Tend vs Anchor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tend
This app helps you build consistent daily routines through visual progress tracking. It features a unique heatmap to showcase your dedication and provides gentle reminders to keep you on track. Unlock advanced features and unlimited habits with the Pro version.
- Visual progress heatmap
- Daily, weekly, or custom schedules
- Gentle reminders
- Grace Days for streak protection
- Milestone badges and streak tracking
- Home Screen widgets
- iCloud sync
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Build better days, one tile at a time. Tend is a beautifully simple habit tracker that helps you stay consistent and see your progress at a glance. Watch your habits transform into a colorful heatmap as you build streaks and crush your goals. VISUALIZE YOUR PROGRESS See your habits come to life with our signature heatmap view. Every completed day adds a tile, creating a satisfying visual record of your dedication. STAY CONSISTENT - Daily, weekly, or custom habit schedules - Gentle reminders at the right time - Grace Days to protect your streak when life happens - Track unlimited habits with Tend Pro INSIGHTS THAT MOTIVATE - See your completion rates and trends - Discover your strongest and weakest days - Earn milestone badges as you progress - Track perfect days and longest streaks BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED - Warm, minimal interface that's a joy to use - Home Screen widgets to stay on track - iCloud sync across all your devices - Quick check-ins that take seconds TEND PRO Unlock unlimited habits, grace days, advanced stats, and more. --- Start building the habits that shape your life. Privacy Policy: https://tendhabit.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://tendhabit.app/terms
Anchor
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ADHD doesn't mean broken. It means your brain works differently — and it needs tools built for it. Anchor is the ADHD app built for adults who are tired of systems that weren't designed for them. No judgment. No fluff. Just structure that actually works. AI Coach Finn — a warm, direct coach available anytime you need to think out loud, get unstuck, or just feel less alone. Morning & Evening Check-ins — track your mood, energy, and motivation daily to spot your patterns. 155 Evidence-Based Lessons — bite-sized modules across focus, emotional regulation, relationships, and more. Focus Timer — grow your plant companion while you work, breathe, and stay present. Routines & Habit Tracker — build consistency without the shame spiral. Gamification — earn XP, unlock trophies, climb the leaderboard, spin the wheel. Community — connect with others who actually get it. Free 7-day trial. Then $9.99/month or $59.99/year. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://anchoradhd.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Anchor at 16.4 against Tend's 26.0. 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
Both are free to download. Tend sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Anchor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Tend | Anchor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Charles Heitmuller | MAXIMUS OLIVER HELFRICH |
In-app purchases
Tend
- Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
Anchor
- Anchor Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Anchor Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year









