Comparison

TimeCapsule vs EmailToFuture Time Capsules

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

Head to head
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 — 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/

About

EmailToFuture Time Capsules

Schedule emails to yourself or others to be delivered years into the future. Create digital time capsules with attachments, track their delivery, and revisit past messages when the time is right.

Highlights
  • Schedule emails up to 10 years ahead
  • Create digital time capsules
  • Attach images, videos, audio, and documents
  • Send to multiple recipients
  • Track pending and delivered messages
  • Cross-device account sync
Features
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Whether you want to write a letter to your future self, set goals, save a memory, or surprise someone you care about, EmailToFuture makes it simple to schedule a future email and open it later. WHAT YOU CAN DO Create time capsules and schedule email delivery up to 10 years into the future. Write today, then rediscover your thoughts, goals, and memories when your future self is ready. KEY FEATURES • Email to future self - schedule letters for tomorrow or years ahead • Digital time capsules delivered straight to the inbox • Attachments - add images, videos, audio, and documents • Multiple recipients - share one capsule with up to 10 people you choose • Capsule dashboard - track pending and delivered messages HOW EMAILTOFUTURE WORKS 1. Write your message to your future self and chosen recipients. 2. Select a delivery date (and time when you need it). 3. Add attachments if you want photos or files in the capsule. 4. Schedule it. Your digital time capsule is on its way. 5. You can't open the capsule before it's delivery date. 6. Time capsule arrives via email. 7. Revisit the capsule in the app and write a reflection. USE CASES PEOPLE LOVE Email to future self for New Year goals. Time capsule letters for birthdays. Messages of encouragement before a hard season. Shared capsules for couples, friends, classmates, or teams. Personal notes that arrive later - when the words matter most. WHY EMAILTOFUTURE EmailToFuture is built for people who want a clear, private way to send future emails. Write, schedule, and receive a message from your past when the date arrives. Your mobile app uses the same EmailToFuture account as the website, so your capsules stay with you across devices. Create your first digital time capsule in minutes. Support: support@emailtofuture.com Website: https://www.emailtofuture.com Privacy Policy: https://www.emailtofuture.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.emailtofuture.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

TimeCapsule4 screens
EmailToFuture Time Capsules4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EmailToFuture Time Capsules at none against TimeCapsule's 1. EmailToFuture Time Capsules also leads on ads (none vs shown). TimeCapsule's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. TimeCapsule sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EmailToFuture Time Capsules asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeCapsule ships an update weekly, EmailToFuture Time Capsules fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TimeCapsule versus EmailToFuture Time Capsules: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeCapsuleEmailToFuture Time Capsules
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakumi Sekiguchimondov, s. r. o.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimeCapsule

One-time1
  • Full Access$1.99
None

EmailToFuture Time Capsules

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeCapsule free?
TimeCapsule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EmailToFuture Time Capsules free?
EmailToFuture Time Capsules is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimeCapsule or EmailToFuture Time Capsules have ads?
TimeCapsule shows ads; EmailToFuture Time Capsules does not.
Which is updated more often, TimeCapsule or EmailToFuture Time Capsules?
TimeCapsule ships an update weekly, and EmailToFuture Time Capsules fortnightly. Most recently, TimeCapsule was updated on October 25, 2026 and EmailToFuture Time Capsules on October 25, 2026.

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