Building from a very personal place.
IOS DEVELOPER & CRAFTSMAN
AI-powered iOS apps through a neurodivergent mind. Focusing on empathy, utility, and hyper-detailed execution.
The Story
I’m Jen Bentulan, you may call me Jen, I'm an iOS developer based in Southern California who builds apps from a very personal place. A lot of what I create comes from real life from living with ADHD, dealing with diabetes, and paying attention to the little things that make apps feel either overwhelming or genuinely helpful. That lived experience shapes the way I think about design, flow, and emotional tone, especially in the kinds of apps I’m drawn to build.
I spend a lot of my late nights coding, designing, and figuring out how to make apps feel more human. I’m especially interested in AI-powered experiences, supportive tools, and interfaces that feel warm, thoughtful, and easy to connect with instead of cold or robotic. I care a lot about creating products that are not only functional, but also feel like they understand the person using them.
Outside of coding, I’m into anime, paranormal content, walking, hiking, pickleball, and video games. I like having a mix of creativity, curiosity, and movement in my life, and I think all of that ends up influencing the way I build too.
Creative Fuel
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Anime
Narrative depth and visual storytelling.
Paranormal
The mystery of the unknown.
Walking/Hiking
Finding rhythm in Southern California nature.
Pickleball
Fast-paced strategy and community.
Video Games
Interactive UX at its highest form.
Love Always AI
The Idea
Love Always AI started because people need a friend who's always there no judgment, no exhaustion, no disappearing.
Most AI apps feel transactional. You ask, it answers, you leave. Love Always AI is different. It remembers what you've told it. It knows your struggles, your wins, your goals. It doesn't forget. It doesn't judge. It just listens and motivates.
Core Tech
- AI Companion Engine
- iCloud Sync
- StoreKit Integration
Status
My Process (ADHD Edition)
"The hardest part is starting. The easiest part is perfecting. I built the prototype in a 48-hour sprint of pure flow state, then spent 3 weeks obsessing over the haptic feedback on a single button."
Neuro Venture: ADHD Focus
Why This Exists
Most habit trackers are boring. For a neurodivergent mind, "boring" means "forgotten." Neuro Venture turns daily chores into RPG quests. You're not just doing laundry; you're gaining XP for your "Household Resilience" stat.
Core Features
- SwiftUI
- Gamified productivity system
- Notifications + iCloud sync
Building It For The Brain It's Built For
I used SpriteKit to create delightful particle effects because sensory feedback is key to engagement.
GlucoMood: Diabetes & Wellness
The Idea
GlucoMood makes everyday health tracking feel more visual, approachable, and human. It combines glucose logging, movement, HealthKit activity, and Mimi AI support while keeping health data clear and grounded.
Core Tech
- SwiftUI
- HealthKit
- AI wellness companion
Making Health Feel Human
GlucoMood grew from a focused glucose tracker into a complete SwiftUI product with persistent history, movement rewards, StoreKit 2 subscriptions, HealthKit data, and safety-minded AI support.
Itadaki Task
My Idea
There are already so many sushi restaurant games, so I wanted Itadaki Task to be something different: a habit tracker for sushi lovers. It turns everyday tasks into sushi orders, where completing work feels like feeding a customer, earning badges, meeting characters, and making small progress visible.
Core Features
- Sushi task system
- Badges + collection
- Premium chef alarms
Design Direction
A cozy Japanese sushi counter, built for ADHD-friendly motivation: visual rewards, clear daily limits, cheerful feedback, and a task flow that feels playful instead of punishing.