# AltaMail vs inbox.la

The clearest difference is ratings volume: AltaMail at 371 against inbox.la's 6. AltaMail also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). inbox.la's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AltaMail sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and inbox.la sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

inbox.la holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AltaMail has 371 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of AltaMail's written reviews are positive against 100% of inbox.la's.

AltaMail ships an update every 2 weeks, inbox.la every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AltaMail | inbox.la |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altamail/id1272521597/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inboxla/id1483457784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **371** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 66 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EuroSmartz Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299105918) | [inbox.lv](https://appshunter.io/developer/580527913) |

## What reviewers say

### AltaMail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altamail/id1272521597)

Streamline your inbox with advanced spam filtering and customizable rules. Quickly manage emails using swipe actions, organize by account, and back up messages offline. This app offers extensive customization for a desktop-like email experience on mobile.

**Highlights:** Smart spam detection, Customizable email rules and filters, Quick swipe actions for inbox management, Offline email backup, Work/home email separation, Mailshots and templates, Watch app integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month. autorenews | $0.99 | per month |
| 1 year. autorenews | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime AltaMail Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Top Attention Given to Fixing Things
- 🔒 Powerful email app enabled with extensive filters
- 👍 Superb email app
- 👍 Excellent email app
- 👍 Unbelievably Supported

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many issues
- 🐛 Crashes to much
- 🐛 Recent update made it very unstable
- 🐛 Emails have been deleted and hidden, and uploaded to cloud servers.
- 🔋 Hidden Gem

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Email notifications not working properly
- Formatting issues with email text
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Bionic reading font option


### 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 AltaMail free?

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

### Is inbox.la free?

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

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

inbox.la is rated higher. AltaMail averages 4.6 out of 5 from 371 ratings, while inbox.la averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

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

Neither AltaMail nor inbox.la shows ads.

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

AltaMail ships an update every 2 weeks, and inbox.la every 2 months. Most recently, AltaMail was updated on September 22, 2026 and inbox.la on September 10, 2026.

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