Foscam Pro vs Text Forwarder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Foscam Pro
Monitor and control multiple IP cameras, including Foscam models, with features like two-way audio, video recording, and motion detection. Offers flexible control methods and background audio listening for comprehensive surveillance.
- Two-way audio on compatible models
- Video recording to camera roll
- Motion and face detection
- Preset camera position control
- Background audio listening
- Adjustable camera arrangement
- Optional passcode lock
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The app Foscam Pro is the most feature rich Foscam iPhone app and iPad app to take advantage of your Foscam IP cameras both HD and SD, as well as other MJPEG cameras. Alll the features you want and need are in one place. For almost all Foscam HD and SD cameras there is two-way audio, video recording, and image capture. Note: Foscam Pro is not made by or affiliated with Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology. Please do not contact us with camera hardware problems. Thank you. Compatible cameras WITH two-way audio where supported: FI8905W, FI8908W, FI8909W, FI8910W, FI8916W, FI8918W, C1, FI9803P V2, FI9804P, FI9805, FI9805W, FI9816P, FI9821P, FI9821P V2, FI9821W, FI9821W V2, FI9821W V2.1, FI9826P V2, FI9826W, FI9828P, FI9828W, FI9831P+V2, FI9853EP, FI9900P, FosBaby, FosBaby P1 , C2, R2, and Insteon 2864-232. Compatible cameras WITHOUT audio: Foscam FI9821V1, FI8620, FI8608, Cis-co WVC-80N, D-Link DCS-942L, Agassio 522, Panasonic CL0230, and the WowWee Rovio robot. Other cameras might work but it is not guaranteed; choose a camera in the settings that looks similar. If you find cameras that are compatible, please let us know and we will add them to this list. To view your cameras remotely, you will have to setup dynamic DNS and/or port forwarding on your home router. Get your camera working with your browser first. Then setup the app. See this page for help: http://synapticedge.com/setupfoscam Need help? Tap the info button to contact us. Please contact your camera reseller for support with your initial setup. Current Feature Summary: ▶Preset camera position control ▶Two-way Audio on compatible models (see list above) ▶Listen to multiple cameras at the same time ▶Listen to camera audio while the app is in the background ▶Adjustable camera arrangement ▶Up to four camera groups ▶Live settings feedback ▶2 Control Methods ("No look" Joystick or Screen Drag) ▶Control of your camera's motion detection, ftp upload, and email and SD features (as applicable based on camera models) ▶Pan and Tilt Speed Control ▶In App motion and face detection (with automatic image/video capture) for SD model cameras. ▶Video Recording to camera roll (with audio on compatible models) ▶Optional Passcode Lock ▶Fast multiple camera setup ▶Save/e-mail your camera settings to other users/devices The "no look" joystick allows you to look at the camera image while positioning the camera instead of needing to look at some tiny arrow buttons. Simple tap and hold anywhere near the joystick. The joystick will center on your finger. Then just drag in the direction you want to go. Push to talk makes talking through your camera easy. Simply hold the microphone button to talk and release to stop. Take pictures and videos with ease. Videos and images are captured instantly without interference, popups, or waiting. Images and videos are sent directly to your camera roll. You can email or upload them to YouTube from there. Fast, easy setup: Most people with multiple cameras have them setup with similar network settings, often only the port number is different. With Foscam Pro’s duplicate feature, setting up multiple cameras takes only a few seconds. Username and passwords can now be set up as defaults for new cameras. Setting up the same cameras on multiple devices? Foscam Pro allows you to e-mail your camera settings to yourself, coworkers, family or friends. Passwords are no longer included in the configuration file. Additionally, Foscam Pro allows you to use local addresses for when you are on the same network as the cameras, and remote addresses for when you are away from the home location. This allows you to get the best connection no matter where you are. Want to save bandwidth? Foscam Pro has three bandwidth saving modes to choose from for 89xx series models. Foscam Pro is a universal app. This means it is a Foscam iPhone app, a Foscam iPad app, and a Foscam iPod app. You only have to buy it once.
Text Forwarder
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Never miss an important text again. Text Forwarder automatically forwards your SMS messages to any email or phone number — so you stay connected across every device. Key Features • Auto-forward SMS to email or another number • Custom rules by sender or keyword • Instant OTP, 2FA & alert forwarding • Private & secure — your data stays yours • Runs quietly in the background Perfect For • Business owners monitoring customer texts • Dual-SIM users consolidating messages • Travelers forwarding across numbers Set it once. Forward forever. Unlock all premium Text Forwarder with an auto-renewable subscription: • 1-Week Plan – $5.99 • 1-Year Plan – $49.99 with 3 day trial Subscription Details: • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends • Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Apple ID settings App Info • PRIVACY POLICY-https://sites.google.com/view/text-forwarder/home • TERMS OF USE-https://sites.google.com/view/text-forwarder/terms-of-use • SUPPORT-https://sites.google.com/view/text-forwarder/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Text Forwarder at Free against Foscam Pro's $4.99. Foscam Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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
Text Forwarder is free to download; Foscam Pro costs $4.99 up front. Text Forwarder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Foscam Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Foscam Pro | Text Forwarder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (367 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 367 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synaptic Edge LLC | Mr Siddharth |
Bugs and requests
Foscam Pro
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on startup or when adding new cameras
- Connectivity issues, especially when using remote access
- Audio and video quality problems
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for latest Foscam camera models
- Improve reliability and stability
- Introduce new features like video recording, alerts, etc.
- Provide better customer support and timely updates
Text Forwarder
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Foscam Pro
No in-app purchases
Text Forwarder
- Weekly Plan$5.997 Days
- Annual Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
Questions
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