Comparison

Mailroom by PackageX vs cohesion

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

Head to head
About

Mailroom by PackageX

Automate mailroom and front desk operations with AI-powered photo scanning. Instantly extract delivery information, match packages to recipients, and manage notifications and alerts. Track all inbound and outbound items with contactless pickup options.

Highlights
  • AI-powered package scanning
  • Automated recipient notifications
  • Inbound/outbound tracking
  • Contactless proof of pickup
  • Cloud-based operation
  • Searchable delivery logs
Features
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Mailroom by PackageX uses machine vision and AI to automate your mailroom and front desk operations with a simple photo, across industries, including higher education, real estate, and co-working spaces. Simply snap a photo of any package or delivery label (even handwritten!), and Mailroom by PackageX will automatically extract all relevant information to match deliveries to the correct recipients, manage notifications, send alerts, collect proof of pickups and keep track of every item that enters and leaves your mailroom. Features * Cloud-based. No need for specialized hardware. * Batch scan packages and notify recipients with the click of a single button * Inbound and outbound package tracking * Quick and easy searches: search by carrier, retailer, sender, sender address or recipient * Read printed, handwritten and even partially destroyed labels * Users can assign a designated pickup person to collect all of their business's packages * Fully contactless proof of pickup options * Robust data and analytics * Email customization and co-branding * Access to our "Virtual Mailroom" features. Convenient call to action buttons within your notification emails. * Touch and Face ID Login * 24/7 access to our world-class customer support team Please note: If you are new to Mailroom by PackageX, please reach out to our sales and support team at sales@packagex.app for a live demo or assistance in setting up your account.

About

cohesion

This app provides a unified portal for managing various building services, including visitor access, amenity bookings, and parking. It offers mobile key card access and quick access to building information and on-site amenities.

Highlights
  • Visitor management
  • Service request submission
  • Amenity booking
  • Mobile key card access
  • Building information access
  • Push notifications
Features
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Experience improved productivity and greater satisfaction at work with COHESION. Conveniently use the single COHESION portal, available in web and mobile interfaces, for turn-key submissions and visibility to progress for visitor management, service requests, amenity booking, dock and freight elevator booking, parking management, bike room reservations and flex office space reservations. Easily access building and on-site amenities with mobile access key card at digital card readers. Quickly access building information, including contact information and availability of on-site amenities, such as, conference and meeting spaces, parking, bike room and fitness center, as well as, direct information and links to on-site restaurants, ATM machines, sundry shop and package center. Streamlined communications provide easier direct contact between you, your building and nearby amenities. Contact building operations more quickly with hyperlinked phone numbers and email addresses in the app. Engage with nearby restaurants and retail more easily with direct links to their websites. Receive information more quickly via building push notifications regarding emergency alerts, building events and general announcements. Note: Some app features are only available to current occupants of the building with valid credentials.

Screenshots

Mailroom by PackageX4 screens
cohesion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mailroom by PackageX at 4.1 against cohesion's 3.1. Mailroom by PackageX also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mailroom by PackageX holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Mailroom by PackageX's written reviews are positive against 33% of cohesion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mailroom by PackageX ships an update fortnightly, cohesion every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mailroom by PackageX versus cohesion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMailroom by PackageXcohesion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (19 ratings) — better3.1 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1942 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB182 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPackageXcohesionIB, Inc.

Customer experience

Mailroom by PackageX

All ratings19 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

cohesion

All ratings42 ratings
Positive47.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative45.2%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Mailroom by PackageX

No in-app purchases

None

cohesion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mailroom by PackageX free?
Mailroom by PackageX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is cohesion free?
cohesion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mailroom by PackageX or cohesion?
Mailroom by PackageX is rated higher. Mailroom by PackageX averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while cohesion averages 3.1 from 42 ratings.
Do Mailroom by PackageX or cohesion have ads?
Neither Mailroom by PackageX nor cohesion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mailroom by PackageX or cohesion?
Mailroom by PackageX ships an update fortnightly, and cohesion every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mailroom by PackageX was updated on October 16, 2026 and cohesion on October 24, 2026.

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