# Gmail vs Email

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Email at 66% against Gmail's 29%. Email also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Gmail's advantage is ratings volume (2.4M vs 79K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). 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 Email sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 79K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Gmail's written reviews are positive against 66% of Email's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gmail ships an update weekly, Email fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gmail | Email |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmail-email-by-google/id422689480/reviews)** | [4.5 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-edison-mail/id922793622/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4M** | 79K |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | **66.0% 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 | 719 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Edison Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481881468) |

## 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


### Email

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-edison-mail/id922793622)

Manage multiple email accounts in one unified inbox. This app offers fast email fetching, smart search for important information, and tools to reduce inbox clutter. It prioritizes privacy and security with features like sender blocking and biometric protection.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for all accounts, Fast email fetching and search, One-tap unsubscribe, Sender blocking, Customizable swipe actions and templates, Biometric inbox security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Edison Mail+ | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Edison Mail+ | $9.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $9.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $11.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $14.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $14.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $16.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $19.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $24.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $49.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $59.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $66.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $66.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $79.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $99.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $99.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $109.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure with Face ID support
- 📦 Helpful package tracking and delivery updates
- 🔍 Effective unsubscribe and spam blocking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications and email sync issues
- 🔄 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Inconsistent search and filtering functionality
- 🔑 Issues with logging in and account connectivity
- 📧 Problems with sending and delivering emails

**Reported bugs**

- Emails disappearing from the Outbox
- Incorrect unread email badge counts
- Emails not loading or displaying properly
- Account settings randomly resetting

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable snooze and scheduling options
- Integration with calendar and reminders
- Ability to move emails between accounts
- More granular control over folder management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gmail free?

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

### Is Email free?

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

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

Gmail is rated higher. Gmail averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4M ratings, while Email averages 4.5 from 79K ratings.

### Do Gmail or Email have ads?

Gmail shows ads; Email does not.

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

Gmail ships an update weekly, and Email fortnightly. Most recently, Gmail was updated on September 24, 2026 and Email on September 24, 2026.

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