Forward SMS | SMS Forwarder vs PhoneLeash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Forward SMS | SMS Forwarder
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Stay connected across devices with Forward SMS – the ultimate SMS forwarder app that seamlessly transfers your incoming text messages to your preferred destinations. Whether you're juggling multiple phones, restricted to a work device, traveling abroad, or simply want a reliable backup, this app ensures you receive every message without hassle. Key Features: Automatic Forwarding: Instantly send received SMS to email, a Slack channel, Telegram and Discord. Offline Support: Messages received without internet are queued and forwarded as soon as connectivity returns. Rules: app notifications based on custom filters. Advanced Rules: Add multiple receivers and schedule forwards for ultimate control. Quick Setup: Complete configuration in just 1 minute in Shortcut App , create rules, and enter details. Forward SMS prioritizes privacy and efficiency, using secure channels to protect your data. No ads, no unnecessary tracking – just reliable forwarding. Download now and simplify your messaging life!
PhoneLeash
Automatically forward incoming text messages from your iPhone to your email. Access texts from anywhere, receive alerts at work, or keep an archive of conversations. Your messages are encrypted and never sold.
- Automatic SMS forwarding to email
- Access texts remotely
- Receive alerts at work
- International text access
- Email archive of conversations
- Encrypted message transit
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PhoneLeash automatically forwards texts that arrive on your iPhone to the email address of your choice—perfect for when your phone is in another room, or another country! See your texts in your email inbox, whether at work or just away from your iPhone. OTP-ONLY FORWARDING (NEW) Want just your verification codes? PhoneLeash can forward ONLY your one-time passcodes (OTP / 2FA codes) and skip all your regular texts. Perfect for keeping your login codes flowing to a second phone, a work device, or your email while you travel—without forwarding personal messages. Most SMS forwarders can't do this. Available as affordable OTP-only plans. SETUP (follow the step-by-step instructions in the app) 1. Install PhoneLeash 2. Enter your destination email 3. Install the packaged Shortcut (no need for any config, just Save and done!) 4. Create the Automation: "When I get a message containing [your keyword]" → run the PhoneLeash Shortcut. 5. Send yourself a test message, "Allow" the Shortcut. Done! WHAT YOU CAN DO • Access your texts when your phone is across the room • Get delivery, shipping, and appointment alerts at your work inbox • Get your texts while traveling internationally • Forward ONLY your 2FA / verification codes with OTP-only mode • Build an email archive of important conversations PRIVACY • Messages only transit through PhoneLeash's secure servers, while staying encrypted the whole way. They are not stored once processed. • PhoneLeash asks for Contacts permission to label your texts with both name and number. But this is optional, you can safely decline it without affecting functionality. • Your data is never sold, there are no ads. LIMITATIONS PhoneLeash is based on iOS Shortcuts and Automation, and that limits the feature set. Here are a few key limitations. • Attachments (photos, videos, audio) are not forwarded — only message text. • For group messages, the list of participants is not forwarded. Only the sender of the message and its content. • In high-traffic situations Shortcuts may not fire reliably, and some messages could be lost --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forward SMS | SMS Forwarder at none against PhoneLeash's 7. PhoneLeash's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). 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
Both are free to download. PhoneLeash sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Forward SMS | SMS Forwarder asks for nothing beyond the download.
Forward SMS | SMS Forwarder ships an update every 2 months, PhoneLeash every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Forward SMS | SMS Forwarder | PhoneLeash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hadisur Rahman | GEARANDROID LLC |
In-app purchases
Forward SMS | SMS Forwarder
No in-app purchases
PhoneLeash
- Personal OTP — Monthly$2.991 Month
- Commercial OTP — Monthly$5.991 Month
- Personal - Monthly$8.991 Month
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- Commercial Monthly$25.991 Month
- Personal Semi-Annual$38.996 Months
- Personal Annual$69.991 Year
- Commercial — Semi-Annual$116.996 Months
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