# SMS Forwarder vs SmartFolder

The clearest difference is update cadence: SMS Forwarder at every 4 days against SmartFolder's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMS Forwarder sells 2 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.

SMS Forwarder ships an update every 4 days, SmartFolder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMS Forwarder | SmartFolder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-forwarder-mms-and-rcs/id6790304909/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #192 | **#142** |
| Size | 48 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [航 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888343690) | [宽 宁](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786521010) |

## What reviewers say

### SMS Forwarder

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

**Currently charting:** #192 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 (2)**

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


### SmartFolder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartfolder/id6793352325)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeeklyMember | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| WeeklyMember | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| MonthlyMember | $24.99 | per month |
| MonthlyMember | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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.

### 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 every 4 days, and SmartFolder every 3 weeks. Most recently, SMS Forwarder was updated on October 7, 2026 and SmartFolder on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SMS Forwarder or SmartFolder?

SMS Forwarder currently peaks at #192 in the App Store charts, and SmartFolder at #142. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*