# mail.com vs Email App for Gmail

The clearest difference is rating: mail.com at 4.7 against Email App for Gmail's 4.4. mail.com also leads on ratings volume (105K vs 4.1K) and review sentiment (76% vs 68%). Email App for Gmail's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mail.com sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Email App for Gmail sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

mail.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mail.com has 105K ratings behind it against 4.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of mail.com's written reviews are positive against 68% of Email App for Gmail's.

mail.com ships an update fortnightly, Email App for Gmail weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mail.com | Email App for Gmail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (105K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailcom-email-and-cloud/id461316429/reviews)** | [4.4 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-app-for-gmail/id1145412791/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **105K** | 4.1K |
| Positive reviews | **76.4% of reviews** | 68.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 353 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/461316432) | [Craigpark Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/737311904) |

## What reviewers say

### mail.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailcom-email-and-cloud/id461316429)

Manage your emails and cloud storage from a single app. Receive instant notifications for new messages and access your contacts and documents on the go. Secure your account with PIN or biometric authentication.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for all email addresses, 2GB cloud storage, Push notifications, PIN or biometric authentication, Automatic photo backup, Contact synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| adfree App | $1.99 | per month |
| 150 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 250 GB | $3.99 | per month |
| mail.com Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| mail.com Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 🔒 Secure email service
- 💡 Variety of domain options
- 🚀 Quick email delivery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional login issues
- 🐛 Delayed email notifications
- 💡 Need for more advanced features
- 🔋 Slow performance on older devices
- 🔍 Lacking robust search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Emails not loading properly
- Inability to delete or move emails
- Sync issues between app and web version
- Frequent app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Improved email organization and folder management
- Option to disable ads in free version
- Enhanced search capabilities
- Ability to attach various file types
- Customizable email signatures


### Email App for Gmail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-app-for-gmail/id1145412791)

Manage your Gmail and other email accounts with a beautifully designed, fast, and secure application. Enjoy intuitive actions, custom notifications, and advanced security features to keep your inbox organized and protected.

**Highlights:** Custom push notifications, User-friendly interface, Contact avatars and email threads, Advanced search functionality, Personalized email filters, PIN password security

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 無廣告版 | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Remove ads (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove ads (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove ads (6 months) | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove ads (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| No Ads version | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Convenient email management
- 🚀 Streamlined experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💸 Ads and paid features
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance
- 🤨 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after updates
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Delayed email syncing
- Disappearing emails and folders
- Unreliable push notifications

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete emails in bulk
- More customization options
- Improved notification system
- Better integration with other apps
- Enhanced search functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mail.com free?

mail.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Email App for Gmail free?

Email App for Gmail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, mail.com or Email App for Gmail?

mail.com is rated higher. mail.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 105K ratings, while Email App for Gmail averages 4.4 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do mail.com or Email App for Gmail have ads?

Both mail.com and Email App for Gmail show ads.

### Which is updated more often, mail.com or Email App for Gmail?

mail.com ships an update fortnightly, and Email App for Gmail weekly. Most recently, mail.com was updated on September 25, 2026 and Email App for Gmail on September 23, 2026.

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