# Yandex Mail vs Mail Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Yandex Mail at 4.8 against Mail Notes's 4.3. Yandex Mail also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 106). Mail Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 47%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yandex Mail sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Mail Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yandex Mail holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yandex Mail has 14K ratings behind it against 106, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Yandex Mail's written reviews are positive against 75% of Mail Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Yandex Mail ships an update every 2 weeks, Mail Notes every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yandex Mail | Mail Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yandex-mail/id441785419/reviews)** | [4.3 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mail-notes/id1098293355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 106 |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 695 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717598015) | [Tech Positive](https://appshunter.io/developer/580207852) |

## What reviewers say

### Yandex Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yandex-mail/id441785419)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

A secure and efficient email client with built-in translation and document scanning. Manage multiple accounts, unsubscribe from unwanted lists, and even conduct video meetings directly within the app. Offers offline access and robust spam protection.

**Highlights:** Built-in translator, Document scanner, Offline email access, Multi-account support, Spam and virus protection, Video meetings via Telemost, 5 GB free cloud storage

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite | $2.49 | per month |
| Premium 200 GB | $3.99 | per month |
| Standard 100 GB | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium 400 GB | $4.59 | per month |
| Premium 400 GB | $4.69 | per month |
| Premium 1 TB | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium 2 TB | $8.49 | per month |
| Premium 2 TB | $8.69 | per month |
| Premium 3 TB | $9.99 | per month |
| Standard 100 GB | $22.99 | per year |
| Premium 200 GB | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 TB | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 TB | $37.49 | per year |
| Premium 2 TB | $49.95 | per year |
| Premium 3 TB | $72.00 | per year |
| Premium 3 TB | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and fast
- 🔒 Secure and trustworthy
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful translation feature
- 🌐 Great for international users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 📢 Excessive advertising
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing features
- 🔒 Account/login problems
- 📤 Issues with sending/receiving emails

**Reported bugs**

- Emails disappearing or not syncing
- Inability to delete or archive emails
- Frequent crashes on launch
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Unified inbox view
- Improved email organization tools
- Customizable email signatures
- Calendar integration
- Dark mode option


### Mail Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mail-notes/id1098293355)

Quickly send emails to yourself for reminders and notes. This app streamlines the process to under a second, allowing for easy email address switching, direct sharing from browsers, and even sending notes via an Apple Watch app. It offers features like labeling, history, and subject prefixes for efficient organization.

**Highlights:** Email under 1 second, Share widget for browser links, Apple Watch app for on-the-go emails, Label emails with icons, Sent email history, Optional subject prefix, Paste clipboard contents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $2.99 | per month |
| All Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Pro Version | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yandex Mail free?

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

### Is Mail Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yandex Mail or Mail Notes?

Yandex Mail is rated higher. Yandex Mail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Mail Notes averages 4.3 from 106 ratings.

### Do Yandex Mail or Mail Notes have ads?

Yandex Mail shows ads; Mail Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yandex Mail or Mail Notes?

Yandex Mail ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mail Notes every 4 months. Most recently, Yandex Mail was updated on September 25, 2026 and Mail Notes on September 2, 2026.

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