# Spark Mail vs Bean Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Spark Mail at 4.6 against Bean Tracker's 4.0. Spark Mail also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). Bean Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price 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. Bean Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spark Mail holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spark Mail has 82K ratings behind it against 41, 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 53% of Bean Tracker's.

Spark Mail ships an update weekly, Bean Tracker every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spark Mail | Bean Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-mail-ai-email-assistant/id997102246/reviews)** | [4.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bean-tracker/id1503960955/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **61.4% of reviews** | 52.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 382 MB | 28 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) | [Callum Hill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130167139) |

## What reviewers say

### Spark Mail

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

**Currently charting:** #139 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


### Bean Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bean-tracker/id1503960955)

This app helps home coffee roasters meticulously track their roasting process. It allows users to manage green beans, record detailed roast information, and rate their results to find the best beans. The app offers a simple timer and automatic inventory calculations for a streamlined experience.

**Highlights:** Track green bean details, Record detailed roast information, Manage green bean inventory, Simple in-app timer, Automatic inventory calculations, Rate roasts and discover best beans

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spark Mail free?

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

### Is Bean Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spark Mail or Bean Tracker?

Spark Mail is rated higher. Spark Mail averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while Bean Tracker averages 4.0 from 41 ratings.

### Do Spark Mail or Bean Tracker have ads?

Bean Tracker shows ads; Spark Mail does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spark Mail or Bean Tracker?

Spark Mail ships an update weekly, and Bean Tracker every 8 months. Most recently, Spark Mail was updated on September 29, 2026 and Bean Tracker on September 21, 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.*