# Time Caps vs TimeCapSoul

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeCapSoul at none against Time Caps's 6. TimeCapSoul also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Time Caps's advantage is ratings volume (153 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Caps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TimeCapSoul asks for nothing beyond the download.

TimeCapSoul holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Caps has 153 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Time Caps's written reviews are positive against 100% of TimeCapSoul's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Caps | TimeCapSoul |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-caps-a-future-diary/id1195852313/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecapsoul/id6757323077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 83.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [灿海 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068107051) | [Drake Scorzo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866099313) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Caps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-caps-a-future-diary/id1195852313)

This app allows users to create a digital diary with various types of entries, including daily reflections, future messages, and voice notes. It offers features like mood-based coloring, serendipitous retrieval of past entries, and secure privacy protection. Users can also subscribe for enhanced functionalities and premium features.

**Highlights:** Daily mood-based journal entries, Write messages to your future self, Record voice notes for the future, Serendipitous retrieval of past entries, Secure passcode and biometric lock, Daily reminders and widgets, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Traveler Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Time Traveler Pro (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| 1200 Cap Pieces | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2888 Cap Pieces | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3600 Cap Pieces | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Cap Pieces | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique concept of time capsules
- 👍 Easy and simple to use
- 💖 Encourages journaling habit
- 😊 Calming and beautiful design
- ✨ Helps self-reflection and growth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 In-app purchases for features
- 💸 High cost for capsules/features
- 🔒 Password lock feature requires subscription
- 📈 Difficulty in exporting data
- 😔 Word cap can be restrictive

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Interface issues with updates
- 🐛 Face ID issues reported

**Requested features**

- Ability to export previous posts
- Lower gem prices for capsules
- More options for describing the day
- Add template feature
- Support dark mode


### TimeCapSoul

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecapsoul/id6757323077)

Capture thoughts, memories, and messages today to be unlocked in the future. This app encourages reflection and preserves significant moments with a simple, personal, and distraction-free interface. Set future unlock dates to revisit your words when the time is right.

**Highlights:** Write and save messages, Set future unlock dates, Revisit memories later, Clean and calming design, Private and personal content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Caps free?

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

### Is TimeCapSoul free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time Caps or TimeCapSoul?

TimeCapSoul is rated higher. Time Caps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while TimeCapSoul averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Time Caps or TimeCapSoul have ads?

Neither Time Caps nor TimeCapSoul shows ads.

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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.*