# mail.com vs Tap N Pay

The clearest difference is review sentiment: mail.com at 76% against Tap N Pay's 0%. mail.com also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (105K vs 10). Tap N Pay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

mail.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mail.com has 105K ratings behind it against 10, 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 0% of Tap N Pay's.

mail.com ships an update fortnightly, Tap N Pay every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mail.com | Tap N Pay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (105K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailcom-email-and-cloud/id461316429/reviews)** | [2.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-n-pay/id1330141204/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **105K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **75.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 356 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/461316432) | [MOBILITYONE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126195620) |

## 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


### Tap N Pay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-n-pay/id1330141204)

Manage your e-money with 24/7 access to your e-wallet balance from anywhere. Safely make cashless transactions with participating merchants and agents, and track your expenses to plan future spending. Easily reload your balance and send money to loved ones.

**Highlights:** 24/7 e-wallet balance access, Cashless transaction with merchants, Send money to family and friends, Track payment history and expenses, Easy e-wallet reloading, Growing network of merchants

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mail.com free?

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

### Is Tap N Pay free?

Tap N Pay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, mail.com or Tap N Pay?

mail.com is rated higher. mail.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 105K ratings, while Tap N Pay averages 2.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do mail.com or Tap N Pay have ads?

mail.com shows ads; Tap N Pay does not.

### Which is updated more often, mail.com or Tap N Pay?

mail.com ships an update fortnightly, and Tap N Pay every 3 weeks. Most recently, mail.com was updated on October 31, 2026 and Tap N Pay on October 24, 2026.

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