Comparison

Spark Mail vs Playorb

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

Playorb

Features
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Playorb turns your playlist into your timer. Pick a mood, pick a length from 5 to 60 minutes — Playorb builds a queue that fits that session perfectly, and then it's just you, your orb, and your music. Your music keeps count for you, so you don't have to keep an eye on the timer. As soon as the music stops, you're done. Five moods to choose from: Deep Focus, Creative Flow, Light Work, Late Night, and Workout. Playorb fills your time with music that fits the vibe — so you spend the session listening, not staring at a clock. COLLECT THE ORBS Finish a session, earn some coins. Coins buy orbs — the sphere that lives at the center of your session screen. There are 46 to collect, from a spinning vinyl to a black hole, plus PhotoOrb, which holds a photo of your choice. Some orbs are yours after a session or two. Others are epics worth collecting. Keep your streak going, and you'll fill the shelf faster than you think. WHAT YOU GET - Ambient library. Hours of instrumental tracks, ready to play. No account, no login to start. - Session history grouped by month, with your success rate, total focused time, and orb collection progress. - Live Activity. Your session appears on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island so you can glance without unlocking. - Closing moment. Sessions over 20 minutes get a proper end when you make it. PLAYORB PRO — one-time Ambient library offline. Your Apple Music library and playlists, plus search across Apple Music to build your own list, in your order. Twice the coins per session. 3,000 welcome coins to spend on the orbs you want. PLAYORB ULTIMATE — one-time Everything Pro has, plus every premium orb unlocked from day one and PhotoOrb with a different photo per mood. No subscription. One payment. PRIVACY Playorb doesn't collect your music library. Apple Music plays inside Playorb through Apple's MusicKit. Session history lives on your device and syncs across your iCloud if you're signed in.

Screenshots

Spark Mail4 screens
Playorb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spark Mail at weekly against Playorb's every 2 weeks. Spark Mail also leads on chart position (#111 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 Playorb sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spark Mail ships an update weekly, Playorb every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Spark Mail versus Playorb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpark MailPlayorb
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (83K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings83K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#111 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size393 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperReaddle Technologies LimitedAbraham Abreu

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

Playorb

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

Playorb

One-time2
  • Playorb Pro$2.99
  • Playorb Ultimate$4.99

Questions

Is Spark Mail free?
Spark Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Playorb free?
Playorb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spark Mail or Playorb have ads?
Neither Spark Mail nor Playorb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spark Mail or Playorb?
Spark Mail ships an update weekly, and Playorb every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spark Mail was updated on November 1, 2026 and Playorb on October 31, 2026.

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