# Gmail vs MailTime

The clearest difference is rating: Gmail at 4.7 against MailTime's 3.7. Gmail also leads on ratings volume (2.4M vs 97) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). MailTime's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 30%). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and MailTime sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gmail holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gmail has 2.4M ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Gmail's written reviews are positive against 60% of MailTime's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gmail ships an update weekly, MailTime fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gmail | MailTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmail-email-by-google/id422689480/reviews)** | [3.7 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailtime-ai-email-inbox/id914281815/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4M** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | **59.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 721 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [MailTime](https://appshunter.io/developer/914281818) |

## 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, #12 Top Free, #19 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


### MailTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailtime-ai-email-inbox/id914281815)

This app transforms your email inbox into a streamlined, chat-like experience. It integrates multiple email accounts and uses AI to help you draft replies, proofread messages, and manage conversations efficiently. Enjoy a clutter-free inbox and communicate as easily as sending a text message.

**Highlights:** SMS-style email conversations, AI-powered email replies, Proofread, shorten, expand messages, Group chat-like email management, Integrates multiple email accounts, Secure and ad-free interface

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| AI Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| One MailTime account | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 MailTime AI Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 MailTime AI Credits | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative email-as-chat concept
- 🚀 Efficient email management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Slow sync and update issues
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 📤 Limited email account support

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes on iPhone 6 and older devices
- Inability to log in to certain email accounts
- Sync issues causing missed or delayed notifications

**Requested features**

- Support for more email providers (e.g., Naver, Daum)
- Ability to organize emails into folders
- Option to customize notification sounds
- Improved search and archiving functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gmail free?

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

### Is MailTime free?

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

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

Gmail is rated higher. Gmail averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4M ratings, while MailTime averages 3.7 from 97 ratings.

### Do Gmail or MailTime have ads?

Gmail shows ads; MailTime does not.

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

Gmail ships an update weekly, and MailTime fortnightly. Most recently, Gmail was updated on October 30, 2026 and MailTime on October 29, 2026.

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