Comparison

Proximus Mail vs eID iOS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Proximus Mail

Easily manage your emails on the go with instant notifications for new messages. Enjoy built-in spam and antivirus protection for secure communication. Offers 50 GB of free storage for your @proximus.be or @skynet.be accounts.

Highlights
  • Read, send, and receive emails
  • Push notifications for new messages
  • Antispam and antivirus protection
  • 50 GB free storage
  • Simple installation and use
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Proximus mail is an easy-to-use application. With just one click, you can read, send or receive your e-mails from a mobile device. Thanks to its push notification, you will always be notified of new messages. Never lose contact with your friends and family again. The Proximus mail application offers you the following advantages: • Simple to install and use. You no longer have to configure anything. • Thanks to the antispam and antivirus programs that come installed free of charge, your account is perfectly protected and your privacy is respected. • 50 GB of free storage on your @proximus.be or @skynet.be account.

About

eID iOS

This app enables connection with the Belgian eID card for use with e-Contract.be services. It facilitates digital identity verification and contract management through your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Belgian eID card connectivity
  • e-Contract.be service integration
  • Digital identity verification
  • Contract management
Features
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The eID iOS application provides connectivity with the Belgian eID card towards the e-Contract.be eID services.

Screenshots

Proximus Mail4 screens
eID iOS1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: eID iOS at every 3 months against Proximus Mail's every 6 months. eID iOS also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). Proximus Mail's advantage is review sentiment (11% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Proximus Mail ships an update every 6 months, eID iOS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Proximus Mail versus eID iOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProximus MaileID iOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProximusFrank Cornelis

Customer experience

Proximus Mail

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive10.7%
Neutral16.1%
Negative73.2%

eID iOS

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Proximus Mail

No in-app purchases

None

eID iOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Proximus Mail free?
Proximus Mail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eID iOS free?
eID iOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Proximus Mail or eID iOS have ads?
Neither Proximus Mail nor eID iOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Proximus Mail or eID iOS?
Proximus Mail ships an update every 6 months, and eID iOS every 3 months. Most recently, Proximus Mail was updated on October 16, 2026 and eID iOS on September 7, 2026.

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