ForwardContact vs MaxLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ForwardContact
Easily share contact information via text, email, or messaging apps. Generate QR codes for in-person sharing and access contacts quickly with a widget. Supports multiple languages.
- Share contact details via text, email, WhatsApp, Telegram
- Generate QR codes for in-person sharing
- Dedicated widget for quick access
- Select specific information to share
- Multi-language support
Read full descriptionHide full description
Life is all about networking, and sharing contacts with others is a common everyday activity. ForwardContact is a simple yet powerful app designed to make this task easier. With just a few taps, you can choose a contact, select the information you want to share, and send it via text message or email. ForwardContact is designed to be fast and easy to use. To send contact details, it uses the built-in Messages and Mail apps. If installed on your device, you can also share contacts through WhatsApp or Telegram. You can even share your contacts in person using a QR code. Enjoy quick access with a dedicated widget. Available in: English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian.
MaxLink
Wirelessly monitor your MAXON Liftgates with this app. View critical data like battery voltage, charge status, and system alerts. It automatically scans for nearby equipped liftgates, providing real-time information in your palm.
- Wireless liftgate management
- Monitor battery voltage and SoC
- View liftgate cycles and motor run hours
- Receive system trouble notifications
- Access maintenance alerts
- Automatic Bluetooth scanning for liftgates
Read full descriptionHide full description
Wirelessly manage your MaxLink™ equipped MAXON Liftgates through the MaxLink App. Checking key Liftgate information such as Battery Voltage, Battery State of Charge Liftgate cycles, and other Liftgate data has never been easier. Click on the MaxLink App to automatically scan for all MaxLink equipped Liftgates within Bluetooth range and show you their status. Example of Information available: • Battery voltage • Battery State of Charge (SoC) • Liftgate Cycles • Motor run hours • System Trouble Notifications/Details • Maintenance Alert Notifications/Details • Live Data and more The MaxLink App will give you access to all the information you need about your Liftgate in the palm of your hands within minutes. Download the App today and discover all the benefits of MaxLink™. Currently available on Maxon GPT and BMR model Liftgates with MaxLink option. Scan the MaxLink QR code on your Liftgate for more information. Note: MaxLink users need login credentials from the equipment account administrator
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MaxLink at Free against ForwardContact's $1.99. MaxLink also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 32 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
MaxLink is free to download; ForwardContact costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ForwardContact ships an update every 32 months, MaxLink every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ForwardContact | MaxLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefano Rampazzo | Maxon Lift Corporation |
Customer experience
ForwardContact
MaxLink
In-app purchases
ForwardContact
No in-app purchases
MaxLink
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ForwardContact free?
Is MaxLink free?
Do ForwardContact or MaxLink have ads?
Which is updated more often, ForwardContact or MaxLink?
Other comparisons
