# Compose vs Spark Mail

The clearest difference is rating: Spark Mail at 4.6 against Compose's 3.9. Spark Mail also leads on ratings volume (83K vs 7) and chart position (#104 vs unranked). Compose's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spark Mail sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Compose asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spark Mail holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spark Mail has 83K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Compose's written reviews are positive against 61% of Spark Mail's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compose | Spark Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compose-send-email-without-distraction/id947492678/reviews) | **[4.6 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-mail-ai-email-assistant/id997102246/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **83K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 61.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#104** |
| Size | 10 MB | 393 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cluster Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/596595035) | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) |

## What reviewers say

### Compose

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compose-send-email-without-distraction/id947492678)

This app offers a streamlined way to compose and send emails without the distractions of a full inbox. It focuses on a minimalist writing experience, allowing users to quickly draft messages. Email accounts must be pre-configured on the device.

**Highlights:** Minimalist email composition, Distraction-free writing environment, Quick message drafting, Requires device email configuration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spark Mail

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

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Streamline your email and calendar management with an AI-powered assistant. Organize multiple accounts, declutter your inbox with smart sorting, and use AI to draft replies, summarize threads, and manage your schedule efficiently.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for multiple email accounts, AI-powered email summarization and drafting, Smart Inbox for prioritizing emails, Calendar management and meeting scheduling, Gatekeeper for sender screening, Team collaboration on emails, Integrations with productivity apps

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spark Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Spark Plus Monthly | $10.00 | per month |
| Spark Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Spark Pro Monthly | $20.00 | per month |
| Get Spark Premium | $41.99 | per year |
| Spark Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Get Spark Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Spark Plus Annual | $99.00 | per year |
| Get Spark Premium | $119.99 | per year |
| Spark Pro Annual | $199.00 | per year |
| Regular Powerbank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Powerbank | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Powerbank | $19.99 | one-time |

**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 Compose free?

Compose is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spark Mail free?

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

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

Spark Mail is rated higher. Compose averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Spark Mail averages 4.6 from 83K ratings.

### Do Compose or Spark Mail have ads?

Neither Compose nor Spark Mail shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*