Comparison

Yandex Mail vs HitWave

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

HitWave

This app offers robust support for Hysteria, WireGuard, and Xray protocols with advanced core technology for reliable network performance. It features intelligent connection management, a modern interface, and quick setup for seamless use across various network environments. Designed for privacy, it collects no personal data.

Highlights
  • Multi-protocol support (Hysteria, WireGuard, Xray)
  • Intelligent connection management
  • Streamlined and modern interface
  • Quick setup and import
  • Built-in resilience
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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HitWave provides Hysteria, WireGuard, and Xray protocol support through advanced core technology, ensuring reliable performance across any network environment. Our custom-engineered core provides native support for Hysteria, WireGuard, and Xray family of protocols, with performance enhancements and stability improvements developed specifically for real-world conditions. 
Key features: - Multi-protocol flexibility - choose the right protocol for your needs with full Hysteria, WireGuard, and Xray compatibility - Intelligent connection management - automatic adaptation as you transition between different network environments - Streamlined and modern interface designed for efficiency and ease of use - Quick setup - import your configuration and connect instantly - Built-in resilience against network disruptions and interference - Designed for privacy - no personal data is collected or transmitted to third parties 

HitWave is client software that connects to your self-managed servers. We do not operate, provide, or sell any server infrastructure. Users are responsible for ensuring their use complies with local regulations.

Screenshots

Yandex Mail4 screens
HitWave3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yandex Mail at 4.8 against HitWave's 2.5. Yandex Mail also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 20%) and ratings volume (14K vs 591). HitWave's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. HitWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yandex Mail holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yandex Mail has 14K ratings behind it against 591, 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 20% of HitWave's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Yandex Mail versus HitWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYandex MailHitWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings) — better2.5 (591 ratings)
Positive reviews47.3% of reviews — better20.2% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better591
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size695 MB263 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDirect Cursus Computer Systems TradingCiendor Holdings Corp. LTD

Customer experience

Yandex Mail

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

HitWave

All ratings591 ratings
Positive34.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative58.5%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive20.2%
Neutral9.6%
Negative70.2%

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

HitWave

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Yandex Mail

Subscriptions16
  • Lite$2.491 Month
  • Premium 200 GB$3.991 Month
  • Standard 100 GB$3.991 Month
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  • 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

HitWave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yandex Mail free?
Yandex Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HitWave free?
HitWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yandex Mail or HitWave?
Yandex Mail is rated higher. Yandex Mail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while HitWave averages 2.5 from 591 ratings.
Do Yandex Mail or HitWave have ads?
Yandex Mail shows ads; HitWave does not.
Which is updated more often, Yandex Mail or HitWave?
Yandex Mail ships an update every 2 weeks, and HitWave every 2 weeks. Most recently, Yandex Mail was updated on September 24, 2026 and HitWave on September 22, 2026.

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