# TextMagic vs autoforward

TextMagic and autoforward both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of autoforward's written reviews are positive against 31% of TextMagic's. TextMagic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (267 vs 19). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. autoforward sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TextMagic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TextMagic against 4.7 for autoforward. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextMagic has 267 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of TextMagic's written reviews are positive against 94% of autoforward's.

TextMagic ships an update every 2 weeks, autoforward every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TextMagic | autoforward |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textmagic/id1107866161/reviews)** | [4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autoforward-forward-sms/id6745516888/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **267** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 30.6% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 64 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TextMagic Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107866160) | [above the fold GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083656339) |

## What reviewers say

### TextMagic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textmagic/id1107866161)

This business-focused application enables bulk SMS sending and two-way conversations. It provides real-time delivery monitoring, contact management, and instant mobile contact import. The app synchronizes seamlessly with its web counterpart for multi-device use.

**Highlights:** Send bulk text messages, Two-way SMS conversations, Push notifications for new messages, Monitor delivery rates and history, Manage contacts and templates, Import mobile contacts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for client communication
- 🚀 Efficient for mass SMS marketing
- 💡 Refined and feature-rich
- 👍 Essential for business operations
- 👍 Good for storing and contacting customers

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Difficult setup process
- ❌ Unreliable message delivery
- ❌ Poor customer support
- ❌ Unexpected price increases
- ❌ Illegal account withdrawals

**Reported bugs**

- App terminated on signup
- Messages not being sent
- Server is off, no login
- SMS messages not delivered
- Messages come through multiple times

**Requested features**

- Ability to use landscape mode on iPad
- Signature block and other templates
- Image capacity


### autoforward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autoforward-forward-sms/id6745516888)

Automatically forward incoming SMS messages from your iPhone to an email address or another phone number. Never miss important alerts like two-factor authentication codes or delivery updates.

**Highlights:** SMS to Email Forwarding, SMS to SMS Forwarding, Reliable Message Delivery, Forward 2FA Codes, Forward Delivery Updates, Free to Use

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TextMagic free?

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

### Is autoforward free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TextMagic or autoforward?

TextMagic is rated higher. TextMagic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 267 ratings, while autoforward averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do TextMagic or autoforward have ads?

Neither TextMagic nor autoforward shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TextMagic or autoforward?

TextMagic ships an update every 2 weeks, and autoforward every 11 days. Most recently, TextMagic was updated on October 13, 2026 and autoforward on October 5, 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.*