# myMail box vs Note To Self Mail

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Note To Self Mail at 90% against myMail box's 46%. Note To Self Mail also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). myMail box's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note To Self Mail sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. myMail box asks for nothing beyond the download.

Note To Self Mail holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myMail box has 18K ratings behind it against 374, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of myMail box's written reviews are positive against 90% of Note To Self Mail's.

myMail box ships an update weekly, Note To Self Mail every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myMail box | Note To Self Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymail-box-email-client-app/id722120997/reviews) | **[4.8 (374 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-to-self-mail/id1135553707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 374 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **90.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 272 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IT CENTURY21](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842851648) | [Mathias Lipowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/668302586) |

## What reviewers say

### myMail box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymail-box-email-client-app/id722120997)

Consolidate and manage multiple email accounts from various providers in a single, user-friendly interface. Enjoy customizable notifications, enhanced security features, and efficient search capabilities to streamline your communication.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for multiple email accounts, Customizable push notifications, Email thread view, Smart search with filters, PIN lock and Touch ID support, Contact suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Organized and better than Gmail and Outlook
- 👍 So easy to use and keep all my files organized
- 🚀 Super fast and efficient
- 👍 Wonderful mail app, love it
- 👍 Great mail app, easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to send email or save draft on iPad
- 🐛 Filters not working, lost customization
- 🐛 Keeps logging out of accounts, can't log back in
- 🐛 Unreliable, emails not loading or syncing properly
- 🐛 Constant login issues, app freezes and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Authentication issues, can't log in to accounts
- Emails not syncing or showing up in the app
- Constant sign-outs and login problems
- Notifications not working properly

**Requested features**

- Unified inbox for all accounts
- Ability to customize folder order
- Option to disable 'undo delete' feature
- Dark mode or customizable themes
- Better search functionality


### Note To Self Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-to-self-mail/id1135553707)

Quickly capture your thoughts and send them directly to your inbox. This app integrates with popular to-do list applications, streamlining your workflow by sending notes via email. It offers basic note-taking with advanced features available in the pro version.

**Highlights:** Send notes directly to inbox, Integrates with Trello, Evernote, etc., Attach photos (pro), Create sketches (pro), Attach audio notes (pro), Scan documents (pro)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $4.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely fast and quick to use
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- ⚙️ Highly customizable settings and options
- 🔒 Secure SMTP-based email delivery
- 📧 Seamless email integration with multiple accounts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Google OAuth authentication issues
- 🔐 Requires SMTP server configuration (technical barrier)
- ⚠️ Occasional reliability issues after extended use
- 📱 Limited Apple Watch support
- 🌐 Browser sharing functionality sometimes fails

**Reported bugs**

- Google OAuth doesn't work properly
- Messages stuck in outbox with Google authentication
- App stops working after several weeks of use
- Safari share extension crashes or fails silently
- Browser sharing shows grey rectangle and fails

**Requested features**

- Scheduled/delayed send functionality
- Apple Watch native app
- Document scanning with PDF export
- YouTube title preservation in sharing
- iOS 26 UI updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myMail box free?

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

### Is Note To Self Mail free?

Note To Self Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, myMail box or Note To Self Mail?

Note To Self Mail is rated higher. myMail box averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Note To Self Mail averages 4.8 from 374 ratings.

### Do myMail box or Note To Self Mail have ads?

myMail box shows ads; Note To Self Mail does not.

### Which is updated more often, myMail box or Note To Self Mail?

myMail box ships an update weekly, and Note To Self Mail every 6 weeks. Most recently, myMail box was updated on September 25, 2026 and Note To Self Mail on September 20, 2026.

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