# mail.com vs Mail Tracer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: mail.com at 76% against Mail Tracer's 18%. mail.com also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (105K vs 219). Mail Tracer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 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 Mail Tracer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mail.com has 105K ratings behind it against 219, 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 18% of Mail Tracer's.

mail.com ships an update fortnightly, Mail Tracer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mail.com | Mail Tracer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (105K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailcom-email-and-cloud/id461316429/reviews)** | [3.9 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mail-tracer-email-tracking/id1254940903/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **105K** | 219 |
| Positive reviews | **76.4% of reviews** | 18.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 353 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/461316432) | [Vaibhav Narula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116489344) |

## 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


### Mail Tracer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mail-tracer-email-tracking/id1254940903)

This app provides advanced email tracking for the iOS Mail app, letting you know if your sent emails have been read, when, and how many times. It also offers insights into the location and device used to access your emails.

**Highlights:** Track email opens, See read times and frequency, View access location and device, Real-time open alerts, Unlimited free tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Version - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient email tracking
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Secure and private

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable tracking
- 💰 Expensive paid version
- 🔍 Limited free version features
- 🤖 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and errors
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Tracking not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improved accuracy of location and device tracking
- Ability to track replies and forwards
- Integration with more email clients


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mail.com free?

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

### Is Mail Tracer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, mail.com or Mail Tracer?

mail.com is rated higher. mail.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 105K ratings, while Mail Tracer averages 3.9 from 219 ratings.

### Do mail.com or Mail Tracer have ads?

Both mail.com and Mail Tracer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, mail.com or Mail Tracer?

mail.com ships an update fortnightly, and Mail Tracer every 2 weeks. Most recently, mail.com was updated on September 26, 2026 and Mail Tracer on September 14, 2026.

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