# ChatInbox vs Threadly

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Threadly at none against ChatInbox's 3. Threadly also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChatInbox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Threadly asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChatInbox | Threadly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatinbox-email-by-sender/id6462772788/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **30** | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Innovatism LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/955315491) | [Isaac Muliro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774011230) |

## What reviewers say

### ChatInbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatinbox-email-by-sender/id6462772788)

This app reimagines your email by organizing it around people, not dates. View all conversations with a contact in a chat-style format, making it easy to find past messages and attachments. It supports multiple email accounts and devices, offering a streamlined inbox experience.

**Highlights:** Contact-centered inbox, All accounts in one inbox, Smart contact grouping, Attachments by person, Calendar view, Email reminders

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $59.99 | one-time |


### Threadly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadly-email-client/id6759013173)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChatInbox free?

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

### Is Threadly free?

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

### Do ChatInbox or Threadly have ads?

Neither ChatInbox nor Threadly shows ads.

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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.*