# Text Me That vs Fext

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Me That | Fext |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-me-that/id1329223000/reviews)** | [4.0 (550 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fext-group-text-messaging/id1518706313/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 550 |
| Positive reviews | **65.5% of reviews** | 24.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 63 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ethan Bonin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127432534) | [Pericarp Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518706312) |

## 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


### Fext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fext-group-text-messaging/id1518706313)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fext Plus | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Fext Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Fext Gold | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Fext Plus | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Phone Number | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Fext Platinum | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Personal Phone Number | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $29.99 | per month |
| Personal Phone Number | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Promotion | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $69.99 | per year |
| 100 SMS Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 SMS Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 SMS Credits | $119.99 | one-time |
| 25000 SMS Credits | $999.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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