# Gmail vs Email Tracker by EmailHawk

The clearest difference is rating: Gmail at 4.7 against Email Tracker by EmailHawk's 2.6. Gmail also leads on ratings volume (2.4M vs 20) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). Email Tracker by EmailHawk's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 Email Tracker by EmailHawk sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gmail has 2.4M ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Gmail's written reviews are positive against 21% of Email Tracker by EmailHawk's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gmail | Email Tracker by EmailHawk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmail-email-by-google/id422689480/reviews)** | [2.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-tracker-by-emailhawk/id1483503984/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4M** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **29.0% of reviews** | 21.1% 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 | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Ryan Kotzebue](https://appshunter.io/developer/832112887) |

## 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, #18 Top Grossing, #38 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 Tracker by EmailHawk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-tracker-by-emailhawk/id1483503984)

This app provides real-time notifications when your emails are opened, including the location and device used. It integrates with the iOS Mail app to offer insights without full inbox access, helping users time follow-ups and refine their messages.

**Highlights:** Push notifications for email opens, Location and device tracking for opens, Read count for emails, iOS Mail app integration, Secure, no full inbox access

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $32.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $64.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $64.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $64.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gmail free?

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

### Is Email Tracker by EmailHawk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gmail or Email Tracker by EmailHawk?

Gmail is rated higher. Gmail averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4M ratings, while Email Tracker by EmailHawk averages 2.6 from 20 ratings.

### Do Gmail or Email Tracker by EmailHawk have ads?

Gmail shows ads; Email Tracker by EmailHawk does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gmail or Email Tracker by EmailHawk?

Gmail ships an update weekly, and Email Tracker by EmailHawk weekly. Most recently, Gmail was updated on September 27, 2026 and Email Tracker by EmailHawk on September 6, 2026.

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