# Tended vs Aurora by ARTST

The clearest difference is rating: Aurora by ARTST at 5.0 against Tended's 4.3. Aurora by ARTST also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Tended's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tended sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Aurora by ARTST sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aurora by ARTST holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Tended ships an update every 5 days, Aurora by ARTST monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tended | Aurora by ARTST |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tended-symptom-tracker/id6760765910/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-by-artst/id6767901985/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geoff Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326616805) | [ARTST STUDIO LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896518779) |

## What reviewers say

### Tended

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tended-symptom-tracker/id6760765910)

This health journal helps you track chronic illness symptoms, pain, and daily well-being. Log entries quickly, even on difficult days, and identify potential patterns to better prepare for doctor appointments. It's designed for fluctuating conditions and prioritizes your privacy.

**Highlights:** Log symptoms, pain, energy, mood, and more, Identify patterns and potential triggers, Prepare for doctor appointments with reports, Condition-specific starter sets, On-device AI for descriptions, Privacy-focused with no data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


### Aurora by ARTST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-by-artst/id6767901985)

This app offers daily guided creative prompts for drawing, writing, photography, and movement to help manage stress, burnout, and anxiety. It provides tools for creative expression and mood tracking, with an optional premium subscription for advanced features and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Daily guided creative prompts, Drawing, writing, photography, movement activities, Mood tracking before and after sessions, Personal gallery of creations, Streak tracking and achievements, AI-powered narrative insights (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aurora Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Aurora Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Aurora Founding Member | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tended free?

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

### Is Aurora by ARTST free?

Aurora by ARTST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tended or Aurora by ARTST?

Aurora by ARTST is rated higher. Tended averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Aurora by ARTST averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Tended or Aurora by ARTST have ads?

Aurora by ARTST shows ads; Tended does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tended or Aurora by ARTST?

Tended ships an update every 5 days, and Aurora by ARTST monthly. Most recently, Tended was updated on October 31, 2026 and Aurora by ARTST on October 31, 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.*