Best Send Text Delay Apps

240+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

2.9 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free send text delay apps? 17 of our 240+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Send Text Delay Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Text Delay - Schedule SMSText Delay - Schedule SMSFree2.1★ (47)NoYesJul 2026
2Scheduled - Send text laterScheduled - Send text laterFree2.8★ (1.3K)NoYesAug 2026
3Pause TextPause TextFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
4Timed Text MessageTimed Text MessageFree1.1★ (19)NoYesAug 2026
5SMS Scheduler: sent text laterSMS Scheduler: sent text laterFree3.7★ (985)NoYesAug 2026
6Send It (Later)Send It (Later)FreeNoYesJul 2026
7Text-You-LaterText-You-LaterFree2.0★ (4)NoYesMay 2026
8Send It Later (time-shift your email & SMS)Send It Later (time-shift your email & SMS)$0.992.6★ (8)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Send Text Delay

Text Delay - Schedule SMS#1

Text Delay - Schedule SMS by Nick Walter

Send Delayed Messages & Emails
Editor's Choice
📊 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

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive monthly subscription required for core functionality
  • 🐛 Messages marked as 'overdue' but never sent
  • 📱 Texts send from random/different phone numbers
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
Pause Text#3

Pause Text by Cassidy Robinson

Delay or schedule your texts
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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This app helps you pause before sending texts. Schedule messages for later delivery, giving you time to reconsider. It opens your default messaging app when the time comes, allowing a final review before sending.

More Send Text Delay apps to explore

4
Timed Text Message
Timed Text Message
Timed Text Message
by Blacktelio OÜ
Free

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.

Schedule delayed SMSSend Flash-Text messagesFull-screen message display
🔧 Utilities
(19)
free with in-app purchases
5
SMS Scheduler: sent text later
SMS Scheduler: sent text later
SMS Scheduler: sent text later
Top App Reminder Text Message
Free

Schedule text messages to be sent at a future date and time. Never forget important greetings or reminders again. Automate your communication for personal and professional relationships.

Schedule SMS messagesSet future send datesAutomate reminders
🔧 Utilities
(985)
free with in-app purchases
6
Send It (Later)
Send It (Later)
Send It (Later)
Write now. Send later
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
7
Text-You-Later
Text-You-Later
Text-You-Later
by Mobile App Fund LLC
Free

Schedule text messages to be sent at a future date and time. This utility allows you to plan your communications in advance. It's designed for users who need to send reminders or messages at specific moments.

Schedule text messagesSend messages in the futureMessage scheduler
🔧 Utilities
(4)
free with in-app purchases
8
Send It Later (time-shift your email & SMS)
Send It Later (time-shift your email & SMS)
Send It Later (time-shift your email & SMS)
by Enfour, Inc.
$0.99

Schedule emails and SMS messages to be sent at a future time. Get reminders to send pending messages, perfect for business ideas or important client communications. Supports recurring messages and integrates with text expansion tools.

Schedule future message deliveryReminders for unsent messagesSupports SMS and email
💼 Business
(8)
paid
9
SMSClerk: Send your text later
SMSClerk: Send your text later
SMSClerk: Send your text later
Write now, schedule for later
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

Schedule text messages to be sent at a future date and time. Receive a notification when it's time to send, with the message pre-filled for you. Supports recurring messages for daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly events.

Schedule text messagesPre-written message templatesSend notifications for sending
🌐 Social Networking
(5)
free
10
POSTpone❢ ⌚send email later
POSTpone❢ ⌚send email later
POSTpone❢ ⌚send email later
by Enfour, Inc.
$0.99

Schedule emails and SMS messages to be sent at a future time. Get reminded to send unsent messages or set up recurring reminders for important events. It integrates with other text tools for enhanced functionality.

Schedule future email and SMS sendingReceive reminders for unsent messagesSet up recurring messages
📊 Productivity
(1)
paid
11
Simple SMS Scheduler - Auto Text Message Sending Timer
Simple SMS Scheduler - Auto Text Message Sending Timer
Simple SMS Scheduler - Auto Text Message Sending Timer
by Jian Yih Lee
Free

Schedule SMS messages to be sent at a future date or time. This app is useful for sending birthday greetings or meeting reminders without needing to remember to send them manually at the right moment.

Schedule SMS messagesSet future send datesSet future send times
🌐 Social Networking
(61)
free
12
Yello - Text on Time
Yello - Text on Time
Yello - Text on Time
Schedule your texts with Yello
Free

Schedule and automatically send text messages in advance. This app helps you remember important dates and occasions by allowing you to prepare messages with media and templates. You can opt for automatic sending or receive timely alerts and reminders.

Schedule text messagesAutomatic text sendingSend reminders
🎬 Entertainment
(36)
free with in-app purchases
13
Group Text | Mass Message
Group Text | Mass Message
Group Text | Mass Message
Bulk SMS - text2group
Free

Send individual text messages to multiple contacts simultaneously. Organize contacts into custom groups, utilize message templates for efficiency, and personalize messages with recipient details. Upgrade for unlimited groups and advanced features.

Send individual texts to groupsCreate and manage custom groupsUse message templates
📊 Productivity
(5.8K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Kyew - Schedule Text Messages
Kyew - Schedule Text Messages
Kyew - Schedule Text Messages
SMS Reminder & Bulk Group Text
Free

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.

Schedule text messagesSend messages with attachmentsRecurring message scheduling
📊 Productivity
(299)
freemium
15
Auto Keyboard Paste Text Copy
Auto Keyboard Paste Text Copy
Auto Keyboard Paste Text Copy
Auto Paste Lazy Keyboard
Free

Save frequently used text snippets and paste them with a single tap. This app streamlines repetitive typing tasks, allowing you to quickly send saved messages in various applications, including some that support one-tap sending.

Save messages for laterPaste text with a single tapQuickly send saved messages
🔧 Utilities
(303)
freemium
16
Free Text Message
Free Text Message
Free Text Message
by Blacktelio OÜ
Free

Send free text messages globally with hourly refreshed quotas. Donations can increase your sending limits and benefit all users. Receive replies directly to your phone.

Send free text messages worldwideHourly refreshed free SMS quotasIncrease limits via donations
🔧 Utilities
(6)
free with in-app purchases
17
Keystrokes - Slow messages
Keystrokes - Slow messages
Keystrokes - Slow messages
Text widgets on your screen
Free

Send short text messages that appear on your friends' and family's screens throughout the day. This app allows for a unique way to share brief thoughts and updates.

Send slow messagesText widgets on screenShare with friends and family
🌐 Social Networking
(2)
free
18
Text Request
Text Request
Text Request
by Text Request, LLC
Free

This app allows businesses to manage customer conversations and send messages on the go. It provides real-time notifications for new messages, enables mass messaging for promotions, and offers team collaboration features. Users can also manage contacts, settings, and request payments via SMS.

Mobile customer conversationsInbound message notificationsOn-the-go conversation initiation
💼 Business
(52)
free
19
Flash Text Message
Flash Text Message
Flash Text Message
by Blacktelio OÜ
Free

Send full-screen SMS messages that appear directly on the recipient's screen, bypassing the usual message history. This offers a unique and fun way to communicate with contacts, though delivery may vary by operator and device.

Full-screen message deliveryMessages not stored in historyDismiss button only
🔧 Utilities
(22)
free with in-app purchases
20
Text To Group! Send text to Group and Contacts Manager
Text To Group! Send text to Group and Contacts Manager
Text To Group! Send text to Group and Contacts Manager
by Hoan Ngo
$0.99

Easily send text messages and emails to groups of contacts. This app also helps manage your contacts by finding and merging duplicates, removing incomplete entries, and backing up your entire contact list with a single tap.

Save custom contact groupsSend group textsSend group emails
📊 Productivity
(41)
free

FAQ about Send Text Delay

What are the best send text delay apps for iPhone?
Text Delay - Schedule SMS tops our send text delay apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 2.1-star average from 47 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top send text delay apps we rank are free to download, including Text Delay - Schedule SMS and Scheduled - Send text later.
Text Delay - Schedule SMS has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 240+ send text delay apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to schedule text messages, tweets, and emails to be sent at a future date and time. It helps ensure your messages are delivered when they are most relevant or convenient.
Text Delay Plus is a premium service that sends your scheduled texts automatically without requiring any further action from you. It's designed for hands-free, automated message delivery at your chosen time.