# Text Me That vs Tracktopus

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Text Me That at 1.5K against Tracktopus's 1. Tracktopus's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Me That sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Tracktopus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tracktopus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Me That has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Text Me That ships an update every 8 days, Tracktopus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Me That | Tracktopus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-me-that/id1329223000/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracktopus/id6751737797/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ethan Bonin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127432534) | [Charles O'Donnell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834298104) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text Me That Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 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 |
| 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


### Tracktopus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracktopus/id6751737797)

This app transforms habit building into an enjoyable experience with a friendly octopus guide. It supports various goal types and provides smart reminders, streaks, and achievements to keep you motivated. Designed for simplicity, it helps users establish lasting positive behaviors.

**Highlights:** Friendly octopus companion for motivation, Flexible goal tracking (daily, weekly, open-ended, one-time), Smart, context-aware reminders, Streak and statistics tracking, Achievements and unlockable avatars, Gamified points system for rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tracktopus | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Me That free?

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

### Is Tracktopus free?

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

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

Tracktopus is rated higher. Text Me That averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Tracktopus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both Text Me That and Tracktopus show ads.

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

Text Me That ships an update every 8 days, and Tracktopus fortnightly. Most recently, Text Me That was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tracktopus on October 30, 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.*