Penvia
Updated 8 November 2026
Penvia at a glance
| Penvia | |
|---|---|
| Layout | One chat per person; newsletters and receipts in Updates; attachments in Files |
| Accounts | Gmail, Outlook and Microsoft 365, Yahoo and AOL, iCloud Mail and any IMAP/SMTP account with SSL/TLS |
| Follow-ups | Orbit: Reply to and Waiting for; Remind me; Done with Undo; Nudge drafts a follow-up you send yourself |
| Where mail is processed | On your device; no Penvia mail server |
| Smart features | Apple Intelligence on the device, where available; Penvia works fully without it |
| Ads and tracking | None |
| Price | Free with two accounts; optional Penvia Pro ($1.99 a month or $15.99 a year in the US) |
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad and Mac (iOS, iPadOS and macOS 26 or later) |
Penvia and Apple Mail
Apple Mail is built into iPhone, iPad and Mac, and you can add Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo and other accounts to it (Apple Support: Add an email account to your iPhone or iPad). Penvia reads the same accounts and shows them as one chat per person, with Updates, Files and Orbit. Both apps work through your provider, so you can use them side by side. Choose Apple Mail if you prefer the app that comes with your device. More: An Apple Mail alternative.
Penvia and the Gmail app
The Gmail app is Google's own app, and it can also add other email accounts (Gmail Help: Add other email accounts to Gmail). Penvia is made by Penvia Labs, not by an email provider; it treats Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud and IMAP the same way and keeps sorting on your device. Choose the Gmail app if you mainly use Gmail and want Google's own features. More: Gmail on iPhone with Penvia.
Penvia and Outlook
Microsoft's Outlook app for iOS brings email and calendar together (Microsoft Support: Outlook for iOS Help). Penvia is an email app only and has no calendar. Outlook, Hotmail and Microsoft 365 accounts sign in to Penvia with Microsoft's own page and get instant alerts. Choose Outlook if you want mail and calendar in one Microsoft app. More: Outlook on iPhone with Penvia.
Penvia and Spark
Spark is an email app by Readdle (Readdle: set up an email account on iPhone or iPad). Readdle explains how Spark's AI features handle data on its own page (Spark AI security and data). Penvia's smart features use Apple's on-device model where available, and Penvia has no mail server. Penvia is only for Apple devices; if you need the same app on other platforms, check Readdle's site for Spark's current platforms.
Penvia and Spike
Spike also shows email as a conversation, and adds team chat, notes and video calls. Its pricing page (spikenow.com/pricing, checked 7 November 2026) lists a free plan with one email address and paid plans from $6 per user per month billed annually, and apps for iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows and the web. Penvia is only for Apple devices, has no team chat or calendar, and keeps sorting on your device with no Penvia mail server. Choose Spike if you want email and team chat in one app across platforms.
Penvia and Superhuman
Superhuman is a keyboard-first email app for Gmail and Outlook aimed at professionals. Its published plans start at about $30 per user per month (see superhuman.com/pricing; checked 7 November 2026 via third-party summaries, as the vendor page did not load for us). Penvia is free with two accounts, works with Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud and IMAP, and focuses on people-first chats and Orbit follow-ups rather than keyboard speed. Choose Superhuman if you live in Gmail or Outlook on a computer and want its speed features and team tools.
Who Penvia is for — and who it isn't for
- For: people whose important email comes from people (clients, guests, colleagues, family) and who want those conversations on top, newsletters and receipts collected quietly, and a short list of conversations still waiting for an answer.
- For: people who use several providers (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud, IMAP) on iPhone and iPad and want them in one calm app, with sorting on the device.
- Not for: shared team inboxes, delegated mailboxes or ticket workflows; a calendar inside your mail app; Android, Windows or the web.
- Not for: sending bulk or marketing email.
- Penvia is free with two accounts, so you can try it next to the app you use today.
Questions
Can I use Penvia together with Apple Mail, Gmail or Outlook?
Yes. Penvia reads and writes through your provider, so read status, folders and sent mail stay in sync with your other apps.
Does Penvia work on Android or Windows?
No. Penvia is an app for Apple devices: iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Does Penvia have team inboxes or team chat?
No. Penvia is for your own accounts. Apps such as Spike or Superhuman offer team features.
Does Penvia have a calendar?
No. Penvia is an email app.
Is Penvia an email provider?
No. Penvia doesn't give you a new address. It's an app for your existing Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud and IMAP accounts.
More from Penvia
- An email app for iPhone that looks like chat
- Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo and iCloud in one inbox on iPhone
- Email follow-up reminders with Orbit
- Unsubscribe and clean up newsletters on iPhone
- A private email app with no tracking
- Penvia vs a classic inbox
Apple Mail, Gmail, Outlook, Spark, Spike and Superhuman are trademarks of their respective owners. Penvia Labs is not affiliated with Apple, Google, Microsoft, Readdle, Spike or Superhuman. Descriptions of other apps link to their makers’ own pages and were checked on 7 November 2026.
