Comparison

MessagePilot vs FacePass Companion

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

Head to head
About

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

About

FacePass Companion

Features
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FacePass Companion connects your iPhone to the FacePass macOS helper for local unlock requests. Pair your iPhone by scanning the QR code shown in the FacePass Mac app. Once paired, you can send a signed request from the iPhone app, Live Activity, or StandBy widget. FacePass Companion never receives, stores, displays, or transmits your Mac password. Requests stay on your local network and are verified by the paired Mac. The Mac app remains responsible for all unlock policy checks and password handling. Features: - QR pairing with the FacePass Mac helper - Signed local unlock requests - Live Activity access - StandBy widget support - Local network communication only - No cloud account, telemetry, or remote sync Requirements: - FacePass for macOS installed and configured - iPhone and Mac on the same local network - A paired Mac shown in the FacePass Mac app

Screenshots

MessagePilot3 screens
FacePass Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FacePass Companion at none against MessagePilot's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. FacePass Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
MessagePilot versus FacePass Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMessagePilotFacePass Companion
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrcun OzerYiwen Wu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MessagePilot

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$4.991 Month
  • Premium$9.991 Month
None

FacePass Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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