# Reminderbase vs Fext

The clearest difference is monetization model: Reminderbase at free with in-app purchases against Fext's subscription. Reminderbase also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (44% vs 24%). Fext's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reminderbase sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Fext sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reminderbase holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 448 and 550 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Reminderbase's written reviews are positive against 24% of Fext's.

Reminderbase ships an update every 2 weeks, Fext every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reminderbase | Fext |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (448 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminderbase-scheduled-text/id1438382574/reviews)** | [4.0 (550 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fext-group-text-messaging/id1518706313/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 448 | **550** |
| Positive reviews | **43.9% of reviews** | 24.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 28 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TheRoaming, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660099104) | [Pericarp Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518706312) |

## What reviewers say

### Reminderbase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminderbase-scheduled-text/id1438382574)

Schedule text messages and emails for reminders, appointments, and audience engagement. Automate communication, grow contact lists with sign-up links, and integrate with your calendar. Stay connected and informed with audience trends and two-way conversations.

**Highlights:** Schedule text and email reminders, Automated recurring messages, Contact list management, Sign-up links for audience growth, Calendar integration for appointments, Audience trend monitoring, Two-way messaging

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Plan - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Standard | $4.99 | per month |
| Standard | $6.99 | per month |
| Deluxe Plan - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Deluxe Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Deluxe Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Plus Plan - Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| Plus Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Standard Plan Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Deluxe Plan - Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Deluxe Plan Annual | $109.99 | per year |
| Plus Plan - Annual | $139.99 | per year |
| 100 Messages | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- ⏰ Effective for scheduling reminders and follow-ups
- 💼 Great for business use cases
- 🚀 Fast support response when available
- ✉️ Sends reminders via text and email

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📵 Unreliable message delivery
- 🚫 Poor customer support responsiveness
- 💰 Requires paid subscription for basic features
- 🐛 Frequent app glitches and errors
- ⚠️ Persistent reminders continue after cancellation

**Reported bugs**

- Messages not being delivered to recipients
- In-app purchases not registering on free plan
- Military time format not supported
- App glitches when setting future times with templates
- Dark mode text visibility issues

**Requested features**

- Unlimited text messages and emails
- Ability to send to multiple recipients at once
- Sort reminders by date in the app
- Freemium model with basic free features
- Contact syncing capability


### Fext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fext-group-text-messaging/id1518706313)

Send a single message to multiple recipients, with each person receiving it as a private, one-on-one SMS. This app offers a simple, fast, and organized way to conduct group texting without the clutter of traditional group chats. It's designed for personal outreach and clear communication.

**Highlights:** Private one-on-one SMS delivery, No noisy group threads, Create flexible groups, Reuse message templates, Attach photos, video, or audio

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fext Plus | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Fext Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Fext Gold | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Fext Plus | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Phone Number | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Fext Platinum | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Personal Phone Number | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $29.99 | per month |
| Personal Phone Number | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Promotion | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $69.99 | per year |
| 100 SMS Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 SMS Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 SMS Credits | $119.99 | one-time |
| 25000 SMS Credits | $999.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Great messaging app
- 🚀 Amazing text app
- 🔒 Privacy settings provide peace of mind
- 📢 Frequent updates add new features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Not user friendly at all
- 🤔 Can't use own phone number
- 💰 Expensive and obtrusive
- 🤖 Everything locked behind paywall
- 🤨 Misleading and only cares about money

**Reported bugs**

- Verification process fails
- Can't log in or sign up
- Scheduled texts not sent
- Glitches and crashes

**Requested features**

- Allow scheduling texts from own number
- Integrate with iPhone Messages app
- Add auto-search function for Pro numbers
- Provide better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reminderbase free?

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

### Is Fext free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reminderbase or Fext?

Reminderbase is rated higher. Reminderbase averages 4.5 out of 5 from 448 ratings, while Fext averages 4.0 from 550 ratings.

### Do Reminderbase or Fext have ads?

Reminderbase shows ads; Fext does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reminderbase or Fext?

Reminderbase ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fext every 5 days. Most recently, Reminderbase was updated on October 29, 2026 and Fext on October 29, 2026.

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