Best Delayed Text Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Finding the right delayed text apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 250+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Delayed Text Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Kyew - Schedule Text MessagesKyew - Schedule Text MessagesFree4.3★ (300)NoYesSep 2026
2Scheduled - Send text laterScheduled - Send text laterFree2.8★ (1.3K)NoYesSep 2026
3Text Delay - Schedule SMSText Delay - Schedule SMSFree2.1★ (47)NoYesJul 2026
4SMS Scheduler: sent text laterSMS Scheduler: sent text laterFree3.7★ (985)NoYesSep 2026
5Text Me ThatText Me ThatFree4.7★ (1.5K)NoYesSep 2026
6Moxy MessengerMoxy MessengerFree4.1★ (1.3K)NoYesAug 2026
7Pause TextPause TextFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
8Flip Text 2016Flip Text 2016FreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Delayed Text

Kyew - Schedule Text Messages#1

Kyew - Schedule Text Messages by Saturday Technologies, Inc

SMS Reminder & Bulk Group Text
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.3😐(300 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Schedule text messages to send at a future date and time, with or without attachments. The app also allows for sending individual messages to multiple contacts simultaneously, ideal for personal reminders or business communications.

What We Love

  • 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
  • 🧠 Great for organizing thoughts and reducing anxiety
  • 📱 Uses native SMS carrier for authentic messaging
  • ⏰ Effective reminder system for scheduled messages
  • 🎯 Solves Apple's lack of native scheduling feature
  • 💼 Useful for professionals and business communication
  • 🌍 Helpful for different time zones and early risers
  • ⚡ Simple and straightforward functionality

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Requires manual confirmation to send (not fully automatic)
  • 💰 Misleading free trial - converts to paid subscription quickly
  • 🐛 Multiple notification bugs with scheduled messages
  • ❌ Cannot send group messages individually
  • 🔔 Excessive push notifications requesting app reviews
  • 📧 Poor customer service and unresponsive support
  • 🔄 Recurring/repeat functionality is buggy and unreliable
  • ❌ Free version has severely limited functionality
  • 🔧 Requires approval for every single text send
  • 💳 Expensive subscription for limited features
Scheduled - Send text later#2

Scheduled - Send text later by Scheduled B.V.

Auto Text, Reminders, Bulk SMS
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
2.8😞(1.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Automate sending text messages, reminders, and communications across various platforms like SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, and email. Schedule messages for birthdays, events, or recurring series to stay connected and organized.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Useful for scheduling messages
  • 👍 Clean and simple interface
  • 🤖 Reminder feature works well

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires access to contacts and other private data
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Unreliable auto-send functionality
  • 🚫 Limited free features
Text Delay - Schedule SMS#3

Text Delay - Schedule SMS by Nick Walter

Send Delayed Messages & Emails
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
2.1😞(47 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 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

Room to Improve

  • 💰 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
  • 😤 Misleading app description and marketing
  • 🔧 Poor customer service and unresponsive support
  • 📧 Support email contact form doesn't work
  • 🔄 Cannot edit pending messages, only delete
  • ⚠️ Signature feature doesn't save properly
  • 🔐 No account recovery options (forgot password/username)
  • 💳 Charges without delivering promised functionality

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FAQ about Delayed Text

What are the best delayed text apps for iPhone?
Kyew - Schedule Text Messages tops our delayed text apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 300 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top delayed text apps we rank are free to download, including Kyew - Schedule Text Messages and Scheduled - Send text later.
Kyew - Schedule Text Messages has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ delayed text apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Kyew allows you to compose and schedule text messages to be sent at a future date and time. It also supports sending individual messages to multiple contacts simultaneously, similar to BCC in email. You can include photos, videos, or files with your scheduled messages.
To schedule a message, install the app, compose your message, attach any desired files, and set the due date for sending. You will then receive a notification at the scheduled time, and with one tap, you can send the pre-composed message.