# LocHook vs Text SMS Forwarder

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | LocHook | Text SMS Forwarder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Size | 25 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philip Barr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1288807662) | [Vishal Dalsania](https://appshunter.io/developer/1392205952) |

## What reviewers say

### LocHook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lochook/id6761196467)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LocHook Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| LocHook Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |


### Text SMS Forwarder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-sms-forwarder/id6793009530)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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