Past vs Max See
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Past
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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!
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Past | Max See |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dhanush Reddy Gottimukkula | WHATSGOODAPPS LLC |
In-app purchases
Past
- 10 Credits$0.99
Max See
- Unlock pics$8.99









