# fastbackward — Have some blasts from the past

> Photo app resurfacing past memories with location mapping. (iPhone/iPad app by Maximilian Krauss.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastbackward/id1537751066 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maximilian Krauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537751068)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2020-11-20
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastbackward/id1537751066/reviews.md

## What is fastbackward?

Have you ever wondered what you were doing on this day last year? Or the year before? What about the year before that? With fastbackward you'll not only know, but have your photos to remind you, too.

Taking photos is great, but looking at those photos is where the real fun begins. Your iPhone takes stunning photos but it needs fastbackward to surface the most important photos at the right time. 

Your iPhone is full of photos but they're a jumbled mess in the Photos app. What makes fastbackward so valuable is the way it surfaces photos you took today, but in years past. You'll see your kids growing up as well as any big life events that happened on this day, too. Didn't take a photo on this day? Fastbackward can show you a random memory instead. 

As well as showing you your photos and jogging your memory, fastbackward will also use your photos' EXIF data to plot where you took them on a map. You'll never wonder where you took your favourite landscape photo ever again. 

Features include: 
- The ability to exclude screenshots from your memories.
- Privacy. Because your photos are hugely personal, fastbackward doesn't upload any of them to the internet. All of the processing is carried out on your device, right where it should be. 
- EXIF data used to display a map of where you took your photos.

## Key features

- Resurfaces photos from previous years
- Displays photos on a map using EXIF data
- Excludes screenshots from memories
- On-device processing for privacy
- Shows random memories if no photos for the date

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| fastbackward Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastbackward/id1537751066/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Genau das, was ich lange gesucht habe

*2022-03-08, version 1.10*

Vor Jahren gab es mal die App heyday, die deine Fotos in Collagen anordnen, aber auch Rückblicke des aktuellen Tages Datums über alle Jahre zusammengestellt hat. 
Fastbackward liefert nun genau diese Funktion nach. Ist sofort auf Platz 1 meiner Lieblingsapps geschnellt. Danke Max!

### 5/5 — Coole Idee :)

*2021-08-26, version 1.7*

Endlich genau sehen was ich vor einem Jahr gemacht habe, klasse Idee :)

### 5/5 — Tolle App

*2020-11-21, version 1.0*

Sehr gute und einfach zu bedienende App.

## Frequently asked questions about fastbackward

### What is fastbackward?

fastbackward is a photo and video app that helps you relive memories by showing you photos you took on this day in previous years. It also uses EXIF data to plot where your photos were taken on a map.

### Does fastbackward have ads?

No, fastbackward does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases.

### How does fastbackward protect my privacy?

fastbackward prioritizes your privacy by performing all photo processing directly on your device. No photos are uploaded to the internet, ensuring your personal memories remain secure.

### Can fastbackward show me photos from any year?

Yes, fastbackward can resurface photos from any year you took them on the current date. If you didn't take a photo on a specific day, it can display a random memory instead.

### What devices does fastbackward support?

fastbackward is currently supported on iPhone devices. It was last updated on December 9, 2025, with version 1.16.

### How does fastbackward use EXIF data?

fastbackward utilizes the EXIF data embedded in your photos to display a map showing the exact locations where those pictures were taken. This helps you remember the context of your favorite shots.

### Can I exclude certain photos from fastbackward memories?

Yes, fastbackward offers the ability to exclude screenshots from appearing in your memory resurfacing. This helps keep your curated memories focused on significant moments.

### What is the user rating for fastbackward?

fastbackward has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars based on one review. This indicates a highly positive user reception for the app's functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.16 — 2025-12-09

NEW: Improved overview - See all memories on one page throughout the years

### 1.15 — 2025-10-28

- Fixes one small bug

### 1.14 — 2025-10-20

- You can now sort your memories ascending if you like to

### 1.13 — 2025-09-30

fastbackward is now compatible with the latest iOS version

### 1.11 — 2022-03-15

Improved: Memories show up much faster (especially if you have large amounts of photos)

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