Top Email Apps

It is finally official that Google is going to bury Inbox in March 2019. It is not entirely surprising given the similarities between Gmail and Inbox. Inbox focuses on things that matter which makes it a tad bit different from Gmail. Inbox neatly sorts emails into themed piles. The snoozing feature also sets it apart from Gmail. Inbox stopped receiving major updates since quite some time thus its phasing out was inevitable. So, what do Inbox fans do now? Here are some of the best email apps that have Inbox-like features.

Blue Mail

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Blue Mail is one of the best all-in-one email apps. It supports Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, Office 365, and other POP3, IMAP and Exchange clients. The app has different notification settings for different email clients which can be personalized. It also has Android Wear support, configurable menus and a dark theme recently. All emails are protected using industry-standard encryption. Blue Mail is a modern email app with all the cool features that Inbox fans will like.

K-9 Mail

K-9 Mail, one of the oldest email apps, is ideal for people who like simple things. Its minimal interface, simple functionalities and unified inbox provide a smooth experience. It is an open source email client which means you can contribute to the app via Github. It supports multiple accounts, search, IMAP push email, multi-folder sync, flagging, filing, signatures, BCC-self, PGP/MIME and more. K-9 Mail is a simple yet efficient replacement for Inbox by Gmail.

myMail

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myMail is fast, light and user-friendly. It supports Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, AOL, iCloud, Exchange and other IMAP or POP3-enabled mailbox. It has ActiveSync, email signatures, easier file attachments and folders. Its notifications can be customized to fit your schedule. Clean menu icons and contact’s avatar make it easier to navigate. You can also browse email attachments from within the app itself. myMail is a fast and light alternative to Inbox by Gmail.

Nine

Nine is an email app that takes security seriously which is why it doesn’t store your emails on a server or cloud. It comes with Contacts, Calendar, Tasks and Notes integration. Built for business users, Nine supports Office 365, Exchange Online, Hotmail, Live.com, Outlook, MSN and Gmail among others. It recently added Android Wear and Exchange Activesync support as well. Nine is a secure alternative to Inbox by Gmail.

ProtonMail

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ProtonMail is the world’s largest encrypted email service with over 2 million users. It comes with innovative features like swipe gestures and self-expiring emails. All emails are hosted in Switzerland under the protection of the world’s strongest privacy laws. You can also send password protected encrypted emails to non-ProtonMail email addresses. It is one the world’s most respected email clients and therefore an excellent alternative to Inbox by Gmail.

Aqua Mail

Aqua Mail is another app that focuses on security. It has a powerful interface along with various customizable options. It supports Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, FastMail, Apple, GMX, AOL and more. You can backup and restore your emails via popular cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive among others. You can also use third-party apps like Light Flow, Enhanced SMS & Caller ID, Cloud Print etc for an enhanced experience. Focus on security, modern interface and customization options make Aqua Mail a good alternative to Inbox by Gmail.

TypeApp

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TypeApp is a well-designed email app that is very user-friendly. Its unified inbox keeps all your email accounts in one place. It supports IMAP, POP3 as well as all Exchange protocols including EWS & ActiveSync (EAS) for Outlook, Hotmail, Yahoo and Office365. Its menus are highly configurable and its dark mode is easy on the eyes. Its account colour coding makes it easier to navigate between accounts and folders. Customizable swipe menu, snooze emails and smart notifications are some of the other features that make TypeApp an attractive email app.

Boxer

Boxer, an Inbox like-for-like replacement, is an email, calendar and contacts app. Custom swipe gestures, quick-reply templates and calendar sharing make it easy to manage email accounts. You can easily navigate between different email accounts thanks to its user-friendly design. You can “like” messages to acknowledge the sender. It also supports Gmail labels which give it an Inbox-like look and feel.