# Gmail vs All Email Access

The clearest difference is rating: Gmail at 4.7 against All Email Access's 2.5. Gmail also leads on ratings volume (2.4M vs 13) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). All Email Access's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gmail sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and All Email Access sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gmail has 2.4M ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 29% and 29% positive.

Gmail ships an update weekly, All Email Access every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gmail | All Email Access |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmail-email-by-google/id422689480/reviews)** | [2.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-email-access/id6446338605/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4M** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **29.3% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 719 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Krutagna Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712452317) |

## 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


### All Email Access

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-email-access/id6446338605)

Consolidate all your email accounts into a single, efficient application. Manage multiple inboxes, set reminders, and utilize professional templates. This app offers a user-friendly interface to streamline your communication and save device memory.

**Highlights:** Consolidates all email accounts, Supports Gmail, Outlook, Hotmail, Live Mail, Email reminders and notifications, Multiple account support, Professional email templates, Saves device memory, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Email Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |
| All Email Access | $12.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gmail free?

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

### Is All Email Access free?

All Email Access is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gmail or All Email Access?

Gmail is rated higher. Gmail averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4M ratings, while All Email Access averages 2.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do Gmail or All Email Access have ads?

Both Gmail and All Email Access show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gmail or All Email Access?

Gmail ships an update weekly, and All Email Access every 9 days. Most recently, Gmail was updated on September 25, 2026 and All Email Access on September 9, 2026.

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