toFutureMe vs TimeCapsule
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
toFutureMe
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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 itβs 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. Weβll remind you when the day arrives; open it in your Inbox and reflect. Highlights β’ Face ID lock for privacy β’ Up to 2 photos per letter β’ Light & Dark Mode β’ Clean, cute design focused on calm and care β’ No sign-in required Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TimeCapsule
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TimeCapsule lets you write a message to your future self or someone you care about, then lock it until a date you choose. The message stays hidden until the unlock date arrives β then a notification lets you know it's ready to open. Features: - Create capsules with a title, message, and unlock date - Attach photos, videos, and audio files (Full Access) - Locked capsule list shows days remaining until unlock - Local notification when the unlock date arrives - Unlock animation when you open a capsule - Manage multiple capsules with filters (locked / unlocked / all) - Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID - Countdown widget for the days left until unlock - Export and import password-encrypted backups Great for: - Writing yourself a note to read at graduation or on a birthday - Leaving a future promise for a partner or friend - Setting a New Year's resolution to revisit at year's end Your capsule contents stay on your device. FREE VERSION AND FULL ACCESS The free version displays banner ads. A one-time Full Access purchase unlocks every feature and removes ads. Customers who previously bought the paid app also continue without ads. The free version holds up to 5 unopened capsules at a time and sends the unlock notification at 9:00. Full Access removes the capsule limit and adds photo, video, and audio attachments, a custom notification time, and a choice of opening styles. Privacy Policy: https://smallappworks.com/timecapsule/privacy/ Support: https://smallappworks.com/timecapsule/support/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TimeCapsule at weekly against toFutureMe's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. toFutureMe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TimeCapsule sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
toFutureMe ships an update fortnightly, TimeCapsule weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | toFutureMe | TimeCapsule |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ikuhei Kure | Takumi Sekiguchi |
In-app purchases
toFutureMe
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Quarterly$4.993 Months
- Yearly$8.991 Year
TimeCapsule
- Full Access$1.99








