Comparison

SMS Sparrow vs MessagePilot

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

Head to head
About

SMS Sparrow

Features
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Never miss an important text message again. SMS Sparrow forwards your SMS to WhatsApp, Telegram, or Email โ€” 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 โ€” read SMS in the app you use most - Telegram โ€” keep all notifications in one place - Email โ€” archive important messages securely WHY SMS SPARROW - Real-time delivery in seconds - Privacy first โ€” messages are forwarded, never stored - No ads โ€” 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.

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MessagePilot

Features
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MessagePilot - Your Messages, Wherever You Need Them Never miss an important SMS again. MessagePilot forwards your incoming text messages to Email and Telegram automatically. KEY FEATURES - Smart Forwarding: Route SMS to Email and Telegram instantly - Easy Setup: Configure once with Apple Shortcuts, works automatically - Message Templates: Forwarded messages include sender info and timestamp - Multi-Destination: Forward to multiple Email addresses and Telegram chats - Test Center: Verify your setup before going live - Backup and Restore: Export and import your settings - Multi-Language: 20 languages supported SUPPORTED DESTINATIONS - Email: Just enter your email address, we handle the rest - Telegram: Connect our bot, start receiving HOW IT WORKS MessagePilot works with Apple Shortcuts: 1. Open Shortcuts, go to Automation, tap New Automation, select Message 2. Set sender to Any Sender, press space in content field 3. Select Run Immediately, tap Next 4. Search MessagePilot, select Forward SMS 5. Tap Message, select Shortcut Input, tap Save Every incoming SMS will be forwarded to your Email and Telegram. PRIVACY AND SECURITY - Messages processed on your device - No ads, no tracking - Per-device isolation PLANS Free: 2 destinations, 50 messages per month Pro: 5 destinations, 5000 messages per month Premium: Unlimited, priority support Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://whis33.com/api/messagepilot/privacy.html

Screenshots

SMS Sparrow4 screens
MessagePilot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMS Sparrow at none against MessagePilot's 2. SMS Sparrow also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. MessagePilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SMS Sparrow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
SMS Sparrow versus MessagePilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS SparrowMessagePilot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size44 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeny YusovOrcun Ozer

In-app purchases

None

SMS Sparrow

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MessagePilot

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$4.991 Month
  • Premium$9.991 Month

Questions

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

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