# Gmail vs Email App for Gmail

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Email App for Gmail at 68% against Gmail's 29%. Email App for Gmail also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Gmail's advantage is ratings volume (2.4M vs 4.1K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Email App for Gmail sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gmail holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gmail has 2.4M ratings behind it against 4.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Gmail's written reviews are positive against 68% of Email App for Gmail's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gmail | Email App for Gmail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmail-email-by-google/id422689480/reviews)** | [4.4 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-app-for-gmail/id1145412791/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4M** | 4.1K |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | **68.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 719 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Craigpark Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/737311904) |

## 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


### Email App for Gmail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-app-for-gmail/id1145412791)

Manage your Gmail and other email accounts with a beautifully designed, fast, and secure application. Enjoy intuitive actions, custom notifications, and advanced security features to keep your inbox organized and protected.

**Highlights:** Custom push notifications, User-friendly interface, Contact avatars and email threads, Advanced search functionality, Personalized email filters, PIN password security

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 無廣告版 | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Remove ads (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove ads (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove ads (6 months) | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove ads (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| No Ads version | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Convenient email management
- 🚀 Streamlined experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💸 Ads and paid features
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance
- 🤨 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after updates
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Delayed email syncing
- Disappearing emails and folders
- Unreliable push notifications

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete emails in bulk
- More customization options
- Improved notification system
- Better integration with other apps
- Enhanced search functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gmail free?

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

### Is Email App for Gmail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gmail or Email App for Gmail?

Gmail is rated higher. Gmail averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4M ratings, while Email App for Gmail averages 4.4 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Gmail or Email App for Gmail have ads?

Both Gmail and Email App for Gmail show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gmail or Email App for Gmail?

Gmail ships an update weekly, and Email App for Gmail weekly. Most recently, Gmail was updated on September 24, 2026 and Email App for Gmail on September 23, 2026.

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