# mySMS vs SMS Forwarder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMS Forwarder at 50% against mySMS's 0%. SMS Forwarder also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (365 vs 2). mySMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 27). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Forwarder sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. mySMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMS Forwarder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Forwarder has 365 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of mySMS's written reviews are positive against 50% of SMS Forwarder's.

mySMS ships an update every 4 weeks, SMS Forwarder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mySMS | SMS Forwarder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysms/id1491068250/reviews) | **[4.4 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder-forward-sms/id6693285061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **365** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 5 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karsten Rauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/319653468) | [TSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539089870) |

## What reviewers say

### mySMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysms/id1491068250)

Manage business disruptions and support processes remotely. Keep internal and external staff updated with real-time information on assets and objects. Document processes thoroughly with photo annotations and receive instant status change notifications.

**Highlights:** Mobile and location-independent business process support, Real-time updates for internal and external staff, Flexible and customizable for various situations, Detailed data and information per asset/object, Clean process documentation, Photo documentation with drawing capabilities, Push notifications for status changes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SMS Forwarder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder-forward-sms/id6693285061)

Automate the forwarding of your text messages to various platforms like email, WhatsApp, Slack, and webhooks. Securely share critical information such as OTPs and 2FA codes, or trigger automated workflows. All processing happens on your device for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Forward SMS to Email, Forward to WhatsApp, Forward to Slack/Discord/Teams, Webhook Integrations, Forward OTPs and 2FA codes, Automatic message forwarding, On-device processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $10.00 | per month |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual | $71.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $71.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $72.00 | per year |
| 1 Year | $72.00 | per year |
| 1 Year | $72.00 | per year |
| Annual | $83.90 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient SMS forwarding
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Helpful setup guide
- 👍 Responsive customer support
- 👍 Streamlines communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable/inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Setup issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Unclear free trial policy
- 🤔 Questionable business practices

**Reported bugs**

- Forwarding issues with new iOS versions
- Unexpected charges and refund denials
- Compatibility problems with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Improved reliability and stability
- More transparent pricing and trial options
- Support for more messaging platforms
- Ability to forward messages when device is offline


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mySMS free?

mySMS 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, mySMS or SMS Forwarder?

SMS Forwarder is rated higher. mySMS averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SMS Forwarder averages 4.4 from 365 ratings.

### Do mySMS or SMS Forwarder have ads?

Neither mySMS nor SMS Forwarder shows ads.

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

mySMS ships an update every 4 weeks, and SMS Forwarder every 2 weeks. Most recently, mySMS was updated on September 8, 2026 and SMS Forwarder on September 24, 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.*