# SMS Forwarder vs Relay

The clearest difference is ads: SMS Forwarder at none against Relay's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Relay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS Forwarder ships an update every 2 weeks, Relay weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Forwarder | Relay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexey Sakharov](https://appshunter.io/developer/800373228) | [North Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896510509) |

## 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 |


### Relay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relay-sms-forwarding/id6767809269)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Relay Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Relay Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Relay Pro Annual | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Forwarder free?

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

### Is Relay free?

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

### Do SMS Forwarder or Relay have ads?

Relay shows ads; SMS Forwarder does not.

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

SMS Forwarder ships an update every 2 weeks, and Relay weekly. Most recently, SMS Forwarder was updated on October 16, 2026 and Relay on October 9, 2026.

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