# Vanish vs StartMail

The clearest difference is rating: Vanish at 4.5 against StartMail's 3.3. Vanish also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). StartMail's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vanish sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. StartMail asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vanish holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vanish | StartMail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanish-magic-magazine/id918155666/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startmail-private-email/id6768610897/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PressPad Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/449000752) | [StartMail](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896589584) |

## What reviewers say

### Vanish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanish-magic-magazine/id918155666)

Explore the world of magic with an interactive magazine featuring articles from leading magicians and learn amazing tricks. Discover content suitable for all enthusiasts of the magical arts.

**Highlights:** Interactive magic magazine, Articles by leading magicians, Learn amazing magic tricks, Content for all skill levels, Auto-renewable subscription

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VANISH - International Magic Magazine | $9.99 | per year |
| Issue #16 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue #17 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue #18 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue #19 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue #20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue #22 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue #23 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue #24 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue #25 | $1.99 | one-time |


### StartMail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startmail-private-email/id6768610897)

Secure your inbox with private email, offering unlimited aliases to protect your real address. Send encrypted messages and manage your mail offline, ensuring your communications remain yours without ads or tracking.

**Highlights:** Unlimited email aliases, Encrypted messaging, Offline email access, No ads or tracking, Customizable appearance, IMAP support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vanish free?

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

### Is StartMail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vanish or StartMail?

Vanish is rated higher. Vanish averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while StartMail averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Vanish or StartMail have ads?

Neither Vanish nor StartMail shows ads.

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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.*