# SEPBox vs MailTime

The clearest difference is rating: MailTime at 3.7 against SEPBox's 1.0. MailTime also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (97 vs 1). SEPBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MailTime sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SEPBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

MailTime holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MailTime has 97 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SEPBox ships an update every 4 months, MailTime fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SEPBox | MailTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sepbox/id498719141/reviews) | **[3.7 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailtime-ai-email-inbox/id914281815/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | — | 59.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Direccao dos Servicos de Correios e Telecomunicacoes](https://appshunter.io/developer/498719144) | [MailTime](https://appshunter.io/developer/914281818) |

## What reviewers say

### SEPBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sepbox/id498719141)

This app provides a secure digital mailbox for receiving government notifications, registered mail, and electronic bills. It helps users avoid junk mail and viruses, with automatic reminders for important dates and activities.

**Highlights:** Secure electronic mailbox, Receive government notifications, Receive registered electronic mail, Receive electronic bills, Avoid junk mail and viruses, Automatic reminders for important dates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MailTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailtime-ai-email-inbox/id914281815)

This app transforms your email inbox into a streamlined, chat-like experience. It integrates multiple email accounts and uses AI to help you draft replies, proofread messages, and manage conversations efficiently. Enjoy a clutter-free inbox and communicate as easily as sending a text message.

**Highlights:** SMS-style email conversations, AI-powered email replies, Proofread, shorten, expand messages, Group chat-like email management, Integrates multiple email accounts, Secure and ad-free interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| AI Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| One MailTime account | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 MailTime AI Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 MailTime AI Credits | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative email-as-chat concept
- 🚀 Efficient email management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Slow sync and update issues
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 📤 Limited email account support

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes on iPhone 6 and older devices
- Inability to log in to certain email accounts
- Sync issues causing missed or delayed notifications

**Requested features**

- Support for more email providers (e.g., Naver, Daum)
- Ability to organize emails into folders
- Option to customize notification sounds
- Improved search and archiving functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SEPBox free?

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

### Is MailTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SEPBox or MailTime?

MailTime is rated higher. SEPBox averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MailTime averages 3.7 from 97 ratings.

### Do SEPBox or MailTime have ads?

Neither SEPBox nor MailTime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SEPBox or MailTime?

SEPBox ships an update every 4 months, and MailTime fortnightly. Most recently, SEPBox was updated on October 29, 2026 and MailTime on October 29, 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.*