# Text Me That vs Renew

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Renew at 100% against Text Me That's 66%. Renew also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Text Me That's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Renew sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Renew 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. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Text Me That's written reviews are positive against 100% of Renew's.

Text Me That ships an update weekly, Renew every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Me That | Renew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/renew-alert/id6757075671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ethan Bonin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127432534) | [RenewAlert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856606830) |

## 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 offers a free version for basic reminders and a Pro version with advanced features like recurring and location-based alerts.

**Highlights:** SMS-based reminders, Unlimited one-time reminders, Unlimited recurring reminders, Calendar integration, Location-based reminders, Pause reminders

**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


### Renew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/renew-alert/id6757075671)

This app helps families and households manage important dates and recurring payments. It tracks subscriptions, bills, birthdays, and pet vaccinations with reliable notifications. The interface is simple and easy to use for both individuals and households.

**Highlights:** Subscription tracking, Bill and service renewal reminders, Birthday and event reminders, Pet vaccination tracking, Household organization, Reliable notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Home & Family Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Standard Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Enterprise Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Home & Family Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| Enterprise Yearly | $499.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Me That free?

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

### Is Renew free?

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

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

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

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

Both Text Me That and Renew show ads.

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

Text Me That ships an update weekly, and Renew every 3 weeks. Most recently, Text Me That was updated on November 11, 2026 and Renew 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.*