# IMBox vs inbox.la

IMBox and inbox.la both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of inbox.la's written reviews are positive against 26% of IMBox's. IMBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. inbox.la sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. IMBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for IMBox against 4.8 for inbox.la. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of IMBox's written reviews are positive against 100% of inbox.la's.

IMBox ships an update every 2 weeks, inbox.la every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IMBox | inbox.la |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imbox/id783687933/reviews) | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inboxla/id1483457784/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 168 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SPOTBROS TECHNOLOGIES S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/555289745) | [inbox.lv](https://appshunter.io/developer/580527913) |

## What reviewers say

### IMBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imbox/id783687933)

A secure and private instant messaging platform for businesses. It facilitates easy communication and file sharing among employees, clients, and providers without requiring phone numbers. Offers robust security features for data control and network management.

**Highlights:** Private and secure instant messaging, File sharing for any file type, Unlimited group chats and broadcast lists, Cross-company communication, Integrated user directory, Message status notifications, Remote data swipe

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### inbox.la

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inboxla/id1483457784)

A secure and private email client offering a user-friendly interface, lightning-fast notifications, and robust features like multiple account support and attachment management. It prioritizes data security with SSL encryption and high spam protection, ensuring a seamless email experience.

**Highlights:** User-friendly interface, Lightning notifications, Multiple account support, Send multiple attachments, Undo delete, High spam protection, Contacts synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| inbox.la Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IMBox free?

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

### Is inbox.la free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IMBox or inbox.la?

IMBox and inbox.la are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do IMBox or inbox.la have ads?

Neither IMBox nor inbox.la shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IMBox or inbox.la?

IMBox ships an update every 2 weeks, and inbox.la every 2 months. Most recently, IMBox was updated on November 6, 2026 and inbox.la on November 3, 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.*