# mail.com vs myMail box

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myMail box at none against mail.com's 11. myMail box also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). mail.com's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 46%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

mail.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mail.com has 105K ratings behind it against 18K, 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 46% of myMail box's.

mail.com ships an update fortnightly, myMail box weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mail.com | myMail box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (105K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailcom-email-and-cloud/id461316429/reviews)** | [4.4 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymail-box-email-client-app/id722120997/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **105K** | 18K |
| Positive reviews | **76.4% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 353 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/461316432) | [IT CENTURY21](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842851648) |

## 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


### myMail box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymail-box-email-client-app/id722120997)

Consolidate and manage multiple email accounts from various providers in a single, user-friendly interface. Enjoy customizable notifications, enhanced security features, and efficient search capabilities to streamline your communication.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for multiple email accounts, Customizable push notifications, Email thread view, Smart search with filters, PIN lock and Touch ID support, Contact suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Organized and better than Gmail and Outlook
- 👍 So easy to use and keep all my files organized
- 🚀 Super fast and efficient
- 👍 Wonderful mail app, love it
- 👍 Great mail app, easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to send email or save draft on iPad
- 🐛 Filters not working, lost customization
- 🐛 Keeps logging out of accounts, can't log back in
- 🐛 Unreliable, emails not loading or syncing properly
- 🐛 Constant login issues, app freezes and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Authentication issues, can't log in to accounts
- Emails not syncing or showing up in the app
- Constant sign-outs and login problems
- Notifications not working properly

**Requested features**

- Unified inbox for all accounts
- Ability to customize folder order
- Option to disable 'undo delete' feature
- Dark mode or customizable themes
- Better search functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mail.com free?

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

### Is myMail box free?

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

### Which has better reviews, mail.com or myMail box?

mail.com is rated higher. mail.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 105K ratings, while myMail box averages 4.4 from 18K ratings.

### Do mail.com or myMail box have ads?

Both mail.com and myMail box show ads.

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

mail.com ships an update fortnightly, and myMail box weekly. Most recently, mail.com was updated on September 25, 2026 and myMail box on September 23, 2026.

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