SMS Text Reminders

Reminders sent as real texts, because texts get read

Medication, bills, appointments, kind words. Set it once and the right text shows up at the right moment, for you or the people you love.

No app needed on the receiving end. A real SMS reaches nearly any mobile phone, from the newest iPhone to the flip phone in Dad's pocket.

Free to download. Pay as you go, no subscription. Available in the United States and Canada.

Set Text GoText Message, Today 8:00 AM
Good morning. Time to take your blood pressure medication with breakfast.8:00 AM
Reminder: Mom has a doctor appointment tomorrow at 2:30 PM.8:00 AM
You have got this today. One small step at a time.8:00 AM
Why texts, not apps

Notifications beg for attention. Texts just get read.

A push notification needs a smartphone, an app, and permission. A text needs a phone. That is the whole trick.

98%
of text messages get read
Widely cited industry figure. See Omnisend, 2024
~9%
of U.S. adults have a cellphone but not a smartphone, and texts still reach them
Pew Research Center, 2024
34%
fewer missed appointments when people receive reminders
Systematic review, JHMHP, 2023
7.6%
click rate for SMS, versus 1.5% for email
Omnisend, 2024
Reminders for real life

Set it for the moments that matter

Good morning. Time to take your medication with breakfast.8:00 AM

Stay on track with your health

Reminder: pick up Mia from soccer practice at 5 PM.4:30 PM

Keep the whole family on schedule

You have got this today. One small step at a time.7:00 AM

Send yourself a little encouragement

Use cases

Reminders for every part of life

One app for the things you cannot afford to forget, and the messages that make someone's day.

Medication Reminders

Never miss a dose. Set daily or recurring texts for yourself or a loved one.

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Appointment Reminders

Get a text before doctor visits, meetings, and anything you cannot be late for.

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ADHD Reminders

Texts that cut through notification blindness and actually get your attention.

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Reminders for Elders

Help an aging parent remember medication and appointments, even without a smartphone.

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Bill Payment Reminders

A text before rent, utilities, and due dates so you never pay a late fee again.

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Affirmation Texts

Start each morning with a message of encouragement, sent right to your phone.

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The difference

A real text, not another push notification

Most reminder apps send a push notification. That only works if the person has a smartphone, has your app installed, has notifications turned on, and has data or wifi at that moment. Set Text Go sends a true SMS through the phone network, so the reminder is a real text, the same kind you get from a friend.

  • Reaches any mobile phone, including basic flip phones
  • No app to download for the person receiving the reminder
  • Works without wifi or mobile data on their end
  • Lands in the text inbox, not buried under app notifications
SMS reminders vs push notifications
What mattersReal SMS textPush notification
Works without a smartphoneYesNo
Works without internet or dataYesNo
No app needed by the recipientYesNo
Reaches an elder's phoneYesOften not
In your text inbox, not an app feedYesNo
Simple by design

How Set Text Go works

Get started in three steps.

1

Download and sign up

Create your account and verify your phone number in a couple of minutes.

2

Create your reminder

Write the message, pick the time, and choose one time or a recurring schedule.

3

The reminder goes out

We send a real text to you or your chosen contact at the time you chose.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Does the person receiving the reminder need the app?

No. Set Text Go sends a real SMS text message, so the person you are reminding does not need the app, an account, or even a smartphone. It works on any phone that can receive texts.

Is this a push notification?

No. A push notification only works on a smartphone with the app installed and notifications enabled. Set Text Go sends a true text message over the phone network, so it works on basic phones and without wifi or data on the recipient's side.

Can I set recurring reminders?

Yes. You can schedule a one time reminder or set daily, weekly, or monthly recurring texts for things like medication, bills, and appointments.

How much does it cost?

The app is free to download. You pay as you go with credits and there is no subscription. See the pricing page for details.

Where is Set Text Go available?

Set Text Go currently works for phone numbers in the United States and Canada.

Never miss what matters most

Download Set Text Go and send your first reminder in minutes.