# Gmail vs QQ邮箱

The clearest difference is rating: Gmail at 4.7 against QQ邮箱's 3.6. Gmail also leads on ratings volume (2.4M vs 729) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). QQ邮箱's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (51% vs 29%). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and QQ邮箱 sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gmail holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gmail has 2.4M ratings behind it against 729, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Gmail's written reviews are positive against 51% of QQ邮箱's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gmail ships an update weekly, QQ邮箱 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gmail | QQ邮箱 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmail-email-by-google/id422689480/reviews)** | [3.6 (729 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id473225145/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4M** | 729 |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | **50.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | #192 |
| Size | 719 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292374531) |

## 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, #21 Top Grossing, #24 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


### QQ邮箱

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id473225145)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Manage all your email accounts in one place with support for general mail protocols. Features include sending greeting cards, quick screenshot annotations, and translation of foreign language emails. Optimize your inbox with intelligent ad aggregation and subscription management.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple email accounts, Send greeting cards, Screenshot annotation, Translate foreign emails, Intelligent ad aggregation, Attachment preview, Customizable notifications

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QQ邮箱扩容连续包月 | $1.99 | per month |
| QQ邮箱会员连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| QQ邮箱会员连续包季 | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| QQ邮箱会员连续包年 | $29.99 | per year |
| QQ邮箱扩容1个月 | $2.99 | one-time |
| QQ邮箱会员1个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| QQ邮箱扩容3个月 | $5.99 | one-time |
| QQ邮箱会员3个月 | $9.99 | one-time |
| QQ邮箱扩容6个月 | $12.99 | one-time |
| QQ邮箱会员6个月 | $19.99 | one-time |
| QQ邮箱会员1年 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly functional
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative and useful features
- ⭐ Excellent app
- 🤩 Great design and experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Forced updates and mandatory downloads
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 📤 Issues with sending and receiving emails
- 🔍 Poor search and organization

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Disappearing emails and sync issues
- Login and authentication problems
- Attachment and file handling errors
- Unreliable push notifications

**Requested features**

- English language support
- iPad optimization
- Customizable settings and themes
- Improved notifications and alerts
- Better integration with other email accounts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gmail free?

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

### Is QQ邮箱 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gmail or QQ邮箱?

Gmail is rated higher. Gmail averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4M ratings, while QQ邮箱 averages 3.6 from 729 ratings.

### Do Gmail or QQ邮箱 have ads?

Gmail shows ads; QQ邮箱 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gmail or QQ邮箱?

Gmail ships an update weekly, and QQ邮箱 monthly. Most recently, Gmail was updated on September 25, 2026 and QQ邮箱 on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Gmail or QQ邮箱?

Gmail currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and QQ邮箱 at #192. 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.*