# Forward SMS vs SMS to Email Forwarder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMS to Email Forwarder at 100% against Forward SMS's 38%. SMS to Email Forwarder also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.4). Forward SMS's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forward SMS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and SMS to Email Forwarder sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS to Email Forwarder holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Forward SMS's written reviews are positive against 100% of SMS to Email Forwarder's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forward SMS | SMS to Email Forwarder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-sms-sms-forwarder/id6740165005/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-to-email-forwarder/id6746125889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parveen Kapoor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788674375) | [VoixWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769960311) |

## 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 |


### SMS to Email Forwarder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-to-email-forwarder/id6746125889)

This app automatically forwards all your SMS and iMessage conversations to your email inbox. It prioritizes reliable and secure message delivery, focusing on providing quality software without selling user data.

**Highlights:** Automatic SMS forwarding, Automatic iMessage forwarding, Secure message delivery, Reliable performance, No data selling

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly Personal Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Personal Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly Business Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Business Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Personal Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Business Plan | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forward SMS free?

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

### Is SMS to Email Forwarder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Forward SMS or SMS to Email Forwarder?

SMS to Email Forwarder is rated higher. Forward SMS averages 3.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while SMS to Email Forwarder averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Forward SMS or SMS to Email Forwarder have ads?

Neither Forward SMS nor SMS to Email Forwarder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forward SMS or SMS to Email Forwarder?

Forward SMS ships an update weekly, and SMS to Email Forwarder weekly. Most recently, Forward SMS was updated on September 21, 2026 and SMS to Email Forwarder on September 24, 2026.

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