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24 alternatives to Lookback

Share memories by attaching video messages to your photos

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Lookback launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Lookback – capture the stories behind your photos▲10

   Like many others, I rely on photos to document my memories. Over time, I’ve come to realize that they’re not very good at it. Memories need stories, and photos can’t tell stories. Lookback is my take on what I think a better solution looks like. It’s basically a photo sharing app that lets you attach video messages (stories) to photos and share them privately. When your invites watch your memory, they'll hear your story play while scrolling through your photos, just like they would if you were looking at the photos together in-person. They can reply by adding their own photos and video…

   2022 · lookback.life · its alternatives →

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   Throwback Stories▲109

   Create stunning Instagram Stories from your memories

   2017 · its alternatives →

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   Retro▲244

   A friends-only photo journal for moments big and small

   2023 · retro.app · its alternatives →

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   Peekshare▲70

   A unique way to share photos and messages with friends

   2015 · its alternatives →

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   Snapchat Memories▲413

   Save and search for snaps on Snapchat

   2016 · its alternatives →

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   seen▲162

   Send videos, see reactions

   2024 · its alternatives →

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   Flashbak▲73

   Wondering what you were doing on this day in past years?

   2024 · its alternatives →

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   Live Memories▲106

   Turn live photos into instant movies 📱

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   Momento▲211

   Share your memories as GIFs in iMessage

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Comories▲24

    Share memories for a lifetime

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    StoryLife▲105

    Custom photo albums for couples

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    Shared Albums by Google Photos▲107

    Share photos & videos between friends and family

    2015 · blog.google · its alternatives →

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    Twitter Memories▲68

    Look back and share your tweets from months or years ago.

    2020 · onthisday.me · its alternatives →

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    Restore Photo▲87

    Reverse time to bring your old photos back to life

    2023 · restorephoto.app · its alternatives →

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    Nostalgia▲10

    Create & share your most precious digital memories

    2025 · nostmoments.io · its alternatives →

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    Shout Out Photo Messaging▲61

    The simplest way to see and share moments with friends.

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    PeekOut▲79

    A local photo and video-sharing app for Android

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    BACK▲71

    Record and share videos in reverse

    2014 · its alternatives →

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    Capsule▲55

    Keep the best memories before they fade

    Jun 2026 · capsulememories.app.link · its alternatives →

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    ThenNow▲3

    Relive your memories: Today's photos from years past

    2024 · thennow.app · its alternatives →

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    Shared Memories▲8

    Relive your event through everyone’s lens.

    2025 · sharedmemories.app · its alternatives →

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    Shared albums▲8

    Collect memories from events with ease

    2025 · shared-albums.com · its alternatives →

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    Retro▲17

    Share moments worth remembering

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Glimpse▲13

    Turn Your Videos Into Living Memories With A Single Click

    2025 · discoverglimpse.com · its alternatives →

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