# myMail box vs Speaking Email

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myMail box at none against Speaking Email's 5. myMail box also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 206) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Speaking Email's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 46%). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speaking Email sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. myMail box asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for myMail box against 4.5 for Speaking Email. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myMail box has 18K ratings behind it against 206, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of myMail box's written reviews are positive against 68% of Speaking Email's.

myMail box ships an update weekly, Speaking Email every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myMail box | Speaking Email |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymail-box-email-client-app/id722120997/reviews) | **[4.5 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaking-email-voice-reader/id991406423/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 206 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **67.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 272 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IT CENTURY21](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842851648) | [BEWEB LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/991406422) |

## 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


### Speaking Email

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaking-email-voice-reader/id991406423)

This app reads your emails aloud and allows you to manage them using voice commands. It's ideal for hands-free and eyes-free email access, benefiting drivers and individuals with visual impairments or motor difficulties.

**Highlights:** Reads emails aloud, Voice commands for replies and management, Hands-free and eyes-free operation, Smart content detection, Multilingual email support, Secure connection to various email servers

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plan 3 Months | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plan 12 Months | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Life-changing for accessibility
- 👍 Great for visually impaired
- 👍 Excellent for ADHD/focus issues
- 👍 Time-saver for busy users
- 👍 Useful for commuting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable connection issues
- 🐛 Difficult to set up
- 🐛 Poor voice recognition/robotic voice
- 🐛 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps crashing
- Doesn't work reliably
- Granting Gmail access is buggy
- App crashes after an update
- Doesn't save place in emails

**Requested features**

- Ability to search using voice command
- CarPlay support
- Apple Watch App for interaction
- Support for Exchange using Active Sync or Outlook Web Access
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myMail box free?

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

### Is Speaking Email free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myMail box or Speaking Email?

Speaking Email is rated higher. myMail box averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Speaking Email averages 4.5 from 206 ratings.

### Do myMail box or Speaking Email have ads?

myMail box shows ads; Speaking Email does not.

### Which is updated more often, myMail box or Speaking Email?

myMail box ships an update weekly, and Speaking Email every 3 weeks. Most recently, myMail box was updated on September 25, 2026 and Speaking Email on September 4, 2026.

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