Spark Mail review
A smart email app that sorts your inbox for you
- Readdle
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Mac, Windows
Does it deserve #7?
The verdict
Spark Mail turns a messy inbox into something you can manage. Smart Inbox groups people, newsletters and notifications, Gatekeeper screens first-time senders, and you can snooze, pin or set aside emails with a tap. AI tools help draft replies. The catch is privacy: Spark keeps access to your accounts on its own servers to power push and other features. Great for busy people juggling several accounts.
- Smart Inbox sorting
- Gatekeeper for new senders
- AI writing and summaries
- Shared drafts for teams
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What we like
- Smart Inbox cuts noise from newsletters and alerts
- Works with Gmail, Outlook, iCloud and IMAP accounts
- Clean, fast design on phone and desktop
What could be better
- Account access is held on Spark's servers for features
- Best AI and team tools need Spark Premium
Busy professionals who juggle several email accounts and want a calmer inbox
you want a local-only mail client that never touches third-party servers
Questions about Spark Mail
Is Spark Mail free?
Yes, the free plan covers multiple accounts, Smart Inbox and core email tools. Spark Premium adds advanced AI features and team collaboration tools.
Is Spark Mail safe to use?
Readdle says it does not sell your data, but Spark stores access to your accounts on its servers to deliver push notifications and other features. If that worries you, choose a client that works only on your device.
What are the best alternatives to Spark Mail?
The closest alternatives are Microsoft Teams, Slack and Signal. See all of them ranked on our Spark Mail alternatives page.
Where does Spark Mail rank?
Spark Mail ranks #7 of 8 in our Messaging & Calls ranking, with an overall score of 8.2 out of 10.