Owl VIP Email Alerts
Gmail Notifications by Sender
About
Take control of your Gmail notifications by filtering messages from specific senders or domains. Instantly switch between VIP-only alerts, all emails, or no notifications. Customize sounds for important contacts and schedule notification modes for focused work or rest.
What's New in Owl VIP Email Alerts
1.0.1
April 26, 2026
Improved the Data & Account and Help screens with clearer privacy, subscription, and support information, plus minor UI refinements.
Subscription plans
Owl VIP — Single Inbox/Yearly
Custom email alerts with filters, sounds, and schedules
Developer apps
FAQ
What is Owl VIP Email Alerts?
Owl VIP Email Alerts is a productivity app designed to help you manage your Gmail notifications. It allows you to filter which senders can trigger alerts, set custom sounds for important contacts, and schedule notification modes.
How does Owl VIP Email Alerts work with Gmail?
The app uses Google Sign-In and the Gmail API to access your email metadata, such as sender and subject, to apply your notification rules. It does not store your email content on its servers and respects your Gmail permissions.
Is Owl VIP Email Alerts free to use?
Owl VIP Email Alerts is free to download. However, a paid subscription is required to connect a Gmail account and utilize its core email notification features.
What subscription plans are available for Owl VIP Email Alerts?
There are two subscription plans: the Single Inbox plan for monitoring one Gmail inbox, and the Up to 3 Inboxes plan for managing separate settings across multiple inboxes.
Can I customize notification sounds with Owl VIP Email Alerts?
Yes, you can assign unique notification sounds to specific senders or domains. The app offers over 80 built-in sounds to choose from.
Does Owl VIP Email Alerts support multiple Gmail inboxes?
Yes, the app offers an 'Up to 3 Inboxes' plan, allowing you to monitor and set separate notification rules for multiple Gmail accounts.
What are the privacy features of Owl VIP Email Alerts?
Owl VIP Email Alerts prioritizes privacy by keeping your Gmail password with Google and not storing your email content on its servers. It only uses Gmail metadata for notification filtering.
On which devices can I use Owl VIP Email Alerts?
Owl VIP Email Alerts is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod, and is rated for ages 4 and up.