# Text Delay vs Moxy Messenger

The clearest difference is rating: Moxy Messenger at 4.1 against Text Delay's 2.1. Moxy Messenger also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 15%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 47). Text Delay's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Delay sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Moxy Messenger sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Moxy Messenger holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moxy Messenger has 1.3K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Text Delay's written reviews are positive against 40% of Moxy Messenger's.

Text Delay ships an update every 2 months, Moxy Messenger every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Delay | Moxy Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-delay-schedule-sms/id725222144/reviews) | **[4.1 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moxy-messenger/id1363681012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Walter](https://appshunter.io/developer/659987214) | [Terence Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/666980896) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Moxy Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moxy-messenger/id1363681012)

Schedule texts and emails in advance to ensure important messages are sent on time. This app helps you stay organized by planning communication for various personal and professional needs.

**Highlights:** Schedule SMS and iMessages, Schedule emails, Plan messages for WhatsApp, Set custom send dates and times, Edit and reschedule messages, Receive notification reminders

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moxy Essentials - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Moxy Essentials | $1.99 | per month |
| Moxy Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| Moxy Plus Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Archived Messages | $0.99 | one-time |
| Moxy Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Scheduling texts
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful for productivity
- 👍 Convenient for late-night thoughts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scheduled messages not sent automatically
- 🐛 Glitchy, buggy, and unreliable
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Scheduled messages disappearing
- Repeated notifications for sent messages
- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to send messages to groups
- Recurring/repeating scheduled messages
- Attachment support (images, videos)
- Desktop/web app integration
- Improved contact management and search


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Delay free?

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

### Is Moxy Messenger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text Delay or Moxy Messenger?

Moxy Messenger is rated higher. Text Delay averages 2.1 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Moxy Messenger averages 4.1 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Text Delay or Moxy Messenger have ads?

Neither Text Delay nor Moxy Messenger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text Delay or Moxy Messenger?

Text Delay ships an update every 2 months, and Moxy Messenger every 2 weeks. Most recently, Text Delay was updated on July 25, 2026 and Moxy Messenger on September 26, 2026.

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