# Reveal Timer vs Future Past

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reveal Timer at none against Future Past's 1. Reveal Timer also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Future Past's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Future Past sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reveal Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Reveal Timer against 5.0 for Future Past. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Reveal Timer ships an update every 3 months, Future Past every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reveal Timer | Future Past |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reveal-timer/id1116765837/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/future-past/id1592645561/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ayden Panhuyzen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482966263) | [Talking Chicken Friend](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500965951) |

## What reviewers say

### Reveal Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reveal-timer/id1116765837)

This app provides a countdown to upcoming Apple keynote events, keeping fans informed and engaged. It offers convenient access through Apple Watch and a Today widget, with automatic updates and customizable notifications.

**Highlights:** Countdown to Apple keynotes, Apple Watch app and complication, Today widget, Automatic event updates, Customizable notifications, AirPlay Mirroring and TV Out support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Future Past

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/future-past/id1592645561)

Track important dates with a simple timeline. See days remaining or days past for any event. Syncs with your iOS Calendar and offers widgets for quick access.

**Highlights:** Off-calendar event timeline, iOS Calendar sync, Calendar view for event browsing, iOS widgets, Unlimited events (Pro), Unlimited calendar integration (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Future Past Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reveal Timer free?

Reveal Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Future Past free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reveal Timer or Future Past?

Reveal Timer and Future Past are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Reveal Timer or Future Past have ads?

Neither Reveal Timer nor Future Past shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reveal Timer or Future Past?

Reveal Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Future Past every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reveal Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Future Past on October 10, 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.*