Comparison

SMS vs Push Bark

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

Head to head
About

SMS

Automatically forward SMS messages based on keywords to your email. This app processes all rules locally for enhanced privacy and security, offering offline operation. It's ideal for backing up important messages, verification codes, and separating work and personal communications.

Highlights
  • Keyword matching for SMS forwarding
  • Auto email forwarding
  • Local device processing
  • Secure and reliable forwarding
  • Offline operation
  • Verification code forwarding
Features
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SMS Forwarder - Auto Forward SMS, OTP & 2FA Codes to Email, Telegram & Webhook! Core Features: - Keyword Matching - Support multiple keywords, accurately match SMS to forward - OTP & 2FA Forwarding - Automatically forward verification codes and two-factor auth SMS - Multi-Channel Forwarding - Forward to Email, Telegram or custom Webhook - Webhook Templates - Built-in formats for DingTalk, Feishu, WeCom, Slack, Discord and more - Failure Alerts - Get a local notification when forwarding fails - Local Device Processing - All forwarding rules are stored locally, SMS goes straight to your own email or channels - Secure and Reliable - Built on iOS Shortcuts, no SMS content leakage Perfect For: * Auto-forward Verification Codes - Automatically forward various verification codes to email for archiving * Important Notification Monitoring - Auto-forward important SMS from banks, logistics, etc. * Separate Work and Life - Forward work-related SMS to work email, keep life SMS on phone * Multi-device Sync - View SMS on multiple devices via email * Information Backup - Auto-backup important SMS to email, prevent phone loss * Group Notification Sync - Forward important SMS to DingTalk, Feishu or Telegram groups via Webhook Privacy Promise: No personal data • No SMS uploads • No registration Premium Plans: Lifetime Membership - Unlock all features permanently - Pay once, use forever - No subscription needed, incredible value Annual Subscription - Auto-renewable yearly subscription - Full access to all premium features - Flexible, cancel anytime Free Trial - 3-day free trial with full features Terms & Policies - User Agreement: http://rule.linkfun.top/25A6/user-agreement.html?lang=en - Privacy Policy: http://rule.linkfun.top/25A6/privacy-policy.html?lang=en - Disclaimer: http://rule.linkfun.top/25A6/disclaimer.html?lang=en - End User License Agreement (EULA): http://rule.linkfun.top/25A6/eula.html?lang=en

About

Push Bark

Features
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Deeply integrated with Apple APNS push service for applications developed for Apple devices. Can receive push messages normally even without running the app, with no delay in delivery, not resident in the background, energy-saving and user-friendly. At the same time, we provide developers with push APIs, which can be integrated into their own servers or apps to push messages to devices that have installed this software. The cloud synchronization function of the software can be used between different devices. Featured features: 1. The software integrates push function, and the pushed messages will be encrypted, and private information cannot be decrypted. It also provides an external push URL, which can be opened through any browser to push messages to oneself or others (supports: text, images, audio) 2. Multi channel push function, the software can open the channels you want to receive push messages through, and then send a message. The opened channels will receive the message content synchronously (1. Use the push page in the APP to send the message 2. Send the message through the push address 3. Send the message through the push API) 3. Providing a channel square, this is a vibrant information hub that carefully gathers a rich and diverse range of content channels for you. Here, you can easily browse and follow various channels that interest you, receive the latest news, professional insights, or interesting information from different fields in real-time, ensuring that you are always at the forefront of information and do not miss any exciting content. Not only that, the Channel Square is also an excellent stage for you to express yourself and connect with like-minded people! We encourage you to create your own personal channel and become a creator and sharer of content. Whether sharing interesting insights from life, unique observations in professional fields, or publishing the freshest and hottest hot news and in-depth interpretations, you can find like-minded audiences here. 4. Support the creation of public and private channels (encrypted subscriptions can be set). Private channels are not displayed in the software, and subscriptions require entering the channel name and password. You can also create personal paid channels to earn revenue 5. Support forwarding SMS messages from other mobile phones to this software, with built-in operation tutorials 6. Provide push APIs to developers that can be integrated into their respective applications, with usage scenarios such as event alerts and reminders 7. Message cloud synchronization function, supporting message synchronization across different devices for seamless flow If you have any questions, you can contact us by checking the contact information in the 'Me' app

Screenshots

SMS3 screens
Push Bark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Push Bark at every 3 days against SMS's every 2 months. Push Bark also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14 vs 16.0). On price, 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. SMS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Push Bark sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMS ships an update every 2 months, Push Bark every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SMS versus Push Bark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMSPush Bark
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.014 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer慧君 李Foshan Qizhizhu Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SMS

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$7.99
12 purchases

Push Bark

One-time12
  • 1-month Standard Member$0.99
  • Recharge subscription balance ¥1$0.99
  • Recharge subscription balance ¥5$0.99
Show 9 more
  • Recharge subscription balance ¥100$0.99
  • Monthly Premium Member$1.99
  • Recharge subscription balance ¥30$3.99
  • 1-year Standard Member$4.99
  • Recharge subscription balance ¥50$6.99
  • 2-year Standard Member$8.99
  • 1-year Premium Member$8.99
  • 2-year Premium Member$14.99
  • Recharge subscription balance ¥100$14.99

Questions

Is SMS free?
SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Push Bark free?
Push Bark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SMS or Push Bark have ads?
Neither SMS nor Push Bark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMS or Push Bark?
SMS ships an update every 2 months, and Push Bark every 3 days. Most recently, SMS was updated on September 1, 2026 and Push Bark on September 19, 2026.

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