The ability to arrange for a message to be sent at a future time on Apple’s mobile operating system is not a natively supported function. Users seeking this capability typically must rely on third-party applications or alternative methods to achieve delayed message delivery.
The absence of an integrated scheduling feature within the iOS messaging app presents a functional gap for users who desire to prepare communications in advance and dispatch them at optimal times, such as for reminders, birthday wishes delivered at specific hours, or notifications sent outside of business hours. The need for this functionality has led to the development of various workarounds and external tools to bridge this gap.