Comparison

Divert Calls vs SMS Forwarder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Divert Calls

Easily set up conditional call diverts for your GSM iPhone. Manage forwarding for all calls, busy lines, unanswered calls, or unreachable numbers. Select numbers from your contacts and the app remembers your last used numbers.

Highlights
  • Conditional call diverting
  • Forward all, busy, unanswered, unreachable
  • Select numbers from contacts
  • Remembers last used numbers
  • Generates GSM codes
Features
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***For GSM iPhones*** • Setup conditional call diverts for iPhone! • All, Busy, Unanswered & Unreachable • Phone number to divert may be selected from the contacts list • The last number is remembered for each category • Appropriate standard GSM call divert code will be generated, this has to be manually pasted in the phone app and the call button hit to implement the divert

About

SMS Forwarder

Automatically forward SMS messages to various platforms like email, Telegram, Slack, and more. This app ensures you never miss important texts, including OTPs and 2FA codes, with on-device processing for complete privacy. Set up custom rules to filter and route messages to any device or service.

Highlights
  • Forward SMS to Email
  • Forward OTP & 2FA codes
  • Business SMS forwarding
  • Forward SMS while traveling
  • Remote work & multi-device support
  • Forward to 8 platforms
  • Smart SMS filtering & rules
Features
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SMS Forwarder is the easiest text message forwarding app for iPhone. Automatically forward SMS to Email, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, another phone number, or any custom webhook. Set up once and receive text messages on any device, anywhere. 100% PRIVATE — ON-DEVICE SMS FORWARDING Your messages never leave your iPhone. SMS Forwarder processes everything on-device with zero data stored on external servers. No tracking, no analytics — you stay in full control of your data. WHY CHOOSE SMS FORWARDER? - Forward SMS to Email Automatically forward text messages to your inbox. Perfect for keeping records of bank notifications, order confirmations, and important texts. - Forward OTP & 2FA Verification Codes Receive one-time passwords and 2FA verification codes on your laptop or work computer. Never miss time-sensitive SMS codes again. - Business SMS Forwarding Forward client messages to Slack, Discord, or Microsoft Teams instantly. Keep your team in the loop without sharing your personal phone number. - Forward SMS While Traveling Access text messages from your second phone or local SIM card while abroad. Stay connected to important SMS notifications globally. - Remote Work & Multi-Device Forward text messages to any device. Receive important SMS notifications on your computer, tablet, or another phone wherever you are. FORWARD SMS TO 8 PLATFORMS Email • Telegram • Slack • Discord • Microsoft Teams • WhatsApp • Another Phone • Custom API/Webhook SMART SMS FILTERING & FORWARDING RULES • Create unlimited text message forwarding rules • Filter SMS by sender name, phone number, or message content • Schedule forwarding for specific days and time ranges • Test SMS forwarding before activating POPULAR SMS FORWARDING USE CASES • Forward bank SMS notifications to email for record-keeping • Receive 2FA verification codes on your work computer • Auto forward delivery and order updates to Telegram • Route customer text messages to your Slack workspace • Forward OTP codes to another device while traveling abroad • Share appointment reminders with family via WhatsApp • Integrate SMS into business automation via webhooks and API HOW SMS FORWARDING WORKS 1. Create a forwarding rule — choose which text messages to forward and where 2. Set filters — filter by sender, message content, or schedule (optional) 3. Set up iOS Shortcuts — follow our simple video guide, and you're done PRICING Free: Try SMS forwarding with a limited number of messages Premium: Unlimited text message forwarding to all platforms Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24+ hours before the period ends. Manage in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Download SMS Forwarder now and stop missing important text messages. Video tutorials and support available in-app. Privacy Policy: https://smsforwardingapp.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://smsforwardingapp.com/terms

Screenshots

Divert Calls2 screens
SMS Forwarder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Forwarder at 4.4 against Divert Calls's 3.8. SMS Forwarder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Divert Calls's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 30%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Divert Calls sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SMS Forwarder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMS Forwarder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 36 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Divert Calls's written reviews are positive against 30% of SMS Forwarder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Divert Calls ships an update every 4 months, SMS Forwarder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Divert Calls versus SMS Forwarder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDivert CallsSMS Forwarder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (84 ratings)4.4 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings84 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohan NooneAlexey Sakharov

Customer experience

Divert Calls

All ratings84 ratings
Positive70.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative26.2%
Written reviews179 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative44.7%

SMS Forwarder

All ratings36 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Divert Calls

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
4 purchases

SMS Forwarder

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Version3 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
  • Pro Version7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Pro Version7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Pro Version7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Divert Calls free?
Divert Calls 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, Divert Calls or SMS Forwarder?
SMS Forwarder is rated higher. Divert Calls averages 3.8 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while SMS Forwarder averages 4.4 from 36 ratings.
Do Divert Calls or SMS Forwarder have ads?
Divert Calls shows ads; SMS Forwarder does not.
Which is updated more often, Divert Calls or SMS Forwarder?
Divert Calls ships an update every 4 months, and SMS Forwarder every 2 weeks. Most recently, Divert Calls was updated on October 15, 2026 and SMS Forwarder on October 16, 2026.

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