# SMS Forwarder vs Invoice Ready

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Invoice Ready at 100% against SMS Forwarder's 50%. Invoice Ready also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). SMS Forwarder's advantage is ratings volume (365 vs 21) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Invoice Ready sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Invoice Ready holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Forwarder has 365 ratings behind it against 21, 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 100% of Invoice Ready's.

SMS Forwarder ships an update every 2 weeks, Invoice Ready fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Forwarder | Invoice Ready |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder-forward-sms/id6693285061/reviews) | **[4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-ready-invoice-maker/id6749820182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **365** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TSUBASA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539089870) | [Omega Lab Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832288632) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Forwarder

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

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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


### Invoice Ready

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-ready-invoice-maker/id6749820182)

Create, send, and manage professional invoices and estimates with ease. This app offers customizable templates, payment tracking, and client management to streamline your business finances and save you time.

**Highlights:** Create and send invoices quickly, Deliver invoices via email or chat, Professional invoice templates, Track incoming and overdue payments, Store client information, Attach images to estimates

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Invoice Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Invoice Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Invoice Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro Invoice Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Invoice Access | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Forwarder free?

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

### Is Invoice Ready free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS Forwarder or Invoice Ready?

Invoice Ready is rated higher. SMS Forwarder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 365 ratings, while Invoice Ready averages 4.8 from 21 ratings.

### Do SMS Forwarder or Invoice Ready have ads?

Neither SMS Forwarder nor Invoice Ready shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Forwarder or Invoice Ready?

SMS Forwarder ships an update every 2 weeks, and Invoice Ready fortnightly. Most recently, SMS Forwarder was updated on September 24, 2026 and Invoice Ready on September 23, 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.*