# Gmail vs myMail box

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myMail box at none against Gmail's 14. myMail box also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Gmail's advantage is ratings volume (2.4M vs 18K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. myMail box asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gmail holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gmail has 2.4M ratings behind it against 18K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Gmail's written reviews are positive against 46% of myMail box's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gmail | myMail box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmail-email-by-google/id422689480/reviews)** | [4.4 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymail-box-email-client-app/id722120997/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4M** | 18K |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | **46.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 719 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [IT CENTURY21](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842851648) |

## 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


### myMail box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymail-box-email-client-app/id722120997)

Consolidate and manage multiple email accounts from various providers in a single, user-friendly interface. Enjoy customizable notifications, enhanced security features, and efficient search capabilities to streamline your communication.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for multiple email accounts, Customizable push notifications, Email thread view, Smart search with filters, PIN lock and Touch ID support, Contact suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Organized and better than Gmail and Outlook
- 👍 So easy to use and keep all my files organized
- 🚀 Super fast and efficient
- 👍 Wonderful mail app, love it
- 👍 Great mail app, easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to send email or save draft on iPad
- 🐛 Filters not working, lost customization
- 🐛 Keeps logging out of accounts, can't log back in
- 🐛 Unreliable, emails not loading or syncing properly
- 🐛 Constant login issues, app freezes and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Authentication issues, can't log in to accounts
- Emails not syncing or showing up in the app
- Constant sign-outs and login problems
- Notifications not working properly

**Requested features**

- Unified inbox for all accounts
- Ability to customize folder order
- Option to disable 'undo delete' feature
- Dark mode or customizable themes
- Better search functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gmail free?

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

### Is myMail box free?

myMail box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gmail or myMail box?

Gmail is rated higher. Gmail averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4M ratings, while myMail box averages 4.4 from 18K ratings.

### Do Gmail or myMail box have ads?

Both Gmail and myMail box show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gmail or myMail box?

Gmail ships an update weekly, and myMail box weekly. Most recently, Gmail was updated on September 24, 2026 and myMail box on September 23, 2026.

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