Comparison

EZ2 Journal vs Tend Journaling App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EZ2 Journal

Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

EZ2 Journal4 screens
Tend Journaling App4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
EZ2 Journal versus Tend Journaling App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEZ2 JournalTend Journaling App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.3 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott Conger DesignJOSHUA ANDREW SEPRODI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

EZ2 Journal

Subscriptions1
  • Cloud Sync$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Theme Dark$0.99
None

Tend Journaling App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EZ2 Journal free?
EZ2 Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tend Journaling App free?
Tend Journaling App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EZ2 Journal or Tend Journaling App have ads?
Neither EZ2 Journal nor Tend Journaling App shows ads.

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