# Forward SMS vs PrepMyApp

The clearest difference is update cadence: Forward SMS at weekly against PrepMyApp's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and PrepMyApp sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Forward SMS ships an update weekly, PrepMyApp fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forward SMS | PrepMyApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parveen Kapoor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788674375) | [Omasan Esimaje](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875900189) |

## 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 |


### PrepMyApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepmyapp/id6758944644)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explore | $1.99 | per month |
| Accelerate | $17.99 | per month |
| Maximize | $34.99 | per month |
| 15 Credit Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forward SMS free?

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

### Is PrepMyApp free?

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

### Do Forward SMS or PrepMyApp have ads?

Neither Forward SMS nor PrepMyApp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forward SMS or PrepMyApp?

Forward SMS ships an update weekly, and PrepMyApp fortnightly. Most recently, Forward SMS was updated on October 28, 2026 and PrepMyApp on October 28, 2026.

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