Questions and answers

What is Tellater?

Tellater is a time capsule for messages. You write a message or a prediction for a friend, pick a date, and seal it. It stays locked on our server until that date, then it opens on their phone.

Is Tellater free?

Yes. Sealing messages, joining prediction groups and swiping on predictions are free. Tellater Plus (US$3.99 a month or US$24.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial) gives you unlimited second chances before things open: edit a sealed capsule, add a P.S., change your guess, edit a sealed group message or change your call on a prediction. You can also time travel a capsule sent to you once, halving the wait. It also adds every reveal style, sending one capsule to up to 5 people and host tools. Your called-it record and badges are free. Plus is free for everyone during beta.

How long can a message stay sealed?

From 1 hour up to 5 years.

Can I read or change a message after I seal it?

No. Once sealed, the words can't be changed, not even by you. You can unsend it before it opens.

Who can open a capsule?

Only the person it was sent to. Each capsule is locked to the recipient's phone number, and they open it by signing in with that number.

How do I sign in?

With WhatsApp. Tap Open WhatsApp and press send on the message we pre-fill. That proves your number. It's free and we never message you.

Is Tellater anonymous?

No. Every account is a real, verified phone number. Your name is shown with a tick and the last 4 digits of your number, so people know a message is really from you.

What are prediction groups?

A group of friends where anyone can add a prediction, such as "Sally will be living in New Zealand". Everyone swipes Calling it or Not a chance. Scores stay sealed until each prediction's reveal date, then the group sees who called it, and a leaderboard crowns The Oracle.

Are there bets or prizes in prediction groups?

No. Prediction groups are for bragging rights only: no money, stakes or prizes.

Who can use Tellater?

People aged 18 and over. Sign-up needs a WhatsApp number from a country we support (Singapore, Malaysia, much of Asia-Pacific, the UK, Ireland and parts of Europe).

How do you keep it kind?

Messages are words only: links, phone numbers and handles are blocked. A filter refuses threats, sexual content and slurs, and a vibe check asks before anything unkind is sealed. Every capsule and prediction can be reported or blocked, and we review reports within 24 hours.

How do I delete my account?

Open Tellater, tap your profile, then Delete account. Unopened capsules you sent are deleted too.