# Forward SMS

Android app · by Point Dume · Tools

Forward SMS has 475,001 installs (+1.4% a month, measured over 41 days), rated 4.3 from 4,781 ratings, \#8,760 of 246,621 in Tools.

## Figures

- Installs: 475,001
- Rating: 4.3 · 4,781 ratings
- Price: Free
- In-app purchases: yes
- 7-day growth in installs: +1,805 (+0.4%) (+3,014 over 11.7 days)
- 30-day growth in installs: +6,729 (+1.4%)
- Rank: #89,714 of 2,977,147 Android listings with an install count (down 4,372 since 2026-11-01)
- Rank: #8,760 of 246,621 in Tools

## Is Forward SMS safe?

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- Listed on Google Play.
- Made by Point Dume; developer website listed: forward-sms.com.
- On Google Play since 2022-05-13. Last updated 2026-11-05.
- Rated 4.3 from 4,781 ratings.

## Reviews

- Ratings by stars: 5★ 71% · 4★ 11% · 3★ 3% · 2★ 4% · 1★ 11% (4,757 ratings)

## Description

SMS Forwarding - Device Synchronization - SMS/MMS/Notifications to other devices  
  
\* This SMS Forwarder app synchronizes the transfer of the SMS received on your phone to a phone number, email, telegram, or URL.  
\* Only takes 1 minute to complete the app setup.  
\* You don't need to keep the app open.  
\* Notification Rule to forward notifications.  
\* Auto reply to text messages.  
\* The message will be forwarded to your contact details as soon as received.  
\* This app will silently run in the background so that you can focus on important things.  
\* Advanced Rule to add multiple receivers, customize templates, and schedule.  
  
Features:  
1\. Forward SMS to a phone number as a text message.  
2\. Forward SMS to an email, Telegram contact or a URL.  
3\. PC Sync - access and respond to messages and call alerts.  
4\. Messages received when the internet was not available will be forwarded once the internet is back.  
5\. Auto Reply to received text message.  
6\. Respond to messages from other device.  
  
It can also forward phone alerts:  
\* Missed Call  
\* Incoming Call  
\* Outgoing Call  
\* Low Battery  
\* Phone Shut Down  
\* Phone Turned On  
  
Who can use the Forward SMS app:  
1\. Have multiple phones but want to carry only one.  
2\. Workspace restrictions for carrying work phones only.  
3\. Traveling to a different country.  
4\. Creating a backup of your text messages on another phone or laptop.  
5\. Two-way Communication: Reply to forwarded messages  
  
Steps to use  
1\. Open the Forward SMS app.  
2\. Grant required permissions.  
3\. Create a basic or advanced rule and enter forwarding details.  
  
Permissions Required  
  1. RECEIVE\_SMS / RECEIVE\_MMS / READ\_SMS - detect incoming messages to forward  
  2. SEND\_SMS - forward messages as text to a number you choose  
  3. READ\_CONTACTS - pick recipients and identify senders  
  4. READ\_CALL\_LOG / READ\_PHONE\_STATE / READ\_PHONE\_NUMBERS - forward missed, incoming, and outgoing call alerts and detect your SIM  
  5. INTERNET - send messages to your email, Telegram or URL  
  Messages and phone alerts are sent only to the destinations you configure.

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Source: https://storetally.com/android/com.development.forwardsms  
As of 2026-11-14, from the StoreTally census.