# Yandex Mail vs HitVPN

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 (#178 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yandex Mail | HitVPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yandex-mail/id441785419/reviews)** | [3.2 (548 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitvpn/id6463235095/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 548 |
| Positive reviews | **47.3% of reviews** | 43.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 695 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717598015) | [OverwinTest](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698587718) |

## What reviewers say

### Yandex Mail

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

**Currently charting:** #178 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


### HitVPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitvpn/id6463235095)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Slow connection speeds

**Requested features**

- Ability to change server locations
- Improved customer support response times
- Automatic connection on startup


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*