Comparison

Matrix vs Set Text Go

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Matrix

This straightforward task manager helps you organize your to-do list without overwhelming complexity. See what needs to be done and when it's due at a glance, with options for notes and reminders. Swipe to complete tasks or access options, and easily restore completed items.

Highlights
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Reminder notifications
  • Home screen quick actions
  • Today view widget
  • Intuitive design
  • Task completion history
Features
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-- App Store Exclusive -- Matrix is a simple and easy task manager that you will actually use. Quit getting overwhelmed with all the bells and whistles that other to-do list applications offer. See what needs to be done and when it's due, all in a single glimpse. Create tasks to be as simple or as complex as you wish. With the optional notes and reminder sections you can be sure that all of your needs are met. Swipe left on any task to view its options, or swipe all the way to quickly complete it. We also keep all of your completed tasks so that you can quickly restore them as needed. Matrix was designed to keep you productive, without taking up too much of your time. Download today for free and experience how easy it is to be organized and stay on track. -- FEATURES -- • Easy to use • Reminder notifications • Home screen quick actions • Today view widget • Intuitive interface • Optimized for all iOS devices (iPhones) • Inspired by the Eisenhower Matrix Add 5 tasks for free, then purchase Pro for unlimited productivity! Only $0.99! -- Please note that this app requires iOS 8.2 or above --

About

Set Text Go

Schedule one-time or recurring SMS text message reminders for important events like appointments, medication, or deadlines. Recipients do not need internet or the app to receive notifications. This service is available in the U.S. and Canada.

Highlights
  • Schedule one-time or recurring SMS reminders
  • Send reminders to multiple phone numbers
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Pay-as-you-go credits
  • No internet required for recipients
Features
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Schedule SMS text message reminders for medication, prescription, appointments, deadlines, or important moments - for you or loved ones. Recipients don't need internet, a smartphone, or even the app. Set Text Go is the simple, reliable way to schedule SMS reminders for everything important in your life. Available in U.S. & Canada Only KEY FEATURES: - Schedule one-time or recurring SMS reminders. - Speak instead of type - dictate your reminder message with your voice. - Calendar view - see every upcoming reminder at a glance. - Flexible scheduling - hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or custom intervals. - Multiple phone numbers per account - remind yourself on personal phones, work phones, or send reminders to family and friends. - Duplicate any reminder in one tap to reuse it. - Every U.S. and Canadian timezone built in, with international options for travel. - No subscriptions - pay as you go - credits never expire. - U.S. based telecommunications and technology infrastructure. PERFECT FOR: - Medication/prescription reminders - Never miss a dose. - Appointment reminders - Doctor visits, meetings, events. - Bill payment reminders - Rent, utilities. - Daily routines - Exercise, habit reminders, vitamins, pet care. - Special occasions - Birthdays, anniversaries (yearly reminders send themselves). - Business reminders - Follow-ups, deadlines, tasks. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Create your reminder - type it or dictate it. 2. Set date, time, and recurrence. 3. Recipient gets a real SMS text at the scheduled time. 4. That's it! Simple and reliable. Why Set Text Go isn't free: Every reminder is a real text message delivered through phone carriers. We pay carrier fees and a cost for every message sent, plus the ongoing expenses of the US-based infrastructure that runs the app around the clock. That is why reminders use credits: you only pay for what you send, with no subscription, and your credits never expire.

Screenshots

Matrix4 screens
Set Text Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

Matrix and Set Text Go both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Set Text Go's written reviews are positive against 75% of Matrix's. Set Text Go also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2). Matrix's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Matrix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Set Text Go sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Matrix against 5.0 for Set Text Go. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Matrix's written reviews are positive against 100% of Set Text Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matrix ships an update every 5 days, Set Text Go fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Matrix versus Set Text Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatrixSet Text Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatt ButlerVirtual Equity Holdings L.L.C.

Customer experience

Matrix

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Set Text Go

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Matrix

One-time1
  • Pro Version$0.99
4 purchases

Set Text Go

One-time4
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Value Pack$4.99
  • Power Pack$9.99
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  • Mega Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Matrix free?
Matrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Set Text Go free?
Set Text Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Matrix or Set Text Go?
Matrix and Set Text Go are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Matrix or Set Text Go have ads?
Neither Matrix nor Set Text Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Matrix or Set Text Go?
Matrix ships an update every 5 days, and Set Text Go fortnightly. Most recently, Matrix was updated on October 2, 2026 and Set Text Go on October 11, 2026.

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