# Gmail vs Temp Mail

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Temp Mail at 66% against Gmail's 29%. Temp Mail also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). Gmail's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (2.4M vs 324). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gmail sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Temp Mail asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gmail holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gmail has 2.4M ratings behind it against 324, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Gmail's written reviews are positive against 66% of Temp Mail's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gmail ships an update weekly, Temp Mail every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gmail | Temp Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmail-email-by-google/id422689480/reviews)** | [4.3 (324 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-mail-temporary-mail-box/id1611523684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4M** | 324 |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | **65.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 719 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Hoang Dai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593970764) |

## 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, #31 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


### Temp Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-mail-temporary-mail-box/id1611523684)

Generate instant disposable temporary email addresses to protect your privacy and avoid spam. Receive, read, and manage incoming messages without registration. Control expiration times and enjoy enhanced security with premium options.

**Highlights:** Generate disposable temporary email addresses, No registration required, Receive and manage incoming emails, Control email expiration time, Multiple temporary email addresses, Custom email address names, Private and secure addresses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to create account
- 🚀 Lots of email options
- 👍 Saves emails for later use
- 🚀 Fast and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with receiving codes
- 🐛 Unable to delete emails
- 🔋 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Emails not showing up
- Unable to send emails
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Add notification option
- Allow saving emails for future use
- Improve email recovery functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gmail free?

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

### Is Temp Mail free?

Temp Mail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Gmail is rated higher. Gmail averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4M ratings, while Temp Mail averages 4.3 from 324 ratings.

### Do Gmail or Temp Mail have ads?

Gmail shows ads; Temp Mail does not.

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

Gmail ships an update weekly, and Temp Mail every 6 days. Most recently, Gmail was updated on September 27, 2026 and Temp Mail on September 23, 2026.

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