Gmail

At a glance

You will find Gmail under Communication on Google Play. Google LLC lists it as free to download, and the short description says: Connect, create, and collaborate with Gmail, part of Google Workspace.

The rating spread

The average is 4.06 out of 5 from 14,505,698 ratings. Five stars account for 65.7%, four for 9.3%, three for 5.5%, two for 4.0% and one for 15.4%. Most people give it full marks, though the one star group is far from tiny.

Put differently, there are about 4 five star ratings for every one star rating, 9,525,967 against 2,236,489. The middle of the scale, two and three stars together, holds 9.6% of ratings (1,387,056 people). The listing shows 10,000,000,000+ installs, so the 14,505,698 ratings come from a slice of the people who installed it.

Version, size and price

The listing shows last updated Oct 29, 2026, a content rating of Everyone and first released Sep 21, 2010. The Play page carries 32 screenshots, and the written description runs to about 373 words. Google Play labels it as one that contains ads. There is no upfront price.

What the listing says

The description says: “The official Gmail app brings the best of Gmail to your Android phone or tablet with enhanced security protections, multiple account support, and powerful search to find the details you need”. In the developer’s words, “Use the power of Google AI to help you write, organize, search, and clear your inbox even faster”. It also states that “Gmail is also available on Wear OS so you can stay productive and manage emails right from your wrist”. Another line from the listing: “Find the details you need with summary cards at the top of your emails”.

The listing goes on to say “Search your inbox with relevant keywords or ask Gemini* to find specific details from your inbox or Google Drive files”. One more point the description makes: “Use Gemini* as your AI powered writing assistant right from your inbox, with built-in features like ‘Help me write’ and contextual Smart Reply”. The description says: “Switch between multiple accounts from different email providers”. These lines are the developer’s claims, taken straight from the store listing, not a hands-on test.

Who it suits

Users whose needs match what the short description promises. If yours are different, other communication apps in our list may fit better. Its content rating on Play is Everyone, so check that against who will actually use it.

The downsides

The listing says it contains ads, so expect to be asked for attention or money at some point. Also, the description points to a need for a connection, so it may not suit a flight or a weak signal. And 15.4% of raters left one star, so the negative reviews are not a handful of outliers. Check the screenshots and the most recent reviews on the Play page before you rely on it.