FromPast vs Drooming
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FromPast
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FromPast: Time Capsule Letters | Write It Today, Open It in the Future FromPast turns photos, videos, and heartfelt letters into a time capsule — scheduled messages that arrive exactly when they are meant to be received, for your future self or the people you care about most. WHY FROMPAST? • Messages across time - write to your future self or to someone you love • Delivered exactly on time - pick the date and the minute, even years ahead • More than text - attach photos and videos to keep memories vivid • No app needed to receive - messages arrive by email or SMS as a beautifully designed web page WRITE YOUR MESSAGE • Compose a heartfelt letter with photos or a video • Preview exactly how it will look before you seal it • Schedule delivery to the exact date and time • Send to yourself for free, or to someone you care about FOLLOW ITS JOURNEY • Delivery notifications the moment your message arrives • Read receipts when your message is opened • Received messages stay locked until the scheduled moment - anticipation included PERFECT FOR • Self-encouragement during challenging periods • Documenting your journey and celebrating milestones • Anniversary surprises for partners • Birthday wishes written well in advance • Time capsules for children to open when they are older • Leaving your stories and memories as a lasting legacy HOW IT WORKS 1. Write - a letter, with photos or a video 2. Schedule - choose the exact delivery date and time 3. It arrives - as a beautiful web page, right on time Your future self is waiting. Download FromPast today.
Drooming
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Message Your Future Self Drooming transforms the way you connect with yourself over time. Whether it's a reminder, a goal, a memory, or words of encouragement, Drooming delivers your messages exactly when they matter most. Why Drooming? Life moves fast, and important thoughts often get lost in the moment. Drooming lets you capture what matters now and schedule it to arrive when it's most meaningful—days, weeks, months, or even years from now. Key Features: Easy Message Creation Write messages to your future self in seconds Set precise delivery dates and times Quick presets for 1 week, 1 month, 1 year, or more Add as much detail as you want Smart Notifications Reliable delivery exactly when scheduled Beautiful notifications that stand out Badge counter shows upcoming messages Never miss an important message Organized Message Management View all scheduled messages in one place See what's coming and what's past due Reschedule messages anytime Archive completed messages for safekeeping Copy message text with one tap Powerful & Flexible Swipe to archive or delete messages Filter between active and archived messages Status indicators (Soon, Tomorrow, Past Due) Clean, intuitive dark-mode interface Secure & Private Your messages are personal and protected Sign in with Apple, Google, or Email All data synced to your account No ads, no data selling Perfect For: Setting future reminders and goals Capturing memories and reflections Sending motivation to future you Time capsule letters to yourself Birthday wishes for next year Anniversary messages Personal growth tracking Gratitude journaling over time Simple Yet Powerful Drooming strips away complexity and focuses on what matters: helping you communicate with your future self. No clutter, no distractions—just you and your future moments. Get Started Today Download Drooming and send your first message to your future self. Whether it's tomorrow or next year, you'll be glad you did.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drooming at none against FromPast's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. FromPast sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Drooming asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | FromPast | Drooming |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicher | JOSE CANO GOMEZ |
In-app purchases
FromPast
- 2 Tickets$0.99
- 5 Tickets$1.99
Drooming
No in-app purchases









