Magic Journal vs Tend Journaling App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magic Journal
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Magic Journal is a fast voice-notes journal for catching thoughts before they disappear. Record what is on your mind, get a transcript, and receive grounded reflection prompts that can use relevant prior entries. Voice notes for real life Capture quick thoughts, creative ideas, daily check-ins, and longer reflections without managing a folder of notes. Local-first journal history Your journal is saved on your iPhone, with optional private iCloud sync across your Apple devices. Continuous context Magic Journal can use relevant prior notes to make replies feel continuous while keeping your history organized behind the scenes. Read-aloud support When read-aloud is enabled, Magic Journal can speak responses back so the app feels natural to use while walking, commuting, or thinking out loud. Terms of Service https://nftstory.life/magicjournal/terms Privacy Policy https://nftstory.life/magicjournal/privacy
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tend Journaling App at 18.0 against Magic Journal'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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Magic Journal | Tend Journaling App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nftstory | JOSHUA ANDREW SEPRODI |
In-app purchases
Magic Journal
No in-app purchases
Tend Journaling App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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