Tend: Stay Close to Friends
Gentle Relationship Reminders
About
This app helps you maintain meaningful connections with friends and family through gentle reminders and AI-powered message suggestions. It offers features like birthday alerts, gift idea tracking, and a private, on-device experience. Manage up to 10 contacts for free or upgrade for unlimited access and advanced AI.
What's New in Tend
1.0.3
June 7, 2026
• AI messages now stream in live — watch your suggestion write itself instead of waiting for a spinner • Faster AI — the on-device model warms up the moment you open the message sheet, so suggestions start sooner • Premium users now see a clear note when on-device AI isn't available, so it's never a mystery why • Fewer false fallbacks — fixed a bug where good AI messages were occasionally swapped for templates • More reliable reminders — hardened how contacts and notifications are saved to guard against rare data loss
MoreSubscription plans
Tend Premium
Unlimited contacts, names, and AI-suggested messages
FAQ
What is Tend?
Tend is a lifestyle app designed to help you stay connected with your important relationships. It provides gentle reminders to reach out, suggests personalized messages with AI, and helps you track birthdays and gift ideas.
How does Tend help me stay in touch?
Tend allows you to set custom contact cadences, like weekly or monthly check-ins. It then sends you quiet nudges when it's time to connect, helping you maintain consistent communication without pressure.
Can Tend help me write messages?
Yes, Tend offers AI-generated message suggestions that can be personalized to your preferred tone. Premium subscribers benefit from on-device AI tailoring messages specifically to each relationship.
Is Tend free to use?
Tend is free to start and allows you to manage up to 10 contacts. For unlimited contacts and advanced AI features, you can upgrade to Tend Premium.
What are the subscription options for Tend Premium?
Tend Premium offers two subscription plans: $1.99 per month or $19.99 per year, providing unlimited contact management and enhanced AI messaging capabilities.
How does Tend ensure privacy?
Tend is built for privacy and runs entirely on your device. No accounts are required, and no data leaves your phone, ensuring your personal information remains secure.
Does Tend have ads?
No, Tend does not contain advertisements. The app is free to start and offers a premium subscription for enhanced features, ensuring an ad-free experience.
What devices does Tend support?
Tend is currently supported on iPhone devices. It was last updated on June 7, 2026, with version 1.0.3.