# OptMsg vs Jade Email

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OptMsg at none against Jade Email's 2. OptMsg also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Jade Email's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jade Email sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. OptMsg asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OptMsg against 5.0 for Jade Email. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OptMsg has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OptMsg ships an update every 3 weeks, Jade Email every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OptMsg | Jade Email |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optmsg/id6742815057/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jade-email/id6794716502/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OptMsg, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800141573) | [JADE EMAIL, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794716504) |

## What reviewers say

### OptMsg

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optmsg/id6742815057)

This email app offers unparalleled privacy and security with 100% inbox control. Only approved senders can reach you, and all messages are fully encrypted. Enjoy a distraction-free, password-free experience with no ads or data tracking.

**Highlights:** 100% inbox control with approved senders, Password-free authentication via Passkeys, End-to-end encryption for secure messaging, No ads, no tracking, no data mining, Auto-delete trash after 30 days, Community recommendations for new senders

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Jade Email

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jade-email/id6794716502)

Create unique email addresses for every service to manage incoming mail. Automatically organize, filter, and unsubscribe from unwanted messages. Connect an AI assistant for advanced email management and summarization.

**Highlights:** Create unique email addresses per service, Control mail handling for each address, Automatic receipt filing and newsletter marking, Attempt to unsubscribe from marketing, Categorize messages across different addresses, AI assistant for mail search and summarization

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jade Monthly | $5.00 | per month |
| Jade Annual | $50.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OptMsg free?

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

### Is Jade Email free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OptMsg or Jade Email?

OptMsg and Jade Email are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do OptMsg or Jade Email have ads?

Neither OptMsg nor Jade Email shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OptMsg or Jade Email?

OptMsg ships an update every 3 weeks, and Jade Email every 5 days. Most recently, OptMsg was updated on October 30, 2026 and Jade Email on October 31, 2026.

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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.*
