# Timed Text Message vs Loomy Night Light

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loomy Night Light at 82% against Timed Text Message's 0%. Loomy Night Light also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.1) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 19). Timed Text Message's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timed Text Message sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Loomy Night Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loomy Night Light holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loomy Night Light has 1.5K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Timed Text Message's written reviews are positive against 82% of Loomy Night Light's.

Timed Text Message ships an update every 8 months, Loomy Night Light every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timed Text Message | Loomy Night Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timed-text-message/id956796909/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loomy-night-light/id1367140303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blacktelio OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208089378) | [David Hobbs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367140302) |

## What reviewers say

### Timed Text Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timed-text-message/id956796909)

Schedule delayed SMS messages for fun, reminders, or planning. Send special "Flash-Text-Messages" that appear directly on the recipient's screen and are not stored in their message history.

**Highlights:** Schedule delayed SMS, Send Flash-Text messages, Full-screen message display, Messages not stored in history, Use for reminders and planning

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Timed Texts | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 Timed Texts | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Timed Texts | $18.99 | one-time |
| 60 Timed Texts | $36.99 | one-time |
| 200 Timed Texts | $94.99 | one-time |


### Loomy Night Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loomy-night-light/id1367140303)

Transform your phone into a versatile light source with customizable modes like a gentle night light, vibrant mood lighting, or a mesmerizing lava lamp. Enhance your relaxation with integrated ambient sounds and timers for a peaceful atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Night Light mode, Mood Light mode, Lava Lamp mode, Customizable light settings, Adjustable timers (up to 8 hours), Infinite 'on all night' mode, White noise and ambient sounds

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove adverts | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Calming night light
- 🎨 Customizable colors and effects
- ⏱️ Helpful timer feature
- 🔊 Soothing background sounds
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔍 Not bright enough for some users
- 🔇 Sound feature not working for some

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or becoming unresponsive
- Sound not working as expected
- Ads still showing after purchase

**Requested features**

- Gradual dimming feature
- More sound options (e.g. thunderstorm)
- Ability to control brightness separately from color
- Improved performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timed Text Message free?

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

### Is Loomy Night Light free?

Loomy Night Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timed Text Message or Loomy Night Light?

Loomy Night Light is rated higher. Timed Text Message averages 1.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Loomy Night Light averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Timed Text Message or Loomy Night Light have ads?

Loomy Night Light shows ads; Timed Text Message does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timed Text Message or Loomy Night Light?

Timed Text Message ships an update every 8 months, and Loomy Night Light every 3 months. Most recently, Timed Text Message was updated on October 16, 2026 and Loomy Night Light on October 15, 2026.

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