# Spark Mail vs Encrypted Email

The clearest difference is rating: Spark Mail at 4.6 against Encrypted Email's 3.9. Spark Mail also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (83K vs 114). Encrypted Email's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spark Mail sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Encrypted Email 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 114, 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 42% of Encrypted Email's.

Spark Mail ships an update weekly, Encrypted Email every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spark Mail | Encrypted Email |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-mail-ai-email-assistant/id997102246/reviews)** | [3.9 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encrypted-email-mailfence/id1628808776/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **83K** | 114 |
| Positive reviews | **61.0% of reviews** | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | — |
| Size | 393 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [Contactoffice Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563748897) |

## What reviewers say

### Spark Mail

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

**Currently charting:** #99 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


### Encrypted Email

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encrypted-email-mailfence/id1628808776)

This app provides a secure and private email service with integrated cloud storage, calendar, and contacts. It offers end-to-end encryption and password-protected emails for enhanced privacy. Ideal for individuals and businesses seeking a secure communication and collaboration platform.

**Highlights:** OpenPGP encrypted emails, Password-protected emails, Integrated cloud storage (Drive), Shared calendars and contacts, Workspaces for collaboration, No tracking or ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure and private email
- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 🚫 No ads, no spam
- 🇪🇺 European-based service
- ✨ Minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 Emails going to spam
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Signup blocks privacy-minded users
- 🐛 Poor customer support for free users

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to reach servers on phone app
- App scrolls text off screen while typing
- Emails going to spam folder
- Login failures on iOS
- App doesn't recognize login/password after update

**Requested features**

- Allow account creation with VPNs/privacy tools
- More specific error messages during signup
- Grace period and human review for signup false positives
- Ability to mark emails as 'not spam'
- Folder creation within the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spark Mail free?

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

### Is Encrypted Email free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spark Mail or Encrypted Email?

Spark Mail is rated higher. Spark Mail averages 4.6 out of 5 from 83K ratings, while Encrypted Email averages 3.9 from 114 ratings.

### Do Spark Mail or Encrypted Email have ads?

Neither Spark Mail nor Encrypted Email shows ads.

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

Spark Mail ships an update weekly, and Encrypted Email every 2 months. Most recently, Spark Mail was updated on November 10, 2026 and Encrypted Email on November 7, 2026.

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