# Gmail vs Parallel Space

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parallel Space at 80% against Gmail's 29%. Parallel Space also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Gmail's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (2.4M vs 3.2K). On price, ads, 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 Parallel Space sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gmail has 2.4M ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Gmail's written reviews are positive against 80% of Parallel Space's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gmail ships an update weekly, Parallel Space every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gmail | Parallel Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmail-email-by-google/id422689480/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-space-dual-account/id6444389941/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4M** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | **79.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 719 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [MyApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654400413) |

## 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, #16 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


### Parallel Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-space-dual-account/id6444389941)

Run multiple accounts for the same application simultaneously on your device. Keep personal and work accounts online at the same time without interference. Supports most social apps, allowing you to manage different accounts independently.

**Highlights:** Run multiple accounts simultaneously, Clone apps for separate accounts, Keep personal and work accounts online, Independent data storage per account, Supports most social applications

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Dual Accounts | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Dual Account | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Dual Account | $12.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Dual Accounts | $16.49 | per year |
| Premium Dual Account | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast app
- 👍 Useful app
- 🙏 Grateful for the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and clunky
- 🚫 Limited functionality
- 💰 Subscription required
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Browser no longer supported
- Unable to open chats on iPhone
- Login issues with certain apps

**Requested features**

- Ability to clone more apps
- Ability to choose apps to clone
- Improved compatibility with social media apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gmail free?

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

### Is Parallel Space free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gmail or Parallel Space?

Gmail is rated higher. Gmail averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4M ratings, while Parallel Space averages 4.5 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Gmail or Parallel Space have ads?

Both Gmail and Parallel Space show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gmail or Parallel Space?

Gmail ships an update weekly, and Parallel Space every 7 months. Most recently, Gmail was updated on September 24, 2026 and Parallel Space on September 23, 2026.

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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.*