Comparison

SMS Forwarder vs SMS activate

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

Head to head
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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 โ€” a delivery code, a bank alert, an on-call notification โ€” 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 โ€ข Unlimited groups and members โ€ข Instant push notifications for everyone in the group โ€ข Complete message history you can scroll back through โ€ข Select and copy part of a message โ€” handy for one-time codes โ€ข Owner controls: add or remove members, delete a group at any time WHO IT'S FOR โ€ข Families sharing a delivery or bank code โ€ข Teams where one number receives alerts everyone needs to see โ€ข 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 โ€” 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/

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SMS activate

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Get a virtual phone number to receive SMS online without giving your personal number to every app or website. Use a virtual SIM for one-time SMS verification or rent a number for up to 7 days when you need to receive more messages from the same service. Whether you are signing up for an app or confirming an account, choose a temporary phone number for your selected service and receive verification codes directly in the app. No additional physical SIM card is needed. One-time SMS and number rental Choose one-time SMS reception when you need a verification code for a supported app or website. If you need access to the number over several days, select a rental for up to 7 days. During the rental, you can receive additional SMS messages from the service you selected. Rental extensions are available when you need more time. Virtual numbers for different countries Explore phone numbers from countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, India and Turkey. Available countries and virtual numbers vary by service, so you can choose from the options shown in the app. Receive SMS verification codes for supported services, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook and Google. Select the platform you need before getting a number. Each number is intended for incoming SMS from that selected service. How to receive SMS online 1. Choose the app or online service you want to use. 2. Select a country and a one-time or rental option. 3. Get your virtual number and copy it into the selected service. 4. Request a verification code and view the incoming SMS in the app. An online SMS receiver for everyday sign-ups Keep your personal phone number for your own contacts and use a temporary number for supported online registrations. A virtual SIM gives you access to incoming SMS and verification codes through the app, with no extra SIM card to insert or switch. From a one-time code to a rental lasting several days, choose the option that fits your needs. Get a virtual number, receive SMS online and manage messages for your selected service in one place. Support: vitalyanestore@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/virtual-sim-privacy-policy/57504907-9342-4761-892a-3399013c30b9/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/virtual-sim-terms-conditions/d25e2521-57cd-49d4-aa1d-4b69bcecd0ed/terms

Screenshots

SMS Forwarder4 screens
SMS activate4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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. SMS Forwarder sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month and SMS activate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SMS Forwarder versus SMS activate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS ForwarderSMS activate
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOBILEXAPPS MBVitaliy Nesterov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SMS Forwarder

Subscriptions1
  • SMS Forwarder Pro$29.991 Month
4 purchases

SMS activate

One-time4
  • Coins$1.99
  • Coins$2.99
  • Coins$7.99
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  • Coins$14.99

Questions

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

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