The Very Best Email Apps For Android 2018

Checking and sending emails are probably the most frequent things we do on our smartphones and often times the stock email client on our Android devices leaves a lot to be desired. With that in mind we’ve compiled a list of the eight best email clients for Android based on informal polling of our friends and colleagues and scouring the web for reviews. But first: a note on email security. Security. Especially when you’re talking about email is very important. You have so much important data contained inside your emails, whether personal or work-related, the idea of it being compromised in anyway is kind of scary. There are a myriad of solutions out there, however, that add in vital layers of protection through encryption. Symantec’s Desktop Email Encryption, for example, will automatically encrypt, decrypt and verify and scan all messages coming and going from your inbox. You can also add on mobile-support with your purchase and make your phone’s email as secure as your desktop’s.

This kind of technology might not be very sexy, but in the age of hackers it is VERY important to protect your data, both on your phone and your PC. You do not want to find out what it’s like getting caught with your pants down. Not when it comes to stuff like this. The email apps below are listed in alphabetical order and while none of them are one-size-fits-all you’re sure to find one that helps make reaching zero inbox easy. Out of all the apps on this list TypeApp is the most gorgeously designed. But what I really like about TypeApp is it acts like a to do list and an alarm clock. Microsoft has brought its new Outlook email client to Android. Not only does it feature a wide array of swipe gestures, it offers powerful cloud storage integration, works with a number of email services, and has your calendar built in.

It’s free too, so well worth trying out. CloudMagic provides a unified inbox for all your email accounts including Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Outlook, iCloud, Google Apps, Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, AOL and other IMAP accounts. As with its iOS counterpart, the Android app has a nice, flat design and the app has a very easy setup process. If you’re a big Gmail user you’re going to want to download this official Gmail client from Google. It doesn’t have near as many cool features as other email apps on this list--and it only works with Gmail email accounts--but if Gmail is the only email you use, this app should be golden. Stellar features include powerful search (of course), nice notifications, and an interface that melds with the web-based Gmail interface nicely. Another nice feature is the ability to insert Google Drive files directly into messages. K-9 Mail is a great email client if you’re into the open source software movement. Matter of fact, it’s probably one of the most stable open source email clients I’ve ever used.

Molto is an email client that also ties into your social media messages and gives you all your information in one place. As for email accounts it supports Gmail, Yahoo! It’s got a clever, slick design that is something of a cross between a Facebook news feed and a Twitter timeline. And while I know social media users will love this app, users who are classified as “power email users” might do better looking at other apps on this list. Mail is the second-best designed app on this list. I love its red and black color scheme, simplified interface, and beautiful glyphs. Indeed, this app put design front and center with photo avatars for your email contacts so you can see who is sending you an email with just a glance. I also love how picture attachments appear as thumbnails across the top of an email--not tapping and image to see what it is. Boxer is one of the most feature-rich email apps I’ve found. Did we leave your favorite email app off the list, Let us know in the comments!