Comparison

Timed Text Message vs AutoText

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Timed Text Message

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
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Schedule Text Messages Timed Text allows you to send delayed real text messages (SMS). A good way to have amazing fun with your contacts, plan your outgoing texts or use a text as a simple reminder. You can also send Flash-Text-Messages that are handled differently regarding recipient operator and smartphone. So in most cases a Flash-Text will be: -> Delivered directly on full screen -> Not stored in the history -> Only with a "Dismiss" Button In the worst case, Flash-Texts will be handled as a regular text messages.

About

AutoText

Transform your iOS device into a fully functional phone, even without a SIM card. Make calls, send SMS/MMS, and schedule messages automatically. Share a single number across multiple devices for seamless communication.

Highlights
  • Virtual SIM for calls and SMS
  • Shared phone number across devices
  • Scheduled message sending
  • Automatic group messaging
  • Appointment reminders
  • US/Canada SMS verification codes
Features
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AutoText is a versatile application that turns any device into a fully functional cell phone, even without a SIM card. With AutoText, you can make and receive phone calls, send and receive SMS/MMS messages, and access a range of additional features for free. Key Features: - Shared Line: Log in with the same account from multiple devices and share the same phone number, allowing everyone to enjoy the full features. - Virtual SIM: Transform any iOS device without a physical SIM into a fully functional phone, capable of making and receiving calls, as well as sending and receiving SMS/MMS messages. - US/Canada Presence: Receive SMS verification codes as if you were physically located in the US/Canada, even if you're not. - Automatic Group Messaging: Schedule and send messages to a group of recipients automatically. - Message Reminders: Compose and schedule messages to be sent at a specific time. - Appointment Reminders: Enhance customer retention by automatically sending prewritten messages to clients, staff, or network members. Schedule and send appointment reminders, meeting reminders, and more. Upgrade to Premium to unlock exclusive features: - Real USA/Canada Phone Numbers: Convert any iOS device into a full-featured phone with a genuine USA/Canada phone number. - Virtual SIM Enabled Phone Calls: Make phone calls using the virtual SIM feature. - Auto Reply: Automatically respond to incoming messages or calls with preconfigured messages. - Auto Forward: Forward incoming messages to other phone numbers or email addresses for free. - Full voice features including voicemail and call forwarding. - Automatic Text Message Sending: Send text messages and receive SMS for free. - Unlimited Cloud Storage and Group Messages: Enjoy unlimited cloud storage and send unlimited group messages. - Customizable Text Signature: Personalize your text messages with a custom signature. AutoText is free to use and download. Sending messages requires credits, and new registered users receive 3 credits to try out our services. One credit can be used to send one text message within 110 bytes to a US/Canada number, while picture messages (MMS) cost three credits. AutoText provides instant prompts on the required credits during message composition. Please note that only recipients in the US & Canada can receive picture messages (MMS). The AutoText backend runs on a cloud platform and utilizes an SMS gateway to automatically send scheduled messages. We charge credits to maintain our platform and provide all the great features to our users. Purchased credits will never expire, and users can also earn free credits by viewing ads. Privacy Policy: https://autotext.mobi/privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://autotext.mobi/terms-and-conditions Support: support@autotext.mobi

Screenshots

Timed Text Message4 screens
AutoText4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Timed Text Message at none against AutoText's shown. Timed Text Message also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 6) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 13.4). AutoText's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Timed Text Message sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and AutoText sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AutoText holds the better App Store score, 1.3 against 1.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timed Text Message ships an update every 8 months, AutoText monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Timed Text Message versus AutoText: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimed Text MessageAutoText
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.1 (19 ratings)1.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlacktelio OÜxu dong Wu

Customer experience

Timed Text Message

All ratings19 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative94.7%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

AutoText

All ratings6 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Timed Text Message

One-time5
  • 5 Timed Texts$5.99
  • 10 Timed Texts$9.99
  • 25 Timed Texts$18.99
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  • 60 Timed Texts$36.99
  • 200 Timed Texts$94.99
9 purchases

AutoText

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription - NA$12.993 Months
  • Premium Subscription - NA$24.996 Months
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  • Premium Subscription - NA$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • Tiny coins pack$5.99
  • Number Change$9.99
  • Small coins pack$14.99
Show 2 more
  • Medium coins pack$29.99
  • Large coins pack$49.99

Questions

Is Timed Text Message free?
Timed Text Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AutoText free?
AutoText is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timed Text Message or AutoText?
AutoText is rated higher. Timed Text Message averages 1.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while AutoText averages 1.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Timed Text Message or AutoText have ads?
AutoText shows ads; Timed Text Message does not.
Which is updated more often, Timed Text Message or AutoText?
Timed Text Message ships an update every 8 months, and AutoText monthly. Most recently, Timed Text Message was updated on October 16, 2026 and AutoText on October 2, 2026.

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