# MeMail vs Gmail

MeMail and Gmail both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of MeMail's written reviews are positive against 30% of Gmail's. MeMail also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). Gmail's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Gmail is free to download; MeMail costs $1.99 up front. Gmail sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MeMail asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MeMail against 4.7 for Gmail. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gmail has 2.4M ratings behind it against 166, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of MeMail's written reviews are positive against 30% of Gmail's.

MeMail ships an update every 5 months, Gmail weekly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MeMail | Gmail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memail-email-yourself-fast/id402261795/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmail-email-by-google/id422689480/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 166 | **2.4M** |
| Positive reviews | **88.6% of reviews** | 29.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#3** |
| Size | 5 MB | 721 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Day One Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/402261798) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### MeMail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memail-email-yourself-fast/id402261795)

Quickly send notes, reminders, or any information to yourself via email. Set up your email address once and send messages with full subject line control and optional settings for faster communication.

**Highlights:** Send quick emails to yourself, Full subject-line control, AutoSubject feature, Custom subject prefix, Supports TextExpander snippets, One-Tap Send option

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient note-taking
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Perfect for quick notes/reminders
- ✅ Reliable and works well
- ✨ Lightweight and focused app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Extra step to send email
- 📱 No dedicated iPad app
- ⚠️ Separate purchases for iPhone/iPad versions
- 🔊 Default swoosh sound can be distracting

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after iOS update
- Stopped working unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- iPad version
- Option to disable email preview/confirmation step
- Support for multiple email addresses/configurations
- Dark background option for night use
- Ability to archive emails within the app


### Gmail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmail-email-by-google/id422689480)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Productivity, #6 Top Free · Productivity, #20 Top Grossing, #24 Top Free (US App Store)

This application provides a secure and efficient email experience with advanced features like spam blocking, smart replies, and multi-account support. It integrates with other Google services for enhanced productivity and collaboration.

**Highlights:** Robust security & spam blocking, Real-time notifications, Multiple account support, Smart Reply & Compose, Undo send, Google Chat & Meet integration, Threaded conversations

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 2 TB | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient email management
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 😊 Positive user experience overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💡 Lacking advanced features
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working properly
- Emails disappearing from inbox
- Inability to remove accounts
- Conversation view issues

**Requested features**

- Swipe to delete/snooze emails
- Ability to mark all emails as read
- Customizable notification settings
- Improved file attachment functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MeMail free?

MeMail costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gmail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MeMail or Gmail?

MeMail is rated higher. MeMail averages 4.9 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Gmail averages 4.7 from 2.4M ratings.

### Do MeMail or Gmail have ads?

Gmail shows ads; MeMail does not.

### Which is updated more often, MeMail or Gmail?

MeMail ships an update every 5 months, and Gmail weekly. Most recently, MeMail was updated on October 26, 2026 and Gmail on October 26, 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.*