# GMX vs Central Station

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GMX at 77% against Central Station's 0%. GMX also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.7 vs 1.0). Central Station's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

GMX is free to download; Central Station costs $4.99 up front. GMX sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Central Station asks for nothing beyond the download.

GMX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GMX has 17K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of GMX's written reviews are positive against 0% of Central Station's.

GMX ships an update fortnightly, Central Station every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GMX | Central Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmx-mail-and-cloud/id417352269/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/central-station/id1580801950/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 373 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/308299517) | [Position Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/376156252) |

## What reviewers say

### GMX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmx-mail-and-cloud/id417352269)

Manage your email, cloud storage, and news in one convenient app. Features a smart inbox that automatically categorizes emails for better organization and a secure cloud for file backup and sharing. Enjoy customizable push notifications and PIN protection for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Smart Inbox for automatic email categorization, Secure cloud storage for file backup and sharing, Customizable push notifications, PIN protection for secure access, Support for multiple GMX mail accounts, Battery-saving email push service

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud 30 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| TrackFree | $1.49 | per month |
| adfree App | $1.99 | per month |
| Cloud 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| Cloud 150 GB | $2.49 | per month |
| Cloud 250 GB | $3.49 | per month |
| GMX ProMail | $3.99 | per month |
| GMX ProMail | $4.49 | per month |
| GMX TopMail | $6.99 | per month |
| AdFree | $22.90 | per year |
| GMX ProMail | $49.99 | per year |
| GMX TopMail | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Available always
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Comprehensive and feature-rich
- 👍 Great alternative to big tech

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional login issues
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unwanted ads and spam
- 🌐 Confusing German language pages

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent sign-outs
- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Inability to access certain folders

**Requested features**

- Customizable font sizes
- Dark mode option
- Improved spam filtering
- Better integration with other apps
- Ability to schedule emails


### Central Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/central-station/id1580801950)

Connect to a model train control system to view and share track layouts. Control locomotives, monitor signals, and see community-shared designs. No physical device is required to participate.

**Highlights:** View track layouts, Upload and share layouts, Browse community layouts, Control locomotives, Monitor signals and switches, Real-time updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GMX free?

GMX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Central Station free?

Central Station costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GMX or Central Station?

GMX is rated higher. GMX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Central Station averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do GMX or Central Station have ads?

GMX shows ads; Central Station does not.

### Which is updated more often, GMX or Central Station?

GMX ships an update fortnightly, and Central Station every 3 weeks. Most recently, GMX was updated on October 26, 2026 and Central Station on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*