# Call Forwarding Lite vs SMS Verification

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Verification at 4.4 against Call Forwarding Lite's 1.7. SMS Verification also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 60 months) and review sentiment (20% vs 2%). Call Forwarding Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Verification sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Call Forwarding Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMS Verification holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Verification has 718 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 2% of Call Forwarding Lite's written reviews are positive against 20% of SMS Verification's.

Call Forwarding Lite ships an update every 60 months, SMS Verification every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call Forwarding Lite | SMS Verification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-forwarding-lite/id480338738/reviews) | **[4.4 (718 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-verification-phoneverify/id1607394110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **718** |
| Positive reviews | 2.3% of reviews | **19.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 60 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abdel Karim Souman](https://appshunter.io/developer/418658737) | [TECHOOK, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771079731) |

## What reviewers say

### Call Forwarding Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-forwarding-lite/id480338738)

Manage conditional call forwarding on your iPhone. Forward calls when busy, unanswered, or out of reach. Activate, deactivate, and check the status of these forwarding options.

**Highlights:** Conditional call forwarding, Forward when busy, Forward when no answer, Forward when out of reach, Activate forwarding, Deactivate forwarding, Check status

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SMS Verification

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-verification-phoneverify/id1607394110)

Obtain temporary U.S. phone numbers for app and service verification without revealing your personal number. Receive verification codes instantly and securely.

**Highlights:** Temporary U.S. phone numbers, App and service verification, Instant SMS code reception, One-click verification process, Affordable temporary numbers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Buy Service Verification | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Service Verification | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Service Verification | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great tool for phone number verification
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick verification process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Verification codes not working
- 💰 Charges without providing service
- 🔒 No customer support or refund options
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Verification codes not received
- Purchased numbers not working
- Charges not reversed for failed transactions

**Requested features**

- Provide history of past purchases
- Allow reusing previously obtained numbers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Call Forwarding Lite free?

Call Forwarding Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SMS Verification free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Call Forwarding Lite or SMS Verification?

SMS Verification is rated higher. Call Forwarding Lite averages 1.7 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while SMS Verification averages 4.4 from 718 ratings.

### Do Call Forwarding Lite or SMS Verification have ads?

Neither Call Forwarding Lite nor SMS Verification shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Call Forwarding Lite or SMS Verification?

Call Forwarding Lite ships an update every 60 months, and SMS Verification every 2 months. Most recently, Call Forwarding Lite was updated on October 14, 2026 and SMS Verification on October 22, 2026.

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