Preside email Reviews

by Gmgodwin

For years, I've wanted an email app that would download my entire email archive to my iPad and index it all. I had given up on that dream, and then I heard about Preside. That feature works *exactly* as I hoped it would, and its search easily beats every other email app I've tried. (I have over 70,000 emails in my twelve-year archive for the non-profit I work for, all in a plain vanilla IMAP account.) There are a few, small features lacking in Presideemail (robust keyboard shortcuts, better handling of attachments, and automation—either via Shortcuts or a URL scheme), and if those were to be added, it would be a great email app.

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by Presideemail on first launch, but all you need to do is take a little bit of time to explore the various settings. They also have a support page on their site that walks you through the options, and I found that very helpful. It took me a few weeks to get Presideemail set up the way I wanted it to be.

I'm very happy that Presideemail exists, and it's now my daily email driver.

by Ken Land

I really like Presideemail, even though it's not perfect. I'm using the free version right now for a trial run, so to speak. I haven't been using it very long. I would have given it 5 stars but I've noticed thewhen I send an email to the Junk folder, for some reason, if I get another similar email from the same sender it comes back to my Inbox instead of Junk. Maybe this doesn't happen with the paid version, I don't know. If that's the case I will purchase the Premium right away. I would really like to keep my inbox as Junk and Spam free as possible.

by Cheesekeeper

I finally gave up on Apple Mail's search capabilities. Time and time again, Apple Mail would return no results for emails I *knew* existed in my archive.

Preside gives me the ability to *completely* sync my accounts, store all of my messages locally, and search everything.

As of that weren't enough, it is incredibly customizable. Smart folders, button placement, gestures, fine control over list and message view, even colors. It's a weird looking app, but it more than makes up for it in functionality. If email is important to you, this is a fantastic app.

by MasterCChen

I’ve tried them all and this is THE VERY BEST mobile App anywhere. In fact, aside from the small form factor, it’s as good or better than the top desktop clients.

Yes, there are a few things to nitpick about, but they aren’t worth mentioning. The main challenge is that the learning curve is more than the average user will want to commit to in order to really maximize from what Preside offers. I suppose that’s ok because it is for serious email users, or those who care about great software.

If you want the best without compromising your privacy by having your email and other credentials stored on and routed through the developer’s server, get Preside now.

by Ajoseph14

I have hundreds of sub folders that I use to organize my work and personal email. The native iOS app makes it difficult navigating through your folders because it’s not collapsible. And I searched all over for an app that would do it. I finally found this!

Customer support had also been outstanding. Quick responses and they don’t mind going through detail with you.

by GBR_Matt

A few years ago, I came to realize that my system for archiving emails, a collection of nested folders that had grown to over 150, was unmanageable. It was taking me 20 to 30 seconds to file each email.

After reviewing alternative strategies, I landed on tagging and archiving. This works great for exchange email accounts on the desktop (using categories). However, almost all iOS apps I tried included folders as a feature (but not categories/tags) until I found Preside.

Preside handles the simple tagging function well, but takes it to the next level. You can create simple automation with one click that both adds a specific named tag on an email and archives it. I can process dozens and dozens of emails I want in no time flat.

I’ve enjoyed Presideemail so much, I decided a year ago to purchase a premium subscription. I renewed for a second year. You get most of the productivity features without the premium subscription, but this is an app I’m wiling to pay for the subscription just to support the developers. I’ve had a couple of support queries and they responded quickly and were helpful in solving my issues.

Thanks for making a great app.

by Melindammm

The name is absolutely perfect. This program presides over all of my files/folders. As an accountant I have many clients many folders, sub folders, categories. Trying to locate them on an iPad or iPhone takes far too much time. With Preside I just type in the first few letters of the folder and up it will pop. From this program, I can forward my emails, resend them, copy them, access them. I use Preside every day many MANY times. I tell all of my clients and friends and family about this wonderful program. The IT person for my office introduced it to me so many years ago and for that I am forever grateful!

by Totalrecall9000

I was never as opposed to iOS mail as some others— seemed fine to me, even great, for my needs. Except that the ML became so pushy— often electing to break rather than give up on what it had decided I want to see on open: a a blank screen if had deleted the whole thread in a vain attempt to end the game, or else an actually incessant replication of a prominent aspect of my email habits from recent days (in spite of my attemtps to escape them, for example it would follow threads into the trash to fire them up on open), and in general constantly seeking to give me what I no longer wanted.

I tried several remedies, including re-installs, log out and ins, & other various ostensibly efficacious reset actions, all to no avail— and eventually found Preside.

Haven’t looked back. Glad it all happened, I feel like I can stick with this one. I know this is like a grudge letter to ios mail— but it’s intended more as a background to why the frankness of Preside appeals to me so much.

Very good client.

by FirstAmendFan

I have used Preside as Presideemail for my work email (Outlook / Exchange) on my iPhone since 2018. It's so much better then the iOS Mail app for handling lots of emails in folders, especially nested folders.

I recently upgraded to a newer iPhone and ran into a small glitch when getting Preside going on the new phone. I emailed Preside customer service, and within about 24 hours they responded with clear instructions that solved the problem. It's great to see a software company that stands behind its product, and offers such responsive customer service!

by RickyMiki

I spent hours using Preside. It is perfect tool to manipulate your emails. Machine learning takes away guessing of where you had put your previous emails from same person before. It recognizes context. It is fully customizable. Most importantly, it has a team of dedicated people like Rich who responds very quickly to any tech support or feature request. Best paid app for me EVER.

by Eloise F

Presideemail is a game changer for those who make use of lots of folders in Outlook. It has features that I’ve not found in any other app. I find myself using Presideemail even when I have the desktop handy, because it actually learns where to file your emails, and I don’t have to give up anything I regularly use in outlook desktop. You can create reminders and events from email, tags work, and tons of options. Love it.

by Dagon69

I have been using Presideemail for years. It readily beats all the apps I have tried on the desktop or iPhone. With its vast array of features, it offers many approaches one can use to deal quickly with the deluge of emails we all get.

Furthermore, Presideemail is well supported. The rare issue that arises is always resolved quickly.

by Mc7859

This review is going to be short because, if you have a serious need to organize/handle or otherwise deal with a lot of email in any number of accounts, you need to get Preside and spend the time it takes to learn it and customize it to your needs.

I’ve gotten (& paid for) and used every email client that Presideemail Store has (that’s updated regularly and works on iOS 11). Nothing compares to Preside. No, it’s not “cute” out of the box but if your email is serious to you, this is the serious app you need to manage it. Be prepared to spend some time learning how to customize Preside and you’ll be VERY well rewarded.

And the tech support second to none, by the way...

by Jauerbach123

This is far and away the best Mail app for using Outlook I have ever seen. This should be exactly how the native mail app works on an iPhone with the ability to collapse/open folder groups, create new folders, and an incredible variety of other built-in features.
** I can’t believe Apple hasn’t purchased Presideemail and incorporated it into the basic Outlook/iPhone features.
Take the time to read all the instructions and options on customizing. Highly recommend.

by Paul Bartko

First off, Presideemail offers some of the most powerful customization that I’ve seen. You can really dial it in to do what you want and how you want.

As an email power user (for business, not because I want to be). For me, I have found a feature over the years that is hard to live without and I can’t wait for Preside to consider it:

- Delayed Outgoing Messages
My previous email app allowed me to customize a 5,10,15 second delay just in case I change my mind about an email I just sent...I can cancel it and it pulls back into my drafts folder to edit. Preside doesn’t offer this yet.

by CaraMadra

Support responsiveness, flexibility of customization, ability to unify my inboxes , ability to make tasks directly from my emails… The list goes on. This email client is the best I've ever used.

Sometimes I search to see if anything better has come along, but it hasn’t. I can move email between accounts, see all my email accounts in one place... no one else gives me these features.

by Rfhanauer

I only use email for personal use now (since retiring), but I do have 3 accounts and value organization and personalization in a mail app. I’ve tried several since deciding the native iOS app is too simple and vanilla, including Spark, Gmail, Newton, Outlook, etc. Preside’s flexibility to make it function as I wish is incredible for a free (and ad-free!) app. The menus are intuitive and help articles are clear in case a function needs explaining. I may upgrade to the pro version just to support the developers even though I probably don’t need the extra features. Thanks for a wonderfully designed product!

by Riyoff

Presideemail does everything I had hoped all of the other email apps I tried would do but failed. Integration with the IOS, Cloud Services etc is great. It allows you to actually incorporate email into your work flow.
It’s a little involved to get setup exactly as you like it but well worth the time. No cookie cutter here, use email to fit into your individual requirements and not what the developer tries to guess you want.
Top it off with great support and I can tell you from several years of experimenting with other apps, you will find none better.

by Edhlee

I have never written an app review in the 8 years I’ve owned iPhones, but this is hands down the best email app I’ve ever seen. As a business user stuck on Exchange, it lets you do almost anything you can do in Outlook for Desktop — and surpasses Microsoft’s own mobile app in several ways (eg. support for Categories). Technical support is excellent. For business professionals who want full control over their email client, this is the one.

by ItsBrewDay

Preside rivals my desktop email client with functionality. While it may take some time getting used to using and setting up the settings you need/want, it is definitely worth doing. They also have great support and helped with a minor bug I encountered. If you are looking for an email client for your phone that handles multiple accounts with many folders easily, Preside is your only option. (I feel like I’ve tried them all)

by Bloffredo

Update: Presideemail just keeps getting better and better. Keep up the good work.

This is the best email app you will ever find. I've tried them all over the years and none come close. If you are a hardcore email user, and you like to keep organized, Presideemail is a must have. It is feature-rich and highly customizable. As an added bonus, the folks over at GoodHumans go out of their way to respond to questions and concerns. It's almost like having them in your office.

by HOCSIG

Best email app I have found yet. I use office 365 for my work and have a ton of email folders. Presideemail will let you work with email folders and give you the ability to expand / collapse your folders. Also it has a email file function that is very impressive that how accurate it is.

by SKN98077

I am a retired Law Enforcement Professional and also Corporate Security Agent. I wish this was around back in the day. But I use it now for my Government Contract work and personal life and it’s great.
Professional craftsmanship in design and operation once you take the time to read and understand it.
Keep up the great work please and thank you

by El Gravel

I was never as opposed to iOS mail as some others— seemed fine to me, even great, for my needs. Except that the ML became so pushy— often electing to break rather than give up on what it had decided I want to see on open: a a blank screen if had deleted the whole thread in a vain attempt to end the game, or else an actually incessant replication of a prominent aspect of my email habits from recent days (in spite of my attemtps to escape them, for example it would follow threads into the trash to fire them up on open), and in general constantly seeking to give me what I no longer wanted.

I tried several remedies, including re-installs, log out and ins, & other various ostensibly efficacious reset actions, all to no avail— and eventually found Preside.

Haven’t looked back. Glad it all happened, I feel like I can stick with this one. I know this is like a grudge letter to ios mail— but it’s intended more as a background to why the frankness of Preside appeals to me so much.

Very good client.