# CodeSafe vs Temp Mail

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeSafe at none against Temp Mail's 2. CodeSafe also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Temp Mail's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 31 months) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Temp Mail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CodeSafe asks for nothing beyond the download.

CodeSafe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Temp Mail has 2.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CodeSafe ships an update every 31 months, Temp Mail every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CodeSafe | Temp Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codesafe/id1344048535/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-mail-tmailor/id1659587742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Cramer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067963484) | [Minh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659587744) |

## What reviewers say

### CodeSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codesafe/id1344048535)

This app provides secure two-factor authentication codes for your online accounts. It supports various code types, offers iCloud synchronization, and features customizable themes and an Apple Watch companion app.

**Highlights:** Encrypted code storage, QR code scanning and manual entry, iCloud keychain synchronization, Configurable account icons, Dark mode and themes, Tap to copy codes, TOTP and HOTP support, Apple Watch companion app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Temp Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-mail-tmailor/id1659587742)

Instantly receive emails without revealing your personal address. Protect your inbox from spam and use disposable emails for registrations and verification codes. Securely manage multiple temporary inboxes and restore them with an access token.

**Highlights:** Instant temporary email address, Multiple temporary inboxes, Restore email with access token, Real-time email notifications, Fast global email delivery, Privacy protection, Anti-tracking protection

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick email generation
- 🔒 Secure emails
- 💡 Helpful for various use cases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with receiving confirmation codes
- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🤬 App not working properly on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to read received emails
- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Temporary emails not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Improve reliability of confirmation code delivery
- Add premium plan to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CodeSafe free?

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

### Is Temp Mail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CodeSafe or Temp Mail?

CodeSafe is rated higher. CodeSafe averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Temp Mail averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do CodeSafe or Temp Mail have ads?

Temp Mail shows ads; CodeSafe does not.

### Which is updated more often, CodeSafe or Temp Mail?

CodeSafe ships an update every 31 months, and Temp Mail every 2 months. Most recently, CodeSafe was updated on September 24, 2026 and Temp Mail on October 13, 2026.

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