# Gmail vs Superhuman Mail

The clearest difference is ads: Superhuman Mail at none against Gmail's shown. Superhuman Mail also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 29%). Gmail's advantage is ratings volume (2.4M vs 3.7K) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gmail sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Superhuman Mail sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 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 Gmail against 4.6 for Superhuman Mail. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gmail has 2.4M ratings behind it against 3.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Gmail's written reviews are positive against 41% of Superhuman Mail's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gmail | Superhuman Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmail-email-by-google/id422689480/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superhuman-mail/id1120837655/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4M** | 3.7K |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | **41.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 719 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Superhuman Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120837654) |

## What reviewers say

### Gmail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmail-email-by-google/id422689480)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Productivity, #5 Top Free · Productivity, #16 Top Grossing, #18 Top Free (US App Store)

This application provides a secure and efficient email experience with advanced features like spam blocking, smart replies, and multi-account support. It integrates with other Google services for enhanced productivity and collaboration.

**Highlights:** Robust security & spam blocking, Real-time notifications, Multiple account support, Smart Reply & Compose, Undo send, Google Chat & Meet integration, Threaded conversations

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 2 TB | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient email management
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 😊 Positive user experience overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💡 Lacking advanced features
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working properly
- Emails disappearing from inbox
- Inability to remove accounts
- Conversation view issues

**Requested features**

- Swipe to delete/snooze emails
- Ability to mark all emails as read
- Customizable notification settings
- Improved file attachment functionality


### Superhuman Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superhuman-mail/id1120837655)

This email application streamlines inbox management with AI-powered drafting and summarization. It helps users prioritize important messages, schedule emails for optimal delivery, and collaborate with teams through shared email views and integrated CRM tools. Save time and improve responsiveness with advanced features.

**Highlights:** AI email drafting, Automatic email summarization, Customizable inbox triage, Scheduled email delivery, Email sharing and commenting, Calendar integration, CRM integrations (HubSpot, Salesforce)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Great user experience
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💡 Innovative AI-powered features
- 🕰 Time-saving productivity tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📱 Lacking mobile app features
- 🤔 Confusing onboarding process

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account activation problems
- Emails not loading or syncing properly
- Formatting issues in email threads
- Crashes and freezes on various devices

**Requested features**

- Unified inbox for multiple accounts
- Better calendar integration
- More customization options
- Improved mobile app experience
- Table support in email composition


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gmail free?

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

### Is Superhuman Mail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gmail or Superhuman Mail?

Gmail is rated higher. Gmail averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4M ratings, while Superhuman Mail averages 4.6 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Gmail or Superhuman Mail have ads?

Gmail shows ads; Superhuman Mail does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gmail or Superhuman Mail?

Gmail ships an update weekly, and Superhuman Mail weekly. Most recently, Gmail was updated on September 24, 2026 and Superhuman Mail on September 22, 2026.

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