Comparison

HiFutureSelf vs Text Me That

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HiFutureSelf

Send messages to your future self or friends, scheduled for delivery at a specific time. This app helps you remember important tasks, offer encouragement, or share memories.

Highlights
  • Schedule future messages
  • Send messages to yourself
  • Send messages to friends
  • Add photos to messages
  • Home screen widget
  • Set repeating reminders
Features
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Send messages to your future self! Write a note. Pick a moment: a date, a time, or a place. HiFutureSelf delivers it exactly when you need it. Your grocery list as you walk into the store. A pep talk before the gym. A quiet "breathe" as you step out the door. The simplest reminder app you'll ever use. And the most thoughtful. *Celebrating 16 years on the App Store!* WHAT YOU CAN SEND • A note to yourself tomorrow, next month, or ten years from now. • A voice memo recording for your future self. • A photo, a face, a moment, a memory to land at the right time. • A secret message to a friend. Surprise the people you love with a note that arrives exactly when they need it. WHEN IT ARRIVES IS UP TO YOU • Any future date and time, down to the minute. • The moment you arrive at or leave a place. • Hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or on the specific days you choose. • Pause anytime with a swipe. Resume the same way. BUILT TO STAY OUT OF YOUR WAY • 5 home screen widgets so your upcoming messages are always in view. • Light and dark mode, matched to your iOS theme automatically. • A library of motivational messages for the days the words won't come. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts. No ads. No tracking. No in-app purchases. No data collection. Your messages live on your device, with optional iCloud sync. Works fully offline. Download HiFutureSelf. Free. Start writing to the version of you who'll need it most.

About

Text Me That

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)
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Reminders you’ll actually see! Break through the noise with reminders you’ll actually read. Never miss medications, appointments, or family commitments again! Text Me That sends reminders as text messages instead of easily missed app notifications. 98% of texts get read within minutes, compared to just 20% of app alerts! You're juggling too much to rely on memory alone. Between work, family, and everything else competing for your attention, important tasks slip through the cracks. Text Me That ensures your most critical reminders never do - because texts are the one notification you’ll actually read. How it works: Easily set a reminder. We text you when it's time. You show up. Perfect for: • People taking daily medications or supplements • Anyone struggling with ADHD or traditional reminders • Busy professionals juggling multiple commitments TMT Free version: Set unlimited one-time reminders and location reminders. TMT Pro unlocks: • Unlimited recurring reminders - Set it once for daily meds, weekly meetings, monthly bills, yearly tasks • Calendar integration - Sync with your existing schedule  • Reuse completed reminders instantly • Location-based reminders - Get alerts when you arrive or leave  • Pause reminders - Take breaks without deleting • And more! Join thousands of users who never miss what matters most! Download now and start your free TMT Pro trial. Privacy policy: www.textmethat.io/privacy Terms & Conditions: www.textmethat.io/terms-conditions Questions? hello@textmethat.app

Screenshots

HiFutureSelf4 screens
Text Me That4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HiFutureSelf at none against Text Me That's 18. HiFutureSelf also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (81% vs 66%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Text Me That sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HiFutureSelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for HiFutureSelf against 4.7 for Text Me That. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 554 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of HiFutureSelf's written reviews are positive against 66% of Text Me That's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HiFutureSelf ships an update every 2 weeks, Text Me That every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HiFutureSelf versus Text Me That: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiFutureSelfText Me That
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (554 ratings) — better4.7 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews — better65.5% of reviews
Number of ratings5541.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDBElement, LLCEthan Bonin

Customer experience

HiFutureSelf

All ratings553 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative13.3%

Text Me That

All ratings1,538 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative26.7%

User reviews

HiFutureSelf

From 554 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient and easy to use
  • 🚀 Simple and efficient interface
  • 💡 Helpful for forgetful users
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent
  • 👍 Useful for reminders and affirmations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with notifications not working as expected
  • 🐛 Difficulty deleting or editing existing reminders
  • 🐛 Potential data loss or deletion of reminders
  • 🔋 Concerns about the app's impact on device performance

Text Me That

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful reminders
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient workflow
  • 💡 Useful for forgetful people
  • 👍 Keeps me organized

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel/delete account
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data sharing

Bugs and requests

HiFutureSelf

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Reminders not sending at the correct time
  • Unexpected deletion of existing reminders
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more customization options for reminders (e.g., repeat on specific days, delayed notifications)
  • Implement a search or sorting function for sent reminders
  • Integrate with other productivity apps or calendars
  • Add support for voice commands or voice reminders
  • Provide more sound and notification options

Text Me That

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Reminder times not updating correctly
  • Editing and deleting reminders not working
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Syncing and connectivity issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

HiFutureSelf

No in-app purchases

18 purchases

Text Me That

Subscriptions15
  • Text Me That Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Text Me That Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • All Access Monthly$6.991 Month
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  • Text Me That Pro Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • All Access Monthly$13.991 Month
  • Text Me That Pro Yearly7 Days trial$41.991 Year
  • Text Me That Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro$59.991 Year
  • Monthly7 Days trial$59.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$83.901 Year
  • Text Me That Pro Yearly1 Month trial$83.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Half Year7 Days trial$99.996 Months
  • Quarterly7 Days trial$99.993 Months
One-time3
  • 40 Credits$0.99
  • 250 Credit$4.99
  • 1000 Credits$14.99

Questions

Is HiFutureSelf free?
HiFutureSelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Text Me That free?
Text Me That is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HiFutureSelf or Text Me That?
HiFutureSelf is rated higher. HiFutureSelf averages 4.8 out of 5 from 554 ratings, while Text Me That averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do HiFutureSelf or Text Me That have ads?
Text Me That shows ads; HiFutureSelf does not.
Which is updated more often, HiFutureSelf or Text Me That?
HiFutureSelf ships an update every 2 weeks, and Text Me That every 9 days. Most recently, HiFutureSelf was updated on November 1, 2026 and Text Me That on November 2, 2026.

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