Comparison

Mobex SMS vs Alima AI

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

Alima AI

Features
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Meet Alima! Your AI-Powered Chatbot for Smart Document Management Alima is more than just a chatbot—it's your intelligent assistant for managing, organizing, and retrieving documents effortlessly. Powered by advanced artificial intelligence, Alima helps you stay productive and in control of your digital content. Key Features: Intelligent Organization Automatically categorize your documents using cutting-edge AI algorithms—no manual sorting required. Secure Cloud Storage Safely store your documents in the cloud, ensuring they’re always accessible, backed up, and protected. Smart Search Instantly find the files you need with Alima’s AI-powered smart search. Retrieve documents by name, type, or even content. Whether you're managing business files or personal records, Alima makes document organization effortless, secure, and intelligent. Experience the future of file management—download Alima today.

Screenshots

Mobex SMS4 screens
Alima AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mobex SMS and Alima AI are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Mobex SMS ships an update every 6 weeks, Alima AI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Mobex SMS versus Alima AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobex SMSAlima AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMobex, IncorporatedWEALTHCODERS LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Mobex SMS

No in-app purchases

None

Alima AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobex SMS free?
Mobex SMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alima AI free?
Alima AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mobex SMS or Alima AI have ads?
Neither Mobex SMS nor Alima AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobex SMS or Alima AI?
Mobex SMS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Alima AI every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mobex SMS was updated on November 3, 2026 and Alima AI on November 8, 2026.

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