# GreatReader vs Tuta Mail

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GreatReader at none against Tuta Mail's 4. GreatReader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). Tuta Mail's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 1) and device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tuta Mail sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GreatReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

GreatReader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tuta Mail has 3.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | GreatReader | Tuta Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greatreader/id903651112/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuta-mail-secure-email/id922429609/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 65.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shohei Miyamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/433398792) | [Tutao GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/922429608) |

## What reviewers say

### GreatReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greatreader/id903651112)

A straightforward PDF reader for iPhone and iPad with a simple interface. Easily access recently read documents, crop pages for better viewing, and navigate using document outlines. Zoom with a double tap and enjoy automatic screen fitting.

**Highlights:** iPhone and iPad support, Simple User Interface, Reading history, Page cropping, Document outline navigation, Double-tap zoom

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tuta Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuta-mail-secure-email/id922429609)

Secure your communications with an encrypted email service offering end-to-end encryption for emails and contacts. Enjoy features like anonymous registration, an ad-free experience, and a free encrypted calendar. Protect your privacy with a service developed and hosted in Germany.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, Anonymous registration, Ad-free experience, Free encrypted calendar, Quantum-safe encryption, Open source code

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revolutionary (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Legend (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Revolutionary (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Legend (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure email service
- 💡 Encrypted subject lines and contacts
- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 🚀 Reliable and fast
- 🔒 End-to-end encryption

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🐛 Inconsistent email delivery
- 🐛 Unreliable search functionality
- 🐛 Inability to export emails
- 🐛 Frequent app disconnections

**Reported bugs**

- Login credentials not working
- Accounts being locked or deleted unexpectedly
- Inability to restore deleted accounts
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Pinch-to-zoom functionality
- Improved email organization tools (labels, folders, etc.)
- Offline access mode
- Ability to set custom notification sounds
- Separate app for calendar and contacts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GreatReader free?

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

### Is Tuta Mail free?

Tuta Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GreatReader or Tuta Mail?

GreatReader is rated higher. GreatReader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tuta Mail averages 4.7 from 3.7K ratings.

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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.*