Comparison

Past vs Max See

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Past

Features
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Ever imagined yourself in a different era? What if you could rock a 70s disco look or a 90s grunge style? Now you can! Welcome to Past Forward AI, the ultimate time-traveling photo editor. Our powerful AI transforms your selfies into stunning, hyper-realistic portraits from your favorite decades. It’s simple, fast, and incredibly fun. HOW IT USE: - Upload a Selfie: Choose a clear photo of yourself. - Generate: Let our AI work its magic in seconds! PERFECT FOR: - Creating a unique new profile picture. - Jumping on the latest social media trends on TikTok and Instagram. - Surprising your friends with an amazing throwback photo. Simply satisfying your curiosity! Download now and meet your retro self!

About

Max See

Transform your photos into nostalgic throwbacks from the 70s, 80s, 90s, or 2000s. Upload a picture, select a decade, and see yourself or friends reimagined with era-appropriate styles and photo quality. Save and compare multiple versions for fun, surprising results.

Highlights
  • Nostalgic decade filters (70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s)
  • Transforms hairstyles, clothing, and photo style
  • High-quality image renders
  • Save multiple versions for comparison
  • Free first 2000s render
  • One-time unlock for additional decades
Features
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Step into the past with your own photos. 2000s Camera instantly transforms any picture into a version from the 70s, 80s, 90s, or 2000s. Hairstyles, clothing, and even the photo style itself shift to match the era. It’s simple: upload a photo, pick a decade, and watch it come to life. Your first 2000s render is free. Try it out, then unlock other decades whenever you’re ready. Why people love it See yourself (or friends) as if you grew up in another time Share funny, nostalgic, or surprising throwbacks Save multiple versions to compare side-by-side Quick, fun, and unique every time Features Free 2000s photo render 70s disco vibes, 80s neon grids, 90s retro styles, and early 2000s nostalgia High-quality results saved directly to your camera roll Easy one-time unlock for each photo

Screenshots

Past3 screens
Max See4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Max See at every 2 weeks against Past's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Past sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Max See sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Past ships an update every 2 months, Max See every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on January 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Past versus Max See: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPastMax See
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDhanush Reddy GottimukkulaWHATSGOODAPPS LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Past

One-time1
  • 10 Credits$0.99
1 purchases

Max See

One-time1
  • Unlock pics$8.99

Questions

Is Past free?
Past is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Max See free?
Max See is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Past or Max See have ads?
Neither Past nor Max See shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Past or Max See?
Past ships an update every 2 months, and Max See every 2 weeks. Most recently, Past was updated on January 24, 2026 and Max See on September 10, 2026.

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