# EmailOnDeck vs Side Space

The clearest difference is rating: Side Space at 4.9 against EmailOnDeck's 4.1. Side Space also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). EmailOnDeck's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EmailOnDeck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Side Space sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Side Space holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively.

EmailOnDeck ships an update every 5 weeks, Side Space every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EmailOnDeck | Side Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emailondeck/id6779487971/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-space-multiple-accounts/id6808648362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lucid LX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779487973) | [Sang Cao](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801052919) |

## What reviewers say

### EmailOnDeck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emailondeck/id6779487971)

Instantly generate a free, disposable email address with no account required. Use it for sign-ups, verification codes, and to protect your real inbox from spam. Messages arrive in real-time with automatic verification code detection.

**Highlights:** Instant disposable email addresses, Real-time inbox with push notifications, One-tap verification code copy, Read full messages with attachments, On-device archive of past mail, Ad removal and multiple inboxes (paid)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EmailOnDeck Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


### Side Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-space-multiple-accounts/id6808648362)

Create and manage multiple isolated environments on your device. Each environment has its own web sessions, notes, photos, and can be secured with a passcode or Face ID. Ideal for separating personal and work accounts or for private browsing.

**Highlights:** Multiple isolated environments, Separate web sessions and logins, Private notes and photos, Face ID/passcode protected spaces, Customizable app presets, Proxy support per space

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EmailOnDeck free?

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

### Is Side Space free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EmailOnDeck or Side Space?

Side Space is rated higher. EmailOnDeck averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Side Space averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do EmailOnDeck or Side Space have ads?

EmailOnDeck shows ads; Side Space does not.

### Which is updated more often, EmailOnDeck or Side Space?

EmailOnDeck ships an update every 5 weeks, and Side Space every 4 days. Most recently, EmailOnDeck was updated on November 5, 2026 and Side Space on November 13, 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.*