Comparison

LocHook vs Text SMS Forwarder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LocHook

Features
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LocHook is a background location utility that automatically sends your device's location to a REST endpoint of your choice whenever a significant location change is detected. Configure your endpoint URL, enable tracking, and LocHook handles the rest β€” capturing coordinates, altitude, speed, accuracy, and reverse-geocoded city, region, and country data, then POSTing it all as a structured JSON payload. Key features: - Background location tracking triggered by significant location changes - Sends location to any HTTP or HTTPS endpoint you configure - Payload includes timestamp, latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, accuracy, city, state/province, and country - Add unlimited custom static key/value fields to every payload - Automatic retry queue β€” failed transmissions are stored and retried until successful - Manual "Send Now" button to force an immediate location capture and transmission - Survives device reboots β€” tracking resumes automatically if it was enabled Built for developers, home automation enthusiasts, and anyone who needs reliable location webhooks without a proprietary platform. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/"

About

Text SMS Forwarder

Features
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Text SMS Forwarder helps you organize and forward important text messages using rules that run on your device. Create rules by sender, keywords, and message content. Preview and test each rule before using it, choose one or more forwarding numbers, and review prepared messages and delivery history from a clear control center. Key features: β€’ Smart, quick, and advanced rule builders β€’ Sender and keyword matching β€’ Optional message cleanup and text replacement β€’ Apple Shortcuts integration for incoming-message automation β€’ Review and send prepared forwards β€’ Local message history and status tracking β€’ Contact selection with optional Contacts access β€’ Light and dark appearance Privacy first: Messages, rules, contacts, and activity are processed and stored on your device. The app does not upload your SMS content to a server. Setup requires Apple’s Shortcuts app. Follow the in-app guide to install the included shortcut and connect a personal Message automation. SMS forwarding availability depends on iOS, carrier support, and device settings.

Screenshots

LocHook3 screens
Text SMS Forwarder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Text SMS Forwarder at none against LocHook's 2. LocHook's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. LocHook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Text SMS Forwarder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
LocHook versus Text SMS Forwarder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocHookText SMS Forwarder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilip BarrVishal Dalsania

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LocHook

Subscriptions2
  • LocHook Pro Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • LocHook Pro Annual1 Month trial$9.991 Year
None

Text SMS Forwarder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LocHook free?
LocHook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Text SMS Forwarder free?
Text SMS Forwarder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LocHook or Text SMS Forwarder have ads?
Neither LocHook nor Text SMS Forwarder shows ads.

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