The importance and usefulness of emails haven’t gone down over the years. It has been around since the dawn of the Internet and since they are not going anywhere for the near future, why not utilize the best services available out there to manage them better. The stock Gmail app for Android is good enough for casual users, but it does not pack the functionality which can ease the workload of pro users. Also, the latest update plastered an all-white coat to the Gmail app and I hate that it doesn’t have a dark mode yet, so, like me, you may be in search of its alternatives. Well, whether you’re looking to substitute the official Gmail app or crave for something extra, here are 10 best email apps for Android you should try.

1. TypeApp

TypeApp is possibly one of the most feature-rich email apps for Android. The interface is not the most modern, I know, but it’s easy to access and find your way around. I’ve been using it for a couple months and absolutely love how quickly you can jump between the multiple accounts and important folders. The app supports swipe gestures to archive, snooze, mark as read or delete emails. The snoozed emails and tasks are displayed in one of the tabs at the top.

Install: (Free, with in-app purchases starting at $1.99)

Well, if TypeApp looks too cluttered to you, then you’re going to like the neat and simple interface of Nine Mail. This is one of the most easy-to-use email clients for Android that packs all of the common features like contact and calendar integration, attachments and tasks view, a rich text editor, and multi-account support. There’s swipe gestures and themes, along with passcode/ fingerprint unlock and the option to encrypt all of the data.

3. Email by Edison

Email by Edison is an elegant and intuitive email app that can easily replace the official Gmail app on your Android smartphone. Like most email clients, this app can manage all your accounts from various providers including Google, Yahoo Mail, AOL, Office 365, IMAP, iCloud and more. It is also snappy, packs swipe gestures and an intelligent assistant that can keep track of relevant info like bills and receipts, packages, and flight tickets among other things.

If you’ve ever got the chance to check out Outlook on your Windows PC or the web, well, you know that it is one of the best email clients. And since it’s developed by Microsoft, I knew I can expect a similar feature-rich experience on Android as well and I wasn’t disappointed at all.

Microsoft Outlook is one of the cleanest and well-designed email apps for Android and it handles all the basics like syncing and filtering of emails pretty well. The inbox is divided into 2 section – focused on important emails and others for junk. It also has an in-built calendar for a quick look at your upcoming meetings or hangout events.

Though Newton had its fair share of ups and down in the past year, with discontinuation being one of them, it has now been resurrected after being bought out by Essential. And even though it’s a paid subscription-based email app, Newton deserves a spot on the list for all the crazy goodness it packs. The app has a clean and snappy UI, with primary actions accessible via a navigation bar at the bottom. There’s no floating compose button here and custom swipe gestures, which I believe come as a relief to many users.

Looking for a clean and personalized experience? Well, myMail is another email client for Android that can help manage your accounts from all major email providers while serving you a modern and intuitive interface. The app looks clean in its red and white UI and comes packed with all key features like swipe gestures, easy switching between inboxes (especially emails with attachments), data compression for sending/receiving email, and smart search.

Yahoo Mail should be your app of choice on Android if you’re looking for a colorful and pretty e-mail client that also offers features to easily manage your accounts. While the setup process can be a bit irritating, it’s easy and lets you log in with Gmail, Outlook (Hotmail) and AOL accounts. It packs customizable swipes, themes, and makes it super simple to manage folders and accounts. The highlight, however, is the robust “email compose” area that lets you add GIFs and designer backdrops for a more quirky experience.

One of my favorite features of Yahoo Mail is called Account Key, and it reduces the hassle of memorizing passwords and allows you to log in by tapping a notification on your phone. It has been pretty helpful for me as I now have one less password to worry about. There’s also a dedicated section for deals, flight information, and more. However, you will need to deal with ads or get a Pro subscription if you choose to stick with Yahoo Mail.

If you thought Yahoo Mail was the most colorful and quirky email app on this list, well, we’ve got Go Mail to up the ante. It’s yet another universal client that lets you sync all major email providers be it Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, or AOL. However, the one feature that makes it stand out from the crowd for me is the myriad of personalized themes. They can completely alter the UI, make it snazzy or old-school. It’s all in your hands.

As for the feature set, Go Mail is no slugger and groups all of your emails under a single conversation based on the subject, features custom swipe gestures, smart search, and attachment previewing. This app deserves a spot on this list because it is packing a calendar integration and a number of privacy features including an app lock, private box to protect messages, and attachment scanning for better security. It even exists within Gmail but themes, you know, can’t ignore them!

Aqua Mail is one of the simplest email apps you can get on the Play Store. There’s no extra jazz or pretty interface but instead, you get a simple UI that does its job well – i.e. handling your emails. You can swipe on emails to perform gestures, a smart folder, undo send and that’s pretty much it. Aqua Mail also has a dark theme and it’s actually important to mention it for users wary of Gmail’s all-white assault. However, in my brief usage, the app takes more time to sync your emails than the other apps on this list.

Install: (Free, with Pro version available at $9.99)

If you don’t want another conventional and cluttered email inbox, well, Spike is probably the email app you have been waiting for. This app isn’t designed to deliver you the latest emails, which means more ads or promotions instead of the ones that matter most. This app takes a conversational approach to emails and changes how you communicate with peers. It’s like messaging and collaboration (group chats) in real-time – you can say, it’s just like Slack.

Install: (Free)

I know we’ve talked about a number of great email apps for Android, but if you’re super focused on your security and privacy, well, Proton Mail or Tutanota are a match made in heaven for you. Both of these apps provide an encrypted email service to the users, not giving you access to existing email providers via their apps but instead, a secure, new account for sending out encrypted emails.

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