# Forward SMS vs The Work Oasis

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Work Oasis at none against Forward SMS's 2. The Work Oasis also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forward SMS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. The Work Oasis asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forward SMS | The Work Oasis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-sms-sms-forwarder/id6740165005/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **24** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parveen Kapoor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788674375) | [Original Concepts Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798578132) |

## What reviewers say

### Forward SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-sms-sms-forwarder/id6740165005)

Automatically forward your SMS messages to various platforms like email, Slack, or WhatsApp. Set custom rules, filters, and schedules for precise control over message delivery. Ensures privacy by processing messages locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Automatic SMS forwarding, Forward to Email, Slack, WhatsApp, etc., Custom forwarding rules, Message filtering by sender/content, Scheduled forwarding options, Real-time message alerts, Local processing for privacy

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### The Work Oasis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-work-oasis/id6742468904)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forward SMS free?

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

### Is The Work Oasis free?

The Work Oasis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Forward SMS or The Work Oasis have ads?

Neither Forward SMS nor The Work Oasis shows ads.

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