# PhoneLeash vs Forward Message

The clearest difference is rating: Forward Message at 5.0 against PhoneLeash's 4.5. Forward Message also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhoneLeash sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Forward Message sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Forward Message holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhoneLeash | Forward Message |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneleash-auto-sms-forwarder/id6760244996/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-message-autofwd/id6762553680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [GEARANDROID LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883439676) | [Foshan Qizhizhu Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787171342) |

## What reviewers say

### PhoneLeash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoneleash-auto-sms-forwarder/id6760244996)

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.

**Highlights:** Automatic SMS forwarding to email, Access texts remotely, Receive alerts at work, International text access, Email archive of conversations, Encrypted message transit

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal OTP — Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Commercial OTP — Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Personal - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Commercial Monthly | $25.99 | per month |
| Personal Semi-Annual | $38.99 | per 6 months |
| Personal Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Commercial — Semi-Annual | $116.99 | per 6 months |


### Forward Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-message-autofwd/id6762553680)

Automatically forward SMS messages to various channels like email, WeChat, and webhooks. Offers rule-based forwarding for precise delivery and supports remote control of phone functions. Designed for efficient information flow and critical message processing.

**Highlights:** Automatic SMS forwarding, Multi-channel support (email, WeChat, webhooks), Rule-based message filtering, External message push via URL, Remote phone control, 100% forwarding success rate

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Forwarding Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1‑Month Standard Membership | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1‑Year Standard Membership | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2-Year Standard Membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1‑Year Premium Membership | $89.99 | one-time |
| 2-Year Premium Membership | $149.99 | one-time |
| 1‑Year Super Membership | $179.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhoneLeash free?

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

### Is Forward Message free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PhoneLeash or Forward Message?

Forward Message is rated higher. PhoneLeash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Forward Message averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PhoneLeash or Forward Message have ads?

Neither PhoneLeash nor Forward Message shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhoneLeash or Forward Message?

PhoneLeash ships an update every 6 days, and Forward Message every 6 days. Most recently, PhoneLeash was updated on October 31, 2026 and Forward Message on November 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*