Fastmask vs Mail Bell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Fastmask
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Fastmask is the companion app for Fastmail users who rely on masked email aliases. Connect your Fastmail account using secure Fastmail login to instantly create, manage, and disable aliases - keeping your real address private, reducing spam, and staying in control of where your messages go. β’ Secure Fastmail login β’ Create aliases instantly, including custom email prefixes. β’ Set local expiration dates for aliases. β’ Enable or disable aliases anytime to stop unwanted mail. β’ Bulk actions: manage multiple aliases at once. β’ Edit existing alias descriptions. β’ View, search, and open target domains directly from the list. β’ Tap an alias to quickly copy itβfast and accessible. β’ Safari Web Extension: Create masked email aliases directly from Safari and send them to the app. β’ Create aliases via the Shortcuts app for automation and one-tap workflows. β’ Manage multiple Fastmail accounts in one place with a dedicated sidebar. β’ Optimized layout for both iPhone and iPad. β’ Privacy-first design: no trackers, no data sharing, no selling. Upgrade to unlock unlimited aliases, full multi-account support, and all advanced featuresβseamlessly integrated with Fastmail.
Mail Bell
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Email is a mess. Your inbox is buried in spam, newsletters, and receipts, so you stopped checking it. But the emails that actually matter still land there: a college coach, a recruiter, a job offer, your kid's school. Mail Bell fixes that. Connect an email address by forwarding a copy to your private Mail Bell address, and we text you the moment something important arrives. That's the whole thing. WE NEVER READ OR STORE YOUR EMAIL This is the part that matters. When a forwarded email reaches us, we look at only the sender and subject for the split second it takes to build your text, then it's gone. No inbox. No archive. No selling your data. Ever. ONLY THE STUFF THAT MATTERS You decide what's worth a buzz: - Anyone who emails you (we skip the junk: newsletters, receipts, promos, no-reply blasts) - Only the people and topics you pick (favorites, keywords, and a mute list) - A killer feature for recruited athletes: "only text me from .edu" so you never miss a coach BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T MISS THE EMAIL - Recruited athletes and their families: coaches use email, and a missed message can cost an opportunity - Anyone job hunting, freelancing, or waiting on something time-sensitive - Parents keeping an eye on a teen's school mail HOW IT WORKS 1. Enter your email and the number where you want texts. 2. Turn on forwarding in your email settings (we walk you through Gmail, iCloud, and Outlook). 3. Get a text when a real email lands. Done. Start free. Sign in with Apple. Stop anytime by replying STOP or deleting your account in the app. Privacy Policy: https://mailbell.cc/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://mailbell.cc/terms Mail Bell is a service of Limestone Labs LLC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mail Bell at 15.0 against Fastmask's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Fastmask sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Mail Bell sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Fastmask | Mail Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vitali Quiering | Limestone Labs LLC |
In-app purchases
Fastmask
- Multi Account$2.99
- Unlimited Aliases$3.99
- Pro Bundle$6.99
Mail Bell
- Mail Bell Pro$2.991 Month
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