# SMS Virtual vs D2T Auto Forward Message

The clearest difference is ads: SMS Virtual at none against D2T Auto Forward Message's shown. SMS Virtual also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 1) and chart position (#132 vs unranked). D2T Auto Forward Message's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Virtual sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and D2T Auto Forward Message sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

D2T Auto Forward Message holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Virtual has 29K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of SMS Virtual's written reviews are positive against 100% of D2T Auto Forward Message's.

SMS Virtual ships an update monthly, D2T Auto Forward Message every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Virtual | D2T Auto Forward Message |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-receive-sms/id1558276033/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d2t-auto-forward-message/id6743234921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 46 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tecrow LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823713456) | [Tien Bui Manh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610711662) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Virtual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-virtual-receive-sms/id1558276033)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Get disposable virtual phone numbers to receive SMS messages online. Ideal for account verification and protecting your privacy without needing a physical SIM card. Enjoy transparent pricing and a simple process for temporary number use.

**Highlights:** Disposable virtual numbers, Receive SMS online, Account verification, Privacy protection, Transparent pricing, Temporary number use

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Activations Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Activation | $0.29 | one-time |
| 5 Activations | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Activations | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 activations | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and consistent
- 💰 Very affordable
- 🚀 Fast SMS delivery
- 🔒 Maintains privacy
- 🔥 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Time limits on phone numbers
- 🔢 Limited number of SMS per number
- 🚫 Some numbers not compatible with certain services
- 📵 Occasional issues with number availability

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers sometimes already registered
- Activation credits not always received

**Requested features**

- Expand number selection for more services
- Increase number of SMS per number
- Extend time limits on phone numbers


### D2T Auto Forward Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d2t-auto-forward-message/id6743234921)

Automate message forwarding between Discord and Telegram. Synchronize community discussions, announcements, and updates across platforms with customizable rules, content modifications, and AI enhancements.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform message forwarding, Content replacement and customization, Message translation, AI content enhancement, Keyword filtering, Watermarking and link insertion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Package 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Platinum Package 1 Month | $12.99 | per month |
| Gold Package 3 Months | $14.00 | per 3 months |
| Diamond Package 3 Months | $22.49 | per 3 months |
| Platinum Package 3 Months | $37.00 | per 3 months |
| Diamond Package 6 Months | $43.00 | per 6 months |
| Gold Package 12 Months | $49.99 | per year |
| Platinum Package 6 Months | $70.00 | per 6 months |
| Diamond Package 12 Months | $79.99 | per year |
| Platinum Package 12 Months | $129.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Virtual free?

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

### Is D2T Auto Forward Message free?

D2T Auto Forward Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMS Virtual or D2T Auto Forward Message?

D2T Auto Forward Message is rated higher. SMS Virtual averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while D2T Auto Forward Message averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SMS Virtual or D2T Auto Forward Message have ads?

D2T Auto Forward Message shows ads; SMS Virtual does not.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Virtual or D2T Auto Forward Message?

SMS Virtual ships an update monthly, and D2T Auto Forward Message every 2 months. Most recently, SMS Virtual was updated on October 16, 2026 and D2T Auto Forward Message on September 29, 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.*