# Forward SMS | SMS Forwarder vs SMSHook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forward SMS | SMS Forwarder at none against SMSHook's 2. SMSHook's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMSHook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Forward SMS | SMS Forwarder asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forward SMS | SMS Forwarder | SMSHook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hadisur Rahman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644913897) | [洁 许](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782912334) |

## What reviewers say

### Forward SMS | SMS Forwarder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-sms-sms-forwarder/id6759511643)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SMSHook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smshook/id6790776130)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forward SMS | SMS Forwarder free?

Forward SMS | SMS Forwarder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SMSHook free?

SMSHook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Forward SMS | SMS Forwarder or SMSHook have ads?

Neither Forward SMS | SMS Forwarder nor SMSHook shows ads.

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