Spriv Authenticator vs SMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spriv Authenticator
This app streamlines two-factor authentication with a patented one-click approval system. It offers automated authentication in under a second, reducing login hassle. Traditional TOTP, SMS, and Allow/Deny methods are also supported.
- One-click authentication
- Automated 2FA
- Fast authentication (<1 second)
- Supports TOTP, SMS, Allow/Deny
- Company and administrator focused
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What makes Spriv so cool? Only one single click on “Allow” and all future logins from the same computer will automatically be allowed without any user intervention, as long as the phone is near the same computer. In most cases Spriv will automatically authenticate the second channel in Two Factor Authentication seamlessly and in less than one second! With Spriv’s automated, patented, and patent pending technology there is no more hassle from constant interaction with your phone every time you login. Simply enter your username/password and Spriv will authenticate seamlessly, and in most cases in less than a second! In addition to an automated 2FA platform, Spriv also provides traditional TOTP, SMS and Allow | Deny. Spriv is free for 10 users, no credit card is required, and the registration process is simple and quick. in order to create a free account please go to www.spriv.com and click on Sign-Up Please contact Spriv support with any question you may have at support@spriv.com Note: Spriv is a Two Factor Authentication platform for companies and system administrators to secure access to websites and services such as RDP, SSH, Wordpress etc'
SMS
Automatically forward SMS messages based on keywords to your email. This app processes all rules locally for enhanced privacy and security, offering offline operation. It's ideal for backing up important messages, verification codes, and separating work and personal communications.
- Keyword matching for SMS forwarding
- Auto email forwarding
- Local device processing
- Secure and reliable forwarding
- Offline operation
- Verification code forwarding
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SMS Forwarder - Auto Forward SMS, OTP & 2FA Codes to Email, Telegram & Webhook! Core Features: - Keyword Matching - Support multiple keywords, accurately match SMS to forward - OTP & 2FA Forwarding - Automatically forward verification codes and two-factor auth SMS - Multi-Channel Forwarding - Forward to Email, Telegram or custom Webhook - Webhook Templates - Built-in formats for DingTalk, Feishu, WeCom, Slack, Discord and more - Failure Alerts - Get a local notification when forwarding fails - Local Device Processing - All forwarding rules are stored locally, SMS goes straight to your own email or channels - Secure and Reliable - Built on iOS Shortcuts, no SMS content leakage Perfect For: * Auto-forward Verification Codes - Automatically forward various verification codes to email for archiving * Important Notification Monitoring - Auto-forward important SMS from banks, logistics, etc. * Separate Work and Life - Forward work-related SMS to work email, keep life SMS on phone * Multi-device Sync - View SMS on multiple devices via email * Information Backup - Auto-backup important SMS to email, prevent phone loss * Group Notification Sync - Forward important SMS to DingTalk, Feishu or Telegram groups via Webhook Privacy Promise: No personal data • No SMS uploads • No registration Premium Plans: Lifetime Membership - Unlock all features permanently - Pay once, use forever - No subscription needed, incredible value Annual Subscription - Auto-renewable yearly subscription - Full access to all premium features - Flexible, cancel anytime Free Trial - 3-day free trial with full features Terms & Policies - User Agreement: http://rule.linkfun.top/25A6/user-agreement.html?lang=en - Privacy Policy: http://rule.linkfun.top/25A6/privacy-policy.html?lang=en - Disclaimer: http://rule.linkfun.top/25A6/disclaimer.html?lang=en - End User License Agreement (EULA): http://rule.linkfun.top/25A6/eula.html?lang=en
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Spriv Authenticator at 3.0 against SMS's 1.0. Spriv Authenticator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). SMS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. SMS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Spriv Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Spriv Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Spriv Authenticator ships an update every 4 months, SMS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spriv Authenticator | SMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spriv | 慧君 李 |
Customer experience
Spriv Authenticator
SMS
In-app purchases
Spriv Authenticator
No in-app purchases
SMS
- Annual Subscription$6.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$7.99









