Comparison

SMS Sparrow vs Pro Text

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Pro Text

Features
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Program in advance and send text messages to your family, friends, colleagues or work clients. The app can be used for rent and appointment reminders. Unlike other apps, Pro Text uses a centralized phone number that works 24/7 and does not depend on your phone network, battery, airplane mode or app permissions. FEATURES • Schedule one-time, weekly or monthly SMS messages • Import selected contacts from your phone, or add them manually • Contacts can opt-out (block) at any time by replying "STOP" • Review sent messages and delivery status • Easy timezone selection SUPPORTED USES • Appointment reminders • Family and friend communications • Personal follow-ups • Small business notifications WARNINGS - Only accepts and sends to US and Canadian phone numbers. - Mass SMS campaigns and unsolicited commercial outreach are prohibited. - Only use for professional appointments, such as dental or medical appointments, family or friends communications. Plan messages once. Keep communication on schedule. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://smsscheduler.com/en-us/legal-pro-text#privacy-policy

Screenshots

SMS Sparrow4 screens
Pro Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMS Sparrow at none against Pro Text's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pro Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SMS Sparrow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
SMS Sparrow versus Pro Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS SparrowPro Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeny YusovFABCO

In-app purchases

None

SMS Sparrow

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pro Text

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$7.991 Month
  • Business$17.991 Month

Questions

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

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