# SMS Auto Forwarder & Messaging > SMS forwarder with dual SIM, scheduler, spam blocker & messaging app. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.techinnate.android.smsforwarder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.techinnate.android.smsforwarder) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.techinnate.android.smsforwarder` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** TechInnate Solutions - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 721,333 - **Rating:** 3.40 / 5 (1,670 ratings) - **Version:** 10.60 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-19 - **First published:** 2018-09-24 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 21 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-14 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.techinnate.android.smsforwarder) - **Website:** [http://www.techinnate.com](http://www.techinnate.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [http://techinnate.com/sms\_privacy\_policy.html](http://techinnate.com/sms_privacy_policy.html) ## Description SMS Auto Forwarder & Messaging is a modern SMS/MMS replacement that adds powerful automation and advanced conversation tools. It supports auto‑forwarding with sender and keyword filters, scheduled forwarding, dual‑SIM routing, spam blocking, group conversations, pinning, archiving, and full thread management. Use it as your default SMS app to send and receive SMS/MMS, block unwanted numbers, and keep a clean, productive inbox. Create flexible forwarding rules by sender or keyword (match-any or match-all), schedule forwards for specific times or recurring alerts, and choose which SIM to use for receiving or forwarding. All message processing happens locally on your device with no cloud storage or third‑party servers. The app requires SMS, contacts, and phone state permissions to operate; uninstalling the app removes all local data. Caution: only install apps you trust. ## Rankings - #82,151 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.GET_TASKS` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.READ_SMS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS` - `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.SEND_SMS` - `android.permission.STORAGE` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS` - `android.permission.WRITE_OBB` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `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.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` - `com.techinnate.android.smsforwarder.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary User reviews show the app is highly useful and convenient, with a strong feature set and easy setup. Many praise advanced controls, dual SIM routing, archiving, spam blocking, and scheduling. Yet recurring concerns include occasional forwarding failures, conflicts with other apps, a rumored 30-SMS demo limit, and performance problems on older devices. Overall, it’s powerful but not consistently reliable across all devices and configurations. ### Pros - Very useful and convenient auto-forwarding. - Fast setup with a user-friendly interface. - Advanced features such as dual SIM routing, keyword/sender rules, sender details, archiving, and reminders. - Strong spam and message blocking. - Scheduling reminders and OTP/delivery code filtering add value. ### Cons - Forwarding sometimes fails to deliver messages. - Can conflict with other apps (for example banking apps) when enabled. - Demo version reportedly limited to 30 SMS / not clearly disclosed. - Performance is not great on older devices. ## Similar extensions and apps - [SMS Forward & Text Manager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smsforwarder.forwardsms.messages) — 39,568 users - [SMS Messenger - Texting App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smsmessengapp.messageapp) — 57,930 users, 3.89 / 5 - [Messages SMS: Text & Chat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.app.vk) — 574,937 users, 4.27 / 5 - [Hypersender SMS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hypersender.app) — 107 users - [Messages SMS – Text & Chat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messenger.messages.sms.textsmsapp) — 141,264 users - [Messenger SMS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.instantmessenger.smsandmessageshub) — 123 users - [Messages: SMS & MMS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textmessages.smsmms) — 132,078 users, 3.81 / 5 - [SMS Messaging & Forwarding](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.suryancesolutions.smsforwarder) — 228,288 users, 3.29 / 5 - [Messages: SMS Text Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.sms.messenger.app) — 51,558 users, 3.80 / 5 - [Messenger: SMS & Text Home](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartsms.textmessages) — 645 users - [SMS Forwarder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/bank.otp.otpsmsforwarder) — 14 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.techinnate.android.smsforwarder)