# mail.com vs Microsoft Outlook

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Microsoft Outlook at 9.3M against mail.com's 105K. Microsoft Outlook also leads on chart position (#11 vs unranked). mail.com's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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 and Microsoft Outlook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 4.8 for Microsoft Outlook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Outlook has 9.3M ratings behind it against 105K, 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 Microsoft Outlook's.

mail.com ships an update fortnightly, Microsoft Outlook weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | mail.com | Microsoft Outlook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (105K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailcom-email-and-cloud/id461316429/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-outlook/id951937596/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 105K | **9.3M** |
| Positive reviews | **76.4% of reviews** | 64.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 353 MB | 464 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/461316432) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## 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


### Microsoft Outlook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-outlook/id951937596)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Free · Productivity, #31 Top Grossing · Productivity, #77 Top Free (US App Store)

Consolidate all your email accounts and calendars into one streamlined application. Manage your inbox, schedule meetings, and access files from various cloud services. Enhance productivity with AI-powered writing assistance and smart inbox features.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for multiple email accounts, Smart inbox sorting, Quick swipe actions, Meeting scheduling and availability sharing, File access from cloud storage, AI-powered email summarization and drafting, Editing of Office documents

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Basic | $1.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |
| Microsoft Copilot Pro | $20.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for corporate email
- 👍 Customizable and user-friendly
- 🚀 Seamless integration with Microsoft 365
- 👍 Solid email and calendar functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable at times
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Security issues with password resets
- 👎 Limited file attachment options

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes when adding accounts
- Delayed email notifications and syncing issues
- Inability to delete emails in bulk
- Calendar reminders not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Better integration with native iOS apps and services
- Enhanced calendar management features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mail.com free?

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

### Is Microsoft Outlook free?

Microsoft Outlook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, mail.com or Microsoft Outlook?

Microsoft Outlook is rated higher. mail.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 105K ratings, while Microsoft Outlook averages 4.8 from 9.3M ratings.

### Do mail.com or Microsoft Outlook have ads?

Both mail.com and Microsoft Outlook show ads.

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

mail.com ships an update fortnightly, and Microsoft Outlook weekly. Most recently, mail.com was updated on September 25, 2026 and Microsoft Outlook on September 25, 2026.

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