Comparison

Spark Mail vs Message Templates

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

Head to head
About

Spark Mail

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
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Manage priorities, not emails. Spark brings every account into one inbox and automatically surfaces what matters most — so nothing slips through the cracks. Loved by millions and named "Best of the App Store" by Apple. "It's a combination of polish, simplicity, and depth." — FastCompany "You can create an email experience that works for you." — TechCrunch EVERY ACCOUNT, EVERY EMAIL, IN ONE PLACE Connect Gmail, Outlook, iCloud, Yahoo, AOL, Hotmail, GMX, and any IMAP account in a single unified inbox. STAY ORGANIZED WITH SMART INBOX Important emails from real people rise to the top. Newsletters and notifications stay neatly grouped below, out of your way. GET MORE DONE WITH EMAIL ESSENTIALS Mark emails as done or set them aside for later Mute threads you're no longer following Schedule emails to send later — even if your device is off Find anything fast with Smart Search and Smart Folders PROTECT YOUR INBOX WITH GATEKEEPER Pre-screen new senders and block unwanted contacts instantly. PRIORITIZE WHAT MATTERS Mark important senders so their emails always stay on top. Group emails by sender or domain to keep your inbox clean. WRITE FASTER WITH SPARK +AI Summarize long threads, draft replies, rephrase messages, and adjust tone. Your AI Assistant helps you clear your inbox, translate emails, and keep projects moving. MANAGE YOUR CALENDAR AND MEETINGS Connect your calendars to stay on top of your day in one app. CONNECT YOUR FAVORITE TOOLS Link Spark to Notion, Asana, Things, and 10+ integrations to act on everything in your inbox. COLLABORATE WITH YOUR TEAM Co-author emails and discuss in private comments Assign messages so everyone knows who owns what Share secure links to specific emails Track read receipts to keep work moving SECURE AND PRIVATE Spark encrypts your data, runs on Google Cloud's secure infrastructure, and is fully GDPR compliant. TRY IT FREE Stick with our powerful free plan, or try Spark Plus or Spark Pro free for 7 days. Download Spark and reclaim your day. FAQ Is Spark the best email app for managing multiple accounts? Spark brings Gmail, Outlook, iCloud, Yahoo, and any IMAP account into one unified inbox, so you can manage every email in one place instead of switching between apps. How is Spark different from Apple Mail and Gmail? Spark helps you focus on what matters, not just read email. It automatically prioritizes messages from real people, keeps newsletters out of the way, and can summarize, draft, and follow up so less falls through the cracks. How does Spark help with email overload? Spark surfaces important messages first, lets you snooze emails until you're ready, and helps you reach Inbox Zero without the grind. Higher plans flag what needs attention so nothing gets missed. Does Spark have AI features? Yes. Spark uses AI to write faster, reply clearly, and summarize threads. On Plus, AI helps you make better inbox decisions. On Pro, it acts on your behalf — drafting, organizing, and following up. Is Spark good for team collaboration? Yes. Teams can share drafts, comment privately, assign messages, and manage shared inboxes — no forwarding chains. Collaboration is available on Pro. Can I schedule emails to send later? Yes. Schedule any email to send at the right time, or snooze incoming messages to return when you're ready. Is Spark free? Yes. Spark is free to download and use. Spark Plus is for professionals who want a more focused inbox; Spark Pro is for those who need Spark to handle follow-through so nothing gets missed. Is Spark available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad? Yes. Spark works on iOS, iPadOS and macOS, and stays in sync across all your devices. Spark is made by Readdle. Terms of Service: https://sparkmailapp.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://sparkmailapp.com/legal/privacy-app Help: support@sparkmailapp.com

About

Message Templates

Save and quickly send frequently used messages, including text and attachments. This tool streamlines communication for business and personal use, making routine tasks faster and more efficient.

Highlights
  • Save frequently used messages
  • Send messages in seconds
  • Supports text and attached files
  • Intuitive interface
  • Useful for business communication
  • Streamlines routine tasks
Features
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How often do you re-send messages with the same content and how long does it takes to you? Searches in Messages, Notes and other sources are long and inconvenient? We have a better idea. Templates allows you to send information through your favourite messenger to any subscriber in a few seconds. Do you need to duplicate your organisation details, meeting address or card details? With our application, you will do it faster than reading the message aloud. We appreciate your time and hope that you will appreciate our app. What is Templates: - A set of important messages is always at hand - Intuitive interface - A handy tool for business - The ability to use not only text, but also attached files Perfect for you: - Storage of important information - Time-consuming and routine daily activities - Quick feedback when communicating with colleagues and partners

Screenshots

Spark Mail4 screens
Message Templates3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Message Templates at 5.0 against Spark Mail's 4.6. Message Templates also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Spark Mail's advantage is ratings volume (83K vs 10) and chart position (#103 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Spark Mail sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Message Templates sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Message Templates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spark Mail has 83K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Spark Mail's written reviews are positive against 79% of Message Templates's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spark Mail ships an update weekly, Message Templates fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Spark Mail versus Message Templates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpark MailMessage Templates
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (83K ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews78.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings83K — better10
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#103 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size392 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReaddle Technologies LimitedArtem Murygin

Customer experience

Spark Mail

All ratings82,702 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews3,175 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative28.4%

Message Templates

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%

Bugs and requests

Spark Mail

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Message Templates

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Spark Mail

Subscriptions10
  • Spark Premium7 Days trial2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Spark Plus Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$10.001 Month
  • Spark Premium7 Days trial$11.991 Month
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  • Spark Pro Monthly7 Days trial$20.001 Month
  • Get Spark Premium7 Days trial$41.991 Year
  • Spark Premium1 Year trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Get Spark Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Spark Plus Annual7 Days trial$99.001 Year
  • Get Spark Premium7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Spark Pro Annual7 Days trial$199.001 Year
One-time3
  • Regular Powerbank$4.99
  • Big Powerbank$9.99
  • Huge Powerbank$19.99
2 purchases

Message Templates

One-time2
  • Donate$0.99
  • Full version$1.99

Questions

Is Spark Mail free?
Spark Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Message Templates free?
Message Templates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spark Mail or Message Templates?
Message Templates is rated higher. Spark Mail averages 4.6 out of 5 from 83K ratings, while Message Templates averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Spark Mail or Message Templates have ads?
Neither Spark Mail nor Message Templates shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spark Mail or Message Templates?
Spark Mail ships an update weekly, and Message Templates fortnightly. Most recently, Spark Mail was updated on October 24, 2026 and Message Templates on October 24, 2026.

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