SMS Forwarder vs SMS Sender 24
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMS Forwarder
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.
- 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
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SMS Forwarder is the easiest text message forwarding app for iPhone. Automatically forward SMS to Email, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, another phone number, or any custom webhook. Set up once and receive text messages on any device, anywhere. 100% PRIVATE — ON-DEVICE SMS FORWARDING Your messages never leave your iPhone. SMS Forwarder processes everything on-device with zero data stored on external servers. No tracking, no analytics — you stay in full control of your data. WHY CHOOSE SMS FORWARDER? - Forward SMS to Email Automatically forward text messages to your inbox. Perfect for keeping records of bank notifications, order confirmations, and important texts. - Forward OTP & 2FA Verification Codes Receive one-time passwords and 2FA verification codes on your laptop or work computer. Never miss time-sensitive SMS codes again. - Business SMS Forwarding Forward client messages to Slack, Discord, or Microsoft Teams instantly. Keep your team in the loop without sharing your personal phone number. - Forward SMS While Traveling Access text messages from your second phone or local SIM card while abroad. Stay connected to important SMS notifications globally. - Remote Work & Multi-Device Forward text messages to any device. Receive important SMS notifications on your computer, tablet, or another phone wherever you are. FORWARD SMS TO 8 PLATFORMS Email • Telegram • Slack • Discord • Microsoft Teams • WhatsApp • Another Phone • Custom API/Webhook SMART SMS FILTERING & FORWARDING RULES • Create unlimited text message forwarding rules • Filter SMS by sender name, phone number, or message content • Schedule forwarding for specific days and time ranges • Test SMS forwarding before activating POPULAR SMS FORWARDING USE CASES • Forward bank SMS notifications to email for record-keeping • Receive 2FA verification codes on your work computer • Auto forward delivery and order updates to Telegram • Route customer text messages to your Slack workspace • Forward OTP codes to another device while traveling abroad • Share appointment reminders with family via WhatsApp • Integrate SMS into business automation via webhooks and API HOW SMS FORWARDING WORKS 1. Create a forwarding rule — choose which text messages to forward and where 2. Set filters — filter by sender, message content, or schedule (optional) 3. Set up iOS Shortcuts — follow our simple video guide, and you're done PRICING Free: Try SMS forwarding with a limited number of messages Premium: Unlimited text message forwarding to all platforms Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24+ hours before the period ends. Manage in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Download SMS Forwarder now and stop missing important text messages. Video tutorials and support available in-app. Privacy Policy: https://smsforwardingapp.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://smsforwardingapp.com/terms
SMS Sender 24
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SMS Sender 24 is the companion app for teams that run the SMS Sender 24 workspace: it shows every SMS arriving on the workspace's transmitter phones — in real time, wherever you are. Access is provided by your organization. Sign in with the account your workspace administrator issued, or scan the pairing QR code they share with you. KEY FEATURES • Dashboard at a glance Total SMS, today's count, this week's volume and unique senders on one screen. See how many transmitter phones are online right now. • Real-time Messages feed All incoming SMS from all transmitter phones in one list. Search by sender, text or device. Copy one-time codes with a tap. Pin important senders. • Transmitter management Administrators can add a transmitter phone directly from the app: show a pairing QR code for the phone to scan, or email the setup instructions. • Multiple workspaces Switch between workspaces with one tap. Each connection can be scoped to full workspace access or a single phone's stream. • Push notifications A banner and sound the moment a new SMS arrives on any transmitter phone — with per-app filters and a home-screen widget for the latest code. GETTING STARTED 1. Get your account or pairing QR code from your workspace administrator 2. Sign in (or scan the code) 3. SMS from the workspace's transmitter phones appear in your feed immediately Requires an SMS Sender 24 workspace provisioned for your organization. iOS 17 or later. iPhone and iPad supported.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMS Sender 24 at none against SMS Forwarder's 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. SMS Forwarder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. SMS Sender 24 asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SMS Forwarder | SMS Sender 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (45 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 45 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexey Sakharov | ALEKSANDR GREBENIN |
In-app purchases
SMS Forwarder
- Pro Version3 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
- Pro Version7 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Pro Version7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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- Pro Version7 Days trial$69.991 Year
SMS Sender 24
No in-app purchases
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