# GMX vs BT Email

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GMX at 71% against BT Email's 17%. GMX also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). BT Email's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GMX sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BT Email asks for nothing beyond the download.

GMX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GMX has 17K ratings behind it against 223, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of GMX's written reviews are positive against 17% of BT Email's.

GMX ships an update every 2 weeks, BT Email every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GMX | BT Email |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmx-mail-and-cloud/id417352269/reviews)** | [4.3 (223 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bt-email/id1467369544/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 223 |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 17.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 370 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/308299517) | [British Telecommunications plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/373567642) |

## 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


### BT Email

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bt-email/id1467369544)

This app provides a secure and user-friendly way to manage your BT email account on the go. It offers robust cyber security, easy organization tools, and dedicated UK-based support for a seamless email experience.

**Highlights:** Designed for BT email service, World-class cyber security, User-friendly interface, Organize emails by date, contact, or classification, Add folders, Manage signatures and auto-replies, UK and Ireland based support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and good layout
- 👍 User friendly app
- 🔒 Excellent format easy to look up older emails
- 👍 Well organized
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes, crashes, and glitchy
- 🐛 Slow and laggy
- 🐛 Authenticating issues and logging out frequently
- 🐛 Emails not updating or syncing properly
- 🐛 Emails getting stuck in drafts or outbox

**Reported bugs**

- Emails getting stuck in outbox
- App freezing and crashing
- Inability to log out properly
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- Inconsistent email display and notification issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to bulk delete emails
- Improved search and filtering options
- Better spam and phishing protection
- Seamless integration with other email accounts
- More user-friendly and modern interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GMX free?

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

### Is BT Email free?

BT Email is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GMX or BT Email?

GMX is rated higher. GMX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while BT Email averages 4.3 from 223 ratings.

### Do GMX or BT Email have ads?

GMX shows ads; BT Email does not.

### Which is updated more often, GMX or BT Email?

GMX ships an update every 2 weeks, and BT Email every 3 months. Most recently, GMX was updated on September 24, 2026 and BT Email on September 23, 2026.

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