Comparison

Temp Mail vs RedVPN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Temp Mail

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
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Create temporary email addresses for everyday sign-ups and keep routine messages separate from your personal inbox. Temp Mail is a receive-only email app with controls for reading and storing messages on your device. No app account is required. PROTECT ACCESS ON THIS DEVICE Lock each saved email separately with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. Locked inboxes require authentication again after the app goes into the background. These locks protect access within this installation; they do not reserve an address exclusively for you or prevent access through another device or service. CONTROL HOW MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED Choose Controlled mode for structured message rendering or WebView for email layouts that need browser rendering. Controlled is the default. External images load automatically by default and can be disabled in Settings. Loading external images may reveal that you opened the message to the image host. Web links open only after you confirm their destination. Export a message as a plain-text file using the iOS share sheet. MANAGE YOUR ADDRESSES Choose a custom name and an available domain. Switch between saved addresses, copy an address, or share it as an Email QR. Use Account QR to transfer mailbox access to another installation. The scanner accepts supported Temp Mail Account QR codes and shows the address for confirmation before importing. Share Account QR codes only with people you trust. FREE PLAN: 48-HOUR ADDRESS TIMER The free plan includes ads and a 48-hour address activation period. Renew an active address or complete a rewarded ad to request restoration after expiry, subject to ad and mail-service availability. This timer is separate from server message retention. LOCAL MESSAGE STORAGE Downloaded message bodies are encrypted on this device. Clear the private cache in Settings or remove a saved inbox. These actions remove local data; they do not delete copies already shared or exported elsewhere. OPTIONAL PREMIUM Choose a monthly or yearly subscription to remove ads and keep all existing and new supported email addresses active while Premium is active. No manual address renewal is needed during that time. Premium does not extend server message retention or recover deleted mail. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Prices are shown in the app and confirmed by Apple. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled before renewal. Manage or cancel in Apple Account settings. Benefits continue until the paid period ends. Restore purchases from the Premium screen. IMPORTANT Temporary addresses and messages may become unavailable. Do not use them for sensitive information, important accounts or account recovery. The app receives email; it cannot send email. Terms of use: https://mail-inbox-e635a.web.app/terms.html Privacy policy: https://mail-inbox-e635a.web.app/privacy.html

About

RedVPN

This app provides travelers with essential connectivity tools, including a one-tap VPN for secure public Wi-Fi, malware and phishing protection, travel eSIM data for over 170 countries, and a dedicated US phone number.

Highlights
  • One-tap VPN for secure Wi-Fi
  • Malware and phishing protection
  • Travel eSIM data in 170+ countries
  • Dedicated US phone number
  • Customizable block profiles
  • Cross-platform support (iOS, Mac, Windows, Linux)
Features
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Land anywhere. Stay connected. RedVPN puts what a traveler's phone needs in one app: a VPN for airport, hotel and café Wi-Fi, Protect Mode against malware and phishing, travel eSIM data in 170+ countries, and a real US phone number. SECURITY VPN IN ONE TAP Tap the dial and everything your iPhone sends goes through an encrypted tunnel to RedVPN's servers, instead of straight onto the shared Wi-Fi at the gate or in your hotel. Nothing to set up, and no account needed to start. PROTECT MODE While RedVPN is on, Protect Mode checks where your phone connects against RedVPN's threat list and stops known malware, phishing and hijacked hosts before they load. Every block shows the host and the reason, and one tap allows anything you trust. BLOCK PROFILES Switch on the lists you want blocked: ads and trackers, adult content, social media, gambling, whole countries and regions, or cloud providers. Add your own sites to always block or always allow. DATA TRAVEL eSIM IN 170+ COUNTRIES Search your destination, pick a local, regional or global plan, and install the eSIM before you fly, so you have data the moment you land and never need the airport Wi-Fi. Your main SIM stays on for calls. A REAL US PHONE NUMBER Add a US mobile number as a second line on its own eSIM, alongside your own number. It is a line from a mobile network, not an internet calling app, and it shows in Settings › Cellular once installed. ONE ACCOUNT Start without signing up. Sign in with your email when you want the same plan on your other devices; RedVPN also runs on iPad, Mac, Windows and Linux. YOUR DATA, PLAINLY The VPN asks for no name and no email. To check a destination, Protect Mode sends your device ID and the address being checked to RedVPN; they are used for that check. RedVPN keeps no browsing history. eSIM and number orders need what the payment and the mobile network require. Details: https://vpn.red/privacy HOW PAYING WORKS • RedVPN Premium is a monthly or yearly subscription billed to your Apple Account. New subscribers start with a 3-day free trial. • Payment is charged when the trial ends unless you cancel at least 24 hours before it ends. • The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in Settings › your name › Subscriptions. • Travel eSIM plans and US numbers are separate one-off purchases, paid with Apple Pay or card. They never renew on their own. eSIMs and numbers need a carrier-unlocked iPhone that supports eSIM. Built by a network team running encrypted networks since 2012. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vpn.red/privacy Support: support@vpn.red

Screenshots

Temp Mail4 screens
RedVPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RedVPN at none against Temp Mail's shown. RedVPN also leads on chart position (#110 vs unranked). Temp Mail's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 38%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Temp Mail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and RedVPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Temp Mail against 4.4 for RedVPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 560 and 366 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Temp Mail's written reviews are positive against 38% of RedVPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Temp Mail ships an update weekly, RedVPN every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Temp Mail versus RedVPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTemp MailRedVPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (560 ratings)4.4 (366 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.5% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings560 — better366
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#110 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHoang DaiRedVPN

Customer experience

Temp Mail

All ratings557 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral9.2%
Negative23.3%

RedVPN

All ratings366 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative54.2%

Bugs and requests

Temp Mail

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Emails not showing up
  • Unable to send emails
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add notification option
  • Allow saving emails for future use
  • Improve email recovery functionality

RedVPN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Temp Mail

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$59.991 Year
2 purchases

RedVPN

Subscriptions2
  • RedVPN Premium Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Temp Mail free?
Temp Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RedVPN free?
RedVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Temp Mail or RedVPN?
RedVPN is rated higher. Temp Mail averages 4.4 out of 5 from 560 ratings, while RedVPN averages 4.4 from 366 ratings.
Do Temp Mail or RedVPN have ads?
Temp Mail shows ads; RedVPN does not.
Which is updated more often, Temp Mail or RedVPN?
Temp Mail ships an update weekly, and RedVPN every 8 days. Most recently, Temp Mail was updated on November 3, 2026 and RedVPN on November 3, 2026.

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