# AOL Mail, News, Weather vs ThoughtLoop

The clearest difference is ads: ThoughtLoop at none against AOL Mail, News, Weather's shown. ThoughtLoop also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). AOL Mail, News, Weather's advantage is chart position (#148 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AOL Mail, News, Weather sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ThoughtLoop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | AOL Mail, News, Weather | ThoughtLoop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (707K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aol-mail-news-weather/id646100661/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **707K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 163 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AOL Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/281704577) | [Charlie Crump](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771888833) |

## What reviewers say

### AOL Mail, News, Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aol-mail-news-weather/id646100661)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Free · Productivity, #150 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Stay informed with breaking news, manage your AOL Mail efficiently, and check the weather with customizable alerts. This app consolidates essential information and communication tools into one convenient mobile experience.

**Highlights:** Manage AOL Mail on the go, Access all contacts, Customizable swipe gestures for email, Breaking news alerts, Hourly and daily weather forecasts, Secure login with Touch ID/Face ID

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AOL Mail Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| AOL Plus - Weekly with Free Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| AOL Plus - Weekly with Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| AOL Security Bundle with Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| AOL Security Bundle with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AOL Mail Plus Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| AOL Plus - Yearly with Free Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| AOL Plus - Yearly with Free Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| AOL Security Bundle with Free Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| AOL Security Bundle with Free Trial | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable email service
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful news integration
- 🔒 Secure email storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🔍 Intrusive ads and news
- 🔌 Drains device battery
- 📤 Unreliable email sending

**Reported bugs**

- Emails disappearing from inbox
- Attachments not working properly
- App crashes when opening certain emails
- Notifications not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Option to disable news and ads
- Improved email organization tools
- Ability to stay logged in across devices
- Better spam and junk mail filtering


### ThoughtLoop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thoughtloop/id6771888831)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ThoughtLoop Pro monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ThoughtLoop Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AOL Mail, News, Weather free?

AOL Mail, News, Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ThoughtLoop free?

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

### Do AOL Mail, News, Weather or ThoughtLoop have ads?

AOL Mail, News, Weather shows ads; ThoughtLoop does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*