# Gmail vs TypeApp Email, Mail & Exchange

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TypeApp Email, Mail & Exchange at none against Gmail's 10. TypeApp Email, Mail & Exchange also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 30%) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Gmail's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (2.5M vs 918). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gmail sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TypeApp Email, Mail & Exchange asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gmail holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gmail has 2.5M ratings behind it against 918, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Gmail's written reviews are positive against 58% of TypeApp Email, Mail & Exchange's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gmail ships an update weekly, TypeApp Email, Mail & Exchange every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gmail | TypeApp Email, Mail & Exchange |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmail-email-by-google/id422689480/reviews)** | [4.3 (918 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeapp-email-mail-and-exchange/id979735370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 918 |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | **57.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 707 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Type App Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/979735369) |

## What reviewers say

### Gmail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmail-email-by-google/id422689480)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Productivity, #6 Top Free · Productivity, #17 Top Grossing, #22 Top Free (US App Store)

Manage your emails efficiently with intelligent AI features, robust security, and real-time notifications. This app offers multiple account support, smart search, and tools to declutter your inbox and stay organized.

**Highlights:** AI-powered email summarization and response drafting, Intelligent search across all mail, Automatic spam, phishing, and malware blocking, Multiple email account support, Email subscription management, Integration with Google Meet and Chat

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (5)**

| 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 |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |

**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


### TypeApp Email, Mail & Exchange

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typeapp-email-mail-and-exchange/id979735370)

Manage all your email accounts from a single, customizable app. Enjoy instant smart push notifications, a unified inbox, and intelligent features like email clusters for simplified organization. Protect your inbox with Touch ID and passcode security.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for all email accounts, Instant smart push notifications, Email clusters for organization, Customizable notification sounds, Touch ID & Passcode protection, Rich-text signatures, Quick email filters

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great classic layout
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure email access
- 👍 Excellent email management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Sync issues and delays
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Compatibility problems on some devices
- 🐛 Deleted emails reappearing

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to add certain email accounts
- Blank screen on launch after updates
- Reply functionality not working properly
- Unread email count not updating correctly

**Requested features**

- Add calendar integration
- Improve email signature customization
- Implement better spam/junk filtering
- Allow permanent email deletion
- Add option to set app as default email client


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gmail free?

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

### Is TypeApp Email, Mail & Exchange free?

TypeApp Email, Mail & Exchange is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gmail or TypeApp Email, Mail & Exchange?

Gmail is rated higher. Gmail averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while TypeApp Email, Mail & Exchange averages 4.3 from 918 ratings.

### Do Gmail or TypeApp Email, Mail & Exchange have ads?

Both Gmail and TypeApp Email, Mail & Exchange show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gmail or TypeApp Email, Mail & Exchange?

Gmail ships an update weekly, and TypeApp Email, Mail & Exchange every 10 days. Most recently, Gmail was updated on November 3, 2026 and TypeApp Email, Mail & Exchange on November 1, 2026.

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