# Temp Mail vs Parallel Space

The clearest difference is update cadence: Temp Mail at weekly against Parallel Space's every 7 months. Parallel Space's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 67%) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 558). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Temp Mail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Parallel Space sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Parallel Space holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parallel Space has 3.3K ratings behind it against 558, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Temp Mail's written reviews are positive against 80% of Parallel Space's.

Temp Mail ships an update weekly, Parallel Space every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Temp Mail | Parallel Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (558 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temp-mail-temporary-mail-box/id1611523684/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-space-dual-account/id6444389941/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 558 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | **80.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hoang Dai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593970764) | [MyApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654400413) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Parallel Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-space-dual-account/id6444389941)

Run multiple accounts for the same application simultaneously on your device. Keep personal and work accounts online at the same time without interference. Supports most social apps, allowing you to manage different accounts independently.

**Highlights:** Run multiple accounts simultaneously, Clone apps for separate accounts, Keep personal and work accounts online, Independent data storage per account, Supports most social applications

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Dual Accounts | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Dual Account | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Dual Account | $12.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Dual Accounts | $16.49 | per year |
| Premium Dual Account | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast app
- 👍 Useful app
- 🙏 Grateful for the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and clunky
- 🚫 Limited functionality
- 💰 Subscription required
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Browser no longer supported
- Unable to open chats on iPhone
- Login issues with certain apps

**Requested features**

- Ability to clone more apps
- Ability to choose apps to clone
- Improved compatibility with social media apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Temp Mail free?

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

### Is Parallel Space free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Temp Mail or Parallel Space?

Parallel Space is rated higher. Temp Mail averages 4.4 out of 5 from 558 ratings, while Parallel Space averages 4.5 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Temp Mail or Parallel Space have ads?

Both Temp Mail and Parallel Space show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Temp Mail or Parallel Space?

Temp Mail ships an update weekly, and Parallel Space every 7 months. Most recently, Temp Mail was updated on October 25, 2026 and Parallel Space on October 27, 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.*