# Yandex Mail vs Speaking Email

The clearest difference is ads: Speaking Email at none against Yandex Mail's shown. Speaking Email also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 47%). Yandex Mail's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 206) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yandex Mail sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Speaking Email sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yandex Mail has 14K ratings behind it against 206, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Yandex Mail's written reviews are positive against 68% of Speaking Email'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, Speaking Email every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yandex Mail | Speaking Email |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yandex-mail/id441785419/reviews)** | [4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaking-email-voice-reader/id991406423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 206 |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | **67.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 695 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717598015) | [BEWEB LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/991406422) |

## What reviewers say

### Yandex Mail

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

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


### Speaking Email

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaking-email-voice-reader/id991406423)

This app reads your emails aloud and allows you to manage them using voice commands. It's ideal for hands-free and eyes-free email access, benefiting drivers and individuals with visual impairments or motor difficulties.

**Highlights:** Reads emails aloud, Voice commands for replies and management, Hands-free and eyes-free operation, Smart content detection, Multilingual email support, Secure connection to various email servers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plan 3 Months | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plan 12 Months | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Life-changing for accessibility
- 👍 Great for visually impaired
- 👍 Excellent for ADHD/focus issues
- 👍 Time-saver for busy users
- 👍 Useful for commuting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable connection issues
- 🐛 Difficult to set up
- 🐛 Poor voice recognition/robotic voice
- 🐛 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps crashing
- Doesn't work reliably
- Granting Gmail access is buggy
- App crashes after an update
- Doesn't save place in emails

**Requested features**

- Ability to search using voice command
- CarPlay support
- Apple Watch App for interaction
- Support for Exchange using Active Sync or Outlook Web Access
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yandex Mail free?

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

### Is Speaking Email free?

Speaking Email is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Yandex Mail or Speaking Email?

Yandex Mail is rated higher. Yandex Mail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Speaking Email averages 4.5 from 206 ratings.

### Do Yandex Mail or Speaking Email have ads?

Yandex Mail shows ads; Speaking Email does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yandex Mail or Speaking Email?

Yandex Mail ships an update every 2 weeks, and Speaking Email every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yandex Mail was updated on September 27, 2026 and Speaking Email on September 4, 2026.

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