# Kyew vs Sms Planner

The clearest difference is rating: Sms Planner at 5.0 against Kyew's 4.3. Sms Planner also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Kyew's advantage is ratings volume (302 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kyew sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sms Planner sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sms Planner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kyew has 302 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Kyew ships an update every 2 months, Sms Planner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kyew | Sms Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kyew-schedule-text-messages/id1572700767/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-planner-send-sms/id1617770538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **302** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saturday Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242436346) | [Alessandro de Sanctis](https://appshunter.io/developer/694885740) |

## What reviewers say

### Kyew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kyew-schedule-text-messages/id1572700767)

Schedule text messages to send at a future date and time, with or without attachments. The app also allows for sending individual messages to multiple contacts simultaneously, ideal for personal reminders or business communications.

**Highlights:** Schedule text messages, Send messages with attachments, Recurring message scheduling, Group texting (individual dispatch), Contact management, Appointment reminders, Birthday & anniversary messages

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - Kyew Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Kyew Business Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Discount Sale - Kyew Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly - Kyew Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Kyew Plus+ | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🧠 Great for organizing thoughts and reducing anxiety
- 📱 Uses native SMS carrier for authentic messaging
- ⏰ Effective reminder system for scheduled messages
- 🎯 Solves Apple's lack of native scheduling feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Requires manual confirmation to send (not fully automatic)
- 💰 Misleading free trial - converts to paid subscription quickly
- 🐛 Multiple notification bugs with scheduled messages
- ❌ Cannot send group messages individually
- 🔔 Excessive push notifications requesting app reviews

**Reported bugs**

- Messages forgotten when multiple notifications received simultaneously
- Sent messages remain in queue and cannot be deleted
- Messages replicate/duplicate in recurring schedules
- Notifications fail to trigger for scheduled messages
- App freezes when scrolling through message list

**Requested features**

- Fully automatic message sending without manual confirmation
- Support for other platforms (Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp)
- Ability to save drafts and message history for reuse
- Message templates and recurring message improvements
- Image attachment support in scheduled messages


### Sms Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-planner-send-sms/id1617770538)

Schedule appointments and deadlines for clients, then send personalized SMS, email, or instant messages to remind them. It integrates with iPhone and Google calendars and allows for location-specific details. This app is designed for professionals who manage client appointments.

**Highlights:** Schedule appointments and deadlines, Send personalized SMS, email, WhatsApp, Telegram, Sync with iPhone and Google calendars, Specify appointment addresses, Print weekly appointment calendar, Send special announcement messages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month license | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6 Months license | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year license | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kyew free?

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

### Is Sms Planner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kyew or Sms Planner?

Sms Planner is rated higher. Kyew averages 4.3 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Sms Planner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Kyew or Sms Planner have ads?

Neither Kyew nor Sms Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kyew or Sms Planner?

Kyew ships an update every 2 months, and Sms Planner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kyew was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sms Planner on October 23, 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.*