# Remouse vs SMS Forwarder

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Forwarder at 4.6 against Remouse's 3.0. SMS Forwarder also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 2). Remouse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Forwarder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Remouse asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMS Forwarder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Forwarder has 33 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Remouse ships an update every 3 days, SMS Forwarder every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remouse | SMS Forwarder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remouse-mac-remote-control/id6754527842/reviews) | **[4.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder-forward-sms/id6755627694/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [佳 廖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449447222) | [MOV DIGITAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630498556) |

## What reviewers say

### Remouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remouse-mac-remote-control/id6754527842)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a precise wireless touchpad and keyboard for your Mac. Control your computer remotely with smooth cursor movement, gesture support, and full keyboard functionality. Seamlessly connect over your local network for presentations, media control, or working from a distance.

**Highlights:** Precision touchpad with gesture support, Full virtual keyboard with special keys, Automatic device discovery, Adjustable cursor and scroll sensitivity, Secure local network communication, Connection history

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SMS Forwarder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder-forward-sms/id6755627694)

Automate the forwarding of text messages to various platforms like email, Slack, and webhooks. This tool helps professionals manage OTPs, 2FA codes, and important notifications by syncing messages to their preferred communication channels.

**Highlights:** Forward SMS to Email, Slack, Webhook, Keyword-based filtering, Schedule-based forwarding, Multiple destination support, Retry-on-failure for reliability, Preserves real sender information

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remouse free?

Remouse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SMS Forwarder free?

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

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

SMS Forwarder is rated higher. Remouse averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SMS Forwarder averages 4.6 from 33 ratings.

### Do Remouse or SMS Forwarder have ads?

Neither Remouse nor SMS Forwarder shows ads.

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

Remouse ships an update every 3 days, and SMS Forwarder every 9 days. Most recently, Remouse was updated on November 5, 2026 and SMS Forwarder on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*