# GMX vs Tuta Mail

The clearest difference is ads: Tuta Mail at none against GMX's shown. Tuta Mail also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). GMX's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 65%) and ratings volume (17K vs 3.8K). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Tuta Mail sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for GMX against 4.7 for Tuta Mail. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17K and 3.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of GMX's written reviews are positive against 65% of Tuta Mail's.

GMX ships an update fortnightly, Tuta Mail weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GMX | Tuta Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmx-mail-and-cloud/id417352269/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuta-mail-secure-email/id922429609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 3.8K |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 65.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 373 MB | 85 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) | [Tutao GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/922429608) |

## 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


### Tuta Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuta-mail-secure-email/id922429609)

Secure your communications with an encrypted email service offering end-to-end encryption for emails and contacts. Enjoy features like anonymous registration, an ad-free experience, and a free encrypted calendar. Protect your privacy with a service developed and hosted in Germany.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, Anonymous registration, Ad-free experience, Free encrypted calendar, Quantum-safe encryption, Open source code

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revolutionary (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Legend (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Revolutionary (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Legend (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure email service
- 💡 Encrypted subject lines and contacts
- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 🚀 Reliable and fast
- 🔒 End-to-end encryption

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🐛 Inconsistent email delivery
- 🐛 Unreliable search functionality
- 🐛 Inability to export emails
- 🐛 Frequent app disconnections

**Reported bugs**

- Login credentials not working
- Accounts being locked or deleted unexpectedly
- Inability to restore deleted accounts
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Pinch-to-zoom functionality
- Improved email organization tools (labels, folders, etc.)
- Offline access mode
- Ability to set custom notification sounds
- Separate app for calendar and contacts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GMX free?

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

### Is Tuta Mail free?

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

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

Tuta Mail is rated higher. GMX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Tuta Mail averages 4.7 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do GMX or Tuta Mail have ads?

GMX shows ads; Tuta Mail does not.

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

GMX ships an update fortnightly, and Tuta Mail weekly. Most recently, GMX was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tuta Mail on October 30, 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.*