Mailbox by PilotoMail vs Explainr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mailbox by PilotoMail
Manage your mailbox rentals remotely. View and handle your mail from any location globally. This app is designed for users who rent mailboxes through PilotoMail.
- Remote mail viewing
- Mail management
- Global access
- PilotoMail integration
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Mail management app for mailbox renters through PilotoMail. View and manage your mail from anywhere in the world.
Explainr
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Got a suspicious letter, notice, or bill? Snap a photo and Explainr tells you in seconds — scam, junk, or something you actually need to deal with. No more guessing whether that official-looking mail is real. Explainr reads it and explains it in plain language — so you know exactly what it is and what to do next. — Spot scam mail and fraud fast — Plain-language breakdown of confusing official letters — Knows the tricks behind phishing and common scams — Works on letters, bills, and official notices — Keeps a history of everything you've checked Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mailbox by PilotoMail at none against Explainr's 1. Mailbox by PilotoMail also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). Explainr's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Explainr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Mailbox by PilotoMail asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mailbox by PilotoMail ships an update every 11 months, Explainr every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mailbox by PilotoMail | Explainr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piloto Mail, LLC | Piotr Kobzar |
In-app purchases
Mailbox by PilotoMail
No in-app purchases
Explainr
- Explainr Pro$2.991 Month
Questions
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