# Scripture Compass vs Tend

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tend at none against Scripture Compass's 10. Tend also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Scripture Compass's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scripture Compass sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Tend asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tend holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripture Compass has 71 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scripture Compass ships an update every 4 days, Tend every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripture Compass | Tend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-compass/id6757870437/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tend-recalibrate/id6763967984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 62 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cipher Archive LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867546327) | [Pascal Jaillon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874135347) |

## What reviewers say

### Scripture Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripture-compass/id6757870437)

Find Bible verses tailored to your current emotions and life situations. Track your spiritual journey, build daily habits, and reflect on scripture with personalized insights. Share verses as beautiful cards and get daily reminders.

**Highlights:** Emotion-based verse matching, Intensity and context selection, Emotional and spiritual pattern tracking, Daily spiritual tasks and streaks, Journaling and reflection tools, Shareable verse cards, Personalized content based on background

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $97.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $109.99 | per year |


### Tend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tend-recalibrate/id6763967984)

This app provides a structured daily system for self-improvement. It guides users through setting clear goals, daily check-ins, focused work sessions, and evening reflections to foster deliberate personal growth without distractions.

**Highlights:** Vision and Anti-Vision setting, Structured daily check-ins, Focus timer for work sessions, Evening synthesis and reflection, Optional AI debrief, Integrated journal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scripture Compass free?

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

### Is Tend free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scripture Compass or Tend?

Tend is rated higher. Scripture Compass averages 4.8 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Tend averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Scripture Compass or Tend have ads?

Neither Scripture Compass nor Tend shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scripture Compass or Tend?

Scripture Compass ships an update every 4 days, and Tend every 5 days. Most recently, Scripture Compass was updated on October 5, 2026 and Tend on October 13, 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.*