PhoneLeash vs SMS Forwarder

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/

Forwardly automatically forwards your incoming SMS to the destinations you choose — so you never miss an important text while away, traveling, or working from another device.Set up a rule in under a minute. Forwardly runs in the background and delivers messages where you need them — email, Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack, or another phone number. FORWARD SMS TO ANYWHERE YOU WORK – Email — Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud, or any address – Telegram — personal chats or group channels – WhatsApp — individual or shared conversations – Slack — route alerts to your workspace channels – Microsoft Teams — keep your team in the loop – Discord — forward to any server or DM – Another phone number — SMS relay to any number SMART RULES. TOTAL CONTROL. – Filter by sender — forward only from specific contacts – Filter by keywords — match "OTP", "code", "verify", or any word – Schedule forwarding — active only during work hours or weekdays – Multiple rules — separate rules for each destination – Test before enabling — verify delivery works first – Instant toggle — pause or resume any rule with one tap BUILT FOR OTP & 2FA CODES – Auto-forward OTP and 2FA codes to a shared inbox – Never lose access because the code landed on the wrong device – Route verification texts from banks and payment apps – Works with codes from any sender IDEAL FOR BUSINESS & TEAMS Forward bank alerts to a shared email or Slack channel Route delivery and appointment notifications automatically Manage a secondary SIM without carrying two devices Keep your team updated on critical messages YOUR PRIVACY IS NON-NEGOTIABLE – All processing happens on your device – Message content is never uploaded or stored on our servers – No analytics on message content – Uses only Apple-approved, iOS-native methods FAQ Can I forward SMS to email on iPhone? Yes — Forwardly forwards SMS to any email automatically. Can I forward OTP codes to my team? Yes — use keyword filters to route codes to a shared inbox or Slack. Does Forwardly store my messages? No — all processing is on your device. Nothing is uploaded. Do I need to keep the app open? Your iPhone needs to be on and connected. The app runs in the background. SUBSCRIPTION Forwardly offers a free tier. Premium unlocks: – Unlimited forwarding rules – Advanced keyword and sender filters – Custom schedules – Priority support Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage in Apple ID Settings > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://fwrdly.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://fwrdly.app/privacy WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, and Microsoft Teams are trademarks of their respective owners.