Comparison

IBM MaaS360 vs RELAY | Messaging

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IBM MaaS360

Securely access corporate data and resources on iOS devices. Enhance productivity with mobile access to email, documents, and more, while maintaining strong organizational security.

Highlights
  • Secure access to corporate data
  • Mobile productivity for iOS devices
  • Comprehensive device security
  • Conditional access to apps and data
  • Access to documents, videos, and SharePoint
  • Advanced analytics and visibility
Features
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OVERVIEW IBM Maas360 with Watson for iOS securely enables iOS devices to access corporate data so users can be highly productive with email and other corporate resources, on the go. SECURITY IBM Maas360 provides comprehensive device security with conditional access to apps and corporate data while maintaining a sound security posture for organizations. FLEXIBILITY Secure access to corporate resources such as, documents, videos, Sharepoint or networked drives is super easy for end users with native IBM Maas360 iOS apps. VISIBILITY IBM Maas360 with Watson incorporates IBM’s deep expertise in analytics and business intelligence. Watson provides innovative dimensions of visibility and analytics providing organizations with actionable intelligence.

About

RELAY | Messaging

This app provides a unified messaging system for drivers and dispatchers, enabling real-time communication on the go. It helps improve driver satisfaction by allowing quick responses to assistance requests from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Unified messaging system
  • Real-time communication
  • Mobile messaging platform
  • Instant notifications
  • On-the-go connectivity
Features
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RELAY connects drivers and dispatch through a single unified system that runs on your existing in-cab and mobile messaging platforms. - Stay connected on the go: Communicate with drivers, even when you’re away from your computer. - Improve driver satisfaction: Receive instant notifications and respond quickly from your mobile device when drivers need assistance, wherever you are.

Screenshots

IBM MaaS3604 screens
RELAY | Messaging4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RELAY | Messaging at 5.0 against IBM MaaS360's 1.9. RELAY | Messaging also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). IBM MaaS360's advantage is ratings volume (429 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RELAY | Messaging holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IBM MaaS360 has 429 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IBM MaaS360 ships an update every 6 weeks, RELAY | Messaging every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IBM MaaS360 versus RELAY | Messaging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIBM MaaS360RELAY | Messaging
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (429 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings429 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInternational Business Machines Corp.Motorcity Systems LLC

Customer experience

IBM MaaS360

All ratings429 ratings
Positive18.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative75.5%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive10.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative80.4%

RELAY | Messaging

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

IBM MaaS360

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notifications not working consistently
  • Compatibility issues with iOS updates
  • Incorrect unread email counts
  • Crashes when deleting/moving emails

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Better calendar integration
  • Improved email management features
  • Support for third-party keyboards

RELAY | Messaging

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IBM MaaS360

No in-app purchases

None

RELAY | Messaging

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IBM MaaS360 free?
IBM MaaS360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RELAY | Messaging free?
RELAY | Messaging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IBM MaaS360 or RELAY | Messaging?
RELAY | Messaging is rated higher. IBM MaaS360 averages 1.9 out of 5 from 429 ratings, while RELAY | Messaging averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do IBM MaaS360 or RELAY | Messaging have ads?
Neither IBM MaaS360 nor RELAY | Messaging shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IBM MaaS360 or RELAY | Messaging?
IBM MaaS360 ships an update every 6 weeks, and RELAY | Messaging every 3 weeks. Most recently, IBM MaaS360 was updated on October 24, 2026 and RELAY | Messaging on October 24, 2026.

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