Away Messages

Name: Away Messages
Price: 1.99 USD
Rating: 1 (2 reviews)
Author: Michael Wildermuth

By: Michael Wildermuth

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Features & Capabilities

Away Messages helps you generate professional away messages quickly when you're on vacation, out of office, or otherwise unavailable. Set an end date, select a reason (including custom), and choose an alternate contact, then generate the message with a single tap.

Your settings are saved for fast reuse, and you can manage multiple custom away messages. Note: iOS currently requires the user to send messages manually; this app populates the text field for you.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Michael Wildermuth

Rating:

1.00

(2) 0.50

Version:

1.8 Last updated: 2023-07-27

Version code:

858318123

Creation date:

2016-10-17

Compatible devices:

Size:

8.26MB

Price:

1.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 981,193 ▼ 766,674

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Developed by:

Michael Wildermuth

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/au/app/away-messages/id1161989522

Website:

https://wildmazz.wordpress.com/2016/10/11/Auto-Reply

User Reviews

Many reviews highlight that Away Messages promises auto-replies but fails to do so, requiring manual sending. The app often lacks a visible icon and only exists as a widget, making setup and access confusing. Users report installation and discovery issues, and several request refunds or label it a scam. A minority praise its features—pre-made/custom messages, widget-based quick replies, and responsive support—though these positives are outweighed by usability and functionality problems.

Pros

Ability to create and use pre-made or custom responses for quick replies.
Widget-based access in the texting area enables fast replies without opening a separate app.
Easy to update out-of-office dates/messages without recreating everything.
Responsive customer support that provides timely, clear answers.

Cons

Does not auto-send; requires manual sending, defeating the core purpose.
No standalone app icon; access is via a widget, making it hard to find or open.
Inconsistent discovery/loadability on devices (missing icon, not appearing in library).
Reported as poor value by many users, with refunds requested or perceived as a scam.

Recent reviews

I was looking for a simplistic text response app while away on vacation. After paying for the app, and attempting to open it, I was directed to the most recent text I had received. The app auto populated a short message in there about being away on vacation for today's date. When I went to do a search for the app in my library, it did not show up. As I've been trying to submit my review, no matter what nickname I put in, it says it has already taken and keeps asking me to pick a different nickname. I put the most outlandish nickname and still it says it's taken. Total scam.