# Email vs Mail App for Gmail

The clearest difference is monetization model: Email at free with in-app purchases against Mail App for Gmail's subscription. Email also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 39%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Mail App for Gmail's advantage is chart position (#182 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads 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 Mail App for Gmail sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.6 for Mail App for Gmail. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Email has 79K ratings behind it against 9.4K, 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 39% of Mail App for Gmail's.

Email ships an update every 2 weeks, Mail App for Gmail every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Email | Mail App for Gmail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-edison-mail/id922793622/reviews) | **[4.6 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mail-app-for-gmail/id1462419097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79K** | 9.4K |
| Positive reviews | **66.0% of reviews** | 39.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#182** |
| Size | 220 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edison Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481881468) | [Bloop LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460809170) |

## 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


### Mail App for Gmail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mail-app-for-gmail/id1462419097)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers a streamlined experience for managing your Gmail inbox, focusing on quick triage and instant message sending/receiving. It boasts a fast, reliable performance, especially on VPNs, and a beautiful, animated interface.

**Highlights:** Fast email management tools, Multiple actions for inbox tasks, Reliable VPN performance, Instant sync via HTTPS, Beautiful custom animation engine, Real-time inbox monitoring

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Clear and intuitive interface
- 💡 Helpful for managing multiple accounts
- 🚀 Efficient email management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 🙄 Annoying pop-ups and ads

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account authentication problems
- Syncing and email loading delays
- Inability to send emails in some cases

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved notification system
- Better integration with other email services
- Bulk email management tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Email free?

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

### Is Mail App for Gmail free?

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

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

Mail App for Gmail is rated higher. Email averages 4.5 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while Mail App for Gmail averages 4.6 from 9.4K ratings.

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

Neither Email nor Mail App for Gmail shows ads.

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

Email ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mail App for Gmail every 5 weeks. Most recently, Email was updated on October 19, 2026 and Mail App for Gmail on October 18, 2026.

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