# Jumpstash vs Pendar

The clearest difference is rating: Pendar at 5.0 against Jumpstash's 4.2. Jumpstash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Jumpstash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pendar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jumpstash has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Jumpstash ships an update every 2 weeks, Pendar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jumpstash | Pendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumpstash/id1465670860/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendar/id1582300897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Mackintosh II](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281426136) | [Niels Hoogendoorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564735227) |

## What reviewers say

### Jumpstash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumpstash/id1465670860)

Securely store backup codes for your accounts in iCloud Keychain. Access them from any device logged into iCloud, ensuring you never lose access to your important services.

**Highlights:** Secure backup code storage, iCloud Keychain integration, Cross-device access, Account lockout prevention, Token generation backup

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendar/id1582300897)

Quickly capture and organize fleeting thoughts using voice, text, or photos. Seamlessly send your ideas to your preferred to-do or collection apps with customizable workflows. Your ideas are securely stored on your device and personal iCloud.

**Highlights:** Voice recording with transcription, Text and photo capture, Customizable export workflows, Send ideas to other apps, Secure local and iCloud storage, Cross-device support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pendar Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Pendar Premium | $9.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jumpstash free?

Jumpstash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pendar free?

Pendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jumpstash or Pendar?

Pendar is rated higher. Jumpstash averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Pendar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Jumpstash or Pendar have ads?

Neither Jumpstash nor Pendar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jumpstash or Pendar?

Jumpstash ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pendar every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jumpstash was updated on September 14, 2026 and Pendar on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*