SMS Sparrow vs Orion GPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMS Sparrow
Automatically forward your SMS messages to WhatsApp, Telegram, or email in real-time. Set it up once and forget about it, ensuring you never miss important texts like 2FA codes or bank alerts. Enjoy privacy-first forwarding with no ads.
- Real-time SMS forwarding
- Forward to WhatsApp, Telegram, or Email
- Set up once, runs automatically
- Privacy-first, messages not stored
- No ads
- Simple 2-minute setup
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Never miss an important text message again. SMS Sparrow forwards your SMS to WhatsApp, Telegram, or Email — automatically and in real-time. SET UP ONCE, FORGET ABOUT IT SMS Sparrow runs quietly using iOS Shortcuts and delivers your text messages to your chosen destination instantly. THREE DESTINATIONS, YOUR CHOICE - WhatsApp — read SMS in the app you use most - Telegram — keep all notifications in one place - Email — archive important messages securely WHY SMS SPARROW - Real-time delivery in seconds - Privacy first — messages are forwarded, never stored - No ads — ever - Simple 2-minute setup - Free plan to get started PERFECT FOR - 2FA codes and verification messages - Bank alerts and service notifications while traveling - Accessing SMS without a SIM card nearby Your messages are encrypted in transit and never stored on our servers. GDPR compliant. SMS Sparrow is for personal use only.
Orion GPS
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Rastreo en tiempo real, alertas por evento personalizado, visualización en mapa con actualización inmediata y gestión desde APP
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SMS Sparrow at 14.0 against Orion GPS's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SMS Sparrow | Orion GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evgeny Yusov | Soluciones Iot Orion, S.A. de C.V. |
In-app purchases
SMS Sparrow
No in-app purchases
Orion GPS
No in-app purchases
