Comparison

SMS Forwarder vs SmartFolder

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

Head to head
About

SMS Forwarder

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
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If you see this email in your inbox, congratulations! Your forwarder is working properly and you can start sending messages now. EasySMS Forward is a lightweight and high-stability professional SMS forwarding tool. It supports automatically forwarding local SMS and verification code messages to designated phone numbers and email addresses. You can customize forwarding rules, filter messages by keywords and set up allowlists. This app runs silently in the background with stable live retention. It can monitor messages in real time even when your phone screen is locked and complete message relay automatically. It is widely used in multi-device office, remote verification code reception, business message collection and cross-terminal message synchronization. You can activate the forwarding service with one simple configuration. We strictly protect user privacy. All forwarding tasks are executed locally, and no private SMS data will be uploaded to any server. -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://leadto5.com/sms/privacy Terms of User: https://leadto5.com/sms/terms

About

SmartFolder

Securely upload, transfer, and share files to the cloud. Access documents and media across devices, with offline viewing for over 175 formats. Offers high-speed distribution for large files and instant capture of documents via mobile.

Highlights
  • Cloud file upload and transfer
  • Cross-device file access
  • Offline file viewing
  • Support for 175+ file formats
  • Large file sharing
  • Mobile document capture
Features
Currently charting
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Freely upload and transfer files to the cloud, and share them with others with one click. Back up and sync all documents and media, accessible anytime across multiple devices. High-speed distribution for large files enables hassle-free transfers for work and daily use. - Automatically back up gallery media to the cloud in the background, share photos and videos effortlessly - Access all files offline; preview over 175 formats directly without extra software - Convenient sharing and delivery of extra-large files - Capture receipts, IDs and photos via mobile phone for instant viewing and forwarding -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://snsinee.com/file02/privacy Terms of User: https://snsinee.com/file02/terms

Screenshots

SMS Forwarder4 screens
SmartFolder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SMS Forwarder at weekly against SmartFolder's every 3 weeks. SmartFolder's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 15). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. SMS Forwarder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and SmartFolder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for SMS Forwarder against 4.6 for SmartFolder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartFolder has 115 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMS Forwarder ships an update weekly, SmartFolder every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SMS Forwarder versus SmartFolder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS ForwarderSmartFolder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better4.6 (115 ratings)
Number of ratings15115 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#39#21 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer航 郭宽 宁

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SMS Forwarder

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$24.991 Month
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  • Monthly Plan$39.991 Month
4 purchases

SmartFolder

Subscriptions4
  • WeeklyMember$6.997 Days
  • WeeklyMember3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • MonthlyMember$24.991 Month
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  • MonthlyMember$39.991 Month

Questions

Is SMS Forwarder free?
SMS Forwarder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartFolder free?
SmartFolder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SMS Forwarder or SmartFolder?
SMS Forwarder is rated higher. SMS Forwarder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while SmartFolder averages 4.6 from 115 ratings.
Do SMS Forwarder or SmartFolder have ads?
Both SMS Forwarder and SmartFolder show ads.
Which is updated more often, SMS Forwarder or SmartFolder?
SMS Forwarder ships an update weekly, and SmartFolder every 3 weeks. Most recently, SMS Forwarder was updated on November 5, 2026 and SmartFolder on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, SMS Forwarder or SmartFolder?
SMS Forwarder currently peaks at #39 in the App Store charts, and SmartFolder at #21. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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