# WEB.DE vs ABV Mail

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WEB.DE at 73% against ABV Mail's 9%. WEB.DE also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 14). ABV Mail's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WEB.DE sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ABV Mail asks for nothing beyond the download.

WEB.DE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WEB.DE has 1.8K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of WEB.DE's written reviews are positive against 9% of ABV Mail's.

WEB.DE ships an update fortnightly, ABV Mail every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WEB.DE | ABV Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webde-mail-cloud-and-news/id368948250/reviews)** | [1.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abv-mail/id1024988497/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 9.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 362 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/308299517) | [Net Info.BG EAD](https://appshunter.io/developer/495932403) |

## What reviewers say

### WEB.DE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webde-mail-cloud-and-news/id368948250)

Manage your emails, store files securely, and access news all in one app. Features an intelligent inbox that categorizes messages and offers 2 GB of free online storage for backups and file sharing. Enjoy push notifications and PIN protection for secure access.

**Highlights:** Intelligent email categorization, 2 GB free online storage, Secure file backup and sharing, Push notifications for new emails, PIN protection for secure access, Access to WEB.DE news

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Online-Speicher 30 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| TrackFree | $1.49 | per month |
| Online-Speicher 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| WEB.DE MailPlus | $3.99 | per month |
| WEB.DE Mail Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| WEB.DE Club Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| WEB.DE Mail Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| WEB.DE Club Membership | $6.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 🔒 Good spam filters
- 💡 Linking to web.de photo album and online storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Poor search and organization features
- 🔑 Frequent re-login required
- 🗂️ Lack of multiple account support
- 🌐 Limited international availability

**Reported bugs**

- Emails not loading or syncing properly
- Login issues and app freezes
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved email search and organization
- Support for multiple email accounts
- Better integration with other services


### ABV Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abv-mail/id1024988497)

Access your correspondence easily and quickly. Check and read new emails, compose messages, and stay connected with friends and business partners on the go.

**Highlights:** Check and read new emails, Compose emails, Stay connected with contacts, Easy and fast access to correspondence

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App is functional (rarely mentioned)
- 👍 App is functional (rarely mentioned)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not opening
- 🐛 App crashing frequently
- 🐛 Constant errors
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 🐛 Unable to load emails

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening
- App crashing
- Constant errors
- Slow performance
- Unable to load emails

**Requested features**

- Fix the app
- Improve spam protection
- Update the design
- Fix login issues
- Fix email update issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WEB.DE free?

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

### Is ABV Mail free?

ABV Mail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WEB.DE or ABV Mail?

WEB.DE is rated higher. WEB.DE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while ABV Mail averages 1.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do WEB.DE or ABV Mail have ads?

WEB.DE shows ads; ABV Mail does not.

### Which is updated more often, WEB.DE or ABV Mail?

WEB.DE ships an update fortnightly, and ABV Mail every 2 months. Most recently, WEB.DE was updated on November 11, 2026 and ABV Mail on November 11, 2026.

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