Fext vs Forward SMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fext
Send a single message to multiple recipients, with each person receiving it as a private, one-on-one SMS. This app offers a simple, fast, and organized way to conduct group texting without the clutter of traditional group chats. It's designed for personal outreach and clear communication.
- Private one-on-one SMS delivery
- No noisy group threads
- Create flexible groups
- Reuse message templates
- Attach photos, video, or audio
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Fext is a texting app for iPhone and iPad. Send one message to many people; each person receives it as a private one-on-one SMS. Simple, fast, organized, and personal — like Messages, but built to scale. Simple texting at its finest. Built for real-world outreach • Send text messages that read like individual conversations • Run clean, direct group texts without noisy threads • Create flexible groups and reuse templates • Attach photos, video, or audio when needed Why people choose it They want a group messaging app that behaves like Messages, not a group chat. They want easy texting with a personal feel. They want the speed of SMS, without reply-all clutter. They want to reach people fast and keep communication clear and direct. If you’re looking for a group text app that can send clean group texts and stay simple, Fext was built for that. Group text. Personal delivery. You will need a subscription in order to get access to app's features. Each subscription will be automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. Your iTunes account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within the 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your iTunes Account Settings. When a subscription is canceled, access to the app’s features will expire at the end of the current payment period. Questions: contact@pericarp.io Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Forward SMS
Automate the forwarding of SMS messages, app notifications, and device battery status to various platforms like email, Slack, or WhatsApp. Set custom rules, filters, and schedules for precise control over what gets sent and when. Prioritizes user privacy with local, on-device processing.
- Automatic SMS forwarding
- App notification forwarding
- iPhone battery status alerts
- Custom forwarding rules
- Smart message and notification filters
- Scheduled forwarding options
- Real-time forwarding
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Forward SMS is an SMS forwarder app that simplifies the way you handle text messages, app notifications, and even your iPhone's battery status. Whether you're traveling, managing workplace restrictions, or dealing with high SMS volumes, this app has you covered! Key Features: 1. Seamless Forwarding: Automatically forward text messages, 2FA codes, and more to Email, Phone Number, WhatsApp, Slack, Teams, Discord, Telegram, or REST API. 2. Notification Forwarding: Forward notifications from other apps, including the notification content and the name of the app that posted it. Filter by app or content so only the alerts you care about get through. (Requires iOS 27 or later.) 3. Battery Alerts: Get notified about your iPhone's battery level and charging state (charging, full, or unplugged). It's handy for knowing when a phone you left behind or a work phone is running low. 4. Custom Rules & Receivers: Set up multiple Message, Notification, and Battery rules with unique forwarding paths. Each rule can have multiple recipients. 5. Smart Filters: Filter messages by sender or content, and notifications by app or content. Enjoy advanced conditions for precise control. 6. Schedule Forwarding: Enable forwarding only when you need it. Choose specific days or time slots. 7. Real-Time Alerts: Messages and notifications are forwarded instantly as soon as they are received. 8. Privacy First: Your SMS messages and notifications are never stored anywhere. All forwarding happens locally on your device, ensuring your personal information remains secure. Who Can Benefit: • Travelers: Forward your messages while you're in another country or away from your primary phone. • Workplace Professionals: Ideal for environments requiring a dedicated work phone. Forward important app notifications and get told before its battery dies. • Teams with Heavy SMS Workloads: Route messages and app alerts to team members for efficient collaboration and quick response times. • Single phone for personal and work use: Use filters and schedules so forwarding works only during set hours and forwards only relevant messages and notifications. • Families & Caregivers: Keep an eye on a second device's battery and important alerts from anywhere. Why Choose Forward SMS: Auto Forwarder? This app combines flexibility, convenience, and security, making it the perfect SMS forwarder and notification forwarder for anyone needing automated forwarding. Take your text forwarding to the next level! Download now and take control of your messages, notifications, and battery alerts! Privacy policy: https://forward-sms.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Forward SMS at free with in-app purchases against Fext's subscription. Forward SMS also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 24%). Fext's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (550 vs 24). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Fext sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Forward SMS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Fext holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fext has 550 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of Fext's written reviews are positive against 33% of Forward SMS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Fext ships an update every 5 days, Forward SMS weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fext | Forward SMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (550 ratings) — better | 3.5 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 550 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pericarp Inc. | Parveen Kapoor |
Customer experience
Fext
Forward SMS
Bugs and requests
Fext
Reported bugs
4 issues- Verification process fails
- Can't log in or sign up
- Scheduled texts not sent
- Glitches and crashes
Requested features
4 requests- Allow scheduling texts from own number
- Integrate with iPhone Messages app
- Add auto-search function for Pro numbers
- Provide better customer support and communication
Forward SMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Fext
- Unlimited$8.997 Days
- Unlimited$29.991 Month
- Unlimited Promotion$49.991 Year
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- Unlimited7 Days trial$69.991 Year
Forward SMS
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- Annual Premium Subscription1 Year trial$49.991 Year









