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Need help with Dear Future Me? I’m happy to help with questions, issues, or feature ideas.
When reporting a problem, please include your iPhone model, iOS version, and what you were doing just before the issue appeared.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dear Future Me?
Dear Future Me is a simple app for writing letters to your future self. You choose a date in the future, write your message, and the app keeps it locked until it’s time to open it. Letters can’t be edited after you save them, so what you write now is exactly what future you will read.
How do I create a new letter?
Go to the Sent tab and tap the “+” button in the top right. Enter a title, pick an unlock date (can’t be earlier than tomorrow), and write your letter. When you’re ready, tap Save. The letter is now locked in and will appear in your list of upcoming letters.
Can I edit a letter after I’ve saved it?
No. Once you tap Save, the letter’s text and unlock date are fixed. This is intentional: it keeps the experience honest, so future you is reading what past you really wrote at the time. If you change your mind, you can delete the letter and create a new one instead.
What’s the difference between “Sent” and “Received”?
Sent shows letters you’ve written that are still locked or waiting for their unlock date. Received shows letters that have reached their unlock date and are now available to read whenever you like.
Can I delete a letter?
Yes. You can delete a letter at any time from within the app. This removes it from your device and, if iCloud is enabled for the app, from the app’s private iCloud storage linked to your Apple ID. Deleted letters can’t be recovered from within the app, so only delete if you’re sure.
How do notifications work?
The app can send reminders when a letter unlocks (and potentially for other moments you choose in future versions). You’ll be asked for notification permission when it’s needed. You can change this later in Settings → Notifications → Dear Future Me.
What happens when a letter reaches its unlock date?
When the unlock date arrives, the letter becomes available to open. You may get a notification (if enabled), and the letter will appear as unlocked in the app, usually in the Received section. From there, you can read it any time. The original text remains unchanged; it is not editable after unlock either.
What is “early unlock”?
Early unlock lets you open a letter before its scheduled date by making a one-off in-app purchase. When you choose early unlock for a letter, you’ll see a paywall where you can confirm the purchase through the App Store. After the purchase is successful, that specific letter becomes available to read immediately.
Is early unlock a subscription?
No. Early unlock is a one-time purchase type (non-consumable) for that letter, not a recurring subscription. It does not renew automatically and does not charge you again unless you choose to unlock another letter early.
How are purchases stored and restored?
Purchases go through Apple and are managed using RevenueCat so the app can remember which features you own. If you reinstall the app or get a new device with the same Apple ID, use the Restore Purchases option in the app to fetch your entitlements again from Apple/RevenueCat. I don’t see your payment details or the contents of your letters when this happens.
Is my data synced between devices?
If iCloud is enabled for Dear Future Me, your letters are stored in a private iCloud database linked to your Apple ID. This lets your letters be available on your own devices signed in with the same Apple ID. Make sure iCloud is turned on for the app in Settings → [your name] → iCloud.
Troubleshooting
A letter didn’t unlock when I expected
- Check the unlock date (and time, if applicable) set on the letter.
- Confirm your device’s date, time, and time zone are correct.
- Close Dear Future Me and reopen it to refresh the list.
- If it still looks wrong, take screenshots and email support.
I’m not receiving notifications
- Open Settings → Notifications → Dear Future Me and ensure notifications are allowed.
- Check Focus modes (like Do Not Disturb) aren’t hiding alerts.
- Make sure you’re on the latest version of the app from the App Store.
- If that doesn’t fix it, email support with your device model and iOS version.
Early unlock purchase didn’t unlock the letter
- Check you had a stable internet connection during the purchase.
- Use the Restore Purchases option in the app.
- Verify the purchase shows in your Apple ID purchase history.
- If it still doesn’t unlock, email support with your region, approximate purchase time, and any screenshots you have.
Letters aren’t appearing on another device
- Make sure you’re signed in with the same Apple ID on both devices.
- Check iCloud is enabled for Dear Future Me on each device.
- Give both devices some time on Wi-Fi or mobile data to sync.
- If letters still don’t appear, email support with details of each device and iOS version.
Feature Requests & Feedback
I’m always open to ideas for improving Dear Future Me. Some things I may explore over time include:
- More granular reminder options.
- Additional ways to organise letters (tags, collections, etc.).
- Optional export/sharing tools for letters.
If you’d like to suggest something or share how you use the app, email apps@craigwilliams.dev.
Report a Bug
When reporting a bug, it helps a lot if you include:
- Your iPhone model (for example, iPhone 15).
- Your iOS version.
- The Dear Future Me version (from the App Store or app settings).
- What you expected to happen.
- What actually happened, step by step.
Send bug reports to apps@craigwilliams.dev.
App Store Reviews
If you enjoy Dear Future Me, a quick review on the App Store really helps. If you run into problems, please email me first so I can try to fix them.
Privacy & Data
Your letters live on your device and in your iCloud account if enabled. I can’t see what you write inside the app. For full details, see the Privacy Policy.