# HiFutureSelf vs Text Delay

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HiFutureSelf at 81% against Text Delay's 15%. HiFutureSelf also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Text Delay's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Delay sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. HiFutureSelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

HiFutureSelf holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiFutureSelf has 553 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of HiFutureSelf's written reviews are positive against 15% of Text Delay's.

HiFutureSelf ships an update every 2 weeks, Text Delay every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiFutureSelf | Text Delay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (553 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hifutureself-future-messenger/id384927725/reviews)** | [2.1 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-delay-schedule-sms/id725222144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **553** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 15.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DBElement, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/292400771) | [Nick Walter](https://appshunter.io/developer/659987214) |

## 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 Delay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-delay-schedule-sms/id725222144)

Schedule texts, tweets, and emails to be sent at a later time. Automate message delivery for convenience and to ensure messages are sent at the optimal moment. Offers a premium service for fully automatic sending without user interaction.

**Highlights:** Schedule text messages, Schedule tweets, Schedule emails, Automatic message sending, Delayed message delivery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text Delay Plus - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Text Delay Plus - 3 Months | $26.99 | per 3 months |
| Text Delay Plus - 6 Months | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Text Delay Plus - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Add 1 Month | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add 3 Months | $12.99 | one-time |
| Add 6 Months | $24.99 | one-time |
| Add 1 Year | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful for organizing and scheduling messages
- ⏰ Useful reminder functionality for deferred texts
- 📝 Convenient for composing messages at inconvenient times
- 🎯 Good for those who prefer manual send with reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive monthly subscription required for core functionality
- 🐛 Messages marked as 'overdue' but never sent
- 📱 Texts send from random/different phone numbers
- ❌ Auto-send feature doesn't actually work automatically
- 🚫 No way to cancel subscription or contact support

**Reported bugs**

- Scheduled messages fail to send despite appearing sent
- Messages marked 'overdue' without being delivered
- Auto-send feature requires manual send despite paid subscription
- Texts send from random/unknown phone numbers instead of user's number
- App crashes during message composition and sending

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option instead of monthly subscription
- True automatic text sending without manual intervention
- Send texts from user's own phone number
- Edit functionality for pending/scheduled messages
- Ability to resend previously sent messages at different times


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiFutureSelf free?

HiFutureSelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Text Delay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HiFutureSelf or Text Delay?

HiFutureSelf is rated higher. HiFutureSelf averages 4.8 out of 5 from 553 ratings, while Text Delay averages 2.1 from 48 ratings.

### Do HiFutureSelf or Text Delay have ads?

Neither HiFutureSelf nor Text Delay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HiFutureSelf or Text Delay?

HiFutureSelf ships an update every 2 weeks, and Text Delay every 2 months. Most recently, HiFutureSelf was updated on October 9, 2026 and Text Delay on October 21, 2026.

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