# MailTime vs AwayMail

The clearest difference is rating: AwayMail at 5.0 against MailTime's 3.7. MailTime's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MailTime sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and AwayMail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AwayMail holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MailTime has 97 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MailTime ships an update fortnightly, AwayMail every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MailTime | AwayMail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailtime-ai-email-inbox/id914281815/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awaymail/id1546647562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 121 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MailTime](https://appshunter.io/developer/914281818) | [Casbu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/996408001) |

## What reviewers say

### MailTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailtime-ai-email-inbox/id914281815)

This app transforms your email inbox into a streamlined, chat-like experience. It integrates multiple email accounts and uses AI to help you draft replies, proofread messages, and manage conversations efficiently. Enjoy a clutter-free inbox and communicate as easily as sending a text message.

**Highlights:** SMS-style email conversations, AI-powered email replies, Proofread, shorten, expand messages, Group chat-like email management, Integrates multiple email accounts, Secure and ad-free interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| AI Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| One MailTime account | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 MailTime AI Credits | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative email-as-chat concept
- 🚀 Efficient email management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Slow sync and update issues
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 📤 Limited email account support

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes on iPhone 6 and older devices
- Inability to log in to certain email accounts
- Sync issues causing missed or delayed notifications

**Requested features**

- Support for more email providers (e.g., Naver, Daum)
- Ability to organize emails into folders
- Option to customize notification sounds
- Improved search and archiving functionality


### AwayMail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awaymail/id1546647562)

Manage your Gmail inbox by setting up custom away messages that filter incoming emails. This client helps you control what reaches you when you're unavailable, ensuring a cleaner inbox upon your return.

**Highlights:** Gmail client, Manage away messages, Filter incoming emails, Control email reception, Inbox management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $4.99/Month | $4.99 | per month |
| $49.99/Year | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MailTime free?

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

### Is AwayMail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MailTime or AwayMail?

AwayMail is rated higher. MailTime averages 3.7 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while AwayMail averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MailTime or AwayMail have ads?

Neither MailTime nor AwayMail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MailTime or AwayMail?

MailTime ships an update fortnightly, and AwayMail every 3 weeks. Most recently, MailTime was updated on November 1, 2026 and AwayMail on November 3, 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.*