Comparison

SMS Forwarder vs Text SMS Forwarder

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

Head to head
About

SMS Forwarder

Automatically forward SMS messages from your iPhone to various destinations like email, Slack, WhatsApp, and more. Set up custom filters to choose which texts get sent, ensuring you receive important notifications and verification codes wherever you need them. The app prioritizes privacy with no account or server requirements.

Highlights
  • Automatic SMS forwarding
  • Forward to Email, Slack, WhatsApp, Discord, Teams, Telegram
  • Forward verification codes
  • Customizable text filters
  • Integration with Zapier, Make, n8n
  • Activity log of deliveries
  • Private by design, no account needed
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. 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 Fwrd is free to start, with a monthly limit. 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

Text SMS Forwarder

Features
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Text SMS Forwarder helps you organize and forward important text messages using rules that run on your device. Create rules by sender, keywords, and message content. Preview and test each rule before using it, choose one or more forwarding numbers, and review prepared messages and delivery history from a clear control center. Key features: • Smart, quick, and advanced rule builders • Sender and keyword matching • Optional message cleanup and text replacement • Apple Shortcuts integration for incoming-message automation • Review and send prepared forwards • Local message history and status tracking • Contact selection with optional Contacts access • Light and dark appearance Privacy first: Messages, rules, contacts, and activity are processed and stored on your device. The app does not upload your SMS content to a server. Setup requires Apple’s Shortcuts app. Follow the in-app guide to install the included shortcut and connect a personal Message automation. SMS forwarding availability depends on iOS, carrier support, and device settings.

Screenshots

SMS Forwarder4 screens
Text SMS Forwarder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Text SMS Forwarder at none against SMS Forwarder's 9. Text SMS Forwarder also leads on iOS requirement (18 vs 26.0). SMS Forwarder's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SMS Forwarder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Text SMS Forwarder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMS Forwarder ships an update every 2 days, Text SMS Forwarder every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SMS Forwarder versus Text SMS Forwarder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS ForwarderText SMS Forwarder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.018 — better
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlan TomVishal Dalsania

In-app purchases

7 purchases

SMS Forwarder

Subscriptions7
  • Fwrd Pro Monthly2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Fwrd Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Fwrd Pro Annual7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
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  • Fwrd Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Fwrd Pro Annual$29.991 Year
  • Fwrd Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Fwrd Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Text SMS Forwarder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMS Forwarder free?
SMS Forwarder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Text SMS Forwarder free?
Text SMS Forwarder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMS Forwarder or Text SMS Forwarder have ads?
Neither SMS Forwarder nor Text SMS Forwarder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMS Forwarder or Text SMS Forwarder?
SMS Forwarder ships an update every 2 days, and Text SMS Forwarder every 5 days. Most recently, SMS Forwarder was updated on November 13, 2026 and Text SMS Forwarder on November 10, 2026.

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