# Callcentric SMS vs autoforward

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Callcentric SMS at none against autoforward's 2. Callcentric SMS also leads on ratings volume (202 vs 19) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.4). autoforward's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 73%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. autoforward sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Callcentric SMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Callcentric SMS against 4.7 for autoforward. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Callcentric SMS has 202 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Callcentric SMS's written reviews are positive against 94% of autoforward's.

Callcentric SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, autoforward every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Callcentric SMS | autoforward |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callcentric-sms/id1523913647/reviews) | [4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autoforward-forward-sms/id6745516888/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **202** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 49 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Callcentric, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/454823206) | [above the fold GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083656339) |

## What reviewers say

### Callcentric SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callcentric-sms/id1523913647)

Send and receive SMS messages using your Callcentric phone numbers. This app offers real-time messaging, contact list integration, and dark mode support. It requires an active Callcentric account and an SMS Access Plan.

**Highlights:** Real-time SMS messaging, Dark Mode support, Contact list integration, Multiple number support, Manage SMS functionality per number, Multi-account support, Customizable default SMS number

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### autoforward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autoforward-forward-sms/id6745516888)

Automatically forward incoming SMS messages from your iPhone to an email address or another phone number. Never miss important alerts like two-factor authentication codes or delivery updates.

**Highlights:** SMS to Email Forwarding, SMS to SMS Forwarding, Reliable Message Delivery, Forward 2FA Codes, Forward Delivery Updates, Free to Use

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Callcentric SMS free?

Callcentric SMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is autoforward free?

autoforward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Callcentric SMS or autoforward?

Callcentric SMS and autoforward are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 202 and 19 ratings respectively.

### Do Callcentric SMS or autoforward have ads?

Neither Callcentric SMS nor autoforward shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Callcentric SMS or autoforward?

Callcentric SMS ships an update every 3 weeks, and autoforward every 11 days. Most recently, Callcentric SMS was updated on October 14, 2026 and autoforward on October 14, 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.*