# Email Client vs Mail App for Gmail

The clearest difference is monetization model: Email Client at free with in-app purchases against Mail App for Gmail's subscription. Email Client also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Mail App for Gmail's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Email Client sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Mail App for Gmail sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Email Client against 4.6 for Mail App for Gmail. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.7K and 9.6K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 39% and 39% positive.

Email Client ships an update every 6 weeks, Mail App for Gmail every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Email Client | Mail App for Gmail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-client-boomerang-mail/id1236906322/reviews)** | [4.6 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mail-app-for-gmail/id1462419097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K | **9.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **39.1% of reviews** | 38.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#191** |
| Size | 92 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baydin Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121758661) | [Bloop LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460809170) |

## What reviewers say

### Email Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-client-boomerang-mail/id1236906322)

Manage all your email accounts in one place with features like read receipts, scheduled sending, and AI-powered writing feedback. Quickly schedule meetings directly from your inbox and pause incoming messages when you need to focus.

**Highlights:** One-tap calendar scheduling, Read receipts, Email scheduling, Inbox Pause, AI writing feedback, Multiple account support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boomerang Gmail Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Boomerang Gmail Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Boomerang Outlook Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Boomerang Outlook Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Boomerang Gmail Pro Yearly | $179.99 | per year |
| Boomerang Gmail Pro Yearly | $179.99 | per year |
| Boomerang Outlook Pro Yearly | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient email management
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful features like scheduling and boomerang
- 🚀 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Reliability issues (crashes, emails not syncing)
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Emails not loading properly
- Unread email count not updating correctly
- Scheduled emails not sending at the right time
- Compatibility issues with other apps (e.g., SwiftKey)

**Requested features**

- Unified inbox for multiple email accounts
- Customizable swipe gestures
- Dark mode
- Better email threading and conversation view
- Improved notification handling


### Mail App for Gmail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mail-app-for-gmail/id1462419097)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers a streamlined experience for managing your Gmail inbox, focusing on quick triage and instant message sending/receiving. It boasts a fast, reliable performance, especially on VPNs, and a beautiful, animated interface.

**Highlights:** Fast email management tools, Multiple actions for inbox tasks, Reliable VPN performance, Instant sync via HTTPS, Beautiful custom animation engine, Real-time inbox monitoring

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Clear and intuitive interface
- 💡 Helpful for managing multiple accounts
- 🚀 Efficient email management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 🙄 Annoying pop-ups and ads

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account authentication problems
- Syncing and email loading delays
- Inability to send emails in some cases

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved notification system
- Better integration with other email services
- Bulk email management tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Email Client free?

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

### Is Mail App for Gmail free?

Mail App for Gmail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Email Client or Mail App for Gmail?

Email Client is rated higher. Email Client averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Mail App for Gmail averages 4.6 from 9.6K ratings.

### Do Email Client or Mail App for Gmail have ads?

Neither Email Client nor Mail App for Gmail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Email Client or Mail App for Gmail?

Email Client ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mail App for Gmail every 5 weeks. Most recently, Email Client was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mail App for Gmail on November 5, 2026.

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