# Spark Mail vs Message Templates

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 (#107 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Spark Mail | Message Templates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-mail-ai-email-assistant/id997102246/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-templates-quick-post/id1454359343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#107** | — |
| Size | 392 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [Artem Murygin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1368587475) |

## What reviewers say

### Spark Mail

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

**Currently charting:** #107 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

**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


### Message Templates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-templates-quick-post/id1454359343)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full version | $1.99 | one-time |


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