Comparison

toFutureMe vs HowTo

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

Head to head
About

toFutureMe

Features
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Description To Future Me is a tiny time-capsule for your heart. Write a private letter to your future self, add up to two photos, set a delivery date, and let your phone gently remind you when it’s time to open it. Why people use it: to process feelings, track growth, plant hopes, and practice self-compassion. How it works 1. Compose a letter and optionally attach up to 2 photos. 2. Pick a future date. 3. Lock with Face ID for peace of mind. 4. We’ll remind you when the day arrives; open it in your Inbox and reflect. Highlights • Face ID lock for privacy • Up to 2 photos per letter • Light & Dark Mode • Clean, cute design focused on calm and care • No sign-in required Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HowTo

Access simple, step-by-step guides for common household repairs and maintenance. Quickly find solutions to issues like clogged sinks or loose hinges without needing professional help. Track your completed fixes and run home maintenance checks with clear, practical instructions.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step repair guides
  • Smart search for instant fixes
  • Save guides for later
  • Track completed repairs
  • Home maintenance checks
  • Practical DIY solutions
Features
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Fix common home problems quickly without calling a professional. How To gives you simple, step-by-step guides for real problems around your home. Whether it is a clogged sink, a loose hinge, or low water pressure, you will know exactly what to do. No experience needed. Just clear instructions that work. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Find fixes instantly with smart search - Follow step-by-step guides for common issues - Save guides for later - Track completed fixes - Run quick home maintenance checks BUILT FOR REAL LIFE No complicated tools. No confusing instructions. Just practical fixes you can actually do yourself. EXAMPLES - Unclog a sink - Fix a running toilet - Patch a wall hole - Check water pressure - Test outlets and smoke detectors Stop Googling. Start fixing. Download How To and take control of your home. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

toFutureMe4 screens
HowTo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HowTo at none against toFutureMe's shown. HowTo also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price and in-app purchases 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. toFutureMe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and HowTo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
toFutureMe versus HowTo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertoFutureMeHowTo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIkuhei KureALEXANDER WILLIAM ERWIN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

toFutureMe

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Quarterly$4.993 Months
  • Yearly$8.991 Year
2 purchases

HowTo

Subscriptions2
  • HowTo Pro$4.991 Month
  • HowTo Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is toFutureMe free?
toFutureMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HowTo free?
HowTo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do toFutureMe or HowTo have ads?
toFutureMe shows ads; HowTo does not.

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