Comparison

Mobex SMS vs Clerk Chat

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

Clerk Chat

This AI-powered platform transforms your business landline into a textable number. It enables seamless customer engagement through mass and personalized texting, lead generation, and real-time communication. Integrates with popular CRM and business tools for streamlined operations.

Highlights
  • AI-powered SMS platform
  • Textable business landline
  • Mass and personalized texting
  • Lead generation
  • Real-time communication
  • CRM integration (Salesforce)
  • Business app integration (MS Teams, Zoom)
Features
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Transform your business landline into a textable phone number. Enable your current number in Slack, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce and our webapp. Enhance your business communication with Clerk Chat, the AI-powered SMS platform designed for seamless customer engagement. Easily manage mass and personalized texting, generate leads, and communicate with your audience in real-time. Clerk integrates with top CRM tools like Salesforce and streamlines your operations through apps like MS Teams and Zoom. Secure and scalable for any industry, Clerk Chat ensures efficient, compliant messaging. Elevate your customer relationships with a platform that’s built for modern business communication. Download Clerk Chat today and revolutionize your messaging!

Screenshots

Mobex SMS4 screens
Clerk Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mobex SMS at 5.0 against Clerk Chat's 2.4. Clerk Chat's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mobex SMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clerk Chat has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobex SMS ships an update every 6 weeks, Clerk Chat fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mobex SMS versus Clerk Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobex SMSClerk Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.4 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobex, IncorporatedClerk Chat Inc

Customer experience

Mobex SMS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Clerk Chat

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mobex SMS

No in-app purchases

None

Clerk Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobex SMS free?
Mobex SMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clerk Chat free?
Clerk Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobex SMS or Clerk Chat?
Mobex SMS is rated higher. Mobex SMS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Clerk Chat averages 2.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Mobex SMS or Clerk Chat have ads?
Neither Mobex SMS nor Clerk Chat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobex SMS or Clerk Chat?
Mobex SMS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Clerk Chat fortnightly. Most recently, Mobex SMS was updated on June 5, 2026 and Clerk Chat on September 10, 2026.

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