Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Made a service that can text you as soon as the PS5 is back in stock launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Xbox Series X Tracker▲76

   Get an instant text when PS5/Xbox consoles are back in stock

   2021 · mailchi.mp · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Square Order▲95

   Order from your phone

   2014 · squareup.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Hey.▲135

   Mail simple, real-life greeting cards in seconds for just $5

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Restock▲61

   Receive a notification when PS5 or Xbox X|S is back in stock

   2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Fuffr▲141

   A new way to interact with your phone

   2014 · fuffr.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Piggyback▲82

   Same Day Shipping for Less.

   2014 · piggyback.co · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Dollop 2.0▲164

   Text a redeemable treat to a friend! 👯📲🍩

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Txt Gift▲69

   Send your friend chocolates for $1 by text message (SF Only)

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Miimic▲73

   Let your friends text for you.

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Immediately▲123

    Close deals anywhere. Mobile email for sales. (pre-launch)

    2014 · immediatelyapp.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Yellow Messenger▲76

    Order anything on Chat

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    TelegramThat▲97

    Order a telegram, hand delivered and read aloud (SF only)

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Time Will Come▲69

    Send your message to the future

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Keep Ups▲60

    An iMessage Game

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Onyx▲92

    Talk w/ friends wherever there’s a mobile signal (pre-order)

    2014 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Voice Dream Mail▲73

    Have your emails read to you

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Luna for iOS▲88

    On-demand evening package delivery in SF

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Linkmount▲68

    Mount your phone on anything (pre-order)

    2014 · linkmount.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    eatabit▲82

    Make food orders over text message

    2014 · eatabit.io · its alternatives →

20. 20
    32 Secs▲63

    Deliver top secret package in time or the world will crumble

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Buddy Texts▲81

    Reply-to-buy texting

    2022 · buddytexts.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Later▲67

    Send texts, tweets and emails when it's the right time

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23PM
    Personal messaging with a 2-7 day delay▲8

    2021 · tardamail.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Preo▲55

    Order drinks from your phone

    2014 · getpreo.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →