# Mozilla's Thunderbird email client arrives on iOS

Mozilla has brought its open-source Thunderbird email app to iPhone and iPad, giving iOS users an alternative to Apple Mail and Gmail. The release extends Thunderbird's desktop and Android presence to Apple's mobile platform, where it will compete on privacy and customization features.

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### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://blog.thunderbird.net/2026/10/thunderbird-for-ios-a-first-look-at-the-native-iphone-email-app-in-development/) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:07:37 +0000