Comparison

Mobex SMS vs PBX.io TEXT

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

Head to head
About

Mobex SMS

Send and receive SMS messages on iOS devices using a virtual number that syncs with your desktop application. Integrate with Microsoft 365 for secure, single sign-on access and text contacts from Outlook or your employee directory. Archive messages for compliance.

Highlights
  • Send/receive SMS on iOS
  • Virtual number support
  • Microsoft 365 integration
  • Text Outlook/Employee Directory contacts
  • Synchronized desktop app
  • Secure message storage
  • Automatic message archiving
Features
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Send/receive SMS messages on your iOS mobile devices, using the same Mobex SMS virtual number you text with on your Microsoft 365 desktop. Start a conversation on, say,  your Microsoft Teams desktop, and keep it going when you’re on the move. Text using a virtual number in your own local area or country code, or simply use your existing business number to text and call. Mobex SMS is fully integrated with Microsoft 365 so you can enjoy single sign-on security via Microsoft authentication and send messages to your contacts stored in Outlook, your employee directory or mobile phone. As new texts arrive, Mobex SMS will alert you on all your mobile devices and desktop applications, and because it stores every text message securely in Microsoft Azure, you can archive them as email to stay fully compliant.   • Easy to use  • Virtual number  • Text Outlook and Employee Directory Contacts  • Synchronized with Desktop App  • Live message status notifications  • Secure Access & Message Storage  • Automatic Message Archive  • No SIM card required

About

PBX.io TEXT

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With PBX.io TEXT, you can send and receive texts from your PBX.io business phone numbers. Make and receive text messages using your business phone number! Use your business phone number to text instead of your personal number Send and receive text and picture messages to/from any cell phone number in the continental US View your messages on multiple devices: Use your account on multiple devices with one sign-in Access your messages from any computer via your browser (Chrome/Firefox/Edge) Multiple users can access the same number so you or your team can reply to any message Now your customers can communicate with you with the ease and convenience that they have when texting with friends and family. No need to download a separate messaging “app” to contact you - they can simply text your business number and get in touch.

Screenshots

Mobex SMS4 screens
PBX.io TEXT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Mobex SMS at 3 against PBX.io TEXT's —. PBX.io TEXT's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Mobex SMS versus PBX.io TEXT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobex SMSPBX.io TEXT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobex, IncorporatedSUMOFIBER LLC

In-app purchases

None

Mobex SMS

No in-app purchases

None

PBX.io TEXT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobex SMS free?
Mobex SMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PBX.io TEXT free?
PBX.io TEXT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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