pushplus vs Forward Message
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
pushplus
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pushplus(推送加)是一个集成了微信、短信、语音、邮件、浏览器插件、桌面应用程序、App等多种渠道的实时消息推送平台。只需要调用简单的API,即可帮您迅速完成消息的推送,使用简单方便。
Forward Message
Automatically forward important SMS messages to various channels like email, WeChat, DingTalk, and more. Set up custom rules for precise message routing and even receive external messages or control your phone remotely. Ideal for managing multiple SIM cards or ensuring critical alerts reach you.
- Automatic SMS forwarding
- Keyword-based rules
- Multiple forwarding channels
- External message push
- Remote phone control
- Message shielding in groups
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We are committed to helping users efficiently process critical information flow needs. Our solution automatically forwards SMS messages received on your phone to multiple channels, including in-app accounts, email, WeChat Service Accounts, WeCom (Enterprise WeChat) groups, DingTalk groups, Feishu (Lark) groups, iOS Bark, HarmonyOS Bark, webhooks (HTTP/HTTPS endpoints), and more. It also supports rule-based forwarding using keyword matching and other criteria for precise, targeted delivery. After long-term internal testing, the system runs stably without crashes, achieving a forwarding success rate of up to 100%. Core Features 1. Rule Matching Precise control over forwarding templates and accurate rule-based matching. 2. Omni-Channel Forwarding Coverage Supports multiple forwarding destinations simultaneously: in-app accounts, email, WeChat Service Accounts, WeCom groups, DingTalk groups, Feishu (Lark) groups, iOS Bark, HarmonyOS Bark, and Webhook (HTTP/HTTPS requests). Multiple channels can be enabled at the same time to meet diverse scenarios. For messages forwarded to WeCom or DingTalk groups, you can optionally filter or suppress certain content. 3. External Message Push Support Accepts external push requests via URL to send messages directly to the APP. 4. Remote Control Support Enables remote operations such as sending SMS, viewing SMS history, checking call logs, contacts, battery status, and photos. Except in cases of network disconnection, our long-term internal testing shows a 100% remote control success rate. Target Users 1.Travelers going abroad. 2.Long-term expatriates who still need to use their domestic mobile number. 3.Users with multiple SIM cards who do not wish to carry several phones. 4.Users who need to categorize their SMS messages. 5.Office workers who need to forward specific types of SMS to work groups. 6.Other use cases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: pushplus at 13.0 against Forward Message's 16. 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
Both are free to download. pushplus sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Forward Message sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
pushplus ships an update every 9 days, Forward Message every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | pushplus | Forward Message |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 苏州破壳网络科技有限公司 | Foshan Qizhizhu Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
pushplus
- 100积分$0.99
- 1,000积分$0.99
- 3,000积分$3.99
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- 12,000积分$17.99
- 24,000积分$34.99
Forward Message
- 购买100次转发$0.99
- 月度普通会员$1.99
- 年度普通会员$14.99
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- 2年普通会员$29.99
- 年度高级会员$89.99
- 2年高级会员$149.99
- 年度超级会员$179.99









