# Text Me That vs Remindly

The clearest difference is rating: Text Me That at 4.7 against Remindly's 3.3. Text Me That also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 4). Remindly's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Remindly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Me That has 1.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Text Me That's written reviews are positive against 50% of Remindly's.

Text Me That ships an update every 3 weeks, Remindly every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Me That | Remindly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-me-that/id1329223000/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remindly-custom-notifications/id6746704675/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **65.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 63 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ethan Bonin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127432534) | [Starry Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802774266) |

## 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


### Remindly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remindly-custom-notifications/id6746704675)

Create highly customizable interval reminders with custom sounds and personal photos to build habits or break bad ones. Set reminders from every few minutes to every few months, all while keeping your data private and on-device.

**Highlights:** Minute-to-month interval timing, Custom notification sounds, Photo and emoji covers, Smart titles and notes, Offline and private data storage, Sleek, dark-mode interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remindly Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Remindly Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Me That free?

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

### Is Remindly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text Me That or Remindly?

Text Me That is rated higher. Text Me That averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Remindly averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Text Me That or Remindly have ads?

Text Me That shows ads; Remindly does not.

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

Text Me That ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remindly every 8 months. Most recently, Text Me That was updated on October 27, 2026 and Remindly on October 24, 2026.

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