# Gmail vs Verizon Cloud

Gmail and Verizon Cloud both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Verizon Cloud's written reviews are positive against 29% of Gmail's. Verizon Cloud also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). Gmail's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (2.4M vs 143K). On price, rating, 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. Verizon Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Gmail against 4.6 for Verizon Cloud. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gmail has 2.4M ratings behind it against 143K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Gmail's written reviews are positive against 69% of Verizon Cloud's.

Gmail ships an update weekly, Verizon Cloud monthly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gmail | Verizon Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmail-email-by-google/id422689480/reviews)** | [4.6 (143K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verizon-cloud/id645682444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4M** | 143K |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | **68.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 725 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Verizon Wireless](https://appshunter.io/developer/411772703) |

## 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, #14 Top Free, #17 Top Grossing (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


### Verizon Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verizon-cloud/id645682444)

Securely back up and access your photos, videos, and documents across all your devices. Organize, share, and even create fun memories with this cloud storage solution. Safeguard sensitive files and enjoy peace of mind knowing your digital world is protected.

**Highlights:** Unlimited storage on compatible devices, Easy content sharing, Photo organization with tagging, PIN-protected private folder, Create movies and customize photos, Weekly photo and video flashbacks

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable cloud storage
- 💡 Convenient photo/video backup
- 🚀 Fast uploads (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable backups, data loss
- ⏱️ Extremely slow uploads
- 🔒 Lack of security/privacy controls
- 🤯 Confusing, user-unfriendly interface
- 🔋 Drains device battery

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Inconsistent backup behavior
- Login/sign-in issues
- Incorrect/missing backup data

**Requested features**

- Ability to selectively backup files/folders
- Web-based access to cloud storage
- Improved upload/download speed controls
- Better organization and search for backed up content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gmail free?

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

### Is Verizon Cloud free?

Verizon Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gmail or Verizon Cloud?

Gmail is rated higher. Gmail averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4M ratings, while Verizon Cloud averages 4.6 from 143K ratings.

### Do Gmail or Verizon Cloud have ads?

Gmail shows ads; Verizon Cloud does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gmail or Verizon Cloud?

Gmail ships an update weekly, and Verizon Cloud monthly. Most recently, Gmail was updated on October 15, 2026 and Verizon Cloud on October 15, 2026.

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