# Star VPN vs Temp Mail

The clearest difference is ads: Star VPN at none against Temp Mail's shown. Star VPN also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (34K vs 560). Temp Mail's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Star VPN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Temp Mail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Star VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star VPN has 34K ratings behind it against 560, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Star VPN's written reviews are positive against 67% of Temp Mail's.

Star VPN ships an update every 4 months, Temp Mail weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star VPN | Temp Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-vpn-super-fast-proxy/id1115864690/reviews)** | [4.4 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-mail-temporary-mail-box/id1611523684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 560 |
| Positive reviews | **79.3% of reviews** | 67.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 63 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Senight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115864689) | [Hoang Dai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593970764) |

## What reviewers say

### Star VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-vpn-super-fast-proxy/id1115864690)

Enhance your online security and privacy with a fast, encrypted connection. Access websites anonymously and protect your data on public Wi-Fi. Offers unlimited bandwidth and a simple one-tap connection to secure servers.

**Highlights:** Unlimited bandwidth, No logs saved, One-tap connect, Secure public Wi-Fi, Anonymous browsing, Encrypted internet traffic

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium VPN access 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium VPN access with trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium VPN access 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable connection
- 🔒 Reliable security and privacy
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Useful for accessing blocked content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🔋 Can drain battery quickly
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnects randomly
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- More server location options
- Ability to manually select servers
- Improved compatibility with streaming services


### Temp Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-mail-temporary-mail-box/id1611523684)

Generate instant disposable temporary email addresses to protect your privacy and avoid spam. Receive, read, and manage incoming messages without registration. Control expiration times and enjoy enhanced security with premium options.

**Highlights:** Generate disposable temporary email addresses, No registration required, Receive and manage incoming emails, Control email expiration time, Multiple temporary email addresses, Custom email address names, Private and secure addresses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to create account
- 🚀 Lots of email options
- 👍 Saves emails for later use
- 🚀 Fast and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with receiving codes
- 🐛 Unable to delete emails
- 🔋 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Emails not showing up
- Unable to send emails
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Add notification option
- Allow saving emails for future use
- Improve email recovery functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star VPN free?

Star VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Temp Mail free?

Temp Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star VPN or Temp Mail?

Star VPN is rated higher. Star VPN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Temp Mail averages 4.4 from 560 ratings.

### Do Star VPN or Temp Mail have ads?

Temp Mail shows ads; Star VPN does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star VPN or Temp Mail?

Star VPN ships an update every 4 months, and Temp Mail weekly. Most recently, Star VPN was updated on November 8, 2026 and Temp Mail on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*