# SMS Forwarder vs ThisScan

The clearest difference is update cadence: ThisScan at daily against SMS Forwarder's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, 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 ThisScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS Forwarder ships an update every 2 weeks, ThisScan daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Forwarder | ThisScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexey Sakharov](https://appshunter.io/developer/800373228) | [ORANGE CORP LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772749120) |

## 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 |


### ThisScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thisscan/id6815250746)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Forwarder free?

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

### Is ThisScan free?

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

### Do SMS Forwarder or ThisScan have ads?

Neither SMS Forwarder nor ThisScan shows ads.

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

SMS Forwarder ships an update every 2 weeks, and ThisScan daily. Most recently, SMS Forwarder was updated on October 16, 2026 and ThisScan on October 10, 2026.

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