# Text Me That vs aTask

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: aTask at none against Text Me That's 18. aTask also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Text Me That's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 3). On price 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. aTask asks for nothing beyond the download.

aTask 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Text Me That ships an update every 3 weeks, aTask every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Me That | aTask |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-me-that/id1329223000/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atask/id6767109956/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ethan Bonin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127432534) | [ALINA JOSEPH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896386167) |

## 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


### aTask

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atask/id6767109956)

Collaborate on shared task lists in real time with a simple, intuitive interface. Organize your to-dos with optional tags and due dates, and visualize your week with calendar views. Ideal for couples, roommates, or small teams needing a straightforward way to manage shared responsibilities.

**Highlights:** Real-time sync for shared lists, Calendar views for weekly planning, Color-coded tags for organization, Home screen widgets, Simple, no-friction design, Invite others to collaborate

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Me That free?

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

### Is aTask free?

aTask is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

aTask is rated higher. Text Me That averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while aTask averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Text Me That shows ads; aTask does not.

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

Text Me That ships an update every 3 weeks, and aTask every 3 days. Most recently, Text Me That was updated on October 22, 2026 and aTask on October 14, 2026.

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