# Email vs Email App for Gmail

The clearest difference is ads: Email at none against Email App for Gmail's shown. Email also leads on ratings volume (79K vs 4.1K). Email App for Gmail's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Email sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Email App for Gmail sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Email against 4.4 for Email App for Gmail. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Email has 79K ratings behind it against 4.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Email's written reviews are positive against 68% of Email App for Gmail's.

Email ships an update fortnightly, Email App for Gmail weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Email | Email App for Gmail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-edison-mail/id922793622/reviews)** | [4.4 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-app-for-gmail/id1145412791/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **79K** | 4.1K |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | **68.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 220 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edison Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481881468) | [Craigpark Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/737311904) |

## What reviewers say

### Email

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-edison-mail/id922793622)

Manage multiple email accounts in one unified inbox. This app offers fast email fetching, smart search for important information, and tools to reduce inbox clutter. It prioritizes privacy and security with features like sender blocking and biometric protection.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for all accounts, Fast email fetching and search, One-tap unsubscribe, Sender blocking, Customizable swipe actions and templates, Biometric inbox security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Edison Mail+ | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Edison Mail+ | $9.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $9.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $11.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $14.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $14.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $16.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $19.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $24.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $49.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $59.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $66.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $66.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $79.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $99.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $99.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $109.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure with Face ID support
- 📦 Helpful package tracking and delivery updates
- 🔍 Effective unsubscribe and spam blocking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications and email sync issues
- 🔄 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Inconsistent search and filtering functionality
- 🔑 Issues with logging in and account connectivity
- 📧 Problems with sending and delivering emails

**Reported bugs**

- Emails disappearing from the Outbox
- Incorrect unread email badge counts
- Emails not loading or displaying properly
- Account settings randomly resetting

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable snooze and scheduling options
- Integration with calendar and reminders
- Ability to move emails between accounts
- More granular control over folder management


### Email App for Gmail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-app-for-gmail/id1145412791)

Manage your Gmail and other email accounts with a beautifully designed, fast, and secure application. Enjoy intuitive actions, custom notifications, and advanced security features to keep your inbox organized and protected.

**Highlights:** Custom push notifications, User-friendly interface, Contact avatars and email threads, Advanced search functionality, Personalized email filters, PIN password security

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 無廣告版 | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Remove ads (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove ads (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Remove ads (6 months) | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove ads (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| No Ads version | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Convenient email management
- 🚀 Streamlined experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💸 Ads and paid features
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance
- 🤨 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after updates
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Delayed email syncing
- Disappearing emails and folders
- Unreliable push notifications

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete emails in bulk
- More customization options
- Improved notification system
- Better integration with other apps
- Enhanced search functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Email free?

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

### Is Email App for Gmail free?

Email App for Gmail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Email or Email App for Gmail?

Email is rated higher. Email averages 4.5 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while Email App for Gmail averages 4.4 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Email or Email App for Gmail have ads?

Email App for Gmail shows ads; Email does not.

### Which is updated more often, Email or Email App for Gmail?

Email ships an update fortnightly, and Email App for Gmail weekly. Most recently, Email was updated on September 25, 2026 and Email App for Gmail on September 25, 2026.

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