# GMX vs Our Gatekeeper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Our Gatekeeper at none against GMX's 19. Our Gatekeeper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). GMX's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 3). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GMX sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Our Gatekeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Our Gatekeeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GMX has 17K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GMX | Our Gatekeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmx-mail-and-cloud/id417352269/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/our-gatekeeper/id1590818516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 373 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/308299517) | [Castro Agbo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590818518) |

## 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


### Our Gatekeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/our-gatekeeper/id1590818516)

This community-based app enhances convenience and security for residents and estate management. It offers features like panic buttons, guest access requests, financial management for levies and projects, and real-time communication.

**Highlights:** Panic button with location coordinates, Guest access requests and notifications, Facility levy and project payment management, Real-time payment dashboard with export, Individual and group messaging, Automatic payment reconciliation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GMX free?

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

### Is Our Gatekeeper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GMX or Our Gatekeeper?

Our Gatekeeper is rated higher. GMX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Our Gatekeeper averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do GMX or Our Gatekeeper have ads?

GMX shows ads; Our Gatekeeper does not.

### Which is updated more often, GMX or Our Gatekeeper?

GMX ships an update fortnightly, and Our Gatekeeper fortnightly. Most recently, GMX was updated on October 21, 2026 and Our Gatekeeper on October 14, 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.*