Gmail

Email for people who use Google and other accounts

Gmail lets you read, send and organise email on an Android phone. It suits people who want a mobile inbox for everyday correspondence, work messages and account notifications. The app can handle multiple email accounts, including accounts from providers other than Google, so you do not have to use it only with a Gmail address.

More than a message list

Gmail includes search for finding older messages and tools to sort or filter incoming mail. It can also work alongside Google services such as Calendar, Chat and Meet, which may be useful if those are already part of your routine. That integration can make the app feel like a wider communications workspace rather than a simple inbox; if you only want basic email, some of its surrounding tools may be unnecessary.

What it asks in return

Gmail is free to install, but that does not by itself tell you whether every service or feature connected to it is free to use. Check the current Google Play listing and any account or service terms for details before relying on a particular feature. Using Gmail also means entrusting email and account activity to Google. The supplied listing facts do not specify the app’s advertising, in-app purchase or phone-permission details, so check the current store disclosures if those affect your decision.

Scale and user feedback

Gmail is published by Google LLC in the Communication category. Its listed rating is about 4.1 out of 5, based on more than 14 million ratings, and the listing reports over 10 billion installs. Those numbers show broad use, but they cannot tell you whether the app’s account requirements, connected services or handling of your information suit your needs.