WeekLater: Slow Messaging
Messages that unlock in a week
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone
iPhone
WeekLater is a slow messaging app where messages arrive instantly but stay locked and blurred for one week before they can be opened.
This pause turns every message into something to look forward to, with anticipation becoming part of the connection. When the message finally unlocks, it feels special.
People use It to:
- Stay connected to friends and loved ones — with anticipation built in.
- Invent rituals — surprise drops, story swaps, whatever feels right.
- Write to your future self — reflections that unlock in a week.
Works offline
Read previously synced messages and draft new ones without a connection. Drafts stay saved until you’re back online and ready to send.
Flexible notifications
Choose whether to get alerts when messages arrive and when they unlock.
Private
WeekLater uses secure sign-in options, including Apple and Google, along with protections designed to keep your account and private messages secure.
Ratings & Reviews
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Minor improvements for stability and performance.
The developer, Artem Karpushin, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Artem Karpushin
- Size
- 14.2 MB
- Category
- Social Networking
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Contains
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
- Copyright
- © 2025 Artem Karpushin