Comparison

SMS Forwarder vs SMS Forwarder

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

Head to head
About

SMS Forwarder

Features
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Never miss a text again! SMS Forwarder automatically forwards every SMS you receive to email, Telegram, WhatsApp, your favorite messaging platform - or straight to your own API. No manual copying, no missed messages. Built on Apple Shortcuts, SMS Forwarder runs as a native iOS automation. The moment an SMS arrives on your iPhone, the shortcut triggers, applies your forwarding rules, and routes the message to your chosen destination. Once it's configured, it runs hands-free! FORWARD YOUR SMS TO: Email - receive every text directly in your inbox, automatically Telegram - route messages to yourself or a group via a dedicated Telegram bot LINE - receive your SMS on LINE via the SMS Forwarder official account WhatsApp - forward texts to a WhatsApp contact or number of your choice Slack - pipe incoming SMS into any Slack channel, instantly Discord - deliver texts straight to a Discord channel Microsoft Teams - send incoming SMS to a Microsoft Teams channel via webhook Google Chat - NEW! Forward texts to a Google Chat space Zapier, Make & IFTTT - trigger your automations with every SMS Custom API - Send every incoming SMS as a JSON POST to any HTTPS endpoint you control - your server, your automations, your rules KEY FEATURES: Custom API destination - each text is delivered to your endpoint as a clean JSON POST, ready to parse and automate Forwarding rules - create rules that map specific senders or keywords to specific destinations AES-256 encryption - every text is encrypted on your iPhone before it's forwarded, and never stored Built-in test message flow - verify your setup works before relying on it Quick Setup - NEW! On iOS 27, add the ready-made forwarding shortcut in a few taps, then switch its automation on In-app Shortcuts onboarding - a step-by-step walkthrough gets you configured in under 5 minutes Native Apple approach - works entirely through Apple Shortcuts, using iOS the way it was designed Keyword filtering - Add filtering keywords to only forward messages that are necessary HOW IT WORKS: Install SMS Forwarder and open the app Follow the in-app guide to set up an Apple Shortcuts automation on your iPhone Add a forwarding rule - choose your destination (email, Telegram, LINE, WhatsApp, Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, Zapier, Make, IFTTT or your own API) and set any filters Send a test SMS to confirm everything is working Most users are fully set up in under 5 minutes. PERFECT FOR: Travelers, expats and dual-SIM users - land abroad, switch to a travel eSIM, and still see every text sent to your main number: OTPs, bank alerts and delivery updates follow you on any device, in any country Developers and technical teams - point the Custom API destination at your own REST endpoint and every SMS arrives as structured JSON - trigger pipelines, log messages, feed bots, or integrate with internal tools Business owners and solopreneurs - receive client texts in Slack, Teams or email so nothing slips through while you're heads-down Anyone managing OTPs and 2FA codes - auto forward verification codes to email or Telegram so they're always within reach Frequent SMS forwarders - stop copy-pasting texts manually; let the automation handle it every time SMS backup - Backup and save all your important SMS messages in your email or desired destination PRIVACY: SMS Forwarder uses Apple Shortcuts to access your incoming SMS details so you have full control over which messages get forwarded. Every message is encrypted with AES-256 on your iPhone before it's sent, then delivered to the destinations you chose. We never store your message content or the sender's number - only a masked preview and the delivery status, so you can see your forwarding history. No account is needed. Terms of Service: https://hoholapps.com/apps/sms-forwarder/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://hoholapps.com/apps/sms-forwarder/privacy/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SMS Forwarder

Features
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SMS Forwarder relays text messages from one iPhone to everyone who needs them. Set it up once on the phone that receives the messages — a delivery code, a bank alert, an on-call notification — and everyone in your group gets it as a push notification the moment it arrives. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a group and add people by username. 2. On the source iPhone, follow the built-in step-by-step guide to create a personal automation in Apple's Shortcuts app. It takes about two minutes and only has to be done once. 3. From then on, every incoming text is forwarded automatically. WHAT YOU GET • Unlimited groups and members • Instant push notifications for everyone in the group • Complete message history you can scroll back through • Select and copy part of a message — handy for one-time codes • Owner controls: add or remove members, delete a group at any time WHO IT'S FOR • Families sharing a delivery or bank code • Teams where one number receives alerts everyone needs to see • Anyone with a second phone they don't carry around PRIVACY Messages are visible only to members of the group you forward them to. The source phone doesn't get a push for its own texts — you already have them. You can delete your account, your groups and all of their messages from inside the app at any time. SUBSCRIPTION SMS Forwarder Pro unlocks the app. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/smsforwarders-privacy-policy/6c0c3146-35d4-43b2-ba27-7a38a1178106/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

SMS Forwarder and SMS Forwarder are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. SMS Forwarder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SMS Forwarder sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SMS Forwarder versus SMS Forwarder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS ForwarderSMS Forwarder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehmed Ihsan KahramanogluMOBILEXAPPS MB

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SMS Forwarder

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$149.99
1 purchases

SMS Forwarder

Subscriptions1
  • SMS Forwarder Pro$29.991 Month

Questions

Is SMS Forwarder free?
SMS Forwarder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMS Forwarder free?
SMS Forwarder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SMS Forwarder or SMS Forwarder have ads?
Neither SMS Forwarder nor SMS Forwarder shows ads.

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