# HiFutureSelf vs Text Me That

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiFutureSelf | Text Me That |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (554 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hifutureself-future-messenger/id384927725/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-me-that/id1329223000/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 554 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 65.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DBElement, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/292400771) | [Ethan Bonin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127432534) |

## What reviewers say

### HiFutureSelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hifutureself-future-messenger/id384927725)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[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


## Frequently asked 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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