Comparison

Lanren Receiver vs Forward Message

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lanren Receiver

Features
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Lanren Receiver lets you receive in real time the sms messages, system notifications, low battery alerts, missed call reminders, and other notifications forwarded from the Lanaren App installed on your other phone. Key Features: 1. Receive forwarded SMS messages in real time from the Lanren App on your other phone, including: * Message content * Time received * Which phone the message came from * Contact name * Contact phone number 2. Automatic notification list updates whenever a new message is received, with no manual refresh required. 3. Support for Select All, Mark as Read, and Mark as Unread operations. 4. Configurable message retention period to control how long messages are stored. 5. Batch selection support for managing multiple messages at once.

About

Forward Message

Automatically forward important SMS messages to various channels like email, WeChat, DingTalk, and more. Set up custom rules for precise message routing and even receive external messages or control your phone remotely. Ideal for managing multiple SIM cards or ensuring critical alerts reach you.

Highlights
  • Automatic SMS forwarding
  • Keyword-based rules
  • Multiple forwarding channels
  • External message push
  • Remote phone control
  • Message shielding in groups
Features
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We are committed to helping users efficiently process critical information flow needs. Our solution automatically forwards SMS messages received on your phone to multiple channels, including in-app accounts, email, WeChat Service Accounts, WeCom (Enterprise WeChat) groups, DingTalk groups, Feishu (Lark) groups, iOS Bark, HarmonyOS Bark, webhooks (HTTP/HTTPS endpoints), and more. It also supports rule-based forwarding using keyword matching and other criteria for precise, targeted delivery. After long-term internal testing, the system runs stably without crashes, achieving a forwarding success rate of up to 100%. Core Features 1. Rule Matching Precise control over forwarding templates and accurate rule-based matching. 2. Omni-Channel Forwarding Coverage Supports multiple forwarding destinations simultaneously: in-app accounts, email, WeChat Service Accounts, WeCom groups, DingTalk groups, Feishu (Lark) groups, iOS Bark, HarmonyOS Bark, and Webhook (HTTP/HTTPS requests). Multiple channels can be enabled at the same time to meet diverse scenarios. For messages forwarded to WeCom or DingTalk groups, you can optionally filter or suppress certain content. 3. External Message Push Support Accepts external push requests via URL to send messages directly to the APP. 4. Remote Control Support Enables remote operations such as sending SMS, viewing SMS history, checking call logs, contacts, battery status, and photos. Except in cases of network disconnection, our long-term internal testing shows a 100% remote control success rate. Target Users 1.Travelers going abroad. 2.Long-term expatriates who still need to use their domestic mobile number. 3.Users with multiple SIM cards who do not wish to carry several phones. 4.Users who need to categorize their SMS messages. 5.Office workers who need to forward specific types of SMS to work groups. 6.Other use cases.

Screenshots

Lanren Receiver4 screens
Forward Message4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lanren Receiver at none against Forward Message's 7. Forward Message's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Forward Message sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Lanren Receiver asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lanren Receiver ships an update every 10 days, Forward Message every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Lanren Receiver versus Forward Message: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanren ReceiverForward Message
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer先秀 杜Foshan Qizhizhu Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Lanren Receiver

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Forward Message

One-time7
  • 购买100次转发$0.99
  • 月度普通会员$1.99
  • 年度普通会员$14.99
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  • 2年普通会员$29.99
  • 年度高级会员$89.99
  • 2年高级会员$149.99
  • 年度超级会员$179.99

Questions

Is Lanren Receiver free?
Lanren Receiver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forward Message free?
Forward Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lanren Receiver or Forward Message have ads?
Lanren Receiver shows ads; Forward Message does not.
Which is updated more often, Lanren Receiver or Forward Message?
Lanren Receiver ships an update every 10 days, and Forward Message every 5 days. Most recently, Lanren Receiver was updated on September 10, 2026 and Forward Message on September 23, 2026.

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