# Yandex Mail vs HitWave

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Yandex Mail | HitWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yandex-mail/id441785419/reviews)** | [2.5 (591 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitwave/id6755142095/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 591 |
| Positive reviews | **47.3% of reviews** | 20.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 695 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717598015) | [Ciendor Holdings Corp. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852205653) |

## What reviewers say

### Yandex Mail

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

**Currently charting:** #177 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


### HitWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitwave/id6755142095)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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