# SIM ID vs Temp Mail by temp

The clearest difference is rating: Temp Mail by temp at 4.3 against SIM ID's 1.5. Temp Mail by temp also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 22%) and ratings volume (206 vs 2). SIM ID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Temp Mail by temp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SIM ID asks for nothing beyond the download.

Temp Mail by temp holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Temp Mail by temp has 206 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of SIM ID's written reviews are positive against 55% of Temp Mail by temp's.

SIM ID ships an update every 2 months, Temp Mail by temp every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SIM ID | Temp Mail by temp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-id-check-by-lebara-retail/id1252629068/reviews) | **[4.3 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-mail-by-temp-mailio/id1528508372/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **206** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **54.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 200 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lebara Media Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/955810248) | [Mikhail Mitiaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528508374) |

## What reviewers say

### SIM ID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-id-check-by-lebara-retail/id1252629068)

This app streamlines the process for Lebara retailers to register new SIM cards. It guides users through scanning SIM barcodes and customer IDs, with an optional modification step, before activating the SIM. Access requires a Lebara retail portal account and completion of training.

**Highlights:** Express SIM registration, Scan SIM barcode, Scan customer ID, SIM card activation, Retail portal access required, Training and test completion

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Temp Mail by temp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-mail-by-temp-mailio/id1528508372)

Create and manage temporary email addresses to avoid spam. Use disposable inboxes for downloads, registrations, and in-game bonuses without exposing your personal email.

**Highlights:** Create temporary emails, Manage disposable inboxes, Avoid spam, Register on websites, Download e-books and courses, Get in-game bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Very useful utility
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Minimal data collection
- 👍 Love it

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Adverts make it horrible
- 🐛 Can't get Roblox back
- 🐛 Email doesn't send code
- 🐛 Can't generate old mail
- 🐛 Don't know how to see temp email

**Reported bugs**

- Email code not sending
- Cannot generate password for emails
- Emails change without permission
- Cannot get back old emails
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Fix Roblox login issue
- Fix email code sending
- Allow sending and receiving codes immediately
- Add 'somelora mail' back
- Keep the same email for a while, not random per site


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SIM ID free?

SIM ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Temp Mail by temp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SIM ID or Temp Mail by temp?

Temp Mail by temp is rated higher. SIM ID averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Temp Mail by temp averages 4.3 from 206 ratings.

### Do SIM ID or Temp Mail by temp have ads?

Neither SIM ID nor Temp Mail by temp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SIM ID or Temp Mail by temp?

SIM ID ships an update every 2 months, and Temp Mail by temp every 11 days. Most recently, SIM ID was updated on October 29, 2026 and Temp Mail by temp on October 29, 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.*