# SmartTail vs SMS Forwarder

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartTail at none against SMS Forwarder's 5. SmartTail also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Forwarder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. SmartTail asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartTail | SMS Forwarder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder/id6753724792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **36** |
| Positive reviews | — | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chongqing Sheguo Culture Media Co.Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576293025) | [Alexey Sakharov](https://appshunter.io/developer/800373228) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartTail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarttail-iso/id6752684951)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SMS Forwarder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder/id6753724792)

Automatically forward SMS messages to various platforms like email, Telegram, Slack, and more. This app ensures you never miss important texts, including OTPs and 2FA codes, with on-device processing for complete privacy. Set up custom rules to filter and route messages to any device or service.

**Highlights:** Forward SMS to Email, Forward OTP & 2FA codes, Business SMS forwarding, Forward SMS while traveling, Remote work & multi-device support, Forward to 8 platforms, Smart SMS filtering & rules

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartTail free?

SmartTail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SMS Forwarder free?

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

### Do SmartTail or SMS Forwarder have ads?

Neither SmartTail nor SMS Forwarder shows ads.

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