Future Messages vs Shimmerly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Future Messages
Send messages to yourself that will be delivered at a future date. Only your future self can read these messages. Unlock unlimited messages and advanced features with a Pro subscription.
- Send messages to the future
- Future self-only access
- Unlimited messages (Pro)
- Monthly and yearly subscriptions
- Manage subscriptions in iTunes
Read full descriptionHide full description
Futurme, a tool that allows you to send messages to your future self. You can send yourself messages, only you from the future will be able to read them. Subscribe to Pro Plan for all access to additional features. Pro Plan features: • Unlimited future messages. Information about the auto-renewable nature of our subscription: - The subscriptions are monthly, or yearly. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of your chosen package. - You can manage your subscription on your iTune Account Settings. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.dropbox.com/s/g7q4ddtb3oakcrl/futurme_term_of_use.docx
Shimmerly
This app uses AI to help you find clothes that fit perfectly and flatter your body shape. It offers virtual try-ons, personalized color analysis, and tailored size recommendations from thousands of brands. Discover your style, get celebrity inspiration, and shop with confidence.
- Virtual fitting room
- Personalized color analysis
- Body shape analysis for clothing
- Tailored size recommendations
- Celebrity style inspiration
- Virtual try-on for thousands of brands
Read full descriptionHide full description
Getting dressed should feel effortless. Shimmerly makes it that way. Step into a fitting room built entirely around you. See how anything looks and fits before it arrives, in the colors and cuts made for your body. Everything beautiful, effortlessly. Your Fitting Room Try anything on in real time. Mix and match from thousands of brands, create looks you love, and know the fit is right before you buy. Always open, always yours. Your Colors Discover the shades that bring you to life. Shimmerly reads your natural coloring to reveal your true season, so you shop the colors that suit you best. Made for Your Shape The right silhouette changes everything. Shimmerly learns your shape and guides you to the cuts that flatter you most, with a stylist's eye built in. Your Perfect Size No more guessing. No more returns. Shimmerly reads over 100 measurements to find your exact size across every brand you shop, from everyday staples to the piece you've been saving for. Choose the plan that fits you: Monthly $9.99 Yearly $47.90 Privacy Policy https://www.shimmerly.ai/privacy Terms of Use https://www.shimmerly.ai/terms
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Shimmerly at 4.6 against Future Messages's 4.0. Shimmerly also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 23) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Future Messages's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Future Messages sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Shimmerly sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Shimmerly holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shimmerly has 1.1K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Future Messages's written reviews are positive against 55% of Shimmerly's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Future Messages ships an update every 2 weeks, Shimmerly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Future Messages | Shimmerly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (23 ratings) | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better | 54.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 321 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Markus Wu | All Athlete Inc. |
Customer experience
Future Messages
Shimmerly
Bugs and requests
Future Messages
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Shimmerly
Reported bugs
3 issues- Self-function and AI body scanner not loading
- Issues with setting actual age
- Verification email not being sent
Requested features
3 requests- Allow users under 18 to access the app
- Expand color analysis for diverse skin tones
- Add more clothing recommendations and styling options
In-app purchases
Future Messages
- Monthly Pro$0.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$9.991 Year
Shimmerly
- Pro Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
- Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
Show 4 moreShow fewer
- Pro Yearly1 Year trial$47.901 Year
- Pro Yearly$47.901 Year
- Pro Yearly With Trial3 Days trial$47.901 Year
- Pro Yearly1 Year trial2 variants$47.991 Year
Questions
Is Future Messages free?
Is Shimmerly free?
Which has better reviews, Future Messages or Shimmerly?
Do Future Messages or Shimmerly have ads?
Which is updated more often, Future Messages or Shimmerly?
Other comparisons















