# mail.com vs Folio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Folio at none against mail.com's 11. Folio also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). mail.com's advantage is ratings volume (105K vs 6.9K) and review sentiment (76% vs 64%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mail.com sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Folio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for mail.com against 4.7 for Folio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mail.com has 105K ratings behind it against 6.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of mail.com's written reviews are positive against 64% of Folio's.

mail.com ships an update fortnightly, Folio every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | mail.com | Folio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (105K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailcom-email-and-cloud/id461316429/reviews)** | [4.7 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-digital-wallet-app/id1266382717/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **105K** | 6.9K |
| Positive reviews | **75.5% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 356 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/461316432) | [Folio Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266382716) |

## 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


### Folio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-digital-wallet-app/id1266382717)

Securely store and organize all your essential cards and documents in one digital wallet. Scan IDs, passports, gift cards, loyalty cards, and travel passes for instant access anytime, anywhere. Features include automatic organization, expiry alerts, and secure cloud backup.

**Highlights:** Scan and store IDs, passports, and licenses, Organize gift, loyalty, and membership cards, Manage travel tickets and bookings, Secure cloud backup and restore, Expiry alerts for documents, Encrypted storage for privacy

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure storage
- 🚀 Convenient digital wallet
- 💡 Useful for travel and organization
- 👍 Great user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🐛 Issues with photo/card scanning
- 🐛 Data loss or disappearing cards
- 🐛 Slow or unresponsive app
- 🔒 Concerns about data security and privacy

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes when adding cards
- Photo capture not working as expected
- Inability to log in or access account
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually edit/rearrange cards
- Expand category options beyond just 'Other'
- Improve backup and restore functionality
- Add support for more ID/document types
- Integrate with Apple Wallet or other platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mail.com free?

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

### Is Folio free?

Folio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, mail.com or Folio?

mail.com is rated higher. mail.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 105K ratings, while Folio averages 4.7 from 6.9K ratings.

### Do mail.com or Folio have ads?

Both mail.com and Folio show ads.

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

mail.com ships an update fortnightly, and Folio every 8 days. Most recently, mail.com was updated on October 25, 2026 and Folio on October 25, 2026.

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