Skipper: flashback journal

Skipper: flashback journal

Message your future self

8 ratings
2 reviews
#195 in paid Health & Fitness
🌟 Lifestyle
💪 Health & Fitness
$1.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 30, 2025
  • February 14, 2026

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This app allows you to send messages to your future self, which are delivered as notifications days later. It's designed to help with self-reflection, emotional processing, and personal motivation. The app prioritizes user privacy with no data collection.

Send messages to future self
Timed notification delivery
Emotional and thought exploration
Personal motivation tool
Privacy-focused, no data collection
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What's New in Skipper

2.1.0

February 14, 2026

What's new in Skipper -Support for VoiceOver and Larger Text. “Inclusive design doesn’t mean you’re designing one thing for all people. You’re designing a diversity of ways to participate so that everyone has a sense of belonging.” —Susan Goltsman

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Health & Fitness

This app dropped -3 positions in Health & Fitness chart.

Last updated on June 29, 2026.

User reviews

Take care of your future self

I’ve been using the beta version of Skipper, and warned the developer in advance that I might bounce off. Specifically, I have plenty of list apps and gratitude journals encouraging a daily streak that I enthusiastically adopt and then abandon. I’ll indulge in self care as an every two weeks thing and forget all about it as stress intensifies around me. This means that I’m only saying nice things to myself when it’s easiest - when things are good and I have a little space.

It means something different when a compliment from a friend hits at a low point, or a reminder to yourself to not be so hard on yourself comes when you’re about to be hard on yourself. Receiving these words at random times has given me a few eerie moments of synchronicity- the right words at the right time. I can tell myself what I need to hear, but the app helps.
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Make your voice the loudest

Skipper weeds out the noise of my phone and my brain by reminding me exactly what I want, need, hope to have at the forefront of my mind. I send quotes, memories, affirmations, and dreams into Skipper when they occur, and they always bounce back exactly when I need to see them again. It’s like a welcome DM from a trusted friend. A way to view pieces of consciousness from a new perspective. It’s been such a welcome addition to my life, having nothing to do with productivity, work, or hustle. When most apps these days only serve to steal your attention and time, Skipper gives it back. This app serves me and my mind of the present and future, and me and my mind only.
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FAQ

How does Skipper work?

Skipper allows you to write messages that are then delivered to you as notifications between 3 to 8 days later at a random time. This feature is designed to create a buffer of time for reflection and personal growth.

What is the price of Skipper?

Skipper is a paid application, costing $1.99. There are no subscriptions or in-app purchases required after the initial download.

Does Skipper collect user data?

No, Skipper explicitly states that no data is collected from its users. This commitment to privacy is a core feature of the application.

What devices is Skipper available on?

Skipper is currently supported on iPhone devices. The app is designed to leverage iOS notifications for its core functionality.

How often is Skipper updated?

The latest version of Skipper is 2.1.0, last updated on February 14, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

What is the age rating for Skipper?

Skipper has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals, due to its simple and non-sensitive content.

What do users like about Skipper?

With a 5.0-star rating from 8 reviews, users likely appreciate Skipper's unique concept of sending messages to the future, its privacy focus, and its straightforward approach to self-reflection.

Can Skipper be used offline?

While the core functionality of sending and receiving timed messages relies on notifications, the act of writing messages can likely be done offline. However, to receive future messages, an active internet connection would be necessary for the notification delivery.