# Gmail vs Webmail App

The clearest difference is price: Gmail at Free against Webmail App's $2.99. Gmail also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Webmail App's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Gmail is free to download; Webmail App costs $2.99 up front. Gmail sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Webmail App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gmail has 2.4M ratings behind it against 743, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Gmail's written reviews are positive against 35% of Webmail App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gmail ships an update weekly, Webmail App every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gmail | Webmail App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmail-email-by-google/id422689480/reviews)** | [4.2 (743 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webmail-app-imap-email-client/id1602403259/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4M** | 743 |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | **34.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | #87 |
| Size | 719 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [LAXMAN KATTIKAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551532983) |

## What reviewers say

### Gmail

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Productivity, #5 Top Free · Productivity, #18 Top Grossing, #22 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


### Webmail App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webmail-app-imap-email-client/id1602403259)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Manage all your email accounts from one secure application. This professional client offers features like unified inboxes, customizable filters, and advanced security protocols to keep your data safe. It supports multiple languages and provides a streamlined experience for both personal and corporate email needs.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple email accounts (IMAP, Exchange, POP), Unified mailbox for all accounts, Email synchronization and scheduling, Secure email handling with privacy protection, Customizable swipe gestures, Organize and filter emails, Easy-to-use message editor

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Webmail Regular | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Webmail Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Webmail Business | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Webmail Sliver | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Webmail Gold | $14.99 | per year |
| Basic Plan | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plan | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plan | $12.99 | one-time |
| Business Plan | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Useful AI features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💸 Too many ads, even in paid version
- 🔌 Poor battery performance
- 📧 Unreliable email delivery and notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen issues
- Emails not loading properly
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Improve email notification system
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Enhance email formatting and viewing options
- Optimize app performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gmail free?

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

### Is Webmail App free?

Webmail App costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gmail or Webmail App?

Gmail is rated higher. Gmail averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4M ratings, while Webmail App averages 4.2 from 743 ratings.

### Do Gmail or Webmail App have ads?

Both Gmail and Webmail App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gmail or Webmail App?

Gmail ships an update weekly, and Webmail App every 2 months. Most recently, Gmail was updated on September 25, 2026 and Webmail App on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Gmail or Webmail App?

Gmail currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and Webmail App at #87. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*