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24 alternatives to On Second Thought
Take back text messages
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. On Second Thought launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Strings▲71A messaging app that lets you take messages back
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Unlock infinite digital memory with your (AI) second brain
2024 · usefindr.com · its alternatives →
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All-new Chat with stickers, audio, video notes and more
2016 · its alternatives →
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text.ai▲342Group chat app that remembers plans and helps you meet IRL
2025 · text.ai · its alternatives →
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Persistent memory for Claude, ChatGPT & Cursor. Free.
May 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Pause and think before hitting send
Feb 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Reply Later▲106Never forget an important message on Slack
2022 · infinitetrooper.com · its alternatives →
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Yes/No Messenger▲118The messaging app that cuts the bullsh*t out of texting
2015 · its alternatives →
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Free Mac app for recovering deleted text messages on iPhone
2019 · minicreo.com · its alternatives →
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Rocket Reply▲70Reply to messengers and SMS with a single tap on Android
2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Second Mind▲103Organize your work & life and make progress on your goals
2023 · processized.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
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