Comparison

MailPulse vs StartMail

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

Head to head
About

MailPulse

Features
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MailPulse is a focused productivity workspace designed to help you stay on top of important follow-ups using flagged Outlook emails. Flag messages in Outlook, then use MailPulse as your daily command center to review, organize, and complete follow-ups without losing track of what matters most. Key features: • Live read-only view of flagged Outlook emails • Personal dashboard for tracking pending and completed follow-ups • Add notes, tags, and reminders to important messages • Archive and restore follow-ups as your work progresses • Daily reminder notifications to keep you on track MailPulse connects securely using Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Graph. The app requests read-only access to your mailbox and does not send, modify, or delete any emails. All notes, tags, reminders, and preferences are stored locally on your device. No email content or personal data is stored on any external server. Whether you’re managing client responses, internal follow-ups, or time-sensitive requests, MailPulse helps you turn flagged emails into a clear, organized workflow.

About

StartMail

Secure your inbox with private email, offering unlimited aliases to protect your real address. Send encrypted messages and manage your mail offline, ensuring your communications remain yours without ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Unlimited email aliases
  • Encrypted messaging
  • Offline email access
  • No ads or tracking
  • Customizable appearance
  • IMAP support
Features
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StartMail is private email from the Netherlands, built for people who want an inbox that stays theirs. Protect your real address with unlimited aliases, send encrypted messages, and keep working offline when your connection is unreliable. With the StartMail app, you can • Keep your inbox private without ads, tracking, or profiling • Protect your real address with unlimited aliases • Send encrypted messages, even to people who do not use encryption • Read, draft, and queue emails offline • Attach files, preview documents, and manage mail with swipe actions Stay private • No ads, tracking, profiling, or data selling • Aliases help keep your main email address private • Encryption helps protect sensitive messages Stay productive anywhere • Read cached mail offline • Keep writing drafts without a connection • Queue messages to send later Stay in control • Delete aliases you no longer need • Use the mobile app, webmail, or IMAP • Choose light, dark, or system appearance Why choose StartMail? StartMail is based in the Netherlands. Your email and data are protected by Dutch privacy law and GDPR. StartMail was built by privacy pioneers who previously founded Startpage, the world’s most private search engine. StartMail is a separate company with its own team, infrastructure, and privacy policies. Follow StartMail Website: https://www.startmail.com Blog: https://www.startmail.com/blog Support: https://support.startmail.com Facebook: /MyStartMail X: @mystartmail Instagram: @mystartmail LinkedIn: /company/startmail-bv

Screenshots

MailPulse4 screens
StartMail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: StartMail at 15.1 against MailPulse's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MailPulse versus StartMail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMailPulseStartMail
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTEVEN COFFEYStartMail

In-app purchases

None

MailPulse

No in-app purchases

None

StartMail

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MailPulse free?
MailPulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StartMail free?
StartMail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MailPulse or StartMail have ads?
Neither MailPulse nor StartMail shows ads.

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