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AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularWell rated- Rating on Google Play
- 4.12
- 9,194 ratings
- Installs
- 1.8 million
- Last updated
- September 23, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 7.22 MB
SMS forwarder is popular, with 1.8 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.1 stars from 9,194 ratings.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on SMS forwarder for Android
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Store listing
By GawkAr, from Google Play“Forward your SMS to email, another phone number, or Telegram”
Description by GawkAr Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Need to forward your SMS messages to another device, email, Telegram, or elsewhere? This app will help you do it as easily as possible.
Modern design, numerous flexible settings, and active technical support that cares about users. Thousands of active users. Stability thanks to multiple servers worldwide.
Subscription model. ALL users have access to one simple filter (without advanced or flexible settings). NEW users receive 7 days of free access to all app features so you can try the app and decide if the premium version is right for you.
Brief instructions on how to get started:
1. Install the app and complete the initial app setup (don't skip the steps)
2. Register an account, confirm your e-mail and log in (Or test it without registration)
3. In the window that appears, enter the phone number or e-mail where you want to forward your SMS
For more detailed settings, check out our help site (https://sms-forwarder.com/support/) and the application interface
What can an app do?
What can an application redirect:
— SMS. Select whether incoming or outgoing SMS messages will be forwarded or both
— Notifications. All notifications or just some apps
— MMS
Where you can send messages:
— To another phone number. Forwarding is carried out through your phone, be careful, your mobile operator may charge a fee for sending SMS
— To e-mail. Several options are available for sending SMS to PC mail: via our server, via GMail API, via any SMTP server
— In Telegram. You can send SMS and other messages to private messages or group chats in telegram through our bot or your own (bypassing our server).
— To any URL. Send message data to your personal server according to the data format. You can do anything with these messages on your server
— In Vkontakte. Redirect messages to private messages or group conversations
— MAX
Please contact us if you require other delivery locations
Application Features:
— Forward SMS from specific contacts/applications. You can configure from which of your contacts SMS will be forwarded or from which applications notifications will be redirected.
— Set text rules. Define messages containing or not containing which words/phrases will be automatically sent
— You can set RegEx (special) rules to change the text of messages before forwarding them to a PC or elsewhere
— Roaming. Specify whether the application should work in roaming to save traffic
— Support for two SIM cards. Choose whether to send SMS from only one SIM card or from both, if they are installed in the phone
— Message templates. You can set the look that suits you how the redirected messages will look. Specify additional data such as sender number, departure time, message type and so on
— OTP. The application provides a separate option to enable/disable OTP forwarding from banks
— Password protection. You can set a password that will not allow other people to enter the application and view its settings
Is the application paid?
Free version
The application is distributed according to the freemium model. You will have access to a limited free version that allows you to create one simple filter (no advanced settings)
Trial version
All new users get a week's access to the premium version. You will not be charged at the end of this period. You decide whether to purchase a subscription or not.
Premium
You can subscribe for a month or a year (with a discount) to access all the features of the app.
The most important permissions required by the app
RECEIVE_SMS and READ_SMS - to access SMS/main application function
RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH - to access WAP PUSH messages
SEND_SMS - to send SMS to phone
LISTENER_NOTIFICATION - to access notifications
Recent changes:
Improved protection against forwarding duplicate messages
Bug fixes
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 38
- App size
- 7.22 MB
- Needs Android
- 7.1+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by SMS forwarder
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 10.12
- Launched
- October 2018
- Sep 23, 2026UpdateVersion 10.12
- Sep 14, 2026UpdateVersion 10.12
- Sep 7, 2026UpdateVersion 10.11
- Sep 5, 2026UpdateVersion 10.11
- Aug 27, 2026UpdateVersion 10.10
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 11 thousand
- Per day
- 350
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 1+ million
- Launched
- October 2018
Installs over time
SMS forwarder has been installed 1.8 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 350 installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top chartsGoogle Play Rankings for SMS forwarder
About the app and developer
About SMS forwarder
SMS forwarder is a tools app developed by GawkAr.
Download Statistics
SMS forwarder has been downloaded 1.8 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 11 thousand times.
User Ratings
SMS forwarder is rated 4.12 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 9.2 thousand ratings.
App Information
SMS forwarder is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 7.22 MB. The latest APK version available is 10.12. The last update was on September 23, 2026.
Technical Requirements
SMS forwarder requires Android 7.1+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The APK has been available on Google Play since October 2018.
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Frequently asked questions about SMS forwarder
Is SMS forwarder free?
Yes. SMS forwarder is free on Google Play.
Is SMS forwarder still available?
Yes. SMS forwarder is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on September 23, 2026.
Does SMS forwarder contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list SMS forwarder as containing ads.
What Android version does SMS forwarder require?
SMS forwarder runs on Android 7.1 and higher.
How large is SMS forwarder?
SMS forwarder is 7.22 MB.
Is SMS forwarder suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of SMS forwarder as suitable for everyone.
How many times has SMS forwarder been installed?
Google Play lists 1,000,000+ installs for SMS forwarder.
How do people rate SMS forwarder?
SMS forwarder scores 4.12 out of 5 stars, from 9,194 ratings on Google Play.
Who made SMS forwarder?
SMS forwarder was developed by GawkAr. It is listed in the tools category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to SMS forwarder?
People looking at SMS forwarder also look at these tools apps: SMS Forwarder, Forward SMS, Auto forward SMS to PC / Phone, SMS Forwarder & Web Sync, SMS Forwarder.
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