Fwrd vs Tropa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fwrd
Automatically forward SMS messages from your iPhone to various platforms like Email, Slack, WhatsApp, and more. Set up custom filters to choose which texts are sent, and receive verification codes directly where you need them. It's designed for privacy with no account or server requirements.
- Forward SMS to Email, Slack, WhatsApp, Discord, Telegram, Teams
- Forward verification codes and 2FA codes
- Customizable filters for forwarding rules
- Works with Zapier, Make, and n8n
- Private by design, no account or servers
- Activity log of forwarded messages
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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/
Tropa
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Tropa is a proxy client for a secure connection with an existing access key. Add a compatible configuration, choose a server, and connect through VLESS, V2Ray, or other supported protocols when provided by the key. Important: Tropa does not sell subscriptions, issue keys, or provide its own server catalog. You need an active key from your service provider or administrator. The key determines the configuration, servers, and protocols available to you. Data protection during connection Tropa helps create a secure connection from an existing configuration and manage it without entering network parameters by hand. The level of protection depends on the protocol, key settings, selected server, and network conditions. Compatible keys may use VLESS, V2Ray, or other protocols supported by the configuration. Tropa features 1. Secure connection. Use an existing configuration to create a connection based on your key settings. 2. Key-based activation. Paste the key manually or open the link you received when this method is supported by your configuration. 3. Clear validation results. Tropa confirms successful activation and shows when a key is invalid, blocked, or no longer active. 4. Available server list. Choose the servers included in your key configuration. 5. Connection controls and status. Create or end the connection from the main screen and see its current state at a glance. 6. Key details. Review the configuration name, expiration date, and other information when supplied by your provider. 7. Key replacement. Add a new key when the current one expires or when you need another configuration. 8. Automatic startup. Let Tropa create the connection automatically according to your selected settings. 9. Ad-free interface. Essential controls stay visible without advertising interruptions. How to get started 1. Obtain an active compatible key from your provider or administrator. 2. Open Tropa and add the key using one of the available methods. 3. Wait for the activation confirmation. 4. Select a server from the list loaded for your key. 5. Allow the device to create a network connection the first time, then tap Connect. After activation, Tropa keeps the essential controls on the main screen. You can check the connection state, choose another available server, open the key details, or disconnect. If the key is no longer active, replace it with a new key issued by your provider. Who Tropa is for The app is intended for users who already received a compatible key and want a secure proxy connection without configuring protocols manually. Tropa works on Wi-Fi and mobile networks and keeps the ready configuration in one focused interface. Server availability, expiration information, supported features, speed, and connection stability depend on your key, selected server, internet provider, and current network conditions. Tropa cannot renew or restore a third-party key without its provider. Use the app in accordance with the service rules and the laws applicable in your country.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tropa at none against Fwrd's 5. Tropa also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Fwrd's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 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. Fwrd sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tropa asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fwrd ships an update every 2 days, Tropa every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fwrd | Tropa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 176 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alan Tom | Tropa |
In-app purchases
Fwrd
- Fwrd Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Fwrd Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Fwrd Pro Annual$29.991 Year
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- Fwrd Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Fwrd Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Tropa
No in-app purchases









