# SMS Messaging & Forwarding > SMS app for sending and receiving SMS and extra Feature as Auto SMS Forwarder Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.suryancesolutions.smsforwarder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.suryancesolutions.smsforwarder) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.suryancesolutions.smsforwarder` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Ankit Vekariya - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 228,288 - **Rating:** 3.29 / 5 (509 ratings) - **Version:** 20 - **Last updated:** 2024-06-17 - **First published:** 2021-07-08 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 21 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-12 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.suryancesolutions.smsforwarder) - **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/smsforwarderandinboox/home](https://sites.google.com/view/smsforwarderandinboox/home) ## Description ## SMS Messaging & Forwarding Chrome Extension This extension serves as a complete SMS app designed for sending, receiving, and automatically forwarding SMS messages. Featuring a beautiful, customizable inbox with multiple color themes and manual or automatic night mode, the app enhances your SMS experience. It supports MMS for sharing photos, stickers, and group chats, alongside conversation search for quick navigation. It also offers robust management tools including message backup and restore, spam filtering, and easy conversation blocking. The standout feature is the Auto SMS Forwarder, enabling users to create specific forwarding rules based on sender or message content. This forwarding happens instantly and in real time without requiring internet access. The pro version unlocks unlimited forwarding capabilities through a one-time purchase. Privacy is respected, as the app does not store messages or contacts, only requiring permissions necessary for SMS functionality. ## Rankings - #149,189 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CALL_PHONE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.READ_SMS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS` - `android.permission.SEND_SMS` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.WRITE_SMS` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Users find the app useful and easy for forwarding SMS messages and OTPs, especially across multiple devices. However, several report crashes or stoppage after Android 13 update and problems transferring app license to new phones. Security concerns are raised regarding possible OTP theft and data access. While some praise responsive developers, others experience poor customer support. Overall, the app is effective but has stability, support, and security issues for multiple users. ### Pros - Simple and easy to use interface - Effectively forwards SMS messages as intended - Helpful for forwarding OTPs to other phones - Works well for managing messages from multiple phones or employees - Developer responsive to issues and provides updates ### Cons - App stopped working or crashed after Android 13/UI 5.1 update for some users - Difficulties in transferring app data or license when switching phones, requiring repurchase - Concerns about security and privacy risks, including potential OTP theft and unauthorized access - Complaints about lack of timely or effective customer support - Installation issues reported by some users ## Similar extensions and apps - [Messages: SMS Text Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sms.chat.messenger.textmsg) — 7,357 users, 3.73 / 5 - [SMS Messages: Messaging App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tripixinfotech.smsmessenger) — 4,943 users - [SMS Auto Forwarder & Messaging](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.techinnate.android.smsforwarder) — 721,333 users, 3.40 / 5 - [Advance SMS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.privatesmsbox.advancesms) — 421,864 users, 3.14 / 5 - [Messenger: SMS & Text Home](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartsms.textmessages) — 645 users - [SMS Messaging App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smsmessengapp.textsmsapp) — 2,378,761 users, 4.23 / 5 - [Messenger: Text Messages, Home](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sms.chat.textmessages) — 2,192 users - [Messages - SMS & MMS Texting](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.genius.messenger.sms.messages) — 196,405 users, 4.08 / 5 - [SMS Messenger - Messages App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.codelamda.messenger) — 1,089 users - [Messages: SMS Text Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.sms.messenger.app) — 51,558 users, 3.80 / 5 - [Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sms.messages.text) — 15,031 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.suryancesolutions.smsforwarder)