# pushplus vs Forward Message

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | pushplus | Forward Message |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-message-autofwd/id6762553680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [苏州破壳网络科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854738153) | [Foshan Qizhizhu Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787171342) |

## What reviewers say

### pushplus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushplus/id6755597125)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100积分 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000积分 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3,000积分 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 12,000积分 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 24,000积分 | $34.99 | one-time |


### Forward Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-message-autofwd/id6762553680)

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.

**Highlights:** Automatic SMS forwarding, Keyword-based rules, Multiple forwarding channels, External message push, Remote phone control, Message shielding in groups

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 购买100次转发 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 月度普通会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 年度普通会员 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2年普通会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 年度高级会员 | $89.99 | one-time |
| 2年高级会员 | $149.99 | one-time |
| 年度超级会员 | $179.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pushplus free?

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

### Is Forward Message free?

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

### Do pushplus or Forward Message have ads?

Neither pushplus nor Forward Message shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, pushplus or Forward Message?

pushplus ships an update every 9 days, and Forward Message every 6 days. Most recently, pushplus was updated on October 5, 2026 and Forward Message on October 9, 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.*