Comparison

iKontroller vs SMS Forwarder

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

Head to head
About

iKontroller

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile Mac controller. Utilize a high-precision touchpad, customizable buttons, and joystick/gyrostick mapping for seamless remote operation. Connect via Wi-Fi, cellular, or USB.

Highlights
  • High-precision touchpad
  • Customizable buttons and joystick
  • Gyrostick control
  • Multiple connection options (Wi-Fi, USB)
  • Companion desktop app required
Features
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iKontroller transforms your iPhone and iPad into the perfect controller for your Mac. How does iKontroller achieve this? • Touchpad High-precision touchpad with relative and absolute modes. Relative mode is used in games to move the camera around. Absolute mode is used to move your cursor around. • Left region & Right region / Combined Left & Right region Left region allows you to perform the left single click, double/triple click and long press. Right region allows you to perform the right single click, double/triple click and long press. • Scroll region It allows you to scroll vertically or horizontally. • Button You can map a button to a specific key on your keyboard. Once mapped, pressing that button will trigger the corresponding key on your Mac. • Joystick You can map a joystick to 4 specific keys on your keyboard. Once mapped, moving the joystick in any direction will trigger the corresponding key(s) on your Mac. • Gyrostick You can map a gyrostick to 4 specific keys on your keyboard. Once mapped, tilting and rotating your device in any direction will trigger the corresponding key(s) on your Mac. How does iKontroller connect to my Mac? • Wi-Fi network, Cellular network, USB-C cable or Lightning cable What does iKontroller require? • Local network permission • The companion app named „iKontroller Desktop“ on your Mac. App Store link: https://apps.apple.com/app/ikontroller-desktop/id6755576478?mt=12 For more info; visit iKontroller support: https://biskuitmarie.github.io/ikontroller-support/

About

SMS Forwarder

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
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SMS Forwarder – Forward SMS is the ultimate text forwarding and automation tool designed for business people, accountants, administrators, and productivity-focused professionals who need their messages delivered exactly where they work. Whether you’re managing OTPs, sms code, 2FA forwarder workflows, client updates, or team notifications, this powerful sms forwarder keeps all your important information synced and accessible—instantly and automatically. Automate Your Workflow With Smart SMS Forwarding Stop switching between apps and devices. With advanced rules and multi-channel support, SMS Forwarder – Forward SMS makes it effortless to forward sms, text forward, or redirect sms to your preferred platforms. The app supports forwarding to Email, Telegram, WhatsApp, SMS, Discord, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Webhook—perfect for teams that operate across multiple tools. Powerful Automation Features Unlock a highly customizable auto redirect and auto forward sms system: • Keyword-based filtering – Forward only the messages that matter. • Blacklist filtering – Block unwanted senders, spam, and irrelevant texts. • Schedule-based forwarding – Run forwarding rules only during certain hours or business days. • Multiple destinations – Send one message to several platforms at once. • Custom HTTP headers & methods – Ideal for developers and custom API workflows. • Retry-on-failure – Ensures your important sms code, OTP, or alerts arrive even if a delivery fails. Perfect for OTP, 2FA, and Authentication Codes Professionals who rely on security workflows will love the app’s precision. Easily share 2fa code, otp share, or transfer sms authentication messages to secure platforms. Forward sensitive 2FA messages to Slack, email, private webhooks, or any system you trust. Integrations That Boost Productivity From sms to email to sms to Slack, sync sms to Slack, or even forward sms to email, the app removes manual copy-paste steps forever. With rich destination options, it becomes the hub that keeps your entire communication ecosystem connected. Built for Accuracy & Reliability Unlike basic forwardsms tools, you get: • Real sender information preserved • Test message functionality to confirm setup • iOS Shortcuts support for next-level automation • Enable/disable toggle for each destination • Video setup guides and interactive walkthroughs Customizable & Easy to Use Adapt the experience to your workflow: • Clean and modern interface • Light, Dark, and System themes • Intuitive rule setup • Designed for both beginners and power users Why Business People & Accountants Love It Professionals appreciate having all important messages—bank alerts, transaction codes, client updates, verification codes—automatically organized and delivered to their working tools. No more missed OTPs. No more digging through phones. No more switching apps during busy workdays. What Makes This App Unique SMS Forwarder – Forward SMS isn’t just a text forwarding app; it’s a complete automation engine that handles text message forwarding, text transfer, and sms forward workflows with precision and reliability. Designed with enterprise-level flexibility, it solves real productivity challenges by eliminating manual steps, reducing errors, and ensuring your SMS data is always where you need it. Terms of Use: https://smsforward.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://smsforward.app/privacy EULA: https://smsforward.app/eula

Screenshots

iKontroller4 screens
SMS Forwarder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Forwarder at 4.6 against iKontroller's 4.2. SMS Forwarder also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 5). iKontroller's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. iKontroller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SMS Forwarder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMS Forwarder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMS Forwarder has 32 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of iKontroller's written reviews are positive against 80% of SMS Forwarder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iKontroller ships an update every 2 weeks, SMS Forwarder every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iKontroller versus SMS Forwarder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriKontrollerSMS Forwarder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.6 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings532 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichlen MurdenMOV DIGITAL LTD

Customer experience

iKontroller

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SMS Forwarder

All ratings32 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iKontroller

Subscriptions1
  • iKontroller Gold Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • iKontroller Gold$14.99
4 purchases

SMS Forwarder

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Annual$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is iKontroller free?
iKontroller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMS Forwarder free?
SMS Forwarder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iKontroller or SMS Forwarder?
SMS Forwarder is rated higher. iKontroller averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SMS Forwarder averages 4.6 from 32 ratings.
Do iKontroller or SMS Forwarder have ads?
Neither iKontroller nor SMS Forwarder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iKontroller or SMS Forwarder?
iKontroller ships an update every 2 weeks, and SMS Forwarder every 9 days. Most recently, iKontroller was updated on October 8, 2026 and SMS Forwarder on October 21, 2026.

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