# Focusly vs SMS Forwarder

The clearest difference is rating: SMS Forwarder at 5.0 against Focusly's 4.2. SMS Forwarder also leads on chart position (#92 vs unranked). Focusly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (57 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Forwarder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Focusly asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMS Forwarder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focusly has 57 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Focusly ships an update every 9 days, SMS Forwarder weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focusly | SMS Forwarder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusly-screen-time/id6774066151/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder-mms-and-rcs/id6790304909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 8 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#92** |
| Size | 40 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [亚楠 魏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896254458) | [航 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888343690) |

## What reviewers say

### Focusly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusly-screen-time/id6774066151)

This app helps you reduce digital distractions and cultivate healthier screen time habits. It offers tools to track usage, set app limits, and block distracting applications to improve focus and productivity.

**Highlights:** Screen time tracking, App usage limits, Focus timers, App blocking, Daily statistics, Habit formation, Smart reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SMS Forwarder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder-mms-and-rcs/id6790304909)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Automatically forward SMS and verification codes to other phone numbers or email addresses. Customize rules, filter messages, and maintain privacy with local processing. Ideal for remote access and business message collection.

**Highlights:** Automatic SMS forwarding, Forward to phone numbers and email, Customizable forwarding rules, Keyword message filtering, Allowlist setup, Background operation, Local data processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focusly free?

Focusly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SMS Forwarder free?

SMS Forwarder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Focusly or SMS Forwarder?

SMS Forwarder is rated higher. Focusly averages 4.2 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while SMS Forwarder averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Focusly or SMS Forwarder have ads?

Both Focusly and SMS Forwarder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focusly or SMS Forwarder?

Focusly ships an update every 9 days, and SMS Forwarder weekly. Most recently, Focusly was updated on October 24, 2026 and SMS Forwarder on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*