# Batchrunner vs AutoText

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Batchrunner at 66% against AutoText's 0%. Batchrunner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). AutoText's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 55 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Batchrunner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and AutoText sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Batchrunner ships an update every 55 months, AutoText monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Batchrunner | AutoText |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autotext-scheduled-message/id1542149401/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **65.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 55 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nattapon Kittisuphat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112583260) | [xu dong Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542149403) |

## What reviewers say

### Batchrunner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batchrunner-mass-group-text/id1161230956)

Schedule text messages to be sent automatically at a later time. This app helps you remember important dates and send greetings without manual intervention.

**Highlights:** Schedule SMS messages, Automatic text sending, Birthday greetings, Occasion reminders, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### AutoText

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autotext-scheduled-message/id1542149401)

Transform your iOS device into a fully functional phone, even without a SIM card. Make calls, send SMS/MMS, and schedule messages automatically. Share a single number across multiple devices for seamless communication.

**Highlights:** Virtual SIM for calls and SMS, Shared phone number across devices, Scheduled message sending, Automatic group messaging, Appointment reminders, US/Canada SMS verification codes

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription - NA | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Subscription - NA | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Subscription - NA | $39.99 | per year |
| Tiny coins pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Number Change | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small coins pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium coins pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large coins pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Batchrunner free?

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

### Is AutoText free?

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

### Do Batchrunner or AutoText have ads?

AutoText shows ads; Batchrunner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Batchrunner or AutoText?

Batchrunner ships an update every 55 months, and AutoText monthly. Most recently, Batchrunner was updated on October 16, 2026 and AutoText on October 2, 2026.

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