Comparison

toFutureMe vs TimeCapsule

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 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/

About

TimeCapsule

Features
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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/

Screenshots

toFutureMe4 screens
TimeCapsule4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

toFutureMe ships an update fortnightly, TimeCapsule weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
toFutureMe versus TimeCapsule: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertoFutureMeTimeCapsule
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.616.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIkuhei KureTakumi Sekiguchi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

toFutureMe

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

TimeCapsule

One-time1
  • Full Access$1.99

Questions

Is toFutureMe free?
toFutureMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeCapsule free?
TimeCapsule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do toFutureMe or TimeCapsule have ads?
Both toFutureMe and TimeCapsule show ads.
Which is updated more often, toFutureMe or TimeCapsule?
toFutureMe ships an update fortnightly, and TimeCapsule weekly. Most recently, toFutureMe was updated on October 25, 2026 and TimeCapsule on October 25, 2026.

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