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Apple Mail vs Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android: catalog facts
Apple Mail	Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android
Free Included free with macOS, iOS and iPadOS.	Freemium The app is a free download; Microsoft 365 plans are sold separately.
macOS, iOS	Android, iOS
Preinstalled on Mac, iPhone and iPad Supports iCloud and other email providers	Email, calendar and contacts in one app Available on both iOS and Android phones and tablets
Only available on Apple devices Closed source	Closed source Closely tied to Microsoft's services and plans
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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