Reasons to use Spark Mail instead of Gmail

Many longtime Gmail users have recently taken the leap and switched to Spark Mail on their Android phones. Can this app simplify the email experience without sacrificing functionality? Surprisingly, it exceeds your expectations in many ways.

Spark interface has conquered many users

Spark's modern interface immediately caught the eye of many. The clean navigation panel on the left makes it easy to access basic email folders like inbox, sent, and trash.

Less frequently used folders are hidden away to minimize clutter. This thoughtful organization sets Spark apart from the Gmail app, which can sometimes feel cluttered and overwhelming.

You can also add more folders like recently viewed mail, paused mail, shared drafts, and reminders using the Edit List option. This customization allows you to customize the app to your specific needs and preferences.

Smart Inbox feature automatically prioritizes emails

In Spark, important emails, like those from clients or colleagues, are front and center. Less important emails are neatly filed away for later review. This is because Spark's smart inbox automatically sorts incoming messages into categories.

Classic view shows all your emails in a unified inbox, organized chronologically. Meanwhile, Smart view intelligently sorts emails into Personal, Notifications, Newsletters, Pins, and Seen, making it easy to identify and prioritize important messages.

Email conversations can be easily shared as web pages

Spark's ability to share entire email conversations as web pages is a feature you may never have known you needed. Instead of the cumbersome process of forwarding emails back and forth, Spark creates a single link that shows the most recent version of the conversation.

This means that any emails sent or received after sharing the link are automatically included. It keeps everyone in the loop without having to constantly forward messages. It's a small but handy feature that makes collaboration easier, saves time, and reduces inbox clutter.

Spark is the hub for all your email

Spark Inbox consolidates emails from multiple accounts into a single inbox, so users no longer have to waste time switching between accounts. This allows you to manage your mail more efficiently and stay on top of important conversations.

Smart Inbox takes this to the next level by intelligently sorting emails based on importance to prevent emails from draining productivity.

Spark's smart notifications also play a key role in maintaining focus. By only being alerted to important emails, you avoid the constant distraction of irrelevant messages.

Save time and effort with Spark's +AI features

Spark's +AI features are another reason why many people upgrade to the premium personal subscription. With Compose with +AI, you can create emails that match your style and tone.

By saving a few template emails or letting Spark scan the emails you send, the app will automatically adjust to your preferred style. You can also manually choose between friendly, neutral, or formal tones and set your desired text length from short to long.

The +AI Summary feature is another time-saver. With just one tap, you can generate a summary of emails in your inbox. You have the option to choose between a short, detailed, or action-point summary, depending on your needs.

Jessica Tanner

Update 24 December 2024