# SimpleLogin vs Swisscows Email

The clearest difference is rating: SimpleLogin at 4.9 against Swisscows Email's 3.0. SimpleLogin also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 4) and review sentiment (84% vs 75%). Swisscows Email's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleLogin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Swisscows Email sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SimpleLogin holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleLogin has 1.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of SimpleLogin's written reviews are positive against 75% of Swisscows Email's.

SimpleLogin ships an update every 5 weeks, Swisscows Email every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleLogin | Swisscows Email |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelogin-email-alias/id1494359858/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swisscows-email/id1608937971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) | [Swisscows AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1013972705) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleLogin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelogin-email-alias/id1494359858)

Create temporary, anonymous email addresses to protect your personal inbox from spam and tracking. Forward emails to your main inbox and reply from your alias, keeping your real address hidden. Easily disable aliases if they receive unwanted messages.

**Highlights:** Create anonymous email aliases, Forward emails to personal inbox, Reply from alias address, Send emails from alias, Disable aliases to block spam, PGP encryption support, Use custom domains

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium (yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


### Swisscows Email

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swisscows-email/id1608937971)

This secure email service prioritizes user privacy with end-to-end encryption and a commitment to not storing any data. It offers password-protected emails and is based in Switzerland under strict data protection laws.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, Password-protected emails, No data storage policy, Swiss-based servers, Private and business use

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swisscows.email Basic Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Swisscows.email Standard Month | $11.99 | per month |
| Swisscows.email Premium Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Swisscows.email Basic Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Swisscows.email Standard Year | $99.99 | per year |
| Swisscows.email Premium | $179.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleLogin free?

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

### Is Swisscows Email free?

Swisscows Email is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SimpleLogin or Swisscows Email?

SimpleLogin is rated higher. SimpleLogin averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Swisscows Email averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SimpleLogin or Swisscows Email have ads?

Neither SimpleLogin nor Swisscows Email shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleLogin or Swisscows Email?

SimpleLogin ships an update every 5 weeks, and Swisscows Email every 3 weeks. Most recently, SimpleLogin was updated on November 3, 2026 and Swisscows Email on October 24, 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.*