# SMS Forwarder vs GhostSIM

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Forwarder at 5.0 against GhostSIM's 4.0. SMS Forwarder also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). GhostSIM's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Forwarder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and GhostSIM sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMS Forwarder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

SMS Forwarder ships an update every 2 days, GhostSIM every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Forwarder | GhostSIM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder-fwrd/id6759069713/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostsim-virtual-number/id6772014188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alan Tom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876647227) | [Semih Malkoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860716478) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Forwarder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder-fwrd/id6759069713)

Automatically forward SMS messages from your iPhone to various platforms like email, Slack, WhatsApp, and more. Filter texts based on keywords or patterns, and receive verification codes directly on your preferred services. Offers a free tier with a monthly limit and a Pro version for unlimited forwarding.

**Highlights:** Automatic SMS forwarding, Forward to email, Slack, WhatsApp, Discord, Teams, Telegram, Forward verification codes, Customizable text filters, Webhook integration, Activity log, No account or Fwrd servers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fwrd Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Fwrd Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Fwrd Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Fwrd Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Fwrd Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Fwrd Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Fwrd Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |


### GhostSIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostsim-virtual-number/id6772014188)

This app provides temporary virtual phone numbers for SMS verification, allowing you to sign up for services without revealing your personal number. Codes are delivered instantly, and unused credits are automatically refunded.

**Highlights:** Temporary virtual numbers, SMS verification codes, Privacy protection, Credit-based system, Wide country selection, No account required, Dark theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $11.99 | per month |
| Starter | $2.49 | one-time |
| Booster | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMS Forwarder free?

SMS Forwarder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GhostSIM free?

GhostSIM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMS Forwarder or GhostSIM?

SMS Forwarder is rated higher. SMS Forwarder averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while GhostSIM averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SMS Forwarder or GhostSIM have ads?

Neither SMS Forwarder nor GhostSIM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMS Forwarder or GhostSIM?

SMS Forwarder ships an update every 2 days, and GhostSIM every 11 days. Most recently, SMS Forwarder was updated on November 9, 2026 and GhostSIM on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*