# Text Me That vs Random Notification

The clearest difference is update cadence: Text Me That at every 3 weeks against Random Notification's every 2 months. Text Me That also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 71). Random Notification's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Me That sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Random Notification sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Text Me That against 4.8 for Random Notification. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Me That has 1.5K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Text Me That's written reviews are positive against 79% of Random Notification's.

Text Me That ships an update every 3 weeks, Random Notification every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Me That | Random Notification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-me-that/id1329223000/reviews) | **[4.8 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-notification/id1469763117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ethan Bonin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127432534) | [Ryusuke Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377920444) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Me That

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-me-that/id1329223000)

This app sends reminders as text messages, ensuring you don't miss important tasks like medications or appointments. It's designed for individuals who struggle with traditional app notifications or have busy schedules.

**Highlights:** Reminders sent as text messages, Unlimited one-time reminders, Location-based reminders, Unlimited recurring reminders (Pro), Calendar integration (Pro), Pause reminders (Pro)

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text Me That Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Text Me That Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| All Access Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Text Me That Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| All Access Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| Text Me That Pro Yearly | $41.99 | per year |
| Text Me That Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $59.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $83.90 | per year |
| Text Me That Pro Yearly | $83.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Half Year | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Quarterly | $99.99 | per 3 months |
| 40 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful reminders
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient workflow
- 💡 Useful for forgetful people
- 👍 Keeps me organized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel/delete account
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Reminder times not updating correctly
- Editing and deleting reminders not working
- App crashing or freezing
- Syncing and connectivity issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to change reminder times
- Implement recurring/repeating reminders
- Integrate with other calendar/reminder apps
- Add option to send reminders to others
- Improve editing and customization of reminders


### Random Notification

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-notification/id1469763117)

This app sends random notifications with your custom content at set intervals throughout the day. It's useful for reminders, memorization, or daily inspiration.

**Highlights:** Customizable notifications, Folder organization, List reordering and deletion, Random timing options, Adjustable notification intervals, Customizable app icon text

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Me That free?

Text Me That is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Random Notification free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text Me That or Random Notification?

Random Notification is rated higher. Text Me That averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Random Notification averages 4.8 from 71 ratings.

### Do Text Me That or Random Notification have ads?

Both Text Me That and Random Notification show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text Me That or Random Notification?

Text Me That ships an update every 3 weeks, and Random Notification every 2 months. Most recently, Text Me That was updated on October 14, 2026 and Random Notification on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*