# Google Docs vs Mail

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Google Docs at 70% against Mail's 34%. Google Docs also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Mail's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google Docs sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $199.99 per year. Mail asks for nothing beyond the download.

Google Docs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3M and 4.4M respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Google Docs's written reviews are positive against 34% of Mail's.

Google Docs ships an update weekly, Mail every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Docs | Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-docs/id842842640/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mail/id1108187098/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.3M | **4.4M** |
| Positive reviews | **69.9% of reviews** | 33.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 361 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Apple Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-docs/id842842640)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Productivity, #59 Top Free (US App Store)

Create, edit, and collaborate on documents online in real time. Work together seamlessly with your team, even offline, and access a variety of file types. AI-powered features can help draft and refine content.

**Highlights:** Real-time collaboration, Offline editing, Template library, Multiple file type support, AI-powered drafting, Commenting and action items

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and accessible
- 👍 Seamless collaboration
- 🔒 Automatic saving
- 💡 Offline functionality
- 👍 Versatile for various uses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy performance and input delays
- 👎 Limited formatting and customization options
- 🔍 Difficult to organize and navigate documents
- 👎 Compatibility issues with other platforms

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected crashes and document loss
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Issues with image insertion and manipulation

**Requested features**

- Improved document organization with folders
- Expanded font and formatting options
- Better integration with Microsoft Office
- Smoother scrolling and navigation


### Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mail/id1108187098)

Consolidate all your email accounts into a single, organized inbox. Prioritize important messages, quickly respond with smart replies, and manage your inbox efficiently with features like scheduling and snoozing. Enjoy enhanced privacy with IP address hiding and read receipt prevention.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for multiple accounts, Automatic message categorization, Priority Messages and summarization, Schedule send, snooze, and unsend emails, Smart Reply for quick responses, Mail Privacy Protection

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient email management
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful categorization of emails

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent swipe gestures
- 🐛 Unreliable search function
- 🐛 Emails disappearing or not syncing properly
- 🐛 Slow email download and loading times
- 🐛 Buggy performance after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Emails not downloading from server
- Inconsistent behavior when deleting emails
- Notifications not working as expected
- Drafts and sent emails disappearing

**Requested features**

- Add snooze functionality
- Improve email organization and filtering options
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate better with other Apple apps and services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Docs free?

Google Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Docs or Mail?

Google Docs is rated higher. Google Docs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3M ratings, while Mail averages 4.6 from 4.4M ratings.

### Do Google Docs or Mail have ads?

Neither Google Docs nor Mail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Docs or Mail?

Google Docs ships an update weekly, and Mail every 11 months. Most recently, Google Docs was updated on October 14, 2026 and Mail on October 14, 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.*