Comparison

WE 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

WE

Features
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This system is a professional equipment management solution that utilizes IoT technology to enable remote, real-time monitoring of equipment status and precise collection of key performance indicator data. Equipped with intelligent fault early warning algorithms and predictive maintenance modules, combined with a comprehensive defect knowledge base, it helps users prevent equipment failures in advance. The system provides full lifecycle management of spare parts and supports remote recipe deployment, ensuring precise control of production parameters. With a bilingual interface in Chinese and English, it meets the needs of international enterprises and delivers complete equipment lifecycle management services, effectively reducing maintenance costs while enhancing equipment operational efficiency and reliability.

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

WE3 screens
Forward Message4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WE at none against Forward Message's 7. WE also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). Forward Message's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads and device support 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. Forward Message sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. WE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WE ships an update fortnightly, Forward Message every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
WE versus Forward Message: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWEForward Message
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB14 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperWuxi Weint Data Technology Co., Ltd.Foshan Qizhizhu Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

WE

No in-app purchases

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
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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

Questions

Is WE free?
WE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forward Message free?
Forward Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WE or Forward Message have ads?
Neither WE nor Forward Message shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WE or Forward Message?
WE ships an update fortnightly, and Forward Message every 6 days. Most recently, WE was updated on October 15, 2026 and Forward Message on October 9, 2026.

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