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Mailbrew vs Streaks

Mailbrew logo

Mailbrew

News

Your personalized daily digest from across the web

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Streaks logo

Streaks

Productivity

iOS habit tracker sold as a one-time purchase, not a subscription

From
$5.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mailbrew has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Mailbrew free tier has limited digest count, source limits, and length restrictions; Streaks it is iOS and Apple Watch only, with no Android version, so it is not usable for anyone outside Apple's ecosystem.
  • They diverge on capability: Mailbrew covers Custom digests, Streaks covers Streak tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mailbrew and Streaks actually diverge.

Attributes where Mailbrew and Streaks differ
AttributeMailbrewStreaks
Starting priceFree$5.99/one-time
Pricing modelUnknownOne-time purchase
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebiOS
CategoryNewsProductivity
Founded2019Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Mailbrew

  • Custom digests
  • Multiple sources
  • Email delivery
  • Scheduling
  • Content filtering
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • RSS

Only in Streaks

  • Streak tracking
  • Apple Health integration
  • Apple Watch app
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Widgets
  • iCloud sync

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Mailbrew

  • Content curationnot Streaks
  • News aggregationnot Streaks
  • Information managementnot Streaks

Streaks

  • Someone wanting a simple visual habit tracker without recurring subscription feesnot Mailbrew
  • A person wanting habits like step count or sleep to auto-complete via Apple Health datanot Mailbrew
  • An Apple Watch user wanting to log habits without pulling out a phonenot Mailbrew
  • Someone tracking a mix of daily and weekly recurring to-dos in one placenot Mailbrew

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Mailbrew

  • Free tier has limited digest count, source limits, and length restrictions
  • Requires upfront configuration and personalization effort to find settings suited to individual needs
  • Shows all sources without deduplication, potentially resulting in duplicate content in digests
  • Depends on upstream third-party APIs (Twitter, Reddit, YouTube) that can change terms or rate limits independently

Streaks

  • It is iOS and Apple Watch only, with no Android version, so it is not usable for anyone outside Apple's ecosystem.
  • The base app caps at 24 tracked habits, which is enough for most users but a real limit for anyone wanting to track a larger number of items.
  • Sync is via iCloud only, so there is no web or cross-platform account, which limits use to Apple devices exclusively.
  • It has fewer social or accountability features, such as shared habit tracking with friends, compared with some subscription-based competitors.
  • A single lifetime purchase means no ongoing development revenue tied to the individual user, so it depends on new sales and occasional priced major updates rather than recurring income to fund development.

Pricing, plan by plan

Mailbrew

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Multiple digest sources
    • Email digest delivery
    • Limited digest count
  • Paid$undefined/mo
    • Unlimited digests
    • Unlimited sources
    • No length limits

Streaks

$5.99/one-time
  • Streaks$5.99/one-time
    • Full app, no subscription
    • Up to 24 tracked habits
    • Apple Watch app included

Which should you pick?

Choose Mailbrew if

  • You need custom digests.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want multiple sources.
Mailbrew review

Choose Streaks if

  • You need streak tracking.
  • You work on iOS.
  • You also want apple health integration.
Streaks review

Questions people ask

Is Mailbrew or Streaks better?
Neither clearly leads. Mailbrew starts at Free and Streaks at $5.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mailbrew or Streaks?
Mailbrew has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mailbrew and $5.99/one-time for Streaks.
Does Mailbrew or Streaks run on more platforms?
Mailbrew runs on Web. Streaks runs on iOS.
Can I use Mailbrew for free?
Yes. Mailbrew has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Streaks starts at $5.99/one-time.
What is Mailbrew best used for?
Mailbrew is most often used for content curation, news aggregation, information management. Of those, content curation and news aggregation are not what Streaks is typically brought in for.
What can Mailbrew do that Streaks cannot?
Mailbrew covers Custom digests, Multiple sources, Email delivery, Scheduling. Streaks covers Streak tracking, Apple Health integration, Apple Watch app, Flexible scheduling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mailbrew: Is Mailbrew free?

Yes, Mailbrew is free to use as of 2026 after Evernomic's acquisition in November 2025. Free tier includes limited digest count, source limits, and length caps. Paid tier offers unlimited digests, sources, and no length limits.

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Streaks: Is Streaks a subscription?

No, it is a one-time App Store purchase, currently priced around 5.99 USD, with no recurring fee.

Mailbrew: What sources can Mailbrew monitor?

Mailbrew supports RSS feeds, Twitter/X, Reddit, YouTube, Google News, newsletters, and custom integrations.

Source
Streaks: Does it work on Android?

No, it is iOS and Apple Watch only.

Mailbrew: How does Mailbrew deliver content?

Mailbrew collects content from multiple sources into scheduled email digests. You receive digests at your chosen time with a summary of new items from all your sources.

Source
Streaks: Does it integrate with Apple Health?

Yes, habits tied to metrics like steps or sleep can auto-complete based on Apple Health data.

Mailbrew: Can I access Mailbrew on mobile?

Mailbrew offers a browser-based interface for viewing digests and managing sources, but a dedicated mobile app is not mentioned in available documentation.

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