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Bluemail vs Streaks

Bluemail logo

Bluemail

Productivity

Free multi-account email client from Blix with unified inbox, smart filters and calendar

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 Bluemail has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bluemail its AI features are minimal next to Spark or Canary, so users specifically wanting AI drafting or summaries will find it thin.; 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: Bluemail covers Unified inbox, Streaks covers Streak tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bluemail and Streaks actually diverge.

Attributes where Bluemail and Streaks differ
AttributeBluemailStreaks
Starting priceFree$5.99/one-time
Pricing modelquoteOne-time purchase
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidiOS

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

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 Bluemail

  • Unified inbox
  • Smart filters
  • Colour-coded accounts
  • Integrated calendar
  • Snooze and reminders
  • Business tier

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.

Bluemail

  • Someone with five or more email accounts across providers who wants one free unified inboxnot Streaks
  • A user who wants automatic mail sorting without configuring rules by handnot Streaks
  • An IT team evaluating a lower-cost alternative to Outlook for a mixed-provider organisationnot Streaks
  • A budget-conscious user who does not need AI drafting or PGP encryption, just consolidationnot Streaks

Streaks

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

Where each one falls short

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

Bluemail

  • Its AI features are minimal next to Spark or Canary, so users specifically wanting AI drafting or summaries will find it thin.
  • The interface exposes a large number of settings and toggles, which makes initial setup slower than more opinionated clients.
  • Business pricing is not published, so an organisation has to go through a sales conversation to learn total cost.
  • Free-tier support is largely community forum and help articles rather than direct responsive support.
  • Some optional cloud features, such as certain sync and backup functions, have historically required a paid add-on despite the base app being free.

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

Bluemail

Free
  • Bluemail$undefined/month
    • Free for individual use, unlimited accounts
    • Business tier priced per seat, contact sales
    • Optional cloud sync add-ons

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 Bluemail if

  • You need unified inbox.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
  • You also want smart filters.
Bluemail review

Choose Streaks if

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

Questions people ask

Is Bluemail or Streaks better?
Neither clearly leads. Bluemail 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, Bluemail or Streaks?
Bluemail has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bluemail and $5.99/one-time for Streaks.
Does Bluemail or Streaks run on more platforms?
Bluemail runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Streaks runs on iOS.
Can I use Bluemail for free?
Yes. Bluemail has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Streaks starts at $5.99/one-time.
What is Bluemail best used for?
Bluemail is most often used for someone with five or more email accounts across providers who wants one free unified inbox, a user who wants automatic mail sorting without configuring rules by hand, an it team evaluating a lower-cost alternative to outlook for a mixed-provider organisation, a budget-conscious user who does not need ai drafting or pgp encryption, just consolidation. Of those, someone with five or more email accounts across providers who wants one free unified inbox and a user who wants automatic mail sorting without configuring rules by hand are not what Streaks is typically brought in for.
What can Bluemail do that Streaks cannot?
Bluemail covers Unified inbox, Smart filters, Colour-coded accounts, Integrated calendar. Streaks covers Streak tracking, Apple Health integration, Apple Watch app, Flexible scheduling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bluemail: Is Bluemail really free?

Yes, for individual use with unlimited accounts; the paid tier is Blue Mail for Business, aimed at teams.

Streaks: Is Streaks a subscription?

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

Bluemail: Does it support Gmail and Outlook together?

Yes, it unifies accounts from any of the major providers plus generic IMAP and SMTP in one inbox.

Streaks: Does it work on Android?

No, it is iOS and Apple Watch only.

Bluemail: Does it have AI features like Spark or Canary?

Only basic smart filtering; it does not offer AI drafting or thread summarisation at the level of those competitors.

Streaks: Does it integrate with Apple Health?

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

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