Comparison

Text Me That vs PERSISTENT Reminder

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

PERSISTENT Reminder

This minimalist tool helps you remember important tasks by displaying them as persistent notifications. See your goals on your Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, Mac desktop, Home Screen widgets, and Apple Watch complications. It's a focused approach to accomplishing your goals without alarms or complex lists.

Highlights
  • Persistent notifications
  • Live Activity display
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Mac desktop reminders
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch complications
Features
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We all have that one thing we need to do. Whether it’s remembering to pick up dry cleaning, making progress on a big project, or a daily reminder to get in your steps – it’s easy to get distracted and forget. PERSISTENT is a minimalist tool designed to solve that. It’s based on one simple idea: if you keep your goal top-of-mind, you will increase your likelihood of DOING THE THING. Type a short reminder in the app to see a persistent notification on your device. It stays on your Lock Screen as a Live Activity, in your Dynamic Island, and on your Mac desktop. Add a widget to your Home Screen or a complication to your Apple Watch to see it everywhere you look. There are no alarms, no complex lists, and no due dates. It is a simple, beautiful, and focused tool to help you accomplish your goals. We hope this helps you along your way.

Screenshots

Text Me That4 screens
PERSISTENT Reminder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Text Me That at 1.5K against PERSISTENT Reminder's 2. PERSISTENT Reminder's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 PERSISTENT Reminder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PERSISTENT Reminder 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Me That ships an update every 3 weeks, PERSISTENT Reminder every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Text Me That versus PERSISTENT Reminder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText Me ThatPERSISTENT Reminder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEthan BoninKyle Hayes

Customer experience

Text Me That

All ratings1,498 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative27.2%

PERSISTENT Reminder

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

PERSISTENT Reminder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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  • 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
1 purchases

PERSISTENT Reminder

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is Text Me That free?
Text Me That is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PERSISTENT Reminder free?
PERSISTENT Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text Me That or PERSISTENT Reminder?
PERSISTENT Reminder is rated higher. Text Me That averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while PERSISTENT Reminder averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Text Me That or PERSISTENT Reminder have ads?
Neither Text Me That nor PERSISTENT Reminder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Me That or PERSISTENT Reminder?
Text Me That ships an update every 3 weeks, and PERSISTENT Reminder every 5 weeks. Most recently, Text Me That was updated on October 1, 2026 and PERSISTENT Reminder on September 30, 2026.

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