# mail.com vs Mail App for Gmail

The clearest difference is monetization model: mail.com at free with in-app purchases against Mail App for Gmail's subscription. mail.com also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 39%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Mail App for Gmail's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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 and Mail App for Gmail sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for mail.com against 4.6 for Mail App for Gmail. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mail.com has 105K ratings behind it against 9.4K, 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 39% of Mail App for Gmail's.

mail.com ships an update fortnightly, Mail App for Gmail every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | mail.com | Mail App for Gmail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (105K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailcom-email-and-cloud/id461316429/reviews)** | [4.6 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mail-app-for-gmail/id1462419097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **105K** | 9.4K |
| Positive reviews | **75.6% of reviews** | 38.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#183** |
| Size | 356 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/461316432) | [Bloop LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460809170) |

## 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 App for Gmail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mail-app-for-gmail/id1462419097)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers a streamlined experience for managing your Gmail inbox, focusing on quick triage and instant message sending/receiving. It boasts a fast, reliable performance, especially on VPNs, and a beautiful, animated interface.

**Highlights:** Fast email management tools, Multiple actions for inbox tasks, Reliable VPN performance, Instant sync via HTTPS, Beautiful custom animation engine, Real-time inbox monitoring

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Clear and intuitive interface
- 💡 Helpful for managing multiple accounts
- 🚀 Efficient email management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 🙄 Annoying pop-ups and ads

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account authentication problems
- Syncing and email loading delays
- Inability to send emails in some cases

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved notification system
- Better integration with other email services
- Bulk email management tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mail.com free?

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

### Is Mail App for Gmail free?

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

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

mail.com is rated higher. mail.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 105K ratings, while Mail App for Gmail averages 4.6 from 9.4K ratings.

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

mail.com shows ads; Mail App for Gmail does not.

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

mail.com ships an update fortnightly, and Mail App for Gmail every 5 weeks. Most recently, mail.com was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mail App for Gmail on October 15, 2026.

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