# Email Yourself vs ScreenAway

The clearest difference is rating: ScreenAway at 5.0 against Email Yourself's 4.5. ScreenAway also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Email Yourself's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Email Yourself sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ScreenAway sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScreenAway holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Email Yourself has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Email Yourself's written reviews are positive against 100% of ScreenAway's.

Email Yourself ships an update every 2 months, ScreenAway every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Email Yourself | ScreenAway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-yourself-pigeon/id1468716847/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenaway-detect-changes/id6745079362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ritchie & Mason](https://appshunter.io/developer/713590549) | [SiliconAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801436754) |

## What reviewers say

### Email Yourself

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-yourself-pigeon/id1468716847)

Instantly email yourself notes, links, and reminders with a single tap. This app helps you capture ideas quickly and clear your mind by sending thoughts directly to your inbox. It prioritizes privacy and offers seamless integration with your device.

**Highlights:** One-tap email to yourself, Share links via iOS Share Sheet, Attach photos, Dark Mode support, Privacy-first design, Works on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pigeon Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


### ScreenAway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenaway-detect-changes/id6745079362)

This app uses your phone's camera to monitor your computer screen for new notifications. Receive instant alerts on your phone when notification badges or specific text appear, allowing you to step away from your desk with peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Monitor computer screen remotely, Instant mobile notifications, Detects notification badges and text, Optimized for popular apps, Customizable alerts, Save monitoring presets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access + 3-Day Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access for 1-Year | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Email Yourself free?

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

### Is ScreenAway free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Email Yourself or ScreenAway?

ScreenAway is rated higher. Email Yourself averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while ScreenAway averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Email Yourself or ScreenAway have ads?

Neither Email Yourself nor ScreenAway shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Email Yourself or ScreenAway?

Email Yourself ships an update every 2 months, and ScreenAway every 6 weeks. Most recently, Email Yourself was updated on October 14, 2026 and ScreenAway on October 14, 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.*