# GMX vs Email

The clearest difference is ads: Email at none against GMX's shown. Email also leads on ratings volume (79K vs 17K) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). GMX's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, 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 Email sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GMX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17K and 79K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of GMX's written reviews are positive against 66% of Email's.

GMX ships an update every 2 weeks, Email fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GMX | Email |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmx-mail-and-cloud/id417352269/reviews)** | [4.5 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-edison-mail/id922793622/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17K | **79K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 66.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 370 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/308299517) | [Edison Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481881468) |

## 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


### Email

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-edison-mail/id922793622)

Manage multiple email accounts in one unified inbox. This app offers fast email fetching, smart search for important information, and tools to reduce inbox clutter. It prioritizes privacy and security with features like sender blocking and biometric protection.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for all accounts, Fast email fetching and search, One-tap unsubscribe, Sender blocking, Customizable swipe actions and templates, Biometric inbox security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Edison Mail+ | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Edison Mail+ | $9.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $9.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $11.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $14.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $14.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $16.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $19.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $24.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $49.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $59.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $66.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $66.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $79.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $99.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $99.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $109.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure with Face ID support
- 📦 Helpful package tracking and delivery updates
- 🔍 Effective unsubscribe and spam blocking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications and email sync issues
- 🔄 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Inconsistent search and filtering functionality
- 🔑 Issues with logging in and account connectivity
- 📧 Problems with sending and delivering emails

**Reported bugs**

- Emails disappearing from the Outbox
- Incorrect unread email badge counts
- Emails not loading or displaying properly
- Account settings randomly resetting

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable snooze and scheduling options
- Integration with calendar and reminders
- Ability to move emails between accounts
- More granular control over folder management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GMX free?

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

### Is Email free?

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

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

GMX is rated higher. GMX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Email averages 4.5 from 79K ratings.

### Do GMX or Email have ads?

GMX shows ads; Email does not.

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

GMX ships an update every 2 weeks, and Email fortnightly. Most recently, GMX was updated on September 24, 2026 and Email on September 24, 2026.

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