Malu vs PersonalCapsule Time Capsule
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Malu
Capture fleeting thoughts, inspirations, and aspirations in a calm, organized digital journal. Track your progress as you bring these ideas to life, fostering a sense of joy and accomplishment without the pressure of productivity.
- Collect and save ideas
- Track tried experiences
- Organized and clutter-free interface
- Gentle reminders for action
- Focus on personal fulfillment
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Collect the little ideas and thoughts that make life sweeter. Malu is your cozy idea journal for everything you want to try, experience, or remember. Whether it is a spontaneous idea, a new hobby, a recipe, or a small moment you would love to make happen someday, Malu gives you a calm and clutter-free space for your thoughts. What you can do with Malu Collect and save ideas Keep your thoughts, inspirations, and little ideas all in one place. Try things out Track what you have already tried and watch your collection of ideas grow. Cozy and organized No stress, no clutter. Just your ideas, beautifully organized. Gentle reminders Get softly reminded to turn your ideas into reality. With Malu by your side Your sweet companion makes collecting and trying new things simple and joyful. Who is Malu for? For people who want to save ideas instead of forgetting them. For anyone who wants to keep track of small dreams and plans. For creative minds, daydreamers, and the curious. For everyone looking for a simple and caring journal. Why Malu? Malu is not about being more productive. It is about paying attention to what truly matters to you. Turn inspiration into small actions. At your own pace. In your own way.
PersonalCapsule Time Capsule
Create private digital time capsules to preserve memories, thoughts, and emotions. Write letters, record audio, save photos, and set future unlock dates to revisit your past self. A personal space for reflection without social pressure.
- Write letters to your future self
- Record audio memories
- Save photos and meaningful moments
- Set future unlock dates
- Private and secure storage
- Optional iCloud sync
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Write letters to your future self. Record your voice. Save meaningful moments you can reopen months or years from now. PersonalCapsule is a private digital time capsule for preserving the thoughts, memories and emotions that matter to you today. Create capsules for: • Letters to your future self • Audio Capsules and voice memories • Important decisions • Personal goals and reflections • Photos and meaningful moments • Open When letters • Gift Capsules for someone you care about Choose a future unlock date for each capsule and return to it when the time is right. A PRIVATE SPACE FOR YOUR FUTURE SELF PersonalCapsule is designed for personal reflection without the pressure of a public social network. No account is required. Your content is stored on your device, with optional iCloud sync when enabled. AUDIO CAPSULES Capture more than words. Record your voice, describe how a moment feels and save it for later. Free users can create Audio Capsules within the overall limit of three capsules and listen to individual recordings once they are unlocked. Premium members can create unlimited capsules and revisit unlocked voice memories through the Audio Capsule timeline, including queue, autoplay and next/previous playback. REFLECT ON DECISIONS AND GOALS Record the reasoning behind an important decision, describe what you hope will happen and compare your expectations with the outcome later. Save goals for your future self and return to them with more distance and perspective. PRESERVE MEMORIES Add written reflections, photos and voice notes to capture moments that may otherwise be forgotten. Use Home Screen widgets and reminders to stay connected with the capsules waiting for you. FREE TO BEGIN Create up to three capsules for free, including written and Audio Capsules. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited capsules, the Audio Capsule player and additional premium features. Your future self is waiting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PersonalCapsule Time Capsule at every 8 days against Malu's monthly. Malu's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads 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
Both are free to download. Malu sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and PersonalCapsule Time Capsule sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Malu ships an update monthly, PersonalCapsule Time Capsule every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Malu | PersonalCapsule Time Capsule |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Zimmer | Umut Baris Gungor |
Customer experience
Malu
PersonalCapsule Time Capsule
In-app purchases
Malu
- Malu Supporter$2.99
- Malu Supporter Plus$4.99
PersonalCapsule Time Capsule
- PersonalCapsule Lifetime$6.99









