Comparison

Footale vs Aftr

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

Head to head
About

Footale

Features
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Footale helps you remember where you've been. Drop a pin on the map, add a note, and build a visual record of your daily life. This isn't about "I'm here right now" — it's about "I was here today." Look back on your footprints and rediscover your personal story. Features: ・Pin your moments to the map ・Add notes and photos to each pin ・Browse your past footprints on the map ・A private, personal diary — your memories stay yours More ways to share and connect are coming soon. "This app doesn't sell your location. It helps you remember it."

About

Aftr

This app automatically logs places you visit frequently using your phone's location and photos. It creates a private map of your life, allowing you to add notes and revisit memories. Your data is kept private and stays on your device.

Highlights
  • Automatic passive location logging
  • Photo backfill for instant history
  • Private constellation map visualization
  • Per-place notes and photo galleries
  • Daily visit review and confirmation
  • Full data export
Features
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Every place you've ever loved, remembered for you — without lifting a finger. Aftr is a private logbook of the places you spend meaningful time at. It builds itself, quietly, from your phone's location and photos. No check-ins. No "you're here right now" notifications. No social feed. Just a beautiful constellation of your life, waiting for you when you want to remember. — INSTANT CONSTELLATION — On first launch, Aftr can scan your Camera Roll for the last year of GPS-tagged photos and turn them into a real map of where you've been — venues named, photos already attached, ready to explore. The full last year of your life appears in about a minute. — PASSIVE LOGGING — After that, Aftr runs in the background using Apple's battery-friendly visit detection. Significant places get logged automatically. Routine spots like home and work fade out. You never need to remember to open the app. — THE CONSTELLATION MAP — Your places appear as glowing stars over a warm atlas of the world. Visit a place often and its star burns brighter. Patterns emerge over months and years. Search any place by name. Tap a star to see your full history with it — every visit, every photo, every note. — NOTES THAT GREET YOU — Add a short note to a place — "sit at the bar," "miso eggplant is the move," "first date" — and Aftr will surface it the next time you're there. The longer you use Aftr, the more irreplaceable your map becomes. — PRIVATE BY DESIGN — Your data stays on your device. Aftr has no servers, no accounts, no analytics tied to who you are. We never sell, share, or even see your places, photos, or notes. Sync with your own iCloud comes in a free update. — INCLUDES — • Photo backfill for instant first-day magic • Passive visit detection (works even when the app is closed) • Daily review — confirm or dismiss new visits in seconds • Per-place notes and photo galleries • Beautiful constellation map with nebula atmosphere • Place detail with full visit timeline • Apple Maps + Google Search integration for venue context • Full export of your data, anytime Aftr is free. No subscription, no ads, no data selling. Ever. — For privacy details, see https://aftr.nennovate.com/privacy Terms of use: https://aftr.nennovate.com/terms Support: https://aftr.nennovate.com/support

Screenshots

Footale4 screens
Aftr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Footale at none against Aftr's 2. Footale also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). Aftr's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Aftr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Footale asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Footale ships an update every 3 days, Aftr every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Footale versus Aftr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFootaleAftr
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuki HashimotoChukwunenye Anagbogu

In-app purchases

None

Footale

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Aftr

Subscriptions2
  • Aftr Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Aftr Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Footale free?
Footale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aftr free?
Aftr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Footale or Aftr have ads?
Neither Footale nor Aftr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Footale or Aftr?
Footale ships an update every 3 days, and Aftr every 11 days. Most recently, Footale was updated on November 5, 2026 and Aftr on October 31, 2026.

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