# Fast VPN Proxy vs SMS Forwarder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMS Forwarder at 71% against Fast VPN Proxy's 0%. SMS Forwarder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Fast VPN Proxy's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fast VPN Proxy sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and SMS Forwarder sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fast VPN Proxy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 51 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Fast VPN Proxy's written reviews are positive against 71% of SMS Forwarder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fast VPN Proxy ships an update every 3 weeks, SMS Forwarder every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast VPN Proxy | SMS Forwarder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-vpn-proxy-hide-ip/id1617530152/reviews)** | [4.3 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder-re-text/id6746873130/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 83 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avaskas Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509950683) | [Dripcode SP Z O O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686593191) |

## What reviewers say

### Fast VPN Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-vpn-proxy-hide-ip/id1617530152)

This app offers a secure and private internet connection with military-grade encryption. It protects your data on public Wi-Fi and ensures a no-logs policy for true online privacy. Enjoy fast, buffer-free streaming and gaming with global server access.

**Highlights:** Military-grade encryption, Strict no-logs policy, Automatic kill switch, DNS leak protection, Global high-speed servers, Connect multiple devices

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Malers VPN (Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Malers VPN (Week) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Malers VPN (Weekly no trial) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Malers VPN (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Malers VPN (Monthly no trial) | $12.99 | per month |
| Malers VPN Premium (6 month) | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Malers VPN (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |


### SMS Forwarder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder-re-text/id6746873130)

Automatically forward incoming SMS and text messages to your chosen destinations like email, other phone numbers, or work apps. Set up custom rules and schedules to control what gets sent, ensuring you never miss important alerts, OTPs, or verification codes.

**Highlights:** Automatic SMS forwarding on iOS, Forward to email, phone number, and chat apps, Rules, filters, and schedules, OTP and 2FA code forwarding, On-device processing for privacy, Simple setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Sub No Trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Week Sub - Re:Text | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Sub No Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Month Sub - Re:Texts | $17.99 | per month |
| Year Sub No Trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Year Upgrade Sub - Re:Text | $59.99 | per year |
| Year Promo Sub - Re:Text | $69.99 | per year |
| Year Sub - Re:Text | $69.99 | per year |
| Year Sub - 7 Day Trial | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast VPN Proxy free?

Fast VPN Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SMS Forwarder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fast VPN Proxy or SMS Forwarder?

Fast VPN Proxy is rated higher. Fast VPN Proxy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while SMS Forwarder averages 4.3 from 51 ratings.

### Do Fast VPN Proxy or SMS Forwarder have ads?

Fast VPN Proxy shows ads; SMS Forwarder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fast VPN Proxy or SMS Forwarder?

Fast VPN Proxy ships an update every 3 weeks, and SMS Forwarder every 9 days. Most recently, Fast VPN Proxy was updated on October 7, 2026 and SMS Forwarder on October 20, 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.*