Comparison

Text Me That vs Fext

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

Head to head
About

Text Me That

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)
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Reminders you’ll actually see! Break through the noise with reminders you’ll actually read. Never miss medications, appointments, or family commitments again! Text Me That sends reminders as text messages instead of easily missed app notifications. 98% of texts get read within minutes, compared to just 20% of app alerts! You're juggling too much to rely on memory alone. Between work, family, and everything else competing for your attention, important tasks slip through the cracks. Text Me That ensures your most critical reminders never do - because texts are the one notification you’ll actually read. How it works: Easily set a reminder. We text you when it's time. You show up. Perfect for: • People taking daily medications or supplements • Anyone struggling with ADHD or traditional reminders • Busy professionals juggling multiple commitments TMT Free version: Set unlimited one-time reminders and location reminders. TMT Pro unlocks: • Unlimited recurring reminders - Set it once for daily meds, weekly meetings, monthly bills, yearly tasks • Calendar integration - Sync with your existing schedule  • Reuse completed reminders instantly • Location-based reminders - Get alerts when you arrive or leave  • Pause reminders - Take breaks without deleting • And more! Join thousands of users who never miss what matters most! Download now and start your free TMT Pro trial. Privacy policy: www.textmethat.io/privacy Terms & Conditions: www.textmethat.io/terms-conditions Questions? hello@textmethat.app

About

Fext

Send a single message to multiple recipients, with each person receiving it as a private, one-on-one SMS. This app offers a simple, fast, and organized way to conduct group texting without the clutter of traditional group chats. It's designed for personal outreach and clear communication.

Highlights
  • Private one-on-one SMS delivery
  • No noisy group threads
  • Create flexible groups
  • Reuse message templates
  • Attach photos, video, or audio
Features
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Fext is a texting app for iPhone and iPad. Send one message to many people; each person receives it as a private one-on-one SMS. Simple, fast, organized, and personal — like Messages, but built to scale. Simple texting at its finest. Built for real-world outreach • Send text messages that read like individual conversations • Run clean, direct group texts without noisy threads • Create flexible groups and reuse templates • Attach photos, video, or audio when needed Why people choose it They want a group messaging app that behaves like Messages, not a group chat. They want easy texting with a personal feel. They want the speed of SMS, without reply-all clutter. They want to reach people fast and keep communication clear and direct. If you’re looking for a group text app that can send clean group texts and stay simple, Fext was built for that. Group text. Personal delivery.  You will need a subscription in order to get access to app's features. Each subscription will be automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. Your iTunes account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within the 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your iTunes Account Settings. When a subscription is canceled, access to the app’s features will expire at the end of the current payment period. Questions: contact@pericarp.io Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Text Me That4 screens
Fext4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Text Me That at 4.7 against Fext's 4.0. Text Me That also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 24%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Fext's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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. Text Me That sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Fext sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text Me That holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 550 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Text Me That's written reviews are positive against 24% of Fext's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Me That ships an update every 3 weeks, Fext every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Text Me That versus Fext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText Me ThatFext
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better4.0 (550 ratings)
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews — better24.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better550
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEthan BoninPericarp Inc.

Customer experience

Text Me That

All ratings1,534 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative26.7%

Fext

All ratings551 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive24.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative70.0%

User reviews

Text Me That

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Fext

From 550 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Great messaging app
  • 🚀 Amazing text app
  • 🔒 Privacy settings provide peace of mind
  • 📢 Frequent updates add new features

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Not user friendly at all
  • 🤔 Can't use own phone number
  • 💰 Expensive and obtrusive
  • 🤖 Everything locked behind paywall
  • 🤨 Misleading and only cares about money

Bugs and requests

Text Me That

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Fext

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Verification process fails
  • Can't log in or sign up
  • Scheduled texts not sent
  • Glitches and crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow scheduling texts from own number
  • Integrate with iPhone Messages app
  • Add auto-search function for Pro numbers
  • Provide better customer support and communication

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Text Me That

Subscriptions15
  • Text Me That Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Text Me That Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • All Access Monthly$6.991 Month
Show 12 more
  • Text Me That Pro Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • All Access Monthly$13.991 Month
  • Text Me That Pro Yearly7 Days trial$41.991 Year
  • Text Me That Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro$59.991 Year
  • Monthly7 Days trial$59.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$83.901 Year
  • Text Me That Pro Yearly1 Month trial$83.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Half Year7 Days trial$99.996 Months
  • Quarterly7 Days trial$99.993 Months
One-time3
  • 40 Credits$0.99
  • 250 Credit$4.99
  • 1000 Credits$14.99
16 purchases

Fext

Subscriptions12
  • Fext Plus$1.997 Days
  • Fext Plus$3.991 Month
  • Fext Gold$3.997 Days
Show 9 more
  • Fext Plus$7.993 Months
  • Unlimited$8.997 Days
  • Personal Phone Number$9.997 Days
  • Fext Platinum$19.993 Months
  • Personal Phone Number$19.991 Month
  • Unlimited$29.991 Month
  • Personal Phone Number$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited Promotion$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time4
  • 100 SMS Credits$9.99
  • 250 SMS Credits$19.99
  • 2000 SMS Credits$119.99
Show 1 more
  • 25000 SMS Credits$999.99

Questions

Is Text Me That free?
Text Me That is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fext free?
Fext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text Me That or Fext?
Text Me That is rated higher. Text Me That averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Fext averages 4.0 from 550 ratings.
Do Text Me That or Fext have ads?
Text Me That shows ads; Fext does not.
Which is updated more often, Text Me That or Fext?
Text Me That ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fext every 5 days. Most recently, Text Me That was updated on October 27, 2026 and Fext on October 27, 2026.

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