# Reminder & Countdown vs Text Me That

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reminder & Countdown at none against Text Me That's 18. Reminder & Countdown also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 65%) and ratings volume (17K vs 1.5K). Text Me That's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Reminder & Countdown against 4.7 for Text Me That. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reminder & Countdown has 17K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Reminder & Countdown's written reviews are positive against 65% of Text Me That's.

Reminder & Countdown ships an update every 3 months, Text Me That every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reminder & Countdown | Text Me That |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-and-countdown/id471570365/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-me-that/id1329223000/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 64.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) | [Ethan Bonin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127432534) |

## What reviewers say

### Reminder & Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminder-and-countdown/id471570365)

Never miss an important event with this app. Set up custom reminders for everything from birthdays to holidays, with real-time countdowns and configurable alerts. Personalize your events with unique icons, backgrounds, and fonts, and easily share your countdowns with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Real-time countdowns, Customizable alerts, Event personalization (icons, backgrounds, fonts), Import birthdays and calendar events, Event sharing via multiple platforms, Multiple reminder options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and convenient
- 👍 Versatile and customizable
- 👍 Reliable and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing important dates
- 👍 Useful for medical and appointment reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with reminders not working as expected
- 🐛 Reminders sometimes persist even after being deleted
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔋 Concerns about high battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders not clearing after being deleted
- Countdown timers not always accurate
- Notification issues after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Allow snooze and nag functions for reminders
- Integrate with calendar apps for better sync
- Add ability to filter reminders by work/school days
- Provide more customization options for backgrounds and icons
- Enable sharing of countdowns with friends and family


### 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 Reminder & Countdown free?

Reminder & Countdown 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, Reminder & Countdown or Text Me That?

Reminder & Countdown is rated higher. Reminder & Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Text Me That averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Reminder & Countdown or Text Me That have ads?

Both Reminder & Countdown and Text Me That show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reminder & Countdown or Text Me That?

Reminder & Countdown ships an update every 3 months, and Text Me That every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reminder & Countdown was updated on October 24, 2026 and Text Me That on October 24, 2026.

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