Push Bark vs SMS Forwarder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Push Bark
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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
SMS Forwarder
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Never miss a text again! SMS Forwarder automatically forwards every SMS you receive to email, Telegram, WhatsApp, your favorite messaging platform - or straight to your own API. No manual copying, no missed messages. Built on Apple Shortcuts, SMS Forwarder runs as a native iOS automation. The moment an SMS arrives on your iPhone, the shortcut triggers, applies your forwarding rules, and routes the message to your chosen destination. Once it's configured, it runs hands-free! FORWARD YOUR SMS TO: Email - receive every text directly in your inbox, automatically Telegram - route messages to yourself or a group via a dedicated Telegram bot LINE - receive your SMS on LINE via the SMS Forwarder official account WhatsApp - forward texts to a WhatsApp contact or number of your choice Slack - pipe incoming SMS into any Slack channel, instantly Discord - deliver texts straight to a Discord channel Microsoft Teams - send incoming SMS to a Microsoft Teams channel via webhook Custom API - NEW! Send every incoming SMS as a JSON POST to any HTTPS endpoint you control - your server, your automations, your rules KEY FEATURES: Custom API destination - each text is delivered to your endpoint as a clean JSON POST, ready to parse and automate Forwarding rules - create rules that map specific senders or keywords to specific destinations Privacy-first design - all processing happens by encryption Built-in test message flow - verify your setup works before relying on it In-app Shortcuts onboarding - a step-by-step walkthrough gets you configured in under 5 minutes Native Apple approach - works entirely through Apple Shortcuts, using iOS the way it was designed Personalized experience - Personalize your SMS forwarding experience for your own needs Keyword filtering - Add filtering keywords to only forward messages that are necessary HOW IT WORKS: Install SMS Forwarder and open the app Follow the in-app guide to set up an Apple Shortcuts automation on your iPhone Add a forwarding rule - choose your destination (email, Telegram, LINE, WhatsApp, Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams or your own API) and set any filters Send a test SMS to confirm everything is working Most users are fully set up in under 5 minutes. PERFECT FOR: Travelers, expats and dual-SIM users - land abroad, switch to a travel eSIM, and still see every text sent to your main number: OTPs, bank alerts and delivery updates follow you on any device, in any country Developers and technical teams - point the Custom API destination at your own REST endpoint and every SMS arrives as structured JSON - trigger pipelines, log messages, feed bots, or integrate with internal tools Business owners and solopreneurs - receive client texts in Slack, Teams or email so nothing slips through while you're heads-down Anyone managing OTPs and 2FA codes - auto forward verification codes to email or Telegram so they're always within reach Frequent SMS forwarders - stop copy-pasting texts manually; let the automation handle it every time SMS backup - Backup and save all your important SMS messages in your email or desired destination PRIVACY: SMS Forwarder uses Apple Shortcuts to access your incoming SMS details so you have the control on which SMS messages will be forwarded. The app or the whole automation flow does not store your message content - what you forward goes directly from SMS Forwarder to your chosen destination in an encrypted flow. Terms of Service: https://ayazmon.github.io/SMS-Forwarder/terms_of_service/ Privacy Policy: https://ayazmon.github.io/SMS-Forwarder/privacy_policy/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Push Bark at 4 against SMS Forwarder's 1. Push Bark also leads on iOS requirement (14 vs 17.0). 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. Push Bark sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and SMS Forwarder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Push Bark ships an update every 3 days, SMS Forwarder every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Push Bark | SMS Forwarder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Foshan Qizhizhu Technology Co., Ltd. | Mehmed Ihsan Kahramanoglu |
In-app purchases
Push Bark
- 1-month Standard Member$0.99
- Recharge subscription balance ¥1$0.99
- Recharge subscription balance ¥5$0.99
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- 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
SMS Forwarder
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly$49.991 Year
- Lifetime$149.99








