# Gmail vs iTrackMail

The clearest difference is rating: Gmail at 4.7 against iTrackMail's 3.8. Gmail also leads on ratings volume (2.4M vs 583) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). iTrackMail's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gmail sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and iTrackMail sells 4 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gmail has 2.4M ratings behind it against 583, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Gmail's written reviews are positive against 34% of iTrackMail's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gmail ships an update weekly, iTrackMail every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gmail | iTrackMail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmail-email-by-google/id422689480/reviews)** | [3.8 (583 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itrackmail-email-tracking/id533886215/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4M** | 583 |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | **33.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 722 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Daniel Amitay](https://appshunter.io/developer/356087517) |

## 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, #19 Top Grossing, #28 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


### iTrackMail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itrackmail-email-tracking/id533886215)

This app notifies you when your sent emails are opened. It provides details like the recipient's country, region, platform, and browser. Get instant alerts and track multiple opens.

**Highlights:** Email open notifications, Recipient location tracking, Platform and browser detection, Multiple open tracking, Push notifications

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iTrackMail Pro - Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| iTrackMail Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| iTrackMail Pro - Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| iTrackMail Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent tracking
- 👍 Accurate notifications
- 🔒 Invisible tracking image
- ⭐ Great app, worth the money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable, doesn't always work
- 🔍 Inaccurate location tracking
- 👤 Tracks sender's own email opens
- 🙅‍♀️ Poor customer support
- 💰 Waste of money

**Reported bugs**

- Stops working after updates
- Notifications not working
- Tracking image visible to recipients
- Can't add/change email account

**Requested features**

- Ability to see who email was sent to
- Option to disable self-tracking
- Sync tracking data across devices
- Self-destruct mode for emails


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gmail free?

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

### Is iTrackMail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gmail or iTrackMail?

Gmail is rated higher. Gmail averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4M ratings, while iTrackMail averages 3.8 from 583 ratings.

### Do Gmail or iTrackMail have ads?

Gmail shows ads; iTrackMail does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gmail or iTrackMail?

Gmail ships an update weekly, and iTrackMail every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gmail was updated on October 26, 2026 and iTrackMail on October 26, 2026.

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