# SimpleLogin vs Keywave

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimpleLogin at 84% against Keywave's 33%. SimpleLogin also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Keywave's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleLogin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Keywave asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimpleLogin ships an update every 5 weeks, Keywave every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleLogin | Keywave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelogin-email-alias/id1494359858/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) | [William Kelley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870645864) |

## 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 |


### Keywave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keywave-pgp-encryption/id6758056425)

This app provides robust PGP encryption and decryption capabilities directly on your device. It allows you to generate, manage, import, and export PGP keys locally, ensuring your data remains private and secure without server reliance.

**Highlights:** Encrypt and decrypt messages, Generate PGP keys (2048-4096 bit), Manage unlimited local keys, Import keys from files or clipboard, Export keys in various formats, 100% local processing, Zero data collection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleLogin free?

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

### Is Keywave free?

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

### Do SimpleLogin or Keywave have ads?

Neither SimpleLogin nor Keywave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleLogin or Keywave?

SimpleLogin ships an update every 5 weeks, and Keywave every 4 months. Most recently, SimpleLogin was updated on November 5, 2026 and Keywave on November 5, 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.*