# Imazing vs SMS Forwarder

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Forwarder at 4.4 against Imazing's 3.3. SMS Forwarder also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Imazing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Forwarder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Imazing asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMS Forwarder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Forwarder has 36 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Imazing's written reviews are positive against 30% of SMS Forwarder's.

Imazing ships an update every 5 weeks, SMS Forwarder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Imazing | SMS Forwarder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imazing/id1071337314/reviews) | **[4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder/id6753724792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **30.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [勇强 夏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043457850) | [Alexey Sakharov](https://appshunter.io/developer/800373228) |

## What reviewers say

### Imazing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imazing/id1071337314)

This utility app allows you to customize a MINI LED panel by editing text, creating personalized images, and setting alarms or reminders. It connects via Bluetooth to display your creations and offers additional features like call and message notifications, and music spectrum interactivity.

**Highlights:** Edit text for LED panel, Create personalized images, Set alarm clock, Add reminders, Incoming call reminder, Message notification, Music spectrum interactivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SMS Forwarder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder/id6753724792)

Automatically forward SMS messages to various platforms like email, Telegram, Slack, and more. This app ensures you never miss important texts, including OTPs and 2FA codes, with on-device processing for complete privacy. Set up custom rules to filter and route messages to any device or service.

**Highlights:** Forward SMS to Email, Forward OTP & 2FA codes, Business SMS forwarding, Forward SMS while traveling, Remote work & multi-device support, Forward to 8 platforms, Smart SMS filtering & rules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Imazing free?

Imazing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SMS Forwarder free?

SMS Forwarder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Imazing or SMS Forwarder?

SMS Forwarder is rated higher. Imazing averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SMS Forwarder averages 4.4 from 36 ratings.

### Do Imazing or SMS Forwarder have ads?

Neither Imazing nor SMS Forwarder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Imazing or SMS Forwarder?

Imazing ships an update every 5 weeks, and SMS Forwarder every 2 weeks. Most recently, Imazing was updated on October 18, 2026 and SMS Forwarder on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*