# mail.com vs Mail App for Outlook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: mail.com at 76% against Mail App for Outlook's 31%. mail.com also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Mail App for Outlook's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 Outlook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mail.com has 105K ratings behind it against 7.9K, 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 31% of Mail App for Outlook's.

mail.com ships an update fortnightly, Mail App for Outlook every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mail.com | Mail App for Outlook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (105K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailcom-email-and-cloud/id461316429/reviews)** | [4.5 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mail-app-for-outlook/id1544804494/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **105K** | 7.9K |
| Positive reviews | **75.5% of reviews** | 31.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 356 MB | 36 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) | [Intrepid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544804826) |

## 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 Outlook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mail-app-for-outlook/id1544804494)

This app offers a fast and efficient way to manage your Outlook inbox, focusing on quick triaging and instant message sending/receiving. It prioritizes privacy and utilizes a modern codebase for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Privacy aware, Fast email management tools, Rich keyboard shortcuts, Modern Swift codebase, Instant sync, Secure HTTPS communications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Organized and practical
- 💡 Excellent for managing multiple accounts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Issues with email syncing and access
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to access emails received on laptop
- Difficulty deleting emails and slow performance
- Incompatibility with certain email providers

**Requested features**

- Improved email management tools
- Better integration with Microsoft Outlook
- Customer support and troubleshooting options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mail.com free?

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

### Is Mail App for Outlook free?

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

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

mail.com is rated higher. mail.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 105K ratings, while Mail App for Outlook averages 4.5 from 7.9K ratings.

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

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

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

mail.com ships an update fortnightly, and Mail App for Outlook every 4 weeks. Most recently, mail.com was updated on October 28, 2026 and Mail App for Outlook on October 27, 2026.

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