Comparison

TextByChoice vs Forward

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

Head to head
About

TextByChoice

Manage your business text messages on the go. Send and receive messages, pictures, links, and attachments in real time. Easily switch between multiple accounts and receive instant notifications.

Highlights
  • Real-time SMS management
  • Send/receive pictures & links
  • Multiple account switching
  • Instant message notifications
  • Cloud Chat integration
Features
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TextByChoice's most loved feature Cloud Chat is now on your smartphone! - Receive and respond to your account text messages in real time. - Send and receive pictures, links, emojis, & attachments - Switch between multiple accounts with ease. - Get instant notifications when messages are received.

About

Forward

Features
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Forward: A complete HR Management System. FORWARD is a complete HR Management app for managers, sales executives , customers and employee. Forward is more focused on managing sales, saving your time and money. Download now Key features of Forward: ⏩ Manage Sales (Visits, Orders, Stock, Collection,) ⏩ Manage Collections ⏩ Manage Client Visits ⏩ Manage Leads ⏩ Product Management ⏩ Leave Management ⏩ Attendance Management ⏩ Invoicing and Payments ⏩ Manage Customer Relationship ⏩ Manage Expenses ⏩ Manage Productions ⏩ Manage Tasks ⏩ Manage Announcements Why Forward? ⏩ Centralize sales database: Keep your entire data safe in one place, and keep your order and leads organized. ⏩ Build & strengthen customer relationships: Proper attention and timely response would enhance customer relationships. ⏩ Save time: Automate your daily marketing activities. ⏩ Transparency in sales process: Track & have a better understanding about lead sources enhancing decision making.

Screenshots

TextByChoice4 screens
Forward3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Forward at weekly against TextByChoice's every 3 months. Forward also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TextByChoice ships an update every 3 months, Forward weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TextByChoice versus Forward: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextByChoiceForward
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB123 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTextByChoicePlaza Sales Pvt.Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

TextByChoice

No in-app purchases

None

Forward

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TextByChoice free?
TextByChoice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forward free?
Forward is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TextByChoice or Forward have ads?
Neither TextByChoice nor Forward shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TextByChoice or Forward?
TextByChoice ships an update every 3 months, and Forward weekly. Most recently, TextByChoice was updated on September 8, 2026 and Forward on September 11, 2026.

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