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I built an app to switch Gmail notification modes instantly

I built an app to switch Gmail notification modes instantly

by sharieskenas·May 29, 2026·2 points·1 comment

AI Analysis

MidSolve My ProblemSlick

Sender-specific notification sounds are nice, but Gmail's native filters already do most of this.

Strengths
  • One-tap mode switching between VIP-only, all emails, or silent is genuinely convenient UX
  • 80+ custom sounds with per-sender assignment solves a real discovery problem
Weaknesses
  • Requires full Gmail API access for a notification utility — privacy tradeoff unclear
  • iOS Focus modes and Gmail's native filters already handle scheduled quiet hours
Category
Target Audience

Gmail users overwhelmed by email notifications

Similar To

Gmail native filters · iOS Focus modes · Spark email app

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