Comparison

SMS Forwarder vs Step Glance

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Step Glance

View your daily step count directly from your iPhone's Home Screen or Lock Screen with a clean, minimal widget. It updates automatically every 15 minutes, eliminating the need to open the Health app.

Highlights
  • Home Screen widget
  • Lock Screen widget
  • Automatic step count updates
  • Minimalist design
  • Health app integration
Features
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Step Glance adds a clean, minimal widget to your iPhone's Home Screen and Lock Screen so you can see your daily step count without opening the Health app. Simply install, grant Health access once, and add the widget. Step count widgets update every 15 minutes throughout the day. No health data, or data of any kind, is accessed or stored by the developer.

Screenshots

SMS Forwarder4 screens
Step Glance2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Step Glance at 100% against SMS Forwarder's 30%. Step Glance also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). SMS Forwarder's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads and device support 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

SMS Forwarder is free to download; Step Glance costs $0.99 up front. SMS Forwarder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Step Glance asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Step Glance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. 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 100% of Step Glance's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMS Forwarder ships an update every 2 weeks, Step Glance every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
SMS Forwarder versus Step Glance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS ForwarderStep Glance
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.4 (36 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexey SakharovBenjamin Jones

Customer experience

SMS Forwarder

All ratings36 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative40.0%

Step Glance

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SMS Forwarder

Subscriptions4
  • 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
None

Step Glance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMS Forwarder free?
SMS Forwarder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step Glance free?
Step Glance costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SMS Forwarder or Step Glance?
Step Glance is rated higher. SMS Forwarder averages 4.4 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Step Glance averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SMS Forwarder or Step Glance have ads?
Neither SMS Forwarder nor Step Glance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMS Forwarder or Step Glance?
SMS Forwarder ships an update every 2 weeks, and Step Glance every 3 months. Most recently, SMS Forwarder was updated on September 30, 2026 and Step Glance on October 1, 2026.

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