# Second SMS Receive Code vs Forward SMS

The clearest difference is rating: Second SMS Receive Code at 4.1 against Forward SMS's 3.2. Forward SMS's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second SMS Receive Code sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month 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.

Second SMS Receive Code holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Second SMS Receive Code'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.

Second SMS Receive Code ships an update every 11 months, Forward SMS weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second SMS Receive Code | Forward SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-sms-receive-code/id1642528330/reviews)** | [3.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-sms-sms-forwarder/id6740165005/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Secgin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536282489) | [Parveen Kapoor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788674375) |

## What reviewers say

### Second SMS Receive Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-sms-receive-code/id1642528330)

Access thousands of virtual phone numbers worldwide for one-time verifications and registrations. Protect your primary number while exploring new platforms, games, or e-commerce sites. Track your activation history and only pay when you successfully receive an OTP code.

**Highlights:** Thousands of virtual phone numbers globally, Privacy protection for primary number, Cost-efficient OTP code reception, Activation history tracking, No hidden fees

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Rent | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Activation | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Activations | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10 Activations | $19.99 | one-time |


### Forward SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-sms-sms-forwarder/id6740165005)

Automatically forward your SMS messages to various platforms like email, Slack, or WhatsApp. Set custom rules, filters, and schedules for precise control over message delivery. Ensures privacy by processing messages locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Automatic SMS forwarding, Forward to Email, Slack, WhatsApp, etc., Custom forwarding rules, Message filtering by sender/content, Scheduled forwarding options, Real-time message alerts, Local processing for privacy

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second SMS Receive Code free?

Second SMS Receive Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Forward SMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Second SMS Receive Code or Forward SMS?

Second SMS Receive Code is rated higher. Second SMS Receive Code averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Forward SMS averages 3.2 from 21 ratings.

### Do Second SMS Receive Code or Forward SMS have ads?

Neither Second SMS Receive Code nor Forward SMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Second SMS Receive Code or Forward SMS?

Second SMS Receive Code ships an update every 11 months, and Forward SMS weekly. Most recently, Second SMS Receive Code was updated on September 24, 2026 and Forward SMS on October 8, 2026.

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