# SMS Forwarder vs autoforward

The clearest difference is review sentiment: autoforward at 93% against SMS Forwarder's 50%. autoforward also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). SMS Forwarder's advantage is ratings volume (365 vs 18) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Forwarder sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and autoforward sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

autoforward holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Forwarder has 365 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SMS Forwarder's written reviews are positive against 93% of autoforward's.

SMS Forwarder ships an update every 2 weeks, autoforward monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Forwarder | autoforward |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder-forward-sms/id6693285061/reviews) | **[4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autoforward-forward-sms/id6745516888/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **365** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539089870) | [above the fold GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083656339) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Forwarder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder-forward-sms/id6693285061)

Automate the forwarding of your text messages to various platforms like email, WhatsApp, Slack, and webhooks. Securely share critical information such as OTPs and 2FA codes, or trigger automated workflows. All processing happens on your device for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Forward SMS to Email, Forward to WhatsApp, Forward to Slack/Discord/Teams, Webhook Integrations, Forward OTPs and 2FA codes, Automatic message forwarding, On-device processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $10.00 | per month |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual | $71.99 | per year |
| Annual | $71.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $71.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $72.00 | per year |
| 1 Year | $72.00 | per year |
| 1 Year | $72.00 | per year |
| Annual | $83.90 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient SMS forwarding
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Helpful setup guide
- 👍 Responsive customer support
- 👍 Streamlines communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable/inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Setup issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Unclear free trial policy
- 🤔 Questionable business practices

**Reported bugs**

- Forwarding issues with new iOS versions
- Unexpected charges and refund denials
- Compatibility problems with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Improved reliability and stability
- More transparent pricing and trial options
- Support for more messaging platforms
- Ability to forward messages when device is offline


### autoforward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autoforward-forward-sms/id6745516888)

Automatically forward incoming SMS messages from your iPhone to an email address or another phone number. Never miss important alerts like two-factor authentication codes or delivery updates.

**Highlights:** SMS to Email Forwarding, SMS to SMS Forwarding, Reliable Message Delivery, Forward 2FA Codes, Forward Delivery Updates, Free to Use

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Forwarder free?

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

### Is autoforward free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS Forwarder or autoforward?

autoforward is rated higher. SMS Forwarder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 365 ratings, while autoforward averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.

### Do SMS Forwarder or autoforward have ads?

Neither SMS Forwarder nor autoforward shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Forwarder or autoforward?

SMS Forwarder ships an update every 2 weeks, and autoforward monthly. Most recently, SMS Forwarder was updated on September 24, 2026 and autoforward on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*