# XL Mail vs SimpleLogin

XL Mail and SimpleLogin both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of SimpleLogin's written reviews are positive against 0% of XL Mail's. SimpleLogin also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 25 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XL Mail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SimpleLogin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for XL Mail against 4.9 for SimpleLogin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleLogin has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of XL Mail's written reviews are positive against 84% of SimpleLogin's.

XL Mail ships an update every 25 months, SimpleLogin every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | XL Mail | SimpleLogin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xl-mail/id430582117/reviews)** | [4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelogin-email-alias/id1494359858/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JB STEVENARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/361601772) | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) |

## What reviewers say

### XL Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xl-mail/id430582117)

This utility app simplifies email composition with a large keyboard optimized for landscape mode, making it easier for users with larger fingers. It offers features like international keyboards, special characters, predictive text, and the ability to save and insert text snippets.

**Highlights:** Large keyboard for landscape mode, International keyboard support, Special character input, Predictive text toggle, Save and insert text snippets, Reply mail filling

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Go Premium | $12.99 | per year |


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XL Mail free?

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

### Is SimpleLogin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XL Mail or SimpleLogin?

XL Mail is rated higher. XL Mail averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SimpleLogin averages 4.9 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do XL Mail or SimpleLogin have ads?

XL Mail shows ads; SimpleLogin does not.

### Which is updated more often, XL Mail or SimpleLogin?

XL Mail ships an update every 25 months, and SimpleLogin every 5 weeks. Most recently, XL Mail was updated on October 29, 2026 and SimpleLogin on October 29, 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.*