EZ2 Journal vs Tend Journaling App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EZ2 Journal
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An easy-to-use, straightforward journaling app. Nothing confusing, nothing complicated. Just write and save! Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Tend Journaling App
This private journal app offers a simple way to record your life without complex software. Write in rich text, add media, and organize entries with tags and collections. It prioritizes privacy with offline-first functionality and optional security features.
- Rich text writing canvas
- Mood tracking and tagging
- Photo and voice note attachments
- Timeline, calendar, and collection views
- Review insights (on this day, mood)
- App lock and hidden entries
- Markdown export
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Tend is a private journal for people who want a life record without managing software. Open Tend and the page is ready. Write in rich text, mark your mood, add tags, attach photos or voice notes, and keep going — everything saves as you write. Your journal stays on your device. Tend is offline-first: no account required, no feed, no ads. Optional Face ID / PIN lock and locked or hidden entries keep sensitive days out of casual view. Find any day again through Library — timeline, calendar, or collections — and Search when you need a specific memory. Review brings the quieter habits of journaling forward: on this day, a random memory, this week’s rhythm, and a simple look at mood over the month. Features • Calm writing canvas with rich text formatting • Mood, tags, favorites, milestones, and collections • Photos, drawings, and voice notes with transcription • Timeline, calendar, collections, and powerful search • Review: on this day, surprise memories, weekly & mood insights • App Lock, Face ID / PIN, locked entries, and Hidden Journal • Export your writing as Markdown when you need a backup • Designed for iPhone — private by default Make room for the day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tend Journaling App at none against EZ2 Journal's 2. EZ2 Journal's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. EZ2 Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Tend Journaling App asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | EZ2 Journal | Tend Journaling App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.3 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scott Conger Design | JOSHUA ANDREW SEPRODI |
In-app purchases
EZ2 Journal
- Cloud Sync$0.991 Month
- Theme Dark$0.99
Tend Journaling App
No in-app purchases









