Comparison: Apple 'Hide My Email' vs JunkMail

Since iOS 15, Apple has democratized the use of email aliases with its "Hide My Email" feature. For millions of iPhone users, this has become the first contact with email privacy protection.

This is excellent news: the more people aware of the problem, the better. But if you are reading this article, you are probably wondering: "Is Apple's free tool enough, or do I need a dedicated solution like JunkMail?"

Short answer: Apple is excellent for the passive general public. JunkMail is designed for active users who want control.

Let's compare the two, point by point.

1. Independence (The Golden Cage)

Apple: "Hide My Email" works wonders... as long as you stay with Apple. You must have an Apple device, pay for an iCloud+ subscription, and use Apple Mail or Safari for it to be seamless. The day you want to switch to Android or Windows? Good luck. You are locked in the ecosystem. Your aliases hold you hostage.

JunkMail: We are an agnostic platform. JunkMail works on iPhone, Android, Windows, Linux, in your browser, via an API... You can change phones tomorrow, your emails are still there. You own your strategy, not renting an ecosystem.

2. Alias Management

Apple: Apple generates random addresses like dp28x-s9@icloud.com. It's functional, but unreadable. If you have to give this address orally to a merchant, it's hell. You cannot choose the name.

JunkMail: With JunkMail (especially in Pro), you have semantic control. You can create amazon.purchases@junkmail.site. It's memorable. It's professional. You can even use your own domain name (contact@my-name.com) for total credibility, while keeping JunkMail protection in the background.

3. Advanced Features (For Power Users)

Apple: It is a simple relay. Email received -> Redirection to your real mail. Period. You cannot see "pending" emails, analyze headers, or automate anything.

JunkMail: We offer a complete toolbox:

• Webhooks: To connect your emails to Slack, Notion, or n8n.
• API: To generate emails programmatically (ideal for developers).
• Online Reading: A dashboard to read without redirecting to your personal mail (perfect for validation links).
• Reply: You can REPLY with your alias. With Apple, it's more complicated and transparent.

4. Data Privacy

Apple: Apple is a hardware and services company. Privacy is their number 1 marketing argument. They are trustworthy on this point. However, to use the service, you must link your real identity (Apple ID, phone number, bank card) to these aliases. The link exists in their servers.

JunkMail: We ask for the strict minimum. You can create an account with a disposable email. We don't want to know who you are. Our business model is selling a service, not profiling our users to sell ads or iPhones.

Summary Table

The Verdict

Choose Apple if:

• You are 100% equipped with Apple.
• You just want "click and forget" during "Sign in with Apple" registrations.
• You don't need to read emails often (just notifications).

Choose JunkMail if:

• You want to be free of your hardware (PC, Android).
• You need memorable aliases (project@...).
• You are a developer, freelancer, or advanced user who wants to automate flows.
• You want to hermetically separate your sales, software tests, and personal life.

Conclusion

Apple has done a terrific job making aliases accessible to everyone. It's the "training wheels" of privacy. JunkMail is the racing bike. It allows you to go further, faster, and on all terrains.

Take the handlebars. Try freedom with JunkMail.