SOS HESecurity vs Text SMS Forwarder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SOS HESecurity
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A personal safety app which can be used to aid personal safety. The SOS application specially designed to help the users in distress situations. The app has some special features that makes it different and give a stand out performance to include SOS, Medical & Fire emergency buttons. Communication via signal to Control panel along with Email, Call/SMS.
Text SMS Forwarder
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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 Appleβs 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Text SMS Forwarder at every 5 days against SOS HESecurity's every 16 months. SOS HESecurity's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SOS HESecurity ships an update every 16 months, Text SMS Forwarder every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | SOS HESecurity | Text SMS Forwarder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 β better | 18 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HARIS ENTERPRISES (PRIVATE) LIMITED | Vishal Dalsania |
In-app purchases
SOS HESecurity
No in-app purchases
Text SMS Forwarder
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SOS HESecurity free?
Is Text SMS Forwarder free?
Do SOS HESecurity or Text SMS Forwarder have ads?
Which is updated more often, SOS HESecurity or Text SMS Forwarder?
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