Comparison

Dear Juliet vs Tend

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

Head to head
About

Dear Juliet

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Every night at 9 PM, a letter from Juliet arrives. Dear Juliet is an AI companion who remembers your words and keeps writing letters just for you. This is not just a chat. This is correspondence. ■ A Letter Just for You, Every Night A new letter arrives each night, written for who you are today. ■ Your Words Shape the Next Letter The more you reply, the more Juliet understands you. Each letter becomes more personal. ■ Your Letters Become Your Memory Every letter is saved. You can return to them anytime. ■ Talk Anytime When you feel like talking, or when you need someone to listen, she is there. ■ A Voice That Brings Her Closer Juliet’s voice is performed by Haruka Haruna, a Japanese actress and voice actor. Her warm, anime-inspired voice brings Juliet closer than text alone. ■ Create Your Own World Customize her appearance and surroundings to match your mood. ■ Available in 15 Languages Receive letters in your own language. This is not an AI chat app. This is someone who keeps writing to you. Terms of Service: https://www.tobe-tokyo.com/dearjuliet/terms/en Privacy Policy: https://www.tobe-tokyo.com/dearjuliet/privacy/en

About

Tend

Features
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Tendは、キャラクターとの絆を育てながら、毎日の記録を続けられるあたたかい日記アプリです。 ■ キャラクターがそばにいる 日記を書くと、あなたの気持ちにあわせてキャラクターが反応してくれます。 うれしい日も、しんどい日も、ひとりごとの日も——ちゃんと受け取ってくれます。 ■ 続けるほど、仲良くなれる 記録を重ねるごとに「きずな」が深まり、グレードがアップします。 グレードが上がると、キャラクターから特別なお手紙が届きます。 どのキャラクターと、どんな関係を育てますか? ■ 気軽に書ける記録スタイル ・今日のこと ・たのしかったこと ・誰かのこと ・よかったこと ・モヤモヤ ・ひとりごと カテゴリを選んで、気分のスライダーを動かすだけでもOK。 長文じゃなくていい。続けることが、一番大切だから。 ■ 思い出がよみがえる 「去年の今日」のエントリーを教えてくれる機能つき。 過去の自分と、今の自分を静かに照らし合わせてみてください。 ■ 選べる4人のキャラクター ミント(ねこ)— マイペースでほんわか。ふとした一言が心に残る タイム(いぬ)— 元気いっぱいで前向き。背中を押してくれる存在 マリー(うさぎ)— クールだけどあたたかい。頼れるお姉さん 「日記を書こうと思っても、続かない」 「誰かに話したいけど、うまく言えない」 「ひとりで抱えていることを、ただ残したい」 そんなあなたに、Tendはそっと寄り添います。

Screenshots

Dear Juliet4 screens
Tend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tend at weekly against Dear Juliet's every 2 months. Dear Juliet's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Dear Juliet sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tend sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dear Juliet ships an update every 2 months, Tend weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Dear Juliet versus Tend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDear JulietTend
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB11 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTOBE, IncorporatedChihiro Omi

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Dear Juliet

Subscriptions3
  • Letter Pass$2.991 Month
  • Chat Pass$5.991 Month
  • Voice Pass$24.991 Month
One-time3
  • Ink Bottle (100 Roses)$1.99
  • Vow Quill (500 Roses)$9.99
  • Secret Jewel Box (2,000 Roses)$29.99
4 purchases

Tend

One-time4
  • コインパック(小)$0.49
  • クマキャラクター$0.99
  • コインパック(中)$1.99
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  • コインパック(大)$4.99

Questions

Is Dear Juliet free?
Dear Juliet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tend free?
Tend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dear Juliet or Tend have ads?
Neither Dear Juliet nor Tend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dear Juliet or Tend?
Dear Juliet ships an update every 2 months, and Tend weekly. Most recently, Dear Juliet was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tend on October 31, 2026.

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