Comparison

Claude by Anthropic vs Iris Mail

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Claude by Anthropic

This AI assistant helps you write, research, code, and solve complex problems. It can analyze documents, code, and images, and even respond to voice commands. Expand your capabilities and tackle new projects with this intelligent thinking partner.

Highlights
  • AI writing assistance
  • Coding and programming help
  • Research and data insights
  • Visual analysis of images and PDFs
  • Voice dictation for hands-free use
  • Connects to Google Drive, Gmail, Calendar
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Meet Claude, your AI problem solver and thinking partner. Claude works with you to write, research, code, and tackle complex problems and hard questions with depth and precision. It enhances your thinking and expands what you're capable of, right from your phone. AI WRITING ASSISTANT Turn rough ideas into polished work. Whether you're crafting social media posts, professional emails, or complex reports, Claude refines tone, structure, and clarity, iterating with you until your voice comes through. Get writing support that understands what you're trying to say, even when you're still figuring it out. AI CODING AND PROGRAMMING HELP Claude handles production-level development work. Review code, debug complex issues, and explore new languages with an AI coding assistant that explains the "why" behind every solution. Work through problems in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and dozens of other languages—from quick scripts to multi-step architecture. As a versatile coding assistant, Claude plans multi-step tasks, pulls in relevant context, and adapts its approach as your project evolves. Write programs through natural conversation and use Claude to identify and fix errors faster. It scales from a single function to enterprise-level development. RESEARCH AND DATA INSIGHTS Go deeper on the questions that matter. Claude searches the web, compiles findings with accurate citations, and surfaces what's actually useful. Connect Google Drive, Gmail, and Calendar to bring your own context into the conversation. Whether you're conducting business analysis, building reports, or exploring new ideas, Claude thinks through problems with you, from the first question to the one you didn’t know to ask. VISUAL ANALYSIS Upload any photo, PDF, or screenshot for instant analysis. Claude extracts text, interprets charts and graphs, evaluates UI layouts and technical diagrams, and explains what it sees. Get thoughtful feedback on app designs and data visualizations. Generate SVG code for graphics and illustrations, right from your phone. NO TYPING NEEDED Think out loud. Use Claude as your AI voice assistant to have conversations in multiple languages—perfect for brainstorming sessions or working through ideas on the go. EXPAND WHAT YOU CAN DO Take on projects outside your usual expertise. Whether you're learning something new, navigating unfamiliar territory, or need a thoughtful second opinion, Claude helps you take on the hard questions you otherwise don’t have time or bandwidth for. Claude helps you: ▶ Develop and refine content with AI writing ▶ Work through meeting notes to surface key insights ▶ Build reports and marketing content iteratively ▶ Explore complex math problems with step-by-step reasoning ▶ Plan projects, structure ideas, and build flowcharts together ▶ Analyze PDFs, screenshots, and visual content for deeper patterns ▶ Think through problems hands-free with voice dictation TRUSTED AND RELIABLE Claude is designed to be reliable, accurate, and collaborative. It’s built by Anthropic, an AI research company dedicated to building safe and dependable AI tools. Powered by Claude Fable, Opus, Sonnet, and Haiku, it brings advanced reasoning, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities to your most important challenges. TRY CLAUDE FOR FREE Join millions of users who trust Claude for their work on the problems that matter. Whether you're coding, writing, researching, or tackling business challenges, Claude helps you think deeper and reach further. Terms of Service: https://www.anthropic.com/legal/consumer-terms Privacy Policy: https://www.anthropic.com/legal/privacy

About

Iris Mail

Features
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Iris reads your inbox for you. AI classifies every conversation as Urgent / Important / Info and writes 1-2 sentence summaries — you only look at what matters. • URGENT / IMPORTANT / INFO: Mail written directly to you that expects a reply rises to the top. • 1-2 SENTENCE SUMMARIES: "Who — what they want — reference/amount/date", telegram-short. • URGENT ALERTS: Rule-based urgent notifications even while the app is closed (PRO). • WATCH: Track a reference, keyword or sender; get notified the moment it arrives. • DAILY REPORT: A one-paragraph digest of the last 24 hours (PRO). • RULE ENGINE: VIP sender, keyword and domain rules (PRO). • Use zero-setup Iris AI (PRO). PRIVACY FIRST: Iris never sends or deletes mail; it only reads and summarizes. Mail content is not stored on our servers. Your IMAP password stays in your device's secure storage. The free plan includes 1 account, unlimited classification and 100 AI summaries per month. PRO and PRO+ subscriptions auto-renew; cancel anytime from your App Store account. Subscription Information Iris PRO is auto-renewable subscriptions, offered monthly or yearly. Current prices are shown on the subscription screen inside the app and on the App Store product page. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and payment is charged to your App Store account. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. The free trial is available once per user. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://iris.biltech.ee/en/privacy/

Screenshots

Claude by Anthropic4 screens
Iris Mail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Claude by Anthropic at #2 against Iris Mail's unranked. Iris Mail's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Claude by Anthropic sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per month and Iris Mail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Claude by Anthropic versus Iris Mail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClaude by AnthropicIris Mail
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (284K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings284K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB59 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAnthropic PBCBiltech OU

Bugs and requests

Claude by Anthropic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login and account issues
  • Inconsistent performance on mobile devices
  • Formatting and display problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Voice input and output capabilities
  • Improved integration with other platforms
  • Expanded knowledge base and faster updates
  • More customization and personalization options
  • Enhanced memory and context retention

Iris Mail

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Claude by Anthropic

Subscriptions4
  • Claude Pro - Monthly$20.001 Month
  • Claude Max 5x - Monthly$124.991 Month
  • Claude Pro - Annual$214.991 Year
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  • Claude Max 20x - Monthly$249.991 Month
One-time3
  • Usage Credits (20)$20.00
  • Usage Credits (50)$45.00
  • Usage Credits (250)$200.00
2 purchases

Iris Mail

Subscriptions2
  • Iris PRO+ (Monthly)14 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Iris PRO+ (Yearly)14 Days trial$152.991 Year

Questions

Is Claude by Anthropic free?
Claude by Anthropic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iris Mail free?
Iris Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Claude by Anthropic or Iris Mail have ads?
Neither Claude by Anthropic nor Iris Mail shows ads.

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