# Away Messages

> App to easily create and manage professional away messages for various out-of-office scenarios. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Wildermuth.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/away-messages/id1161989522 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Wildermuth](https://appshunter.io/developer/481933080)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.50/5 from 121 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-10-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/away-messages/id1161989522/reviews.md

## What is Away Messages?

Whether you are on vacation, out of office, sick or just don't want to be bothered you can now easily create a professional looking away message.

****This app does not send messages automatically for you.  Apple's iOS doesn't allow messages to be sent from an app.  Apps can only populate the text field and the user still has to press the send button.  If Apple removes this limitation in the future, the app will be updated to send messages automatically.****  

This app on the other hand does the next best thing and makes generating an away message super easy and efficient saving you time, when you need it most, during your time off!****

It's simple and easy to use!

You just:
1.)  Set your away message end date
2.)  Pick a reason why you are out (can be custom)
3.)  Pick an alternative contact while you are out
4.)  Hit the create message button
5.)  Send the created Away Message

All your previous settings will be saved, so next time you went to send a message, you just open Away Messages and tap the create button and you are done!

Also you can create and manage your custom Away Messages. 

Away Messages saves you time when you need it most, during your time off.

Features:
* Simple UI
* Set end date for your away message
* Preset messages for most common reasons to be out of the office
* Create endless amount of custom away messages
* Use your address book to pick an alternative contact while you are out
* Previous settings are saved, to save you time on your next away message

Feel free to contact me with questions, comments, or feedback by using the app support page or be using my contact form:
https://wildmazz.wordpress.com/contact/

## Key features

- Create professional away messages
- Set message end dates
- Preset and custom message reasons
- Select alternative contacts
- Save previous settings
- Manage custom messages

## Recent user reviews (10 of 72)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/away-messages/id1161989522/reviews.md

### 1/5 — As am

*2025-03-23, version 1.8*

I was looking for a simplistic text response app while away on vacation. After paying for the app, and attempting to open it, I was directed to the most recent text I had received. The app auto populated a short message in there about being away on vacation for today's date. When I went to do a search for the app in my library, it did not show up. As I've been trying to submit my review, no matter what nickname I put in, it says it has already taken and keeps asking me to pick a different nickname. I put the most outlandish nickname and still it says it's taken. Total scam.

### 1/5 — Really bad

*2024-12-05, version 1.8*

Don’t waste the .99

### 1/5 — Do not buy

*2024-07-30, version 1.8*

Completely useless, DOES NOT auto reply.

### 1/5 — Scam

*2024-03-10, version 1.8*

This does not send messages automatically and doesn’t load as an app on your phone. SCAM!!! I want my .99 cents back out of principle.

### 1/5 — 👎🏾👎🏾

*2024-01-01, version 1.8*

Does not send messages automatically false advertisement

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2023-08-31, version 1.8*

Waste of time and the dollar it costs. Easier to have an away message copied since to paste to a text since you have to send the away message on this app yourself as well

### 1/5 — Not what I was looking for …

*2022-07-03, version 1.6*

… and, there is no way to cxl this purchase w/in minutes of trying to use it.

### 1/5 — Don’t do it

*2022-03-20, version 1.6*

This app doesn’t do what it says it will. I purchased it and can’t even find the app on my Home Screen. The app doesn’t send automatic messages.

### 1/5 — Don’t buy this

*2021-09-09, version 1.6*

It’s the worst app ever!

### 5/5 — Works exactly how it’s advertised.

*2021-07-17, version 1.6*

I love this app!  It does exactly what is described. It’s a huge time saver. You can choose from pre-formatted responses or create your own custom responses. It is easy to change out of office dates without having to recreate whole messages.  App button is on the widget bar right in the texting area so it’s super easy and fast to reply without having to open a whole separate app. I tested sending replys to many people with both iOS and Android phones and it works perfectly. 
Many people have rated this app poorly because it does not send messages automatically. It does not claim to do that and after researching a lot of apps none of them are able to auto-reply without some sort of input from the user.  
I was unclear about one of the features and emailed the developer before purchasing. I received a response and a clear answer to my question within a day of sending. Excellent customer service!

## Frequently asked questions about Away Messages

### What does the Away Messages app do?

This app helps you easily create professional-looking away messages for situations like vacations, being out of the office, or when you don't want to be disturbed. It streamlines the process of generating these messages, saving you time.

### Can this app send messages automatically?

No, due to Apple's iOS limitations, this app cannot send messages automatically. It can only populate the text field, and the user must manually press the send button. The app will be updated if Apple removes this restriction in the future.

### How do I create an away message?

Creating an away message is simple: set your end date, pick a reason (custom or preset), choose an alternative contact if needed, and then hit the create message button. You can then send the generated message.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, making it a completely free tool for generating your away messages.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a simple UI, the ability to set an end date for your message, preset messages for common reasons, the option to create unlimited custom messages, integration with your address book for alternative contacts, and saving previous settings for faster future use.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2023-07-27

Bug fixes

### 1.6 — 2019-09-14

minor bug fixes

### 1.5 — 2017-09-23

minor fixes

### 1.4 — 2016-11-07

Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 1.3 — 2016-10-31

Minor bug fixes

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