Future Past vs Slice
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Future Past
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.
- Off-calendar event timeline
- iOS Calendar sync
- Calendar view for event browsing
- iOS widgets
- Unlimited events (Pro)
- Unlimited calendar integration (Pro)
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Your important dates. Made simple. Add any event to see the days remaining or the days past. Future Past pulls the events you choose from your calendars into one clean, focused timeline — no more digging through calendar hell to find what matters. Features: Unified timeline — past and future events from your chosen calendars in one continuously scrolling view Favorites - star your most important dates to pin them to the top Fast search - find any event instantly, typos and all Home Screen widgets - see your next event or pin a specific one, right on your Home Screen Native calendar editing - add and edit events with the calendar picker you already know Future Past is free to use, with your timeline showing 1 week ahead and behind. Watch a short ad any time to unlock Pro - a timeline that stretches up to 100 years - for free, no purchase required.
Slice
This app helps you eliminate digital distractions by allowing you to lock specific applications and set time limits. It's designed to boost productivity and protect your privacy by preventing unauthorized access to your apps.
- Block distracting apps
- Set app time limits
- Customizable app restrictions
- Enhance productivity
- Protect app privacy
- Create distraction-free environment
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Slice is your digital sanctuary, offering a simple yet powerful way to eliminate distractions, lock apps, and protect your privacy while boosting productivity. Managing your time has never been easier or more secure. ► Stay Focused, Stay Secure Slice helps you lock apps that disrupt your focus. It’s the ultimate tool for anyone seeking to enhance productivity by reducing time spent on distracting apps like social media or games. When it's time to work, Slice ensures nothing stands between you and your goals. ► Simple Locking, Powerful Privacy With Slice, protecting your apps is effortless. You can lock any app with a tap, ensuring your personal and professional information stays private. No need to worry about unauthorized access—Slice has you covered. ► Customizable App Locking Set time limits or lock specific apps for chosen durations—whether it's for 5 minutes, 15 minutes, or an hour. Customize your app restrictions based on your schedule to maximize focus and minimize distractions. Unlock them when you need, all at your discretion. ► Eliminate Distractions Easily select apps you want to lock temporarily, creating a distraction-free environment that helps you stay on track. Whether you’re focusing on a project or trying to enjoy some downtime, Slice ensures your attention remains undisturbed. Privacy Policy: https://zentropi.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://zentropi.app/terms-and-conditions.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Slice at 28 against Future Past's 1. Slice also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Past sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Slice sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Future Past against 4.9 for Slice. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slice has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Future Past ships an update fortnightly, Slice every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Future Past | Slice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Talking Chicken Friend OU | Zentropi LLC |
Customer experience
Future Past
Slice
In-app purchases
Future Past
- Future Past Pro$0.29
Slice
- Slice Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
- Slice Yearly Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Slice Lifetime$59.99
- Slice Lifetime$99.99
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