# GMX vs myMail box

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myMail box at none against GMX's 19. myMail box also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). GMX's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 46%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

GMX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17K and 18K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of GMX's written reviews are positive against 46% of myMail box's.

GMX ships an update fortnightly, myMail box weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GMX | myMail box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmx-mail-and-cloud/id417352269/reviews)** | [4.4 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymail-box-email-client-app/id722120997/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17K | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 46.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 373 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/308299517) | [IT CENTURY21](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842851648) |

## 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


### myMail box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymail-box-email-client-app/id722120997)

Consolidate and manage multiple email accounts from various providers in a single, user-friendly interface. Enjoy customizable notifications, enhanced security features, and efficient search capabilities to streamline your communication.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for multiple email accounts, Customizable push notifications, Email thread view, Smart search with filters, PIN lock and Touch ID support, Contact suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Organized and better than Gmail and Outlook
- 👍 So easy to use and keep all my files organized
- 🚀 Super fast and efficient
- 👍 Wonderful mail app, love it
- 👍 Great mail app, easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to send email or save draft on iPad
- 🐛 Filters not working, lost customization
- 🐛 Keeps logging out of accounts, can't log back in
- 🐛 Unreliable, emails not loading or syncing properly
- 🐛 Constant login issues, app freezes and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Authentication issues, can't log in to accounts
- Emails not syncing or showing up in the app
- Constant sign-outs and login problems
- Notifications not working properly

**Requested features**

- Unified inbox for all accounts
- Ability to customize folder order
- Option to disable 'undo delete' feature
- Dark mode or customizable themes
- Better search functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GMX free?

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

### Is myMail box free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GMX or myMail box?

GMX is rated higher. GMX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while myMail box averages 4.4 from 18K ratings.

### Do GMX or myMail box have ads?

Both GMX and myMail box show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GMX or myMail box?

GMX ships an update fortnightly, and myMail box weekly. Most recently, GMX was updated on October 28, 2026 and myMail box on October 29, 2026.

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