Comparison

ARmeator vs Fwrd

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

Head to head
About

ARmeator

This app connects to a wireless meat thermometer via Bluetooth to monitor cooking temperatures in real-time. It provides alerts when preset temperatures are reached and offers guided settings for various meats, ensuring perfect results for any cook.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity to thermometer
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • Customizable temperature alerts
  • Guided cooking temperatures for various meats
  • User-friendly interface for all skill levels
Features
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Armeator is a smart application that works in tandem with the Armeator wireless meat thermometer. By connecting to the thermometer through Bluetooth, the app allows you to monitor the temperature in real-time and alerts you when the preset temperature is reached. The app provides guided temperatures for various types of meat cooking, giving you the option to select the desired temperature settings to match your cooking preferences. Whether you're a novice cook or an experienced chef, Armeator makes it easy to achieve perfect results every time.

About

Fwrd

Features
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Fwrd automatically forwards text messages from your iPhone to Email, Slack, WhatsApp, Discord, Telegram, Microsoft Teams, another phone or iMessage, or your own webhook. Set it up once and every matching SMS is passed on as it arrives. FORWARD VERIFICATION CODES Get one-time passcodes and 2FA codes where you actually are: a work Slack channel, a family WhatsApp chat, your inbox, or a second phone. Great for shared accounts, team logins, and codes sent to a phone you don't carry. CHOOSE WHICH TEXTS GET FORWARDED Filters decide which texts reach Discord, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Telegram and webhooks: only texts with certain words, only texts that look like a verification code, or only at certain hours. Check any filter first with Try a Text. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add a destination in Fwrd. 2. Create one Message automation in Apple's Shortcuts app. Fwrd's in-app guide and setup videos show every tap. 3. New texts that match are forwarded automatically, even while your iPhone is locked. Email, another phone and WhatsApp send through their own Shortcuts actions, with Fwrd handing over the text. Discord, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Telegram and webhooks are sent by Fwrd directly from your iPhone. WORKS WITH ZAPIER, MAKE AND N8N Point a webhook at Zapier, Make or n8n to send each text on to Google Sheets, Notion, or any other app. SEE EVERY DELIVERY Activity shows what was forwarded, where it went, and anything that failed. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account and no Fwrd servers. Texts go straight from your iPhone to the apps you choose, and your forwarding history stays on your iPhone. Forwarding needs your iPhone to be on and online. FREE AND PRO Forward 15 texts a month for free. One text counts once, even when it goes to several destinations. Fwrd Pro removes the limit. Privacy Policy: https://fwrdsms.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ARmeator4 screens
Fwrd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fwrd at 5.0 against ARmeator's 1.3. Fwrd also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). ARmeator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fwrd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ARmeator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fwrd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARmeator has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARmeator ships an update monthly, Fwrd every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ARmeator versus Fwrd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARmeatorFwrd
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB159 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHONGKONG DAMAI INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDAlan Tom

Customer experience

ARmeator

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative76.9%

Fwrd

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ARmeator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Fwrd

Subscriptions2
  • Fwrd Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Fwrd Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ARmeator free?
ARmeator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fwrd free?
Fwrd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ARmeator or Fwrd?
Fwrd is rated higher. ARmeator averages 1.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Fwrd averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ARmeator or Fwrd have ads?
Neither ARmeator nor Fwrd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARmeator or Fwrd?
ARmeator ships an update monthly, and Fwrd every 2 weeks. Most recently, ARmeator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fwrd on October 24, 2026.

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