# private-sms-server — Your paired SMS inbox

> Your paired SMS inbox (iPhone/iPad app by 波 崔.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-sms-server/id6818934857 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [波 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/556547633)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 1 MB
- Released: 2026-11-04
- Data updated: 2026-11-06

## What is private?

View new SMS messages received by your paired sender phone.

private-sms-server is the receiving app for an open-source SMS forwarding solution. It requires a compatible phone that can receive SMS, the companion private-sms-client installed on that phone, and a compatible backend that you host yourself or obtain from a trusted administrator. Downloading this app does not create a public hosted-service account.

Not every phone can act as a sender. Before downloading, check the supported sender operating system, devices, and installation requirements in the project guide:
https://github.com/hvsop/sms-forward-solutions

Features:
• Connect using your personal read token and generate a single-use pairing code for a compatible sender.
• Read message details, search loaded messages, and copy verification codes or message text.
• Track unread messages with per-message read status and an app badge.
• Receive generic push alerts and an unread badge. Push payloads do not include SMS text, sender numbers, or verification codes.
• Unlock a connected inbox using Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.
• Delete individual messages, clear the inbox, or delete your account in the app.
• Explore fictional sample messages without an account or network connection.

To get started, obtain an HTTPS server address and personal read token from a trusted administrator, or deploy a compatible service and create an account yourself. Verify and save the connection in this app, then install the companion client on a compatible sender phone, pair it, grant SMS permission, and enable forwarding.

The sender phone must stay powered on and online, with SMS permission and background operation allowed. Only new SMS received while forwarding is enabled are synchronized; historical system messages are not imported. This app cannot act as a sender, does not access the iOS system SMS inbox, and does not send SMS. Calls, MMS, and RCS are not supported. Network and system conditions may delay push notifications; open the app to refresh.

Messages use HTTPS in transit and encrypted backend storage, but this is not end-to-end encryption. The service operator and hosting environment can decrypt messages. Only connect to a service you host or trust.

Push delivery requires backend APNs credentials matching the installed app distribution. Independent distributors must build and sign their own iOS app; running a backend alone does not grant access to this app's push credentials.

Free app. No ads or in-app purchases. Server hosting, domains, SIM/mobile service, and developer services may have separate costs.

The app interface is currently in Simplified Chinese. All messages shown in store screenshots are fictional demo content.

## Is private safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess private.

## Is private legit?

private-sms-server appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for private is 75 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.2 — 2026-11-04

No release notes.

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