# FutureMe vs LyfeTender

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LyfeTender at 100% against FutureMe's 28%. LyfeTender also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). FutureMe's advantage is ratings volume (134 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FutureMe sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per year. LyfeTender asks for nothing beyond the download.

LyfeTender holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FutureMe has 134 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of FutureMe's written reviews are positive against 100% of LyfeTender's.

FutureMe ships an update every 9 days, LyfeTender every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FutureMe | LyfeTender |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/futureme/id1607047236/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyfetender/id6760621272/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **134** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Memories Group Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523964786) | [JOHN ROBERT MILLER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885370125) |

## What reviewers say

### FutureMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/futureme/id1607047236)

Write and send letters to yourself or others, scheduled for delivery years in the future. Track personal goals, send motivational messages, or reflect on your past. Enrich your messages with photos and videos for a more personal touch.

**Highlights:** Write letters to future self, Schedule future delivery dates, Send letters to friends and family, Enrich letters with photos and videos, Delivery day notifications, Edit letters after sending, Follow public letters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $9.00 | per year |
| Basic | $12.00 | per year |
| A La Carte | $1.00 | one-time |
| 1 Year Premium Membership | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Premium Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Premium Membership | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Premium Membership | $24.99 | one-time |
| 5 Year Premium Membership | $24.99 | one-time |
| 10 Year Premium Membership | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $119.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great concept for self-reflection
- 💌 Long-time user loyalty
- 💖 Wholesome and emotional connection
- ✍️ Easy to use interface (historically)
- ✨ Keepsake for memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paywall for sending letters
- 😭 Loss of free functionality
- 📱 App now a web wrapper
- 😠 Ads everywhere
- 💔 Disappointment with recent changes

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot exit paywall screen
- App crashes when changing delivery date
- App freezes/crashes frequently
- Login issues between web and app
- Letters not sending/delivering

**Requested features**

- Revert to old UI/app design
- Allow voluntary contributions
- Add a drafts section
- Improve date selection for delivery
- Allow changing delivery date of existing letters


### LyfeTender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyfetender/id6760621272)

This app streamlines household management by organizing chores, planning meals, and creating grocery lists. It features family roles, a rewards system, and recipe scaling, all accessible offline.

**Highlights:** Chore management with flexible schedules, Family roles and permissions, Rewards and points system, Tailored meal planning, Recipe scaling for serving sizes, Organized grocery lists, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FutureMe free?

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

### Is LyfeTender free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FutureMe or LyfeTender?

LyfeTender is rated higher. FutureMe averages 2.8 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while LyfeTender averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FutureMe or LyfeTender have ads?

Neither FutureMe nor LyfeTender shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FutureMe or LyfeTender?

FutureMe ships an update every 9 days, and LyfeTender every 3 days. Most recently, FutureMe was updated on October 13, 2026 and LyfeTender on October 13, 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.*