# Email vs Spark Mail

The clearest difference is chart position: Spark Mail at #108 against Email's unranked. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Email sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.5 for Email against 4.6 for Spark Mail. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79K and 83K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Email's written reviews are positive against 61% of Spark Mail's.

Email ships an update every 2 weeks, Spark Mail weekly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Email | Spark Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-edison-mail/id922793622/reviews) | **[4.6 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-mail-ai-email-assistant/id997102246/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 79K | **83K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.8% of reviews** | 61.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#108** |
| Size | 220 MB | 393 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edison Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481881468) | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) |

## What reviewers say

### Email

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/email-edison-mail/id922793622)

This email client offers a fast, secure, and organized inbox experience. It allows management of unlimited accounts, one-tap unsubscribes, and advanced features like package tracking. Prioritizes user privacy with data stored directly on the device.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for unlimited accounts, One-tap unsubscribe from senders, Sender blocking, Touch and Face ID protection, Customizable swipe actions and templates, Focused Inbox option, Package, bill, and travel alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Edison Mail+ | $9.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $9.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $14.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $14.99 | per month |
| Edison Mail+ | $49.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $59.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $66.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $66.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $99.99 | per year |
| Edison Mail+ | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure with Face ID support
- 📦 Helpful package tracking and delivery updates
- 🔍 Effective unsubscribe and spam blocking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications and email sync issues
- 🔄 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Inconsistent search and filtering functionality
- 🔑 Issues with logging in and account connectivity
- 📧 Problems with sending and delivering emails

**Reported bugs**

- Emails disappearing from the Outbox
- Incorrect unread email badge counts
- Emails not loading or displaying properly
- Account settings randomly resetting

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable snooze and scheduling options
- Integration with calendar and reminders
- Ability to move emails between accounts
- More granular control over folder management


### 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 Email free?

Email 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, Email or Spark Mail?

Spark Mail is rated higher. Email averages 4.5 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while Spark Mail averages 4.6 from 83K ratings.

### Do Email or Spark Mail have ads?

Neither Email nor Spark Mail shows ads.

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

Email ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spark Mail weekly. Most recently, Email was updated on November 9, 2026 and Spark Mail on November 9, 2026.

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