# WEB.DE vs Host Manager

The clearest difference is rating: WEB.DE at 4.6 against Host Manager's 3.0. WEB.DE also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 2) and review sentiment (73% vs 50%). Host Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WEB.DE sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Host Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

WEB.DE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WEB.DE has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of Host Manager's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WEB.DE | Host Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webde-mail-cloud-and-news/id368948250/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/host-manager/id6479623612/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **72.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 362 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/308299517) | [YES HUA HIN COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483433962) |

## What reviewers say

### WEB.DE

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

Manage your emails, store files securely online, and stay informed with news, all within one app. Features an intelligent mailbox for better organization and a protected online storage solution with German data protection standards.

**Highlights:** Intelligent mailbox for thematic email sorting, 1 GB email storage, 2 GB minimum online storage, Send attachments up to 20 MB, Secure file storage with German data protection, Automatic photo upload, Encrypted email sending

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WEB.DE Mail App+ | $0.99 | per month |
| Online-Speicher 30 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| TrackFree | $1.49 | per month |
| adfree App | $1.99 | per month |
| Online-Speicher 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| Online-Speicher 150 GB | $2.49 | per month |
| Online-Speicher 250 GB | $3.49 | 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 |
| WEB.DE MailPlus | $49.99 | per year |
| WEB.DE Club Membership | $69.99 | per year |

**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


### Host Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/host-manager/id6479623612)

Manage your cPanel and WHM servers remotely from your mobile device. This tool provides essential server management capabilities when you're away from your computer.

**Highlights:** Remote server management, cPanel support, WHM support, Mobile access, Tablet compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WEB.DE free?

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

### Is Host Manager free?

Host Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WEB.DE or Host Manager?

WEB.DE is rated higher. WEB.DE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Host Manager averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do WEB.DE or Host Manager have ads?

WEB.DE shows ads; Host Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, WEB.DE or Host Manager?

WEB.DE ships an update fortnightly, and Host Manager fortnightly. Most recently, WEB.DE was updated on October 23, 2026 and Host Manager on October 24, 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.*