# GMX vs SecMail

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SecMail at none against GMX's 19. SecMail also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). GMX's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price 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. SecMail asks for nothing beyond the download.

GMX ships an update every 2 weeks, SecMail monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GMX | SecMail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 72.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 370 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/308299517) | [北京指掌易科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1149823074) |

## 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


### SecMail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secmail/id6463353812)

**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 SecMail free?

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

### Do GMX or SecMail have ads?

GMX shows ads; SecMail does not.

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

GMX ships an update every 2 weeks, and SecMail monthly. Most recently, GMX was updated on September 27, 2026 and SecMail on September 12, 2026.

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