Comparison

Yandex Mail vs HitVPN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Yandex Mail

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
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Try Yandex Mail, a free email service for work and personal messages, with a simple interface and protection against spam and viruses. Yandex Mail helps you stay organized and keep track of what matters. All your mailboxes, calendar events, documents, and notes — in one app. Protection against spam and viruses Smart algorithms filter out spam and viruses, so your in box only shows what you need. PIN code sign-in helps keep your emails private. Your data is stored in multiple copies in Yandex data centers, so your emails and attachments stay safe. Easy email management on the go What if I need to check my mail between tasks? In the app, you can reply to emails in one tap with smart suggestions, quickly browse new messages, and open attachments. Offline mode No connection on the metro or train? Received emails are still available offline, and outgoing messages are sent automatically as soon as the app is back online. An organized inbox without manual sorting Set up rules so Yandex Mail can automatically sort emails into folders, forward them, or turn on auto-reply. You can also unsubscribe from all newsletters at once in settings, without having to manually go through each email. Emails in any language Got an email in another language? The built-in translator translates it into your language, so you can easily read emails in any language. All your mailboxes in one app If you have several mailboxes across different services, connect your Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, Rambler, iCloud, Mail and AOL Mail accounts, and import emails from other mailboxes to view everything in one app. Yandex Disk, Yandex Calendar, and Yandex Documents Create events in Yandex Calendar, upload files to cloud storage on Yandex Disk, edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, and take notes. The built-in scanner turns a document or photo into a scan and attaches it to an email. More features with Yandex 360 Want to do more with Yandex Mail? Yandex 360 gives you access to extra features: — Alice Pro smart assistant. Highlights important emails in your inbox and gives you a brief summary. Alice can also find information in your emails and help you write a reply. — Custom address instead of @yandex.com. Choose a short, unique address with your name or line of work, such as me@my-business.com. It shows what you do and helps your emails stand out. — Subscription approval. New promotional newsletters will no longer appear in your inbox without your permission: Yandex Mail will notify you, and you can choose whether to receive or block them. Who Yandex Mail is for Yandex Mail is for anyone who needs convenient, secure, spam-free email for work and personal tasks. It's especially useful for: — users with several mailboxes who want to keep them in one place — users who correspond in foreign languages — users who need email, calendar, and documents in one app Install Yandex Mail to keep all your emails and tasks within reach. Yandex Privacy Policy: https://yandex.ru/legal/confidential/ Yandex Mail Terms of Use: https://yandex.ru/legal/mail_termsofuse/

About

HitVPN

Secure your online activity and protect your data with this VPN client. It offers fast, anonymous internet access with advanced encryption and a strict no-logs policy. Easily connect to your favorite sites and applications without compromising speed or privacy.

Highlights
  • Fast VPN connection
  • Multi-protocol support (WireGuard, VLESS)
  • Enhanced data protection and privacy
  • Strict no-logs policy
  • Simple one-tap setup
  • End-to-end encryption
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HitVPN is a next-generation VPN client that ensures your privacy and protects your data while you work online. With HitVPN app you can use the Internet safely and anonymously. No personal data involved. FAST VPN CLIENT Visit your favourite sites and use any application with HitVPN without speed reduction. MULTI-PROTOCOL Support for WireGuard and VLESS VPN protocols provides maximum flexibility and connection stability. SAFETY VPN protocols with enhanced data protection and privacy. Protects your privacy on public Wi-Fi spots. Strict no logs policy. EASE OF USE The app's functionality is simple and accessible. Just a couple of clicks and you are completely safe on the Internet. APP FEATURES Simple “one tap” setup. Protocol with end-to-end encryption. Does not collect personal data. HOW IT WORKS To configure the HitVPN app, you need a VLESS link or a WireGuard configuration file from any VPN provider, converted into the HitVPN link format. To convert a WireGuard file, use the website https://hitvpn.to/converter or the public script https://github.com/hvpdev/hvpnlink. 24/7 CUSTOMER SERVICE Our team is always here to support you. Ask us a question to our Support Team and you will quickly receive expert assistance on setting up and running the application. Link to Support contact page: https://hitvpn.to/contacts. Support Chat: https://t.me/hitvpnhelp READ THE TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY POLICY Privacy Policy of the mobile application: https://hitvpn.to/privacy Terms of use: https://hitvpn.to/rules LICENSES USED This app uses Wireguard code by Jason A. Donenfeld, released under Apache License v.2.0 This app uses Xray-core code by Project-X, released under Mozilla Public License Version 2.0

Screenshots

Yandex Mail4 screens
HitVPN3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yandex Mail at 4.8 against HitVPN's 3.2. Yandex Mail also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 548) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). HitVPN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Yandex Mail sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. HitVPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yandex Mail holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yandex Mail has 14K ratings behind it against 548, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Yandex Mail's written reviews are positive against 44% of HitVPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yandex Mail ships an update every 2 weeks, HitVPN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Yandex Mail versus HitVPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYandex MailHitVPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings) — better3.2 (548 ratings)
Positive reviews47.3% of reviews — better43.8% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better548
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size695 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirect Cursus Computer Systems TradingOverwinTest

Customer experience

Yandex Mail

All ratings14,440 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews461 reviews
Positive47.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative46.4%

HitVPN

All ratings548 ratings
Positive51.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative41.6%
Written reviews404 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative47.5%

User reviews

Yandex Mail

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

HitVPN

From 548 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 💰 Affordable pricing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤔 Inconsistent performance

Bugs and requests

Yandex Mail

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • Unified inbox view
  • Improved email organization tools
  • Customizable email signatures
  • Calendar integration
  • Dark mode option

HitVPN

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent disconnections
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices
  • Slow connection speeds

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to change server locations
  • Improved customer support response times
  • Automatic connection on startup

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Yandex Mail

Subscriptions16
  • Lite$2.491 Month
  • Premium 200 GB$3.991 Month
  • Standard 100 GB$3.991 Month
Show 13 more
  • Premium 400 GB$4.591 Month
  • Premium 400 GB$4.691 Month
  • Premium 1 TB2 variants$5.991 Month
  • Premium 2 TB$8.491 Month
  • Premium 2 TB$8.691 Month
  • Premium 3 TB$9.991 Month
  • Standard 100 GB$22.991 Year
  • Premium 200 GB1 Year trial$24.991 Year
  • Premium 1 TB$34.991 Year
  • Premium 1 TB1 Year trial$37.491 Year
  • Premium 2 TB$49.951 Year
  • Premium 3 TB$72.001 Year
  • Premium 3 TB$79.991 Year
None

HitVPN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yandex Mail free?
Yandex Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HitVPN free?
HitVPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yandex Mail or HitVPN?
Yandex Mail is rated higher. Yandex Mail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while HitVPN averages 3.2 from 548 ratings.
Do Yandex Mail or HitVPN have ads?
Yandex Mail shows ads; HitVPN does not.
Which is updated more often, Yandex Mail or HitVPN?
Yandex Mail ships an update every 2 weeks, and HitVPN every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yandex Mail was updated on September 24, 2026 and HitVPN on September 13, 2026.

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