# SMS Forwarder vs TextVault

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Forwarder at 4.4 against TextVault's 1.0. SMS Forwarder also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and ratings volume (36 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Forwarder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and TextVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS Forwarder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Forwarder has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of SMS Forwarder's written reviews are positive against 0% of TextVault's.

SMS Forwarder ships an update every 2 weeks, TextVault monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Forwarder | TextVault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder/id6753724792/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textvault-sms-backup-and-export/id6760706413/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **30.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexey Sakharov](https://appshunter.io/developer/800373228) | [Oksana Zhuravka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885836019) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### TextVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textvault-sms-backup-and-export/id6760706413)

Easily archive and export conversations from any messaging app into professional PDF, CSV, or text documents. Utilizes AI-powered OCR to convert screenshots into editable text, ideal for legal, professional, or personal record-keeping.

**Highlights:** Export to PDF, CSV, or Text, AI-powered OCR for screenshots, Works from any messaging app, Legal and professional documentation, Business archiving, Private and secure

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| week | $6.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Forwarder free?

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

### Is TextVault free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SMS Forwarder or TextVault?

SMS Forwarder is rated higher. SMS Forwarder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while TextVault averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SMS Forwarder or TextVault have ads?

Neither SMS Forwarder nor TextVault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Forwarder or TextVault?

SMS Forwarder ships an update every 2 weeks, and TextVault monthly. Most recently, SMS Forwarder was updated on October 16, 2026 and TextVault on September 30, 2026.

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