Comparison

MagLock vs Text SMS Forwarder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MagLock

Features
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Maglock is a smart app that intelligently unlocks your dedicated physical lock with your smartphone via various authentication methods depending on the individual user. The main objective of MagLock is to help users to reduce the hassle of carrying a physical key to unlock their lock (safe and keyless experience) and also to enhance the security mechanism by introducing 2FA (close proximity & another choice of authentication methods (Pattern or fingerprint) to protect the assets of all prestigious users. Highlight features: Easy-to-use One touch to unlock the physical lock when in close proximity (10m) Simple and user-friendly interfaces for both user and administrator Full range of authentication methods for a user to select (Pattern/ Fingerprint) Does not slow down the mobile device used for unlocking Right to dedicate authorisation to other users to access the unlocking function Manage multiple locks in 1 app Access of history when the lock is unlocked before

About

Text SMS Forwarder

Features
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Text SMS Forwarder helps you organize and forward important text messages using rules that run on your device. Create rules by sender, keywords, and message content. Preview and test each rule before using it, choose one or more forwarding numbers, and review prepared messages and delivery history from a clear control center. Key features: β€’ Smart, quick, and advanced rule builders β€’ Sender and keyword matching β€’ Optional message cleanup and text replacement β€’ Apple Shortcuts integration for incoming-message automation β€’ Review and send prepared forwards β€’ Local message history and status tracking β€’ Contact selection with optional Contacts access β€’ Light and dark appearance Privacy first: Messages, rules, contacts, and activity are processed and stored on your device. The app does not upload your SMS content to a server. Setup requires Apple’s Shortcuts app. Follow the in-app guide to install the included shortcut and connect a personal Message automation. SMS forwarding availability depends on iOS, carrier support, and device settings.

Screenshots

MagLock3 screens
Text SMS Forwarder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Text SMS Forwarder at every 5 days against MagLock's every 13 months. MagLock's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MagLock ships an update every 13 months, Text SMS Forwarder every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
MagLock versus Text SMS Forwarder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagLockText SMS Forwarder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better18
Further details β€” not scored
Size39 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiaojun WengVishal Dalsania

In-app purchases

None

MagLock

No in-app purchases

None

Text SMS Forwarder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MagLock free?
MagLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Text SMS Forwarder free?
Text SMS Forwarder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MagLock or Text SMS Forwarder have ads?
Neither MagLock nor Text SMS Forwarder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MagLock or Text SMS Forwarder?
MagLock ships an update every 13 months, and Text SMS Forwarder every 5 days. Most recently, MagLock was updated on October 11, 2026 and Text SMS Forwarder on September 29, 2026.

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