# MailPulse vs StartMail

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: StartMail at 15.1 against MailPulse's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | MailPulse | StartMail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startmail-private-email/id6768610897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STEVEN COFFEY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870282463) | [StartMail](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896589584) |

## What reviewers say

### MailPulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailpulse/id6758014597)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### StartMail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startmail-private-email/id6768610897)

Secure your inbox with private email, offering unlimited aliases to protect your real address. Send encrypted messages and manage your mail offline, ensuring your communications remain yours without ads or tracking.

**Highlights:** Unlimited email aliases, Encrypted messaging, Offline email access, No ads or tracking, Customizable appearance, IMAP support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MailPulse free?

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

### Is StartMail free?

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

### Do MailPulse or StartMail have ads?

Neither MailPulse nor StartMail shows ads.

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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.*