# Gibee vs SMS Forwarder

The clearest difference is rating: Gibee at 5.0 against SMS Forwarder's 4.2. Gibee also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). SMS Forwarder's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Forwarder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Gibee asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gibee holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Forwarder has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Gibee ships an update fortnightly, SMS Forwarder weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gibee | SMS Forwarder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gibee/id1446362257/reviews)** | [4.2 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder-mms-and-rcs/id6790304909/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **20** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#35** |
| Size | 16 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gina De La Rosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315362641) | [航 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888343690) |

## What reviewers say

### Gibee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gibee/id1446362257)

Stay informed about the latest tech trends, startup news, and digital culture with expertly curated content. This app offers a focused, intuitive experience, delivering fresh insights daily without algorithmic noise. Enjoy offline reading and a privacy-first design.

**Highlights:** Curated tech breakthroughs, Startup funding news, Viral cultural moments, Emerging platforms, Daily content updates, Offline reading, Privacy-first design

**In-app purchases:** none


### SMS Forwarder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder-mms-and-rcs/id6790304909)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Utilities, #147 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Automatically forward SMS and verification codes to other phone numbers or email addresses. Customize rules, filter messages, and maintain privacy with local processing. Ideal for remote access and business message collection.

**Highlights:** Automatic SMS forwarding, Forward to phone numbers and email, Customizable forwarding rules, Keyword message filtering, Allowlist setup, Background operation, Local data processing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gibee free?

Gibee 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, Gibee or SMS Forwarder?

Gibee is rated higher. Gibee averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SMS Forwarder averages 4.2 from 20 ratings.

### Do Gibee or SMS Forwarder have ads?

SMS Forwarder shows ads; Gibee does not.

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

Gibee ships an update fortnightly, and SMS Forwarder weekly. Most recently, Gibee was updated on November 2, 2026 and SMS Forwarder on November 10, 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.*