# Nextbox vs TapSend

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nextbox at none against TapSend's 4. TapSend's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TapSend sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Nextbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nextbox ships an update every 9 days, TapSend every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nextbox | TapSend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Size | 22 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Level Coder, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725712828) | [TapSend Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888841924) |

## What reviewers say

### Nextbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextbox-fast-fun-email/id6504255291)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TapSend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapsend-smart-sharing/id6761317190)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapSend Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| TapSend Business | $19.99 | per month |
| TapSend Pro | $99.00 | per year |
| TapSend Business | $199.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nextbox free?

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

### Is TapSend free?

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

### Do Nextbox or TapSend have ads?

Nextbox shows ads; TapSend does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nextbox or TapSend?

Nextbox ships an update every 9 days, and TapSend every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nextbox was updated on October 8, 2026 and TapSend on October 5, 2026.

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