# iMailG vs Contact[s] 2

The clearest difference is rating: Contact[s] 2 at 4.5 against iMailG's 3.4. Contact[s] 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). iMailG's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iMailG sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Contact[s] 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Contact[s] 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 33 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of iMailG's written reviews are positive against 57% of Contact[s] 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iMailG ships an update every 3 months, Contact[s] 2 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMailG | Contact[s] 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imailg/id328800112/reviews) | **[4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-2/id639507613/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Idemfactor Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/301061386) | [Vincent Tourraine](https://appshunter.io/developer/308598599) |

## What reviewers say

### iMailG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imailg/id328800112)

A secure email client for Gmail offering robust protection with Touch/Face ID and passcode. It features customizable message viewing, anti-phishing measures, and in-app browsing. Easily insert text snippets, signatures, and manage attachments.

**Highlights:** Touch/Face ID and Passcode protection, Anti-phishing with undisguised URL display, In-app browsing or external browser options, Insert text snippets and HTML signatures, Attach multiple photos and scribbles, Open attachments in 3rd-party apps, Search text within emails

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisement | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gmail Plus! | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Integrates well with Google services
- 🔒 Secure login and passcode protection
- 👍 Convenient offline access to emails

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Paid features like push notifications and ad removal
- 🤔 Confusing or cluttered UI in some areas
- 🔍 Limited search and contact management options

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and frequent requests to re-enter credentials
- Scrolling and performance problems, especially on older devices
- Inconsistent behavior when composing and saving emails
- Push notifications not working as expected for some users

**Requested features**

- Improved push notification reliability and speed
- Better integration with Google Calendar and Tasks
- More customization options (e.g., themes, font sizes)
- Ability to manage multiple Gmail accounts seamlessly
- Enhanced email attachment handling and viewing


### Contact[s] 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-2/id639507613)

A streamlined address book designed for easy contact management. Quickly initiate calls, texts, or emails with your favorite people. Features synchronized contacts and custom mail client integration.

**Highlights:** Quick call, text, email initiation, Synchronized contacts, Custom mail client support, Birthday reminders via Today Widget

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMailG free?

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

### Is Contact[s] 2 free?

Contact[s] 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iMailG or Contact[s] 2?

Contact[s] 2 is rated higher. iMailG averages 3.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Contact[s] 2 averages 4.5 from 33 ratings.

### Do iMailG or Contact[s] 2 have ads?

iMailG shows ads; Contact[s] 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, iMailG or Contact[s] 2?

iMailG ships an update every 3 months, and Contact[s] 2 every 4 months. Most recently, iMailG was updated on October 17, 2026 and Contact[s] 2 on October 10, 2026.

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