# CommonMail vs AltMail

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CommonMail at none against AltMail's 3. CommonMail also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AltMail sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CommonMail asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CommonMail against 5.0 for AltMail. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CommonMail | AltMail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commonmail/id6746269574/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altmail-fast-temporary-email/id6757414997/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Software Support LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681415695) | [NEXTLINK PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115197533) |

## What reviewers say

### CommonMail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commonmail/id6746269574)

Effortlessly manage all your email accounts from a single, secure application. Enjoy one-tap logins, quick switching between inboxes, and built-in troubleshooting for over 12 popular email providers.

**Highlights:** One-tap login for all accounts, Supports 12+ email providers, Manage unlimited email accounts, Built-in troubleshooting guides, Secure and private credential storage, Fast switching between inboxes, Push notifications for important emails

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AltMail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altmail-fast-temporary-email/id6757414997)

Instantly create anonymous temporary email addresses to receive messages and attachments. Protect your privacy, avoid spam, and keep your real inbox clean with disposable inboxes that auto-delete.

**Highlights:** Instant temporary email generation, Receive messages and attachments, Auto-deleting inboxes, No sign-up required, Encrypted Privacy Vault, Private incognito browser, Hidden photo gallery

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AltMail Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| AltMail Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CommonMail free?

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

### Is AltMail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CommonMail or AltMail?

CommonMail and AltMail are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do CommonMail or AltMail have ads?

AltMail shows ads; CommonMail does not.

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