# GMX vs Spark Mail

The clearest difference is ads: Spark Mail at none against GMX's shown. Spark Mail also leads on chart position (#108 vs unranked) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). GMX's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 61%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GMX sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Spark Mail sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for GMX against 4.6 for Spark Mail. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17K and 83K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of GMX's written reviews are positive against 61% of Spark Mail's.

GMX ships an update fortnightly, Spark Mail weekly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GMX | Spark Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmx-mail-and-cloud/id417352269/reviews)** | [4.6 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-mail-ai-email-assistant/id997102246/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17K | **83K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 61.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#108** |
| Size | 374 MB | 393 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1&1 Mail & Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/308299517) | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) |

## What reviewers say

### GMX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gmx-mail-and-cloud/id417352269)

Manage your emails and files securely with this app. It offers smart inbox sorting, encrypted messaging, and cloud storage for photos and documents. Stay updated with personalized news and track parcels directly from your inbox.

**Highlights:** Encrypted email sending and receiving, Smart inbox sorting by category, Secure cloud storage for files and photos, Automatic photo backup, Parcel tracking integration, Sync contacts and calendar, PIN protection and two-factor authentication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud 30 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| TrackFree | $1.49 | per month |
| adfree App | $1.99 | per month |
| Cloud 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| GMX ProMail | $3.99 | per month |
| GMX ProMail | $4.49 | per month |
| GMX TopMail | $6.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Available always
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Comprehensive and feature-rich
- 👍 Great alternative to big tech

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional login issues
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unwanted ads and spam
- 🌐 Confusing German language pages

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent sign-outs
- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Inability to access certain folders

**Requested features**

- Customizable font sizes
- Dark mode option
- Improved spam filtering
- Better integration with other apps
- Ability to schedule emails


### Spark Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-mail-ai-email-assistant/id997102246)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Unify all your email accounts into a single inbox, automatically prioritizing important messages. Streamline your workflow with AI-powered writing assistance, smart organization tools, and seamless integration with your favorite productivity apps.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for all accounts, Smart Inbox prioritization, AI-powered drafting and summarization, Email scheduling and snoozing, Gatekeeper for sender pre-screening, Calendar and meeting management, Integrations with Notion, Asana, etc.

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spark Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Spark Plus Monthly | $10.00 | per month |
| Spark Pro Monthly | $20.00 | per month |
| Get Spark Premium | $41.99 | per year |
| Get Spark Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Spark Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Spark Plus Annual | $99.00 | per year |
| Spark Pro Annual | $199.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent email management features
- 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface
- 📂 Effective email organization and categorization
- ⏱️ Efficient workflow with snooze, scheduling, and templates
- 💻 Seamless cross-device experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync and stability issues
- 🔒 Concerns over privacy and data usage
- 💰 Aggressive push for paid subscription
- 📥 Unreliable notification delivery
- 🔍 Inconsistent search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Emails disappearing from the inbox
- Delayed email delivery and sync
- Crashes and freezes when opening the app
- Issues with Exchange calendar and account sync
- Incorrect email grouping and threading

**Requested features**

- Improved spam filtering and email blocking
- Option to disable email threading
- Better calendar integration and management
- Customizable email signatures and layouts
- Expanded third-party app integrations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GMX free?

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

### Is Spark Mail free?

Spark Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GMX or Spark Mail?

GMX is rated higher. GMX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Spark Mail averages 4.6 from 83K ratings.

### Do GMX or Spark Mail have ads?

GMX shows ads; Spark Mail does not.

### Which is updated more often, GMX or Spark Mail?

GMX ships an update fortnightly, and Spark Mail weekly. Most recently, GMX was updated on November 11, 2026 and Spark Mail on November 11, 2026.

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