SMS Forwarder vs PairSMS Verification Code
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMS Forwarder
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.
- 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
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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. Add Fwrd's ready-made shortcut and set up its Message automation in Apple's Shortcuts app. Fwrd walks you through 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/
PairSMS Verification Code
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Receive SMS verification codes online with a separate SMS-capable number, delivered directly inside PairSMS. PairSMS helps you receive one-time verification codes for account setup, login checks, and supported online services without using your everyday mobile number. Choose an available country and service, copy your assigned number, and view incoming SMS messages inside the app. PairSMS is built for users who want a simple, privacy-conscious way to keep online verification separate from their personal phone number. Main features: Receive SMS verification codes in-app Use a separate number for account setup and login verification Choose from available countries and supported services View incoming messages in a simple in-app inbox Keep your personal mobile number separate from online registrations Pay only for supported activations based on available options See clear status updates for each number request How it works: Select the country and service you need Get an available SMS-capable number Enter the number on the service you are verifying Receive the SMS code inside PairSMS Copy the code and complete verification PairSMS supports SMS code delivery for many online services, including social platforms, messaging services, marketplace apps, and account login systems. Availability may vary by country, service, and number type. PairSMS is for receiving SMS verification messages only. It does not provide emergency calling, carrier mobile service, or a full phone line. Use PairSMS only for accounts and services you own or are authorized to access. PairSMS is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any third-party apps, platforms, or services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PairSMS Verification Code at none against SMS Forwarder's 7. PairSMS Verification Code also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). SMS Forwarder's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and ads 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. SMS Forwarder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PairSMS Verification Code asks for nothing beyond the download.
SMS Forwarder ships an update every 2 days, PairSMS Verification Code every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMS Forwarder | PairSMS Verification Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Alan Tom | Granit Sadiku |
In-app purchases
SMS Forwarder
- Fwrd Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Fwrd Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- Fwrd Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- Fwrd Pro Annual$29.991 Year
- Fwrd Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Fwrd Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Fwrd Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
PairSMS Verification Code
No in-app purchases
Questions
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