# Pro SMS Scheduler vs MessageDesk

Pro SMS Scheduler and MessageDesk both sit at 3.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of MessageDesk's written reviews are positive against 39% of Pro SMS Scheduler's. MessageDesk also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0.0 vs 18.6). Pro SMS Scheduler's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pro SMS Scheduler sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MessageDesk asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for Pro SMS Scheduler against 3.3 for MessageDesk. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Pro SMS Scheduler's written reviews are positive against 80% of MessageDesk's.

Pro SMS Scheduler ships an update fortnightly, MessageDesk every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro SMS Scheduler | MessageDesk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-sms-scheduler/id1020599755/reviews)** | [3.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messagedesk/id1528242471/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | 38.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 18 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Muhammad Ibrahim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020599754) | [Alderwood Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563041278) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro SMS Scheduler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-sms-scheduler/id1020599755)

Schedule SMS messages to be sent automatically at any time, ensuring you never miss important events or forget to stay in touch. This app simplifies sending messages with one-tap sending and message templates, and syncs across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Schedule SMS messages, Set recurring or one-time schedules, One-tap message sending, Create message templates, iCloud sync across devices, Contact group messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro SMS Scheduler Basic | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro SMS Scheduler Plus | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro SMS Scheduler Elite | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro SMS Scheduler Premium | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro SMS Scheduler Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### MessageDesk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messagedesk/id1528242471)

Integrate SMS messaging into your business phone lines, including VoIP and landlines. This app offers a shared team inbox and broadcast capabilities for efficient communication. Features like scheduled messages, autoresponders, and templates help streamline SMS workflows.

**Highlights:** Add SMS to business phone numbers, Shared team SMS inbox, Mass text broadcasts, Scheduled text messages, Keyword-based autoresponders, Automation, Pre-saved text message templates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro SMS Scheduler free?

Pro SMS Scheduler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MessageDesk free?

MessageDesk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pro SMS Scheduler or MessageDesk?

Pro SMS Scheduler is rated higher. Pro SMS Scheduler averages 3.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while MessageDesk averages 3.3 from 20 ratings.

### Do Pro SMS Scheduler or MessageDesk have ads?

MessageDesk shows ads; Pro SMS Scheduler does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pro SMS Scheduler or MessageDesk?

Pro SMS Scheduler ships an update fortnightly, and MessageDesk every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pro SMS Scheduler was updated on September 30, 2026 and MessageDesk on October 24, 2026.

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