# Text Me That vs Linger

The clearest difference is ads: Linger at none against Text Me That's shown. Linger also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Text Me That's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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 Linger sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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

Text Me That ships an update every 8 days, Linger every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Me That | Linger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/linger-lock-screen-reminders/id6804838276/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 67 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ethan Bonin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127432534) | [Neel Chary](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775314038) |

## 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 never 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 via SMS, Unlimited one-time reminders, Unlimited recurring reminders, Calendar integration, Location-based reminders, Pause reminders feature

**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


### Linger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linger-lock-screen-reminders/id6804838276)

This app places reminders directly on your lock screen, ensuring they remain visible until completed. It uses natural language processing to understand scheduling and allows for quick completion with a simple swipe. Track your progress with visual streaks and archive past reminders.

**Highlights:** Persistent lock screen reminder cards, Natural language reminder scheduling, One-gesture completion, Habit streak tracking, Reminder archiving, Home screen widget, Customizable colors and dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linger Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Linger Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Linger Plus Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Me That free?

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

### Is Linger free?

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

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

Linger is rated higher. Text Me That averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Linger averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Text Me That shows ads; Linger does not.

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

Text Me That ships an update every 8 days, and Linger every 2 days. Most recently, Text Me That was updated on November 6, 2026 and Linger on October 31, 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.*