# Text Me That vs PERSISTENT Reminder

The clearest difference is ads: PERSISTENT Reminder at none against Text Me That's shown. PERSISTENT Reminder also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Text Me That's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 PERSISTENT Reminder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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.

Text Me That ships an update every 3 weeks, PERSISTENT Reminder every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Me That | PERSISTENT Reminder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-me-that/id1329223000/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/persistent-reminder/id6754955844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ethan Bonin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127432534) | [Kyle Hayes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843989059) |

## 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


### PERSISTENT Reminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/persistent-reminder/id6754955844)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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?

Text Me That shows ads; PERSISTENT Reminder does not.

### 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 14, 2026 and PERSISTENT Reminder on September 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.*