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- What it is
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- At a glance
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- From $2.99/mo
- Free to download
- In-app purchases
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- Productivity
- Utilities
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Key functions
| Function | Availability | Access | Scope | Evidence |
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| Apple Wallet | Yes | Unknown | App Store | Store published |
| Family Sharing | Yes | Unknown | App Store | Store published |
| Free app | Yes | Free | — | Store published |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Limited free | — | Store published |
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Pricing & paywalls
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- Canary Growth (Yearly Bundle Trial) — $35.99/year ($2.99/mo)
- Canary Pro Growth(Year Bundle) — $35.99/year ($2.99/mo)
- Canary Growth(Lifetime Bundle) — $99.99
- Canary Mail — $9.99
- Canary Mail Pro (New) — $19.99
- Canary Mail Pro (Upgrade) — $9.99
- Canary Pro — $2.99
- Canary Pro — $19.99
- Canary Pro (Apple Bundle) — $4.99
- Canary Pro (Apple Bundle) — $34.99
Ratings & reviews
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5/5Wow......
I'm sick and tired of going back and forth between email applications and I know you are too. I tried settling on Gmail but it does only one thing well, it grabs your emails. I tried using Apple Mail, which is actually one of the better applications but it's not creating new features so to say. I tried Outlook, which is another great application but for me, it's too feature filled for my needs (I highly recommended it though). I've tried Edison, Spark etc. and always came back to Gmail but not any longer. I found Canary! It's a great balance between personal and professional needs. The GUI is excellent and navigating Canary is as easy as navigating iOS. Like you,I depend on email and use it constantly on a daily basis. I LOVE how it has read receipt power without the receiver knowing) , an easy dashboard, great calendar and it gets granular too if you need that. The price is high at $20 for Pro BUT think about this, it's not a subscription, which is a trend I hate on the App Store and Pro unlocks a bundle of more useleful tools! Go Lite or Pro, either way, you just found your last email application you'll ever have to try!
ToxiKDeath · 6 Aug 2026
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3/5Could be a lot better...
I am an email power user with multiple email accounts and have tried many paid and free email apps. Web based clients do not provide the functionality I require, namely that I need access to email when NOT ONLINE. This is also where Canary has a serious shortfall as it only “syncs a limited number of emails in order to conserve bandwidth and space”. I have plenty of space available and bandwidth is not an issue when I am able to connect. But location and site security restrictions impede access at times. Tech support cannot answer how I can force a download of my mail. A mail client should be able to access all the mail associated to an account. Another major annoyance is that there is no visual indication that you have replied to a particular email. A lot of clients will show a reply or forwarding arrow to indicate it has been acted on previously. This is not the case with Canary, you need to check your sent mail to confirm and that can be tedious to search through. It is a time consuming annoyance. If you leave the threading of messages on then this is not an issue... but there is a problem with that as well as leaving that on is an issue because Canary cannot seem to keep the local database free of errors and it mixes multiple unrelated threads. You are forced to constantly re-index. There is plenty of room for improvement here.
M@xB@ndwidth · 6 Aug 2026
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5/5Refreshing but inconsistent
I've tried them all; Edison, Spark, Airmail, Outlook, Newton. Canary looked to be the endgame for me since it had everything the stock Mail app offered plus some bonuses. And it is/was. The UX is clean and easy to use, WatchOS notifications work well, and I love the color ID option per account. However it's also plagued by sync issues, especially across multiple platforms, and erratic content formatting. I found myself repeating actions on both my iPhone and iPad (also cellular) which can be painstaking. Viewing emails is really a big hit or miss. Some load perfectly fine, some only load halfway or skew the content, and others don't even load at all. This is a fundamental function and after almost 6 months I'm convinced it's the coding that either refuses to be fixed or really is just the way it is. Which leaves me no choice but to dump the app and return to the native option. Thanks for the time. Maybe I'll revisit in a year and see where things are.
Das Pike · 6 Aug 2026
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2/5Decent, but for the price missing basic customization options
Been trying Canary out to move away from basic iOS mail app and to be able to use gpg keys to sign and encrypt. Overall not bad but for the price I’m kind of shocked it doesn’t do basic things like pull photos for people from your contacts or allow you to remove that terrible “category” section from the menu. Maybe I need to catch up with the times or something but I don’t need my email to categorize things for me and I’d rather have faster access to the individual mailboxes. I’m also confused about why the signature box feels so much bigger than the text box of the email. I don’t use signatures and you should be able to turn that off and it not even be a text box in the compose section any more. Security or convenience I guess. But I’m just kind of shocked that for the price some of the basic little things that pretty much every other mail app does is missing here. Am I going to pay? No. Why pay for an app that doesn’t do any of the things free app do just for pgp / gpg use on my phone? Canary doesn’t support my old version of OS X and so just to be able to use gpg on my phone doesn’t seem worth the price. Add the features that every other app has and I’m willing to pay.
panoptic · 6 Aug 2026
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3/5Was great, but then became unreliable
I’ve been using Canary on all my devices -iPad, iPhone, MBP- and it was pretty great for a while, and while it’s had some quirks -for example, auto-select behavior is different between all the devices (and I prefer the iPad’s behavior where it’ll only add items as I scroll down, and will not re-select items I de-selected), and magic keyboard support on iPad disappears if you visit a link (and have to close and reopen the app to get it back)- it was still a decent e-mail client. However at some point in the last few weeks, it’s become unreliable. It takes too long to load emails (especially on my iPhone 12 Pro) to where I’ll wait almost a whole minute between clicking on a notification and the email finally loading. On top of that, I’ve noticed that it doesn’t always archive or delete emails: they’ll disappear from my email list on Canary, but upon closing/reopening the app (something I have to do to get keyboard support back on the iPad) a lot of the emails are back, and there doesn’t seem to be rhyme or reason. I hope these issues get fixed, because mass-deletion of e-mails is what truly sets this app apart.
KateThxBai · 6 Aug 2026
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Accessibility
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Versions
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4.97.0
Canary just got sharper. Here’s everything we’ve improved in this release. Fixed: - Todoist Integration: Clicking “Connect” no longer opens a broken browser window. The authorization process now works as expected. - Font Formatting: Improved consistency with default font behavior across iOS. - iPad Email Search: Improved reliability of search and selection on iPad. - Password Input: Typing passwords no longer triggers accidental paste behavior. - Proofreading Edits: Subject lines now remain unchanged when proofreading an email. As always, we’re listening. Stay tuned for more updates ahead.
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4.97.1
Canary just got sharper. Here’s everything we’ve improved in this release. Fixed: - Todoist Integration: Clicking “Connect” no longer opens a broken browser window. The authorization process now works as expected. - Font Formatting: Improved consistency with default font behavior across iOS. - iPad Email Search: Improved reliability of search and selection on iPad. - Password Input: Typing passwords no longer triggers accidental paste behavior. - Proofreading Edits: Subject lines now remain unchanged when proofreading an email. As always, we’re listening. Stay tuned for more updates ahead.
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4.98.0
A few more bugs squashed, a few more improvements made — all to help you stay focused and in control. New: 1. Sort by Sender – To sort by sender, open an email from that sender, tap the sender name, then tap 'Search for [Name]'. 2. Accessibility – The app now follows your device’s system font size for incoming email body text as well. Fixed: 1. Outbox – QQ emails no longer remain stuck in the Outbox; they can now be resent or deleted. 2. Calendar – Outlook calendar events added to Canary’s calendar now keep the full subject line without truncation. 3. Integrations – Todoist priority settings now display correctly. We appreciate your support as we continue improving Canary for you.
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4.99.0
More fixes, more polish — making your email experience smoother than ever. New: Alerts – New warning prompt for failed email sends. Fixed: 1. iPad Pro – Delete key now works correctly with Magic Keyboard. 2. Signatures – Signature font sizes are now consistent between macOS and iOS. 3. Replies – Quick Reply + Reply All now function as expected. 4. HTML Emails – Resolved overlapping and oversized text issues. We appreciate your support as we continue improving Canary for you.
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5.0.0
New: iOS 26 Compatibility – This update refreshes the UI to align with iOS 26 and improves overall polish. We’re committed to making your email experience as seamless and powerful as possible.
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5.0.1
New: iOS 26 Compatibility – This update refreshes the UI to align with iOS 26 and improves overall polish. We’re committed to making your email experience as seamless and powerful as possible.
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5.1
A fresh round of fixes is here! We’ve smoothed out a few wrinkles to keep your iOS experience seamless and reliable Fixed: Compose Button Visibility – The Compose button now correctly appears even when your Inbox is empty (Inbox Zero). Fixed: Crashes – Addressed multiple crash scenarios for improved stability and performance. We love hearing from you – keep the feedback coming as we continue making Canary better on every update.
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5.11.0
A few more bugs squashed, a few more improvements made - all to help you stay focused and in control. Fixed: Text for unread/read status now updates correctly in swipe actions. Fixed: Compose Suggestions Off – Autofill no longer pulls from email history when disabled. Fixed: Draft emails with photo attachments no longer show “?” and display correctly. Fixed: Duplicate Addresses – Prevented duplicate email addresses from appearing in the “To” field while composing. Thanks for using Canary Mail. We’ll be back soon with even more improvements.
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5.12.0
Our latest update focuses on stability, performance, and smoother everyday workflows. Fixed: Meeting & Event Buttons – Fixed an issue where response and delete buttons for calendar events were hidden, making them accessible again. Fixed: Crash Issues – Implemented several stability improvements to reduce crashes and improve performance. Thanks for flying with Canary - we’re always working to make every update worth it.
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5.12.1
Our latest update focuses on stability, performance, and smoother everyday workflows. Fixed: Meeting & Event Buttons – Fixed an issue where response and delete buttons for calendar events were hidden, making them accessible again. Fixed: Crash Issues – Implemented several stability improvements to reduce crashes and improve performance. Thanks for flying with Canary - we’re always working to make every update worth it.
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5.13
This update brings a handful of fixes to keep things running smoothly on iOS. Fixed: Translations – Improved Portuguese translations across the app. Fixed: Calendar – Tapping the time in an email now launches the Calendar with a new event draft. Fixed: Draft Recovery – Drafts no longer disappear when the app is quit and reopened. Fixed: Quoted Replies – Replies from Sent/Inbox now correctly include previously sent messages in the quoted text. More refinements are on the way – thanks for sticking with us and sharing feedback that helps shape every update.
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5.14
Canary just got sharper. Here’s everything we’ve improved in this release. Fixed: Signatures in RTL Languages – Signature alignment now behaves correctly when composing emails in RTL languages. Fixed: PGP Key Export – Exporting PGP keys no longer causes the app to freeze. Fixed: Share Sheet – Canary Mail now appears correctly when sharing more than three photos. Fixed: Email Composer Links – Hyperlinks can now be added seamlessly while composing emails. Fixed: Stability & Performance – General fixes to improve overall app stability and reduce crashes. Small updates, big improvements. Thanks for flying with Canary!
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5.15
We’ve cleared out a few rough edges to make the experience more consistent. Fixed: Draft Saving – Drafts now save reliably for Yandex accounts. Fixed: Sending Issues – Sent emails no longer linger in Drafts. Fixed: Snooze & Calendar UI – Display issues with snooze labels and events are resolved. Fixed: Trash Actions – Deleting emails via notification actions works correctly across accounts. Fixed: Stability Improvements – Multiple crash fixes to improve overall app stability. As always, we’re listening and continuing to improve Canary with every release.
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5.17
Fewer crashes, less interruption. This update includes important crash fixes to keep Canary fast, steady, and more reliable all around.
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5.18
A few more bugs squashed, a few more improvements made - all to help you stay focused and in control. Fixed: Inline Image Handling - Attached inline images no longer disappear after proofreading a message. Fixed: Compose Screen Issue - Creating a new email no longer opens duplicate compose windows. Fixed: Inbox Zero (O365) - Inbox Zero now remains visible consistently when your inbox is empty. Fixed: CC/BCC Fields - Email addresses entered in CC/BCC are no longer removed when tapping outside the field. Stay tuned for more refinements ahead.
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5.19
A quick update with something new, along with fixes to make everyday use smoother. New: Compose Suggestions Control - You can now remove unwanted email suggestions while composing - just swipe left on a suggestion and tap the delete icon to stop seeing it again. Fixed: Calendar Events - Fixed an issue where the save option could become unresponsive when editing events. Fixed: Screenshot Sharing - You can now share screenshots directly without needing to save them first. Fixed: Share Status - Resolved an issue where share status settings were not being saved. Fixed: Video Attachments - Fixed a limitation where videos could only be attached from the Files app. We’re continuing to fine-tune the experience - thanks for sticking with us.
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5.19.1
A quick update with something new, along with fixes to make everyday use smoother. New: Compose Suggestions Control - You can now remove unwanted email suggestions while composing - just swipe left on a suggestion and tap the delete icon to stop seeing it again. Fixed: Calendar Events - Fixed an issue where the save option could become unresponsive when editing events. Fixed: Screenshot Sharing - You can now share screenshots directly without needing to save them first. Fixed: Share Status - Resolved an issue where share status settings were not being saved. Fixed: Video Attachments - Fixed a limitation where videos could only be attached from the Files app. We’re continuing to fine-tune the experience - thanks for sticking with us.
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5.19.2
A quick update with something new, along with fixes to make everyday use smoother. New: Compose Suggestions Control - You can now remove unwanted email suggestions while composing - just swipe left on a suggestion and tap the delete icon to stop seeing it again. Fixed: Calendar Events - Fixed an issue where the save option could become unresponsive when editing events. Fixed: Screenshot Sharing - You can now share screenshots directly without needing to save them first. Fixed: Share Status - Resolved an issue where share status settings were not being saved. Fixed: Video Attachments - Fixed a limitation where videos could only be attached from the Files app. We’re continuing to fine-tune the experience - thanks for sticking with us.
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5.19.3
A quick update with something new, along with fixes to make everyday use smoother. New: Compose Suggestions Control - You can now remove unwanted email suggestions while composing - just swipe left on a suggestion and tap the delete icon to stop seeing it again. Fixed: Calendar Events - Fixed an issue where the save option could become unresponsive when editing events. Fixed: Screenshot Sharing - You can now share screenshots directly without needing to save them first. Fixed: Share Status - Resolved an issue where share status settings were not being saved. Fixed: Video Attachments - Fixed a limitation where videos could only be attached from the Files app. We’re continuing to fine-tune the experience - thanks for sticking with us.
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5.20
A few fixes and improvements to keep your email experience smooth and efficient: Fixed: Todoist Integration – Resolved connection issues that could cause the Todoist integration to appear unavailable. Fixed: Stability Improvements - Includes crash fixes and general reliability enhancements. Stay tuned for more refinements ahead.
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5.20.1
A few fixes and improvements to keep your email experience smooth and efficient: Fixed: Todoist Integration - Resolved connection issues that could cause the Todoist integration to appear unavailable. Fixed: Stability Improvements - Includes crash fixes and general reliability enhancements. Stay tuned for more refinements ahead.
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5.20.2
A few fixes and improvements to keep your email experience smooth and efficient: Fixed: Todoist Integration - Resolved connection issues that could cause the Todoist integration to appear unavailable. Fixed: Stability Improvements - Includes crash fixes and general reliability enhancements. Stay tuned for more refinements ahead.
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5.20.3
A few fixes and improvements to keep your email experience smooth and efficient: Fixed: Todoist Integration - Resolved connection issues that could cause the Todoist integration to appear unavailable. Fixed: Stability Improvements - Includes crash fixes and general reliability enhancements. Stay tuned for more refinements ahead.
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5.20.4
A few fixes and improvements to keep your email experience smooth and efficient: Fixed: Todoist Integration - Resolved connection issues that could cause the Todoist integration to appear unavailable. Fixed: Stability Improvements - Includes crash fixes and general reliability enhancements. Stay tuned for more refinements ahead.
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5.21.0
· 16 Jul 2026
A few fixes and improvements to keep your email experience smooth and efficient: Fixed: Todoist Integration - Resolved connection issues that could cause the Todoist integration to appear unavailable. Fixed: Stability Improvements - Includes crash fixes and general reliability enhancements. Stay tuned for more refinements ahead.
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