# Simple SMS Scheduler vs Messages

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Messages at 57% against Simple SMS Scheduler's 8%. Messages also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.8) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). Simple SMS Scheduler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Messages sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Simple SMS Scheduler asks for nothing beyond the download.

Messages holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Messages has 429 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 57% of Messages's.

Simple SMS Scheduler ships an update every 5 months, Messages daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple SMS Scheduler | Messages |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-sms-scheduler-auto-text-message-sending-timer/id1055032368/reviews) | **[4.6 (429 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messages-sms-and-text-messaging/id6505050591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **429** |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jian Yih Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/993496554) | [Kailashben Radadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753646507) |

## 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


### Messages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messages-sms-and-text-messaging/id6505050591)

This communication platform streamlines your messaging and calling experience. It offers instant messaging, group chats, media sharing, and direct calling. Manage multiple accounts, set reminders from conversations, and organize all your messages in a unified inbox.

**Highlights:** Dual app accounts, Instant messaging and media sharing, End-to-end message encryption, Reminders from conversations, Voice and video calls, Unified message inbox, Spam protection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple SMS Scheduler free?

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

### Is Messages free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple SMS Scheduler or Messages?

Messages is rated higher. Simple SMS Scheduler averages 1.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Messages averages 4.6 from 429 ratings.

### Do Simple SMS Scheduler or Messages have ads?

Messages shows ads; Simple SMS Scheduler does not.

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

Simple SMS Scheduler ships an update every 5 months, and Messages daily. Most recently, Simple SMS Scheduler was updated on November 2, 2026 and Messages on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*