 Badge Categories

Earn badges across 6 engagement categories

4 Rarity Levels

Common, Rare, Epic, and Legendary badges

Achievement Hub

Central hub to view all badges and progress

Active Quests

Track progress toward upcoming badges
90% done — this is a flag flip away from launch. Badge system, progress tracking, and UI are all built.

v2.0 — Safari Extension

Theme: “Shop smarter”

Safari Web Extension

Browser extension for dispensary websites

Strain Intelligence Overlay

Real-time strain info overlaid on dispensary menus
Already built — the Safari extension is functional with Sunnyside support, mascot badges, and mobile viewport detection. Needs production polish before public release.

v2.5 — Social & Sharing

Theme: “Share your intelligence”

Notebook Sharing & Export

Share research notebooks with friends

Branded Share Cards

Beautiful visual cards for social media sharing

Read-Mode Viewer

Clean read-only view for shared content
~50% done — sharing infrastructure and card generation are partially built.

v3.0 — Commerce

Theme: “From intelligence to action”

Shopping Agent

AI finds your preferred strains at nearby dispensaries

Menu Extraction & Scanner

Scan dispensary menus for instant strain data

Menu Results

Structured menu data with pricing and availability

Dispensary Map View

Interactive map of nearby dispensaries with strain availability
30-40% done — Shopping Agent and menu scanning have working prototypes. Map view and menu results need additional work.

v3.5 — Communications & Daily Engagement

Theme: “Stay connected”

Push Notifications

Smart, contextual push notifications

Email Campaigns

Targeted email sequences and updates

Daily Stories

AI-generated daily cannabis stories and insights

Export All Data

Download your complete cannabis history
Mostly 0-30% done — Daily Stories are partially built. Push notifications, email campaigns, and data export are planned but not started.

v4.0 — Studio Tier

Theme: “The premium experience”
A new premium tier for power users and AI media enthusiasts.
DetailValue
Price$19.99/mo
Key changeAI media (podcasts, videos, art) moves to Studio for new subscribers
GrandfatheringEarly Pro users keep AI media access at the Pro price

Vanity Referral Codes

Custom referral links and codes

Priority Queue

Faster AI processing for notebooks and media

Extended Podcasts

Longer, deeper AI-generated podcast episodes

Custom Voices

Choose AI voices for podcasts and stories

Studio Badge

Exclusive in-app badge for Studio members
See Pricing Strategy and Tier Comparison for the full pricing model.

v5.0 — AI Advisor

Theme: “Your personal cannabis advisor”

Professor High Chat

Conversational AI cannabis advisor

Deep Research / Ask AI

In-depth AI-powered strain and cannabis research

Enhanced Insights

AI-driven personalized consumption insights
Depends on v3.0 Commerce infrastructure (dispensary data, menu extraction) to provide actionable purchase recommendations. Code is ~80% done but blocked on commerce data layer.

v6.0 — Web Platform

Theme: “High IQ everywhere”

Chrome Extension

Cross-browser extension for dispensary websites

React Native Web App

Full High IQ experience in the browser

v7.0+ — Future Vision

Theme: “The future of cannabis intelligence”
Features on the long-term horizon. Not committed to specific versions yet.

AI Worlds

Navigable 3D environments from research reports

Health Sync

Connect Oura, Apple Health, and more

Session Journal

Log sessions and track effects over time

Cannabis Personality

Monthly personality type from consumption patterns

IQ Points

In-app currency earned through engagement

Barcode Scanner

Scan strain barcodes for exact terpene and THC data

Neighborhood Ranks

See what strains are trending in your area

Personal Strain Notes

Add private notes and ratings to any strain

Smart Suggestions

AI-guided strain discovery based on preferences

B2B Dashboards

Dispensary and brand analytics dashboards

Release Timeline Summary

VersionThemeStatus
M1Staging PolishIn Progress
M2Prod MVPPlanned
M3Friends & FamilyPlanned
v1.0Core Intelligence (App Store Launch)In Progress
v1.1RankingsReady (flag flip)
v1.2Badges & AchievementsReady (flag flip)
v2.0Safari ExtensionBuilt, needs polish
v2.5Social & Sharing~50% done
v3.0Commerce30-40% done
v3.5Communications & Daily Engagement0-30% done
v4.0Studio TierPlanned
v5.0AI Advisor~80% code, blocked on v3.0
v6.0Web PlatformFuture
v7.0+Future VisionFuture