# Simple SMS Scheduler vs Text Vault

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Text Vault at 77% against Simple SMS Scheduler's 8%. Text Vault also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Simple SMS Scheduler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Vault sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Simple SMS Scheduler asks for nothing beyond the download.

Text Vault holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Vault has 23K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Simple SMS Scheduler's written reviews are positive against 77% of Text Vault's.

Simple SMS Scheduler ships an update every 5 months, Text Vault every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple SMS Scheduler | Text Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-sms-scheduler-auto-text-message-sending-timer/id1055032368/reviews) | **[4.4 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-vault-texting-app/id1186010974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jian Yih Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/993496554) | [Phoner Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895136973) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple SMS Scheduler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-sms-scheduler-auto-text-message-sending-timer/id1055032368)

Schedule SMS messages to be sent at a future date or time. This app is useful for sending birthday greetings or meeting reminders without needing to remember to send them manually at the right moment.

**Highlights:** Schedule SMS messages, Set future send dates, Set future send times, Reminder timer, Send birthday greetings, Send meeting reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Easy scheduling interface
- 📝 Ability to prepare messages in advance
- ⏰ Reminder functionality for scheduled messages
- 🎯 Simple and straightforward to set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Messages fail to send automatically
- 📱 Only provides reminders, doesn't auto-send
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 📺 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- ✏️ Cannot edit scheduled messages

**Reported bugs**

- Messages marked 'not sent' with no explanation
- App crashes when selecting contacts from list
- Text input field hidden under keyboard
- Full-screen advertisements interrupting workflow
- Incompatible with iOS 10 and later

**Requested features**

- Automatic message sending at scheduled time
- Recurring/repeating message scheduling
- Ability to edit scheduled messages
- More persistent alarm notifications
- Manual send option if alarm missed


### Text Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-vault-texting-app/id1186010974)

Protect your real phone number with a private, disposable number for texting. Send and receive messages, including pictures, with temporary or permanent numbers from various countries. Keep your personal information secret during online transactions or when texting strangers.

**Highlights:** Disposable burner phone numbers, Private texting and SMS, International texting, MMS Picture Messaging support, Message deletion for privacy, Caller ID lookup, Do Not Disturb scheduling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Number Offer | $4.99 | per month |
| Different Number Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Virtual Number | $9.99 | per month |
| Alternate Number | $9.99 | per month |
| Different Number | $14.99 | per month |
| 50 Text Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Text Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| Number Level 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 Text Credits | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Amazing
- 👍 Very Cool texting App
- 👍 Nice
- 👍 Cool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't call
- 🐛 Some glitches here and there, other than that...
- 💰 Expensive non functional app
- 💰 Bait and Switch
- 💰 Stupid game don't buy it

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Texts not always delivered

**Requested features**

- Voice messages
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple SMS Scheduler free?

Simple SMS Scheduler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Text Vault free?

Text Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple SMS Scheduler or Text Vault?

Text Vault is rated higher. Simple SMS Scheduler averages 1.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Text Vault averages 4.4 from 23K ratings.

### Do Simple SMS Scheduler or Text Vault have ads?

Text Vault shows ads; Simple SMS Scheduler does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple SMS Scheduler or Text Vault?

Simple SMS Scheduler ships an update every 5 months, and Text Vault every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple SMS Scheduler was updated on October 16, 2026 and Text Vault on October 18, 2026.

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