# SMS Scheduler vs Notification Note

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notification Note at 77% against SMS Scheduler's 13%. Notification Note also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). SMS Scheduler's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 36). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Scheduler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notification Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notification Note holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Scheduler has 1.6K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of SMS Scheduler's written reviews are positive against 77% of Notification Note's.

SMS Scheduler ships an update every 3 months, Notification Note every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Scheduler | Notification Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-scheduler-auto-reminder/id1107840454/reviews) | **[4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-note/id1668807728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [An Banh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466900439) | [Toshiki Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569531540) |

## 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 Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-note/id1668807728)

Create and manage notes directly on your lock screen. This utility app allows you to set up custom notifications that act as reminders or quick memos, accessible without unlocking your device. Stay organized and informed at a glance.

**Highlights:** Create lock screen notes, Manage notification memos, Quick access without unlocking, Customizable notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Add a Note Shortcut | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Scheduler free?

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

### Is Notification Note free?

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

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

Notification Note is rated higher. SMS Scheduler averages 3.3 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Notification Note averages 4.4 from 36 ratings.

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

Both SMS Scheduler and Notification Note show ads.

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

SMS Scheduler ships an update every 3 months, and Notification Note every 2 days. Most recently, SMS Scheduler was updated on October 29, 2026 and Notification Note on October 21, 2026.

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