Does the iPhone Mail app have built-in read receipts?

Apple Mail does not offer universal read receipts that work across every provider. Mail Tracer adds open tracking and notifications on top of Apple Mail so you can see when a message is opened.

Does Mail Tracer work on iPad?

Yes. Mail Tracer is designed for iPhone and iPad. Track outgoing messages on either device and receive notifications on all your Apple devices signed into the same account.

Can I track a Gmail account on iPhone?

Yes, when the Gmail account is configured in Apple Mail. See our Gmail tracking on iPhone guide for the full walkthrough.

Can recipients block email tracking?

Yes. Recipients who block remote images, view mail as plain text, or use privacy-protection features may not generate a detectable open. This is a limitation of every pixel-based tracker.

Email Tracker for iPhone and iPad

Know what happens after you press send. Mail Tracer adds email tracking to your iPhone and iPad, showing when a message is opened and notifying you without requiring you to repeatedly check your inbox.

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Track email opens from your iPhone

Mail Tracer works with Apple Mail to add tracking to outgoing messages. When a recipient opens a tracked email and loads its remote images, Mail Tracer records the event and sends you a notification.

Mail Tracer inbox on iPhone showing tracked emails with read status

How to track an email on iPhone

Download Mail Tracer from the App Store.
Connect the email account you use with Apple Mail.
Compose and send your message normally.
Receive a notification when an open is detected.
View the message's complete open history in Mail Tracer.

What Mail Tracer can show you

When an email was opened
How many opens were detected
A chronological open history
Device and email-client information when available
Approximate location based on network information
Instant push notifications

iPhone lock-screen notification from Mail Tracer showing an email was read

Email accounts supported on iPhone

Mail Tracer can be used with iCloud, Gmail, Outlook.com, Yahoo, AOL, Microsoft Exchange and compatible IMAP accounts configured through Apple Mail.

Important limitations

Email tracking relies on a small remote image. An open may not be detected when a recipient blocks remote images. Privacy services, VPNs and email security scanners can also affect device, location and open information.

Frequently asked questions

Add tracking to your email in minutes

Mail Tracer is free to download. Get read notifications on your iPhone and iPad.