SMS Forwarder

SMS Forwarder smart SMS and notification routing made simple

SMS Forwarder focuses on one job and does it well, relaying texts and app notifications to the places you actually monitor. You can forward incoming SMS or notifications to multiple destinations, including email, another phone number, Telegram, a push service ID, or a specified URL. The app lets you mix and match channels, so a single trigger can fan out to several endpoints at once.

Rule creation is flexible. Set recipients directly, add keyword conditions to decide what gets forwarded, and tailor message templates to control how forwarded content looks. If you rely on email, the app supports Gmail and standard SMTP, giving you options for delivery. Dual SIM settings are available, so you can choose which line to watch or forward from. You can also define operation times to limit forwarding to specific hours, and there is a backup and restore option for your filter configurations, which makes it easier to maintain complex setups.

Privacy is treated with care. SMS Forwarder does not import message history from devices that do not have the app installed, a design choice that reduces exposure of older conversations. It states that it does not store SMS or contacts on a server, and that data is removed when you uninstall. The permission list is extensive, including RECEIVE_SMS, RECEIVE_MMS, READ_SMS, SEND_SMS, and READ_CONTACTS, which is expected for an automation tool that reads, forwards, and addresses messages. Users who are cautious about permissions should review these closely.

The biggest trade-offs are the learning curve of crafting robust filters and the need to configure email via Gmail or SMTP when using that route. If you want granular control over where your texts and notifications go, SMS Forwarder provides a capable and privacy mindful toolkit.