Comparison

Track vs Fade/Away

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

Head to head
About

Track

Monitor your email communications with real-time notifications on who has read your messages, when, where, and for how long. Track links, attachments, and forwards, with options for follow-up reminders and smart sorting labels. This tool works seamlessly across mobile and desktop devices with various email clients.

Highlights
  • Track email sent from Gmail or Inbox
  • Real-time read notifications
  • Know when, where, and for how long emails are read
  • Per-recipient tracking
  • Links and attachments tracking
  • Follow-up reminders for unread emails
  • Invisible to recipient
Features
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Did they read your email? Now you'll know — for sure. Track is the only app that lets you track emails sent from ANY email app on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or PC — Mail, Gmail, or Outlook. See exactly when, where, and by whom your message was opened, in real time, completely invisible to the recipient. Whether you're closing a deal, following up on a job application, sending an important proposal, or just wondering if your message ever got through — Track gives you the answer. --------------------------- WHY PEOPLE LOVE TRACK --------------------------- ◆ Stop guessing — Know the exact moment your email is opened ◆ Works on your phone — The only service that lets you track email from the app you're already using ◆ Follow up smarter — Reach out at the perfect time ◆ Close more deals — See which prospects are actually engaging ◆ Save time — Never wonder "did they get it?" again ◆ Stay invisible — Recipients never know you're tracking --------------------------- POWERFUL FEATURES --------------------------- ● Real-Time Read Notifications — Get notified the instant your email is opened ● Read Status for Every Email — Know what's been read and what hasn't ● Location & Duration Tracking — See where your email was read and for how long ● Per-Recipient Tracking — Know exactly who opened your email when sending to multiple people ● Link & Attachment Tracking — See which links were clicked and which attachments were opened ● Forward Tracking — Be alerted when your email gets forwarded ● Follow-Up Reminders — Smart nudges to resend unread emails ● Smart Tracking Labels — Sort read vs. unread emails at a glance ● Custom Notifications — Choose which events trigger an alert ● Totally Invisible — No tracking banners, no "read receipt" prompts --------------------------- PERFECT FOR --------------------------- - Sales professionals chasing leads - Recruiters and job seekers - Freelancers sending proposals - Founders pitching investors - Anyone who sends emails that matter --------------------------- SIGN UP ONCE. USE EVERYWHERE. --------------------------- Track works across every device and every email app you already use — no switching required. ● Supported accounts: Gmail, Google Workspace, Outlook, and M365 ● Works inside: Apple Mail, Gmail for Mobile, Outlook, and any iOS mail app ● Cross-platform: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, and the web — one account, everywhere ● Plays nicely with: Newton Mail, MailTrack, Rapportive, HubSpot Sales, Boomerang, Yesware, and Streak CRM --------------------------- PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST --------------------------- Your emails stay yours. Track only monitors the messages you choose to track — and only YOU can see the results. We never read your email content. --------------------------- GET STARTED IN SECONDS --------------------------- Download Track, sign in with your Google or Microsoft account, and start tracking your next email in under 60 seconds. No extensions to install. No setup headaches. Stop guessing. Start knowing. --------------------------- NEED HELP? --------------------------- Our team is here for you. Email us anytime at team@trackapp.io and we'll get you up and running.

About

Fade/Away

Features
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Fade/Away gives you temporary email addresses that disappear when their time is up. Create a burner in seconds, use it to send and receive email, and keep your real inbox out of the mess. Each burner is temporary by design, giving you a simple way to handle sign-ups, short-term conversations, online forms, and anywhere else you’d rather not hand over your everyday email address. Features: • Create temporary burner email addresses instantly • Send and receive email directly inside the app • Keep conversations organized by burner • See how much time remains before a burner fades away • Copy burner addresses with one tap • No traditional account, password, or social login required • Dark and light appearance support • Built-in privacy, support, and feedback controls Fade/Away is designed for temporary communication — not permanent storage. Burners and their associated messages are automatically removed after expiration.

Screenshots

Track3 screens
Fade/Away3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fade/Away at none against Track's 5. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Track sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Fade/Away asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Track ships an update every 2 weeks, Fade/Away weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Track versus Fade/Away: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrackFade/Away
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (245 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings245 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoe GreenwayBAD Hollow Studios LLC

Bugs and requests

Track

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Duplicates contacts
  • Continues tracking after uninstall

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved email forwarding tracking
  • Ability to sort multiple recipients
  • Integration with more email platforms

Fade/Away

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Track

Subscriptions5
  • Track Premium Membership$19.991 Month
  • Track Premium Pro Membership$29.991 Month
  • Track Premium Membership$111.991 Year
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  • Track Premium Membership$119.991 Year
  • Track Premium Pro Membership$178.991 Year
None

Fade/Away

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Track free?
Track is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fade/Away free?
Fade/Away is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Track or Fade/Away have ads?
Both Track and Fade/Away show ads.
Which is updated more often, Track or Fade/Away?
Track ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fade/Away weekly. Most recently, Track was updated on November 2, 2026 and Fade/Away on November 6, 2026.

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