# Airmail for Gmail Outlook Mail vs PushBack Notifications

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PushBack Notifications at 100% against Airmail for Gmail Outlook Mail's 30%. PushBack Notifications also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.6). Airmail for Gmail Outlook Mail's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 5) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Airmail for Gmail Outlook Mail sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and PushBack Notifications sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $15.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PushBack Notifications holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airmail for Gmail Outlook Mail has 4.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Airmail for Gmail Outlook Mail's written reviews are positive against 100% of PushBack Notifications's.

Airmail for Gmail Outlook Mail ships an update weekly, PushBack Notifications monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Airmail for Gmail Outlook Mail | PushBack Notifications |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airmail-for-gmail-outlook-mail/id993160329/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushback-notifications/id1343344602/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 29.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bloop S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389546852) | [PlainIce LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/579935285) |

## What reviewers say

### Airmail for Gmail Outlook Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airmail-for-gmail-outlook-mail/id993160329)

This powerful mail client offers a streamlined inbox experience with extensive customization options. It supports multiple email accounts and integrates seamlessly with other apps and services for enhanced productivity. Enjoy features like snoozing, interactive notifications, and iCloud sync for a unified workflow across devices.

**Highlights:** Support for multiple email accounts (Gmail, Outlook, IMAP, POP3), Customizable swipes and interactive push notifications, Snooze and bulk editing of messages, iCloud sync across Mac and iOS devices, HTML rich composer with attachment resizing, Integration with cloud storage and productivity apps

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Airmail Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Airmail Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Airmail Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app and customer support
- 🔒 Highly customizable and private
- 👍 Powerful features and workflow
- 👍 Seamless cross-device experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy, and unstable
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 💰 Aggressive push for subscription
- 🤖 Lack of responsive support

**Reported bugs**

- Emails not syncing properly
- Notifications not working reliably
- Composer freezes and crashes
- Folder/label management issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved search capabilities
- Consistent cross-platform experience
- Better handling of email threads


### PushBack Notifications

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushback-notifications/id1343344602)

Receive and interact with notifications directly from your iPhone. This API allows for actionable notifications with buttons and reply fields, enabling server and script interaction without opening the app. It supports synchronous responses and custom callback URLs for seamless integration.

**Highlights:** Actionable notifications with buttons, Reply textbox for direct input, Synchronous interaction with servers, Customizable response callbacks, Quick setup with curl, No registration required, Multi-user invites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Messages | $15.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Airmail for Gmail Outlook Mail free?

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

### Is PushBack Notifications free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Airmail for Gmail Outlook Mail or PushBack Notifications?

PushBack Notifications is rated higher. Airmail for Gmail Outlook Mail averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while PushBack Notifications averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Airmail for Gmail Outlook Mail or PushBack Notifications have ads?

Neither Airmail for Gmail Outlook Mail nor PushBack Notifications shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Airmail for Gmail Outlook Mail or PushBack Notifications?

Airmail for Gmail Outlook Mail ships an update weekly, and PushBack Notifications monthly. Most recently, Airmail for Gmail Outlook Mail was updated on November 1, 2026 and PushBack Notifications on November 2, 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.*