# Mail App for Gmail vs TV Remote Plus

The clearest difference is monetization model: TV Remote Plus at free with in-app purchases against Mail App for Gmail's subscription. TV Remote Plus also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 39%). Mail App for Gmail's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.6K vs 13). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mail App for Gmail sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Plus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 Mail App for Gmail against 4.6 for TV Remote Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mail App for Gmail has 9.6K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Mail App for Gmail's written reviews are positive against 50% of TV Remote Plus's.

Mail App for Gmail ships an update every 5 weeks, TV Remote Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mail App for Gmail | TV Remote Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mail-app-for-gmail/id1462419097/reviews) | **[4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-plus-vizi/id6742110530/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 38.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bloop LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460809170) | [Hue Thai Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754271479) |

## What reviewers say

### Mail App for Gmail

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

**Currently charting:** #179 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


### TV Remote Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-plus-vizi/id6742110530)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for Roku streaming devices and TVs. Control power, volume, navigation, and playback. Offers quick channel shortcuts, a built-in keyboard, and trackpad for easier searching and browsing.

**Highlights:** Full Roku remote control, Quick channel shortcuts, Built-in keyboard and trackpad, Universal Roku compatibility, Easy volume and mute control, Air mouse mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access – Special | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mail App for Gmail free?

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

### Is TV Remote Plus free?

TV Remote Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mail App for Gmail or TV Remote Plus?

TV Remote Plus is rated higher. Mail App for Gmail averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while TV Remote Plus averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.

### Do Mail App for Gmail or TV Remote Plus have ads?

TV Remote Plus shows ads; Mail App for Gmail does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mail App for Gmail or TV Remote Plus?

Mail App for Gmail ships an update every 5 weeks, and TV Remote Plus every 2 months. Most recently, Mail App for Gmail was updated on November 9, 2026 and TV Remote Plus on November 8, 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.*