# CIHY vs SMS Forwarder

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CIHY at none against SMS Forwarder's 4. CIHY also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16). SMS Forwarder's advantage is chart position (#80 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Forwarder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. CIHY asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | CIHY | SMS Forwarder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder-mms-and-rcs/id6790304909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **11** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#80** |
| Size | 26 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MingChang Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697786236) | [航 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888343690) |

## What reviewers say

### CIHY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cihy/id6472394104)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SMS Forwarder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder-mms-and-rcs/id6790304909)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Automatically forward SMS and verification codes to other phone numbers or email addresses. Customize rules, filter messages, and maintain privacy with local processing. Ideal for remote access and business message collection.

**Highlights:** Automatic SMS forwarding, Forward to phone numbers and email, Customizable forwarding rules, Keyword message filtering, Allowlist setup, Background operation, Local data processing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CIHY free?

CIHY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SMS Forwarder free?

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

### Do CIHY or SMS Forwarder have ads?

SMS Forwarder shows ads; CIHY does not.

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