# GMX vs mail.ch Mail

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GMX at 77% against mail.ch Mail's 33%. GMX also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). mail.ch Mail's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GMX sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and mail.ch Mail sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GMX ships an update fortnightly, mail.ch Mail every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GMX | mail.ch Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmx-mail-and-cloud/id417352269/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 373 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/308299517) | [mail.de GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/567429768) |

## What reviewers say

### GMX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmx-mail-and-cloud/id417352269)

Manage your email, cloud storage, and news in one convenient app. Features a smart inbox that automatically categorizes emails for better organization and a secure cloud for file backup and sharing. Enjoy customizable push notifications and PIN protection for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Smart Inbox for automatic email categorization, Secure cloud storage for file backup and sharing, Customizable push notifications, PIN protection for secure access, Support for multiple GMX mail accounts, Battery-saving email push service

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud 30 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| TrackFree | $1.49 | per month |
| adfree App | $1.99 | per month |
| Cloud 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| Cloud 150 GB | $2.49 | per month |
| Cloud 250 GB | $3.49 | per month |
| GMX ProMail | $3.99 | per month |
| GMX ProMail | $4.49 | per month |
| GMX TopMail | $6.99 | per month |
| AdFree | $22.90 | per year |
| GMX ProMail | $49.99 | per year |
| GMX TopMail | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Available always
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Comprehensive and feature-rich
- 👍 Great alternative to big tech

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional login issues
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unwanted ads and spam
- 🌐 Confusing German language pages

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent sign-outs
- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Inability to access certain folders

**Requested features**

- Customizable font sizes
- Dark mode option
- Improved spam filtering
- Better integration with other apps
- Ability to schedule emails


### mail.ch Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailch-mail/id1240175865)

Manage your emails, contacts, calendar, and online storage with enhanced security and convenience. Send large attachments, postcards, and share files easily. Enjoy features like push notifications and dark mode for an optimized mobile experience.

**Highlights:** Encrypted email sending and receiving, Push notifications for new emails, Send attachments up to 100 MB, Multi-account management, Integrated address book and calendar sync, Online storage for files, Send real postcards from the app

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlusMail | $49.99 | one-time |
| ProMail | $69.99 | one-time |
| PowerMail | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GMX free?

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

### Is mail.ch Mail free?

mail.ch Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do GMX or mail.ch Mail have ads?

Both GMX and mail.ch Mail show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GMX or mail.ch Mail?

GMX ships an update fortnightly, and mail.ch Mail every 4 months. Most recently, GMX was updated on October 19, 2026 and mail.ch Mail on October 12, 2026.

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