Comparison

Compose vs Email App for Gmail

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Compose

This app offers a streamlined way to compose and send emails without the distractions of a full inbox. It focuses on a minimalist writing experience, allowing users to quickly draft messages. Email accounts must be pre-configured on the device.

Highlights
  • Minimalist email composition
  • Distraction-free writing environment
  • Quick message drafting
  • Requires device email configuration
Features
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Compose is a simple little app that lets you send email without being overwhelmed by what's in your inbox. Just open compose and start writing. Currently, Compose requires email accounts to be configured on your device.

About

Email App for Gmail

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
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Beautiful design, Intuitive actions, Lightning speed, Advanced security – In a new powerful email app for Gmail! Quick and easy access to Gmail account on the go! Check email, read, reply, send photos, add and view attachments — stay in touch with friends, family and colleagues. Experience new features to manage your Google email on your phone, tablet, or smartwatch in the most efficient manner. Why choose us? – Timely custom push notifications for each individual email account, e.g. 'Work' email address set to ‘Do not Disturb’ mode from 21:00 to 7:00 – User-friendly design: you do not have to think twice, whether you want to Flag, Mark as spam, Delete just one or multiple emails at once – Clean and tidy inbox with contact avatars and an option to enable email threads (all conversations displayed neatly together) – Convenient search by Date, Recipient, Subject, in Unread, Flagged messages or Attachments to help you find emails in a flash – Personalized filters to automatically move incoming emails to specific folders or Mark them as read – Enhanced security to protect your mobile app against unauthorized access by setting up a PIN password The application also supports all major email services that you can add to have all your mail in one place, whether it is a Yahoo, Hotmail, Outlook, MSN Mail, Gmail, AOL, GMX or any POP/ IMAP/ SMTP-enabled mailbox. If you encounter any problems, send us an email at gmail@mailapps.me and we will try our best to help you in a timely manner. IMPORTANT: We are a free unofficial Gmail email application with a goal to provide an excellent mail management product. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS TO REMOVE ADS: Email App for Gmail is free to download and use. Should you choose to remove ads in the app, we offer 3 auto-renewing subscription options: $0.49/week $0.99/month $2.99/6 months Payment will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy at http://www.mailapps.me/legacy/privacy/craigpark_privacy.htm.

Screenshots

Compose1 screens
Email App for Gmail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Email App for Gmail at 4.4 against Compose's 3.9. Email App for Gmail also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 7). Compose's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Email App for Gmail sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Compose asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Email App for Gmail holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Email App for Gmail has 4.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Compose's written reviews are positive against 68% of Email App for Gmail's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Compose versus Email App for Gmail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComposeEmail App for Gmail
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)4.4 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews68.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74.1K — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB258 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCluster Labs, Inc.Craigpark Limited

Customer experience

Compose

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Email App for Gmail

All ratings4,146 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews1,496 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative24.7%

Bugs and requests

Compose

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Email App for Gmail

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

Compose

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Email App for Gmail

Subscriptions5
  • 無廣告版$0.497 Days
  • Remove ads (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Remove ads (Monthly)3 Days trial$0.991 Month
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  • Remove ads (6 months)$2.996 Months
  • Remove ads (Yearly)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • No Ads version$14.99

Questions

Is Compose free?
Compose is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Email App for Gmail free?
Email App for Gmail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compose or Email App for Gmail?
Email App for Gmail is rated higher. Compose averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Email App for Gmail averages 4.4 from 4.1K ratings.
Do Compose or Email App for Gmail have ads?
Email App for Gmail shows ads; Compose does not.

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