Fwrd vs AdsPower Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fwrd
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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/
AdsPower Browser
Manage browser profiles and team collaboration on the go. Create, edit, and open profiles, check proxy status, and access synced data from your mobile device. Enhance productivity and team coordination with this utility.
- Account registration and sign-in
- Create and view browser profiles
- Edit profile names and User-Agent
- Import or edit cookies
- Configure proxy connections
- Cross-device team data sync
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AdsPower now brings browser profile management to mobile. Register or sign in to your AdsPower account on your iPhone to create, view, search, edit, and open browser profiles, check proxy connection status, and access team and profile data synced with AdsPower Desktop. Manage your browser profiles and stay productive while working on the go. Key Features Account Registration and Sign-In • Register for an AdsPower account on your mobile device• Sign in to an existing AdsPower account• Access team and profile data available to your account Browser Profile Management • Create and view browser profiles• Browse profiles by group• Search for specific profiles• Check whether a profile is currently open• Open and manage profiles from your mobile device Profile Creation and Editing • Set profile names and account information• Configure the User-Agent• Import or edit cookies• Configure browser profile settings Proxy Connection Settings • Configure direct, HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 connections• Check proxy connection status• View the public IP address, location, and test results Profile Information and Controls • View network and proxy information• Review browser profile settings• View the associated account platform• Quickly return to the profile list• Close the current browser session Cross-Device Collaboration • Access team data synced with AdsPower Desktop• View team browser profiles across supported devices• Keep track of profile status while working on the go• Improve mobile productivity and team collaboration Usage Information Some features require an internet connection. Available features and accessible data depend on your account permissions and team configuration. Please use AdsPower only for lawful, compliant, and authorized business purposes. You are responsible for complying with the applicable terms of service of websites, platforms, and network service providers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fwrd at 5.0 against AdsPower Browser's 3.3. AdsPower Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Fwrd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AdsPower Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fwrd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AdsPower Browser has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Fwrd ships an update every 2 weeks, AdsPower Browser weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Fwrd | AdsPower Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.3 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Alan Tom | SUNFLOWER TECH PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
Fwrd
AdsPower Browser
In-app purchases
Fwrd
- Fwrd Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Fwrd Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
AdsPower Browser
No in-app purchases









