# GMX vs CLINQ

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CLINQ at none against GMX's 19. CLINQ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). GMX's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 50%). 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. CLINQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

GMX ships an update fortnightly, CLINQ weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GMX | CLINQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmx-mail-and-cloud/id417352269/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 373 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/308299517) | [sipgate GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/515224773) |

## 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


### CLINQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clinq/id1640081228)

This mobile softphone allows teams to stay connected and available to customers and colleagues from anywhere. Integrate with CRM systems to see caller information and manage your availability easily. Keep all your contacts in one place for seamless communication.

**Highlights:** Mobile softphone functionality, CRM integration (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.), Caller information display, Contact management, Availability control, VoIP provider integration

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GMX free?

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

### Is CLINQ free?

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

### Do GMX or CLINQ have ads?

GMX shows ads; CLINQ does not.

### Which is updated more often, GMX or CLINQ?

GMX ships an update fortnightly, and CLINQ weekly. Most recently, GMX was updated on November 1, 2026 and CLINQ 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.*