# Simple SMS Scheduler vs Schedule Messages Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Schedule Messages Pro at 100% against Simple SMS Scheduler's 8%. Schedule Messages Pro also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). Simple SMS Scheduler's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Schedule Messages Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Simple SMS Scheduler's written reviews are positive against 100% of Schedule Messages Pro's.

Simple SMS Scheduler ships an update every 5 months, Schedule Messages Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple SMS Scheduler | Schedule Messages Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-sms-scheduler-auto-text-message-sending-timer/id1055032368/reviews) | **[4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schedule-messages-pro/id6749651522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jian Yih Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/993496554) | [Alexander Brommer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138008227) |

## 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


### Schedule Messages Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schedule-messages-pro/id6749651522)

Schedule texts and get reminders to send them at the perfect time. This app helps you never miss important messages like birthdays or appointments, with support for SMS, iMessage, and popular messaging apps.

**Highlights:** Message scheduling with date and time, Birthday calendar for contacts, SMS and iMessage support, Integration with WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, iCloud backup and sync, Privacy-focused local data storage, Dark mode support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple SMS Scheduler free?

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

### Is Schedule Messages Pro free?

Schedule Messages Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Schedule Messages Pro is rated higher. Simple SMS Scheduler averages 1.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Schedule Messages Pro averages 4.2 from 26 ratings.

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

Neither Simple SMS Scheduler nor Schedule Messages Pro shows ads.

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

Simple SMS Scheduler ships an update every 5 months, and Schedule Messages Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Simple SMS Scheduler was updated on September 22, 2026 and Schedule Messages Pro on September 19, 2026.

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