# Garmin Messenger™ vs BoxXp

The clearest difference is rating: Garmin Messenger™ at 4.6 against BoxXp's 2.3. Garmin Messenger™ also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 3) and review sentiment (19% vs 0%). BoxXp's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Garmin Messenger™ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garmin Messenger™ has 13K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Garmin Messenger™'s written reviews are positive against 0% of BoxXp's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Garmin Messenger™ | BoxXp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-messenger/id1550351929/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxxp/id6747576928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **19.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#76** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [247ClickAndShop Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821839269) |

## What reviewers say

### Garmin Messenger™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-messenger/id1550351929)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Communicate globally with friends and family, even without cell service. Pair with a compatible satellite communicator for secure messaging and SOS capabilities. Enjoy automatic network switching for reliable connectivity and real-time location sharing.

**Highlights:** Global messaging, Interactive SOS, Group messaging, Photo and voice messaging, Automatic network switching, Real-time location sharing (LiveTrack)

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great messaging functionality
- 👍 Seamless cellular and satellite communication
- 🚀 Consolidated messaging experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Activation and verification issues
- 🐛 Pairing problems with InReach devices
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
- 👎 Difficult to use and navigate
- 👎 Lack of support for older InReach models

**Reported bugs**

- No verification code received
- App freezes during activation
- Inconsistent behavior between app and device
- Messaging not working in areas with no cell coverage

**Requested features**

- Ability to message non-Messenger contacts
- Improved contact management and syncing
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Ability to delete messages on paired devices
- Better integration with Garmin Explore app


### BoxXp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxxp/id6747576928)

This app automatically counts punches using motion and sound detection, perfect for boxing reflex ball training. Track progress, compete with others, and improve your fitness and coordination with custom timers and video playback.

**Highlights:** Automatic punch counting via motion/sound detection, Customizable training timers, Video recording and playback, Punch history and progress tracking, Multiple user profiles, Offline and global leaderboards, Built-in tutorials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Garmin Messenger™ free?

Garmin Messenger™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BoxXp free?

BoxXp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Garmin Messenger™ or BoxXp?

Garmin Messenger™ is rated higher. Garmin Messenger™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while BoxXp averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Garmin Messenger™ or BoxXp have ads?

Neither Garmin Messenger™ nor BoxXp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Garmin Messenger™ or BoxXp?

Garmin Messenger™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and BoxXp every 3 weeks. Most recently, Garmin Messenger™ was updated on October 19, 2026 and BoxXp on October 6, 2026.

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