Comparison

Fwrd vs SMS Forwarder

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

Head to head
About

Fwrd

Features
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Fwrd automatically forwards text messages from your iPhone to Email, Slack, WhatsApp, Discord, Telegram, Microsoft Teams, another phone or iMessage, or your own webhook. Set it up once and every matching SMS is passed on as it arrives. FORWARD VERIFICATION CODES Get one-time passcodes and 2FA codes where you actually are: a work Slack channel, a family WhatsApp chat, your inbox, or a second phone. Great for shared accounts, team logins, and codes sent to a phone you don't carry. CHOOSE WHICH TEXTS GET FORWARDED Filters decide which texts reach Discord, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Telegram and webhooks: only texts with certain words, only texts that look like a verification code, or only at certain hours. Check any filter first with Try a Text. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add a destination in Fwrd. 2. Create one Message automation in Apple's Shortcuts app. Fwrd's in-app guide and setup videos show every tap. 3. New texts that match are forwarded automatically, even while your iPhone is locked. Email, another phone and WhatsApp send through their own Shortcuts actions, with Fwrd handing over the text. Discord, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Telegram and webhooks are sent by Fwrd directly from your iPhone. WORKS WITH ZAPIER, MAKE AND N8N Point a webhook at Zapier, Make or n8n to send each text on to Google Sheets, Notion, or any other app. SEE EVERY DELIVERY Activity shows what was forwarded, where it went, and anything that failed. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account and no Fwrd servers. Texts go straight from your iPhone to the apps you choose, and your forwarding history stays on your iPhone. Forwarding needs your iPhone to be on and online. FREE AND PRO Forward 15 texts a month for free. One text counts once, even when it goes to several destinations. Fwrd Pro removes the limit. Privacy Policy: https://fwrdsms.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SMS Forwarder

Automatically forward incoming SMS messages to your preferred destinations like email, Telegram, or Slack. Set up custom rules to filter messages by sender or keywords, ensuring you never miss important texts, OTPs, or 2FA codes.

Highlights
  • Automatic SMS forwarding
  • Forward to email, Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack, Teams, Discord
  • Filter by sender and keywords
  • Schedule forwarding rules
  • OTP and 2FA code forwarding
  • On-device processing for privacy
Features
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Forwardly automatically forwards your incoming SMS to the destinations you choose — so you never miss an important text while away, traveling, or working from another device.Set up a rule in under a minute. Forwardly runs in the background and delivers messages where you need them — email, Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack, or another phone number. FORWARD SMS TO ANYWHERE YOU WORK – Email — Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud, or any address – Telegram — personal chats or group channels – WhatsApp — individual or shared conversations – Slack — route alerts to your workspace channels – Microsoft Teams — keep your team in the loop – Discord — forward to any server or DM – Another phone number — SMS relay to any number SMART RULES. TOTAL CONTROL. – Filter by sender — forward only from specific contacts – Filter by keywords — match "OTP", "code", "verify", or any word – Schedule forwarding — active only during work hours or weekdays – Multiple rules — separate rules for each destination – Test before enabling — verify delivery works first – Instant toggle — pause or resume any rule with one tap BUILT FOR OTP & 2FA CODES – Auto-forward OTP and 2FA codes to a shared inbox – Never lose access because the code landed on the wrong device – Route verification texts from banks and payment apps – Works with codes from any sender IDEAL FOR BUSINESS & TEAMS Forward bank alerts to a shared email or Slack channel Route delivery and appointment notifications automatically Manage a secondary SIM without carrying two devices Keep your team updated on critical messages YOUR PRIVACY IS NON-NEGOTIABLE – All processing happens on your device – Message content is never uploaded or stored on our servers – No analytics on message content – Uses only Apple-approved, iOS-native methods FAQ Can I forward SMS to email on iPhone? Yes — Forwardly forwards SMS to any email automatically. Can I forward OTP codes to my team? Yes — use keyword filters to route codes to a shared inbox or Slack. Does Forwardly store my messages? No — all processing is on your device. Nothing is uploaded. Do I need to keep the app open? Your iPhone needs to be on and connected. The app runs in the background. SUBSCRIPTION Forwardly offers a free tier. Premium unlocks: – Unlimited forwarding rules – Advanced keyword and sender filters – Custom schedules – Priority support Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage in Apple ID Settings > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://fwrdly.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://fwrdly.app/privacy WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, and Microsoft Teams are trademarks of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Fwrd4 screens
SMS Forwarder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fwrd at 5.0 against SMS Forwarder's 4.0. SMS Forwarder's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Fwrd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SMS Forwarder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fwrd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fwrd ships an update every 2 weeks, SMS Forwarder every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fwrd versus SMS Forwarder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFwrdSMS Forwarder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlan TomSergei Neprimerov

Customer experience

Fwrd

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

SMS Forwarder

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fwrd

Subscriptions2
  • Fwrd Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Fwrd Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

SMS Forwarder

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly plan$3.997 Days
  • Special offer$17.991 Year
  • Yearly offer$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Fwrd free?
Fwrd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMS Forwarder free?
SMS Forwarder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fwrd or SMS Forwarder?
Fwrd is rated higher. Fwrd averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SMS Forwarder averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Fwrd or SMS Forwarder have ads?
Neither Fwrd nor SMS Forwarder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fwrd or SMS Forwarder?
Fwrd ships an update every 2 weeks, and SMS Forwarder every 5 days. Most recently, Fwrd was updated on October 24, 2026 and SMS Forwarder on October 24, 2026.

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