Comparison

SMS vs Forward Message

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

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.

Highlights
  • Automatic SMS forwarding
  • Keyword-based rules
  • Multiple forwarding channels
  • External message push
  • Remote phone control
  • Message shielding in groups
Features
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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.

Screenshots

SMS3 screens
Forward Message4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Forward Message at 5.0 against SMS's 1.0. Forward Message also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 Forward Message sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Forward Message holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMS ships an update every 2 months, Forward Message every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SMS versus Forward Message: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMSForward Message
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.016
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer慧君 李Foshan Qizhizhu Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

SMS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Forward Message

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SMS

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

Forward Message

One-time7
  • 购买100次转发$0.99
  • 月度普通会员$1.99
  • 年度普通会员$14.99
Show 4 more
  • 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

Questions

Is SMS free?
SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forward Message free?
Forward Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SMS or Forward Message?
Forward Message is rated higher. SMS averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Forward Message averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SMS or Forward Message have ads?
Neither SMS nor Forward Message shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMS or Forward Message?
SMS ships an update every 2 months, and Forward Message every 5 days. Most recently, SMS was updated on September 1, 2026 and Forward Message on September 23, 2026.

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