# SMS Scheduler vs Notification Receiver

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Scheduler at 3.3 against Notification Receiver's 1.0. SMS Scheduler also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 1). Notification Receiver's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Scheduler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Notification Receiver asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMS Scheduler holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Scheduler has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SMS Scheduler ships an update every 3 months, Notification Receiver every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Scheduler | Notification Receiver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-scheduler-auto-reminder/id1107840454/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-receiver/id1357535034/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **9.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [An Banh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466900439) | [New Bridges](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790419552) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Scheduler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-scheduler-auto-reminder/id1107840454)

Never forget to send important text messages again. Schedule SMS messages to be sent automatically on specific dates and times. Receive reminders to send or edit messages before they go out.

**Highlights:** Schedule SMS messages, Receive reminders to send, Edit or cancel scheduled messages, Use own network provider, No third-party involvement, Absolute control over messages

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Straightforward app
- 🙅‍♀️ Doesn't require much interaction
- 🕰️ Useful for scheduling reminders
- 💻 Works on multiple platforms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't actually send messages automatically
- 🔍 Difficult to add contacts
- 🔄 Can't edit or delete scheduled messages
- 📢 Annoying notifications
- 🤖 Doesn't integrate with messaging apps

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to add contacts
- Scheduled messages not being sent
- Inconsistent behavior across platforms

**Requested features**

- Automatic message sending
- Ability to edit/delete scheduled messages
- Recurring scheduling options
- Contact integration
- Customizable notification settings


### Notification Receiver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-receiver/id1357535034)

This utility ensures notifications are delivered reliably through multiple channels. It presents these notifications to the user with customizable priority options.

**Highlights:** Multiple notification delivery paths, Guaranteed notification delivery, User-facing notification display, Priority-based notification options

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Scheduler free?

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

### Is Notification Receiver free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS Scheduler or Notification Receiver?

SMS Scheduler is rated higher. SMS Scheduler averages 3.3 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Notification Receiver averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SMS Scheduler or Notification Receiver have ads?

SMS Scheduler shows ads; Notification Receiver does not.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Scheduler or Notification Receiver?

SMS Scheduler ships an update every 3 months, and Notification Receiver every 5 weeks. Most recently, SMS Scheduler was updated on November 1, 2026 and Notification Receiver on October 4, 2026.

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