# It’s Hot Pot Time! vs Forward Message

The clearest difference is rating: Forward Message at 5.0 against It’s Hot Pot Time!'s 3.0. It’s Hot Pot Time!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forward Message sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. It’s Hot Pot Time! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Forward Message holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | It’s Hot Pot Time! | Forward Message |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-hot-pot-time/id6743766491/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-message-autofwd/id6762553680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [嘉靖 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801975796) | [Foshan Qizhizhu Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787171342) |

## What reviewers say

### It’s Hot Pot Time!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-hot-pot-time/id6743766491)

This app helps you perfectly time your hot pot ingredients with unique animated Chinese characters that transform into food. Avoid overcooked or undercooked dishes with a smart timer designed for culinary precision.

**Highlights:** Ingredient-specific animated timers, Visual transformation of characters to food, Multiple ingredient tracking, Interactive animations while waiting, Wide range of hot pot ingredients

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Forward Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-message-autofwd/id6762553680)

Automatically forward SMS messages to various channels like email, WeChat, and webhooks. Offers rule-based forwarding for precise delivery and supports remote control of phone functions. Designed for efficient information flow and critical message processing.

**Highlights:** Automatic SMS forwarding, Multi-channel support (email, WeChat, webhooks), Rule-based message filtering, External message push via URL, Remote phone control, 100% forwarding success rate

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Forwarding Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1‑Month Standard Membership | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1‑Year Standard Membership | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2-Year Standard Membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1‑Year Premium Membership | $89.99 | one-time |
| 2-Year Premium Membership | $149.99 | one-time |
| 1‑Year Super Membership | $179.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is It’s Hot Pot Time! free?

It’s Hot Pot Time! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Forward Message free?

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

### Which has better reviews, It’s Hot Pot Time! or Forward Message?

Forward Message is rated higher. It’s Hot Pot Time! averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Forward Message averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do It’s Hot Pot Time! or Forward Message have ads?

Neither It’s Hot Pot Time! nor Forward Message shows ads.

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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.*