Comparison

Scheduled vs NURU

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

Head to head
About

Scheduled

Automate sending text messages, reminders, and communications across various platforms like SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, and email. Schedule messages for birthdays, events, or recurring series to stay connected and organized.

Highlights
  • Automate texts via iOS Messages, WhatsApp, Telegram, Line, Email
  • Use SMS service for automatic text messaging
  • Schedule chat reminders across social platforms
  • Manage message sequences for groups
  • Import birthdays and contacts
  • iOS-calendar integration
  • Multi-recipient/group selection
Features
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Schedule text messages and send them automatically through iMessage, SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, Line, and Email. Whether it's a birthday wish, a meeting reminder, or a weekly check-in, Scheduled makes sure the right message reaches the right person at the right time. HOW IT WORKS: Write your message 1. Pick your contacts 2. Choose when to send — once, recurring, or as a sequence 3. Scheduled delivers it automatically via SMS or notifies you to send through your preferred messenger PLATFORMS WE SUPPORT: - iMessage, SMS, and Email (auto-send with iOS Shortcuts) - WhatsApp, Telegram, and Line - Instagram, Facebook Messenger, Slack, LinkedIn, and more KEY FEATURES: - Auto-send SMS messages directly from your number - Recurring messages — daily, weekly, monthly, or custom - Sequences — schedule a series of messages like "Fit in 30 Days" or "Weekly Motivation for a Year" - Mass text — send to large groups with a personal touch - Birthday and contact import — pull birthdays from your contacts and never miss one - iOS Calendar integration — see all your scheduled messages alongside your events - Multi-recipient and group selection - Templates and message suggestions - Repeat, snooze, skip, archive, and delete PERFECT FOR: - Staying in touch with friends and family - Sending birthday and holiday messages on time - Meeting reminders and team updates at work - Appointment reminders for clients or patients - Motivational or community messages on a recurring schedule - Event announcements and group check-ins Scheduled is free to download and use. For exclusive features, opt for our Premium or Business subscriptions, priced from $3.99 to $4.99 monthly. Subscriptions renew monthly unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Turn off auto-renew anytime from your iTunes account settings. Refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Prices may vary outside the United States and charges may be converted to local currency depending on your country of residence. - Privacy Policy: https://scheduledapp.com/privacy-policy/ - Terms & Conditions: https://scheduledapp.com/terms-conditions/ We hope you love using Scheduled. The Scheduled Team

About

NURU

This app helps you reduce screen time and digital distractions through a collaborative approach. Set custom fasting schedules, block distracting apps, and join groups to stay accountable and focused on what matters.

Highlights
  • Custom fasting schedules
  • App and social media blocking
  • Group accountability circles
  • Synchronized breaks
  • Progress tracking and insights
  • Flexible offline mode
Features
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Reclaim your attention, master your time, and break free from digital noise—together. Digital Fasting is a revolutionary digital wellness tool that turns screen-time management into a collaborative, shared journey. By combining Apple’s advanced Screen Time (Family Controls) API with a unique, team-driven approach to focus, Digital Fasting helps you and your friends build indestructible digital habits. HOW IT WORKS: 1. DEFINE YOUR FAST: Set custom schedules, choose your fasting duration, and configure your cooldown grace periods. 2. SHIELD DISTRACTIONS: Seamlessly lock distracting apps, social media, and games using system-level shields. No bypasses, no cheats. 3. JOIN FASTING CIRCLES: Fast synchronously with friends, coworkers, or accountability partners. When the circle fasts, everyone focuses. 4. SYNCHRONIZED BREAKS: Enjoy earned breaks together. Your app shields will unlock automatically when the entire circle enters a scheduled break window. 5. DEEP INSIGHTS: Track your streaks, review analytical breakdowns of your weekly progress, and watch your concentration index soar. KEY FEATURES: • Group Accountability (Fasting Circles): See who is fasting in real-time. Transparent group dynamics ensure everyone stays committed. • System-Level Shielding: Employs Apple's official Screen Time API to block distracting apps securely and safely without compromising user privacy. • Flexible Offline Mode: Lose internet connection? Your fast state transitions seamlessly to a localized individual fast, protecting your streak. • Premium Upgrades: Unlock unlimited active circles, advanced custom scheduling templates, and comprehensive analytical insights with our 7-day free trial. Built with premium performance, beautiful dark-mode glassmorphic styling, and absolute respect for your privacy (we never see your personal app data). Take the leap. Start your Digital Fasting journey today and focus on what truly matters. --- SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Fasting Circles require a Circles Premium auto-renewing subscription. • Circles Premium Monthly: $4.99/month (after 7-day free trial) • Circles Premium Yearly: $49.90/year (after 7-day free trial) Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://apps.fueera.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Scheduled4 screens
NURU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NURU at 100% against Scheduled's 10%. NURU also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8). Scheduled's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 4). On price, update cadence, 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. Scheduled sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and NURU sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NURU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scheduled has 1.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Scheduled's written reviews are positive against 100% of NURU's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scheduled ships an update every 3 weeks, NURU every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scheduled versus NURU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScheduledNURU
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScheduled B.V.FUEERA LLC

Customer experience

Scheduled

All ratings1,291 ratings
Positive45.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative51.1%
Written reviews524 reviews
Positive9.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative86.1%

NURU

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Scheduled

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scheduled messages not being sent
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel
  • Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to send messages automatically without a subscription
  • Integration with more messaging platforms like WhatsApp
  • Customizable repeat options beyond daily/weekly
  • Ability to send images/files with scheduled messages

NURU

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Scheduled

Subscriptions7
  • Per Month$2.991 Month
  • Per Month$4.991 Month
  • Quarterly$7.993 Months
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  • Per Year$10.491 Year
  • Quarterly$11.493 Months
  • Business$14.991 Month
  • Per Year$29.491 Year
One-time3
  • 10 Credits$0.99
  • Premium$1.99
  • 50 Credits$1.99
2 purchases

NURU

Subscriptions2
  • Circles Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Circles Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Scheduled free?
Scheduled is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NURU free?
NURU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scheduled or NURU?
NURU is rated higher. Scheduled averages 2.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while NURU averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Scheduled or NURU have ads?
Neither Scheduled nor NURU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scheduled or NURU?
Scheduled ships an update every 3 weeks, and NURU every 10 days. Most recently, Scheduled was updated on October 26, 2026 and NURU on October 28, 2026.

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