# Reminder Text: SMS Reminders

> Easily schedule sms reminders

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.downtown.remindertext](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.downtown.remindertext)

## Overview

- **ID:** `dev.downtown.remindertext`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Andrew Sverdrup
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 17,774
- **Rating:** 4.46 / 5 (264 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-12
- **First published:** 2022-05-01
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 61 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-29
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.downtown.remindertext)
- **Website:** [https://downtown.dev](https://downtown.dev/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://downtowndev.github.io/ReminderTextWebsite/privacy](https://downtowndev.github.io/ReminderTextWebsite/privacy)

## Description

**Reminder Text: SMS Reminders** lets you schedule SMS text reminders quickly and effortlessly. The extension offers a simple interface to set up your reminders so you never miss an important task or event.

You receive a few free SMS reminders upon downloading the app, with the option to purchase additional credits as needed. This pay-per-reminder model supports the costs of sending texts via phone carriers, ensuring reliable delivery of your scheduled reminders.

## Rankings

- #465,114 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `dev.downtown.remindertext.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviewers appreciate the app’s simple design and the usefulness of receiving reminders by text. The most repeated complaints are the subscription cost and technical issues that prevent some users from accessing the app or receiving reminders. Some reviews are very positive, while others report that the app did not work for them.

### Pros

- Users find the reminders useful and helpful for remembering tasks and appointments.
- Text notifications work well for people who are more likely to notice or remember a text.
- Several reviewers describe the app as simple, clean, and easy to use.

### Cons

- Subscription pricing is a frequent concern; several users feel the monthly or yearly cost is too high and prefer a one-time payment.
- Multiple users report reliability or access problems, including scheduling errors, crashes, trouble opening the app, and reminders not arriving.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.downtown.remindertext)