# GMX vs freenet Mail

The clearest difference is ratings volume: GMX at 17K against freenet Mail's 97. GMX also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). freenet Mail's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 71%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GMX sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and freenet Mail sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GMX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GMX has 17K ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of GMX's written reviews are positive against 80% of freenet Mail's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GMX ships an update every 2 weeks, freenet Mail weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GMX | freenet Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmx-mail-and-cloud/id417352269/reviews)** | [4.4 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freenet-mail/id796903132/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 370 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/308299517) | [freenet.de GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/367623899) |

## 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


### freenet Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freenet-mail/id796903132)

Manage all your email accounts from one secure app. Read, write, and organize emails with push notifications and automatic SSL encryption. Access contacts and attachments easily, with PIN or TouchID protection.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple email accounts, Push notifications for new emails, Automatic SSL encryption, PIN and TouchID protection, Swipe to delete emails, Access email folders and attachments

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| freenet Mail start | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GMX free?

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

### Is freenet Mail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GMX or freenet Mail?

GMX is rated higher. GMX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while freenet Mail averages 4.4 from 97 ratings.

### Do GMX or freenet Mail have ads?

Both GMX and freenet Mail show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GMX or freenet Mail?

GMX ships an update every 2 weeks, and freenet Mail weekly. Most recently, GMX was updated on September 24, 2026 and freenet Mail on September 22, 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.*