Comparison

NFC Tag Reader & Writer Tools vs SMS Forwarder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NFC Tag Reader & Writer Tools

Easily read and write data to NFC tags with this intuitive tool. Save and reuse tag information as templates for quick data entry. Ideal for everyday NFC tasks and managing tag content.

Highlights
  • Read NFC tags
  • Write data to NFC tags
  • Save and reuse tag data
  • Load saved data as templates
  • Import data from NFC tags
  • Simple interface
Features
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NFC Tools is a convenient app for reading and writing NFC tags using your iPhone. It allows you to work with NFC data quickly and without complex setup. The app is suitable for everyday NFC-related tasks, as well as for storing and reusing data. Features: - Read NFC tags and view the stored information - Write data to NFC tags - Save read or created data for later use - Load saved data as templates for faster writing to new tags - Import data from NFC tags - Simple and intuitive interface You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription to get Pro Access. Good to know: The payment will be charged to your iTunes Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period depend on the selected plan (weekly, monthly, half-annual or annual) unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can disable the automatic renewal function at any time by adjusting your account settings. Next subscriptions available: • 1-week subscription - Weekly Pro Access – from US$ 2.99 - Price may change depending on your country • 1-year subscription - Yearly Pro Access – from US$ 9.99 - Price may change depending on your country • 1-week subscription with trial - Weekly Pro Access with Trial – from US$ 2.99 - Price may change depending on your country Terms Of Use: https://dreamteam-apps.pl/term_of_use.txt Privacy Policy: https://dreamteam-apps.pl/privacy_policy.txt

About

SMS Forwarder

Automatically forward incoming SMS and text messages to your chosen destinations like email, other phone numbers, or work apps. Set up custom rules and schedules to control what gets sent, ensuring you never miss important alerts, OTPs, or verification codes.

Highlights
  • Automatic SMS forwarding on iOS
  • Forward to email, phone number, and chat apps
  • Rules, filters, and schedules
  • OTP and 2FA code forwarding
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • Simple setup
Features
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Re:Text is an SMS forwarder and text message forwarding app for iPhone. It automatically forwards incoming carrier SMS to 10 destinations: Email, Telegram, WhatsApp, another phone number, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord, Google Chat, Mattermost, and any custom Webhook or API. If you're searching for how to forward SMS to email, send text messages to Telegram, or share OTP and 2FA codes with a team — Re:Text is built exactly for that. AT A GLANCE - Automatic SMS forwarding on iOS — no taps needed after setup - 10 destinations: more than any comparable iPhone SMS forwarder - Filters by sender or keyword, plus schedules (work hours, weekdays) - Perfect for OTP, 2FA, login codes, and verification texts - Privacy-first: on-device processing, no message storage on our servers - No account signup, no ads — free version included - Setup in 60 seconds FORWARD SMS TO - Email: Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud, or any address - Telegram: one-tap bot setup — no BotFather, no tokens, no chat IDs - WhatsApp: fully automatic delivery to your chat - Another phone: any number, iPhone or Android - Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord, Google Chat, Mattermost: via incoming webhooks — route SMS to team channels - Webhook / API: full HTTP control (POST/GET/PUT, custom headers, auth tokens, JSON body) — connect Zapier, Make, n8n, Home Assistant, or your own server REAL USE CASES - Never miss a 2FA code: filter by "code", "OTP", "verify" and route verification SMS to email or Telegram instantly - Travel with a local SIM: keep receiving your home number's bank alerts and delivery texts abroad - Separate work and personal: work SMS to Slack during business hours, personal texts to your own channels - Team SMS visibility: customer texts, on-call alerts, and shared login codes in one channel your whole team monitors - Family care: forward a parent's appointment reminders to your WhatsApp - Developer automations: pipe SMS into scripts, sheets, and smart-home flows SMART FORWARDING RULES - Filter by sender number or name - Keyword whitelist ("code", "OTP", "verify") or blacklist (skip promos) - Schedules: forward only during chosen hours and days - Multiple destinations with independent rules (Premium) - Built-in Test Automation — verify delivery before you rely on it PRIVACY AND SECURITY Re:Text uses Apple's iOS-native methods and processes messages on your device. - No message content stored or read on our servers - SMS forwarded only to destinations you configure - No account, no email signup, no advertising SDK - Only iOS-approved forwarding methods — no jailbreak required FAQ - Can I forward texts to email on iPhone? Yes — automatically, with filters and schedules. - Can I forward SMS to Telegram? Yes — the fastest setup of any destination: tap "Open our bot", press Start, done. - Can I forward OTP or 2FA codes? Yes — keyword filters forward only verification messages. - Do you store or read my messages? No — message content is not uploaded to or stored on Re:Text servers. - Is there a free version? Yes — 1 destination, all core features, zero ads. SUBSCRIPTION Premium unlocks unlimited destinations and advanced rules ($9.99/week or $59.99/year, 7-day free trial). Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in Apple ID Settings. Support: support@re-text-forward.com Terms: https://re-text-forward.com/terms.html Privacy: https://re-text-forward.com/policy.html WhatsApp, Telegram, Gmail, Outlook, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord, Google Chat, and Mattermost are trademarks of their respective owners. Re:Text is not affiliated with them.

Screenshots

NFC Tag Reader & Writer Tools4 screens
SMS Forwarder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Tag Reader & Writer Tools at 5.0 against SMS Forwarder's 4.1. NFC Tag Reader & Writer Tools also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). SMS Forwarder's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NFC Tag Reader & Writer Tools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SMS Forwarder sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NFC Tag Reader & Writer Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Forwarder has 52 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of NFC Tag Reader & Writer Tools's written reviews are positive against 71% of SMS Forwarder's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NFC Tag Reader & Writer Tools versus SMS Forwarder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC Tag Reader & Writer ToolsSMS Forwarder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.1 (52 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings552 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.Dripcode SP Z O O

Customer experience

NFC Tag Reader & Writer Tools

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SMS Forwarder

All ratings50 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NFC Tag Reader & Writer Tools

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • 1 Week Premium with Trial3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
9 purchases

SMS Forwarder

Subscriptions9
  • Week Sub No Trial$7.997 Days
  • Week Sub - Re:Text7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Month Sub No Trial$9.991 Month
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  • Month Sub - Re:Texts3 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Year Sub No Trial$59.991 Year
  • Year Upgrade Sub - Re:Text$59.991 Year
  • Year Promo Sub - Re:Text1 Year trial$69.991 Year
  • Year Sub - Re:Text7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Year Sub - 7 Day Trial7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is NFC Tag Reader & Writer Tools free?
NFC Tag Reader & Writer Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMS Forwarder free?
SMS Forwarder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC Tag Reader & Writer Tools or SMS Forwarder?
NFC Tag Reader & Writer Tools is rated higher. NFC Tag Reader & Writer Tools averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SMS Forwarder averages 4.1 from 52 ratings.
Do NFC Tag Reader & Writer Tools or SMS Forwarder have ads?
Neither NFC Tag Reader & Writer Tools nor SMS Forwarder shows ads.

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