# MailBuzzr for Outlook vs Speaking Email

The clearest difference is ads: Speaking Email at none against MailBuzzr for Outlook's shown. Speaking Email also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1). MailBuzzr for Outlook's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MailBuzzr for Outlook sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Speaking Email sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speaking Email holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 518 and 206 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of MailBuzzr for Outlook's written reviews are positive against 68% of Speaking Email's.

MailBuzzr for Outlook ships an update fortnightly, Speaking Email every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MailBuzzr for Outlook | Speaking Email |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (518 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailbuzzr-for-outlook/id476346562/reviews) | **[4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaking-email-voice-reader/id991406423/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **518** | 206 |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **67.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AverSys Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/476346565) | [BEWEB LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/991406422) |

## What reviewers say

### MailBuzzr for Outlook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailbuzzr-for-outlook/id476346562)

Manage all your Hotmail and Outlook accounts in one fast, beautifully designed app. Get smart notifications, organize emails with tags and filters, and undo actions easily. Enjoy a frustration-free email experience with an elegant interface and custom themes.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for multiple accounts, Smart notifications with customizable alerts, Quick email preview and undo actions, Automatic email organization with tags and filters, Built-in file viewer for attachments, Customizable themes and signatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Lite | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lite | $3.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure email access
- 💡 Convenient email management
- 👍 Great app design and interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Sync and connectivity issues
- 🐛 Deleted emails reappearing
- 🐛 Attachment and draft handling problems
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and password problems
- Notifications not working properly
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Slow email loading and refreshing

**Requested features**

- Add more email account support
- Improve email organization and search
- Implement a junk mail folder
- Allow bulk email deletion
- Add customization options


### Speaking Email

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaking-email-voice-reader/id991406423)

This app reads your emails aloud and allows you to manage them using voice commands. It's ideal for hands-free and eyes-free email access, benefiting drivers and individuals with visual impairments or motor difficulties.

**Highlights:** Reads emails aloud, Voice commands for replies and management, Hands-free and eyes-free operation, Smart content detection, Multilingual email support, Secure connection to various email servers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plan 3 Months | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plan 12 Months | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Life-changing for accessibility
- 👍 Great for visually impaired
- 👍 Excellent for ADHD/focus issues
- 👍 Time-saver for busy users
- 👍 Useful for commuting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable connection issues
- 🐛 Difficult to set up
- 🐛 Poor voice recognition/robotic voice
- 🐛 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps crashing
- Doesn't work reliably
- Granting Gmail access is buggy
- App crashes after an update
- Doesn't save place in emails

**Requested features**

- Ability to search using voice command
- CarPlay support
- Apple Watch App for interaction
- Support for Exchange using Active Sync or Outlook Web Access
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MailBuzzr for Outlook free?

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

### Is Speaking Email free?

Speaking Email is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MailBuzzr for Outlook or Speaking Email?

Speaking Email is rated higher. MailBuzzr for Outlook averages 4.1 out of 5 from 518 ratings, while Speaking Email averages 4.5 from 206 ratings.

### Do MailBuzzr for Outlook or Speaking Email have ads?

MailBuzzr for Outlook shows ads; Speaking Email does not.

### Which is updated more often, MailBuzzr for Outlook or Speaking Email?

MailBuzzr for Outlook ships an update fortnightly, and Speaking Email every 3 weeks. Most recently, MailBuzzr for Outlook was updated on October 24, 2026 and Speaking Email on October 24, 2026.

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