# Timed Text Message vs AutoText

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timed Text Message | AutoText |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timed-text-message/id956796909/reviews) | **[1.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autotext-scheduled-message/id1542149401/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blacktelio OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208089378) | [xu dong Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542149403) |

## 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 |


### AutoText

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autotext-scheduled-message/id1542149401)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription - NA | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Subscription - NA | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Subscription - NA | $39.99 | per year |
| Tiny coins pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Number Change | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small coins pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium coins pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large coins pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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