# Forward SMS texting w/ 2phones vs Forward SMS

The clearest difference is rating: Forward SMS at 3.5 against Forward SMS texting w/ 2phones's 1.9. Forward SMS also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 9%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Forward SMS texting w/ 2phones's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (199 vs 24). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forward SMS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Forward SMS texting w/ 2phones asks for nothing beyond the download.

Forward SMS holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forward SMS texting w/ 2phones has 199 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Forward SMS texting w/ 2phones's written reviews are positive against 33% of Forward SMS's.

Forward SMS texting w/ 2phones ships an update every 5 weeks, Forward SMS weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forward SMS texting w/ 2phones | Forward SMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-sms-texting-w-2phones/id681057282/reviews) | **[3.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-sms-sms-forwarder/id6740165005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **199** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 8.8% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Up to Eleven](https://appshunter.io/developer/533406261) | [Parveen Kapoor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788674375) |

## What reviewers say

### Forward SMS texting w/ 2phones

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-sms-texting-w-2phones/id681057282)

Seamlessly mirror your SMS messages from one smartphone to another. Stay updated with all your texts, ensuring no messages are missed or lost. This app makes it feel like you always have your second phone with you, even when it's left behind.

**Highlights:** Mirror SMS from one phone to another, Sync SMS between phones, Send & receive texts using second phone's number, Text notifications for second phone, Manage multiple SMS accounts, Secure cloud storage for texts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Works well for Android to iPhone message mirroring
- 📱 Ability to text from Android number using iPhone
- 🔄 Automatic message syncing capability
- 💬 Can reply to messages from mirrored device
- 🖥️ Cross-device functionality (Android, iPhone, PC, iPad)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Does not work on iPhone as primary device
- 🚫 Broken registration and login process
- ⏳ Infinite loading screens during setup
- 🔐 Requires Google account (privacy concern)
- 💳 Difficult to cancel subscription/unsubscribe

**Reported bugs**

- Registration impossible - no account creation option
- Login loops endlessly asking to download app
- Infinite loading wheel during installation
- Messages not syncing or syncing very late
- Push notifications not working

**Requested features**

- Support for iPhone as primary device
- Incoming call answering capability
- Voicemail notifications
- Select all option for bulk message deletion
- Ability to copy partial messages


### Forward SMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-sms-sms-forwarder/id6740165005)

Automate the forwarding of SMS messages, app notifications, and device battery status to various platforms like email, Slack, or WhatsApp. Set custom rules, filters, and schedules for precise control over what gets sent and when. Prioritizes user privacy with local, on-device processing.

**Highlights:** Automatic SMS forwarding, App notification forwarding, iPhone battery status alerts, Custom forwarding rules, Smart message and notification filters, Scheduled forwarding options, Real-time forwarding

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forward SMS texting w/ 2phones free?

Forward SMS texting w/ 2phones is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Forward SMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Forward SMS texting w/ 2phones or Forward SMS?

Forward SMS is rated higher. Forward SMS texting w/ 2phones averages 1.9 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while Forward SMS averages 3.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Forward SMS texting w/ 2phones or Forward SMS have ads?

Neither Forward SMS texting w/ 2phones nor Forward SMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forward SMS texting w/ 2phones or Forward SMS?

Forward SMS texting w/ 2phones ships an update every 5 weeks, and Forward SMS weekly. Most recently, Forward SMS texting w/ 2phones was updated on November 1, 2026 and Forward SMS on November 8, 2026.

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