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For years, Apple Mail felt like an email client stuck in the past.
And many users traded the service for premium, third-party alternatives.
This fact alone caused many to go looking for more modern-feeling alternatives.
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Both Mail and macOS now more closely resemble iOS and iPadOS, with less clutter and dead space.
Fortunately, the desktop tricks you rely on to get around have survived within Mail.
The Protect Mail Activity feature results in a more private email experience.
Introduced in 2021, it sent marketers into a tailspin.
Your messages will be held in a “Send Later” mailbox until it’s sent.
Set a time you want to be reminded, and Mail will resurface that email at your chosen time.
Mail will even surface emails automatically that you might want to follow up on based on your activity.
Apple Mail can finally undo a message sent by mistake, as long as you’re quick.
The other is a useful feature called Hide My Email.
Hide My Email works by allowing you tocreate “burner” email addresses for use with online services.
What Do Other Apps Offer?
Apple Mail is probably the best “basic” email app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad users.
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It does the job just fine, with recent additions like mail scheduling introducing another level of productivity.
Polymailis another mail provider that uses a similar subscription model at $10 per month.
The interface isn’t a world away from what Apple Mail provides.
The interface and keyboard shortcuts are unchanged, but working with multiple accounts is easier.
It’s also free for basic accounts.
It’s great for most email providers and sports a single, smart inbox to combine accounts.
Spark has a limited free mode, with most features available for $4.99 per month.
For some providers, you’re going to have to stick to web clients or proprietary apps.
On a Mac, launch Mail and then click Mail > configs.
On the General tab, change “Default email reader” to your preferred app.
Tryswitching to Apple Notes, possibly the best free note-taking app out there.
