# MailWasher Mobile

> Server-side email preview and spam management tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Firetrust Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailwasher-mobile/id581802970 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Firetrust Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/581802973)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.04/5 from 83 App Store ratings · 201 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2013-03-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailwasher-mobile/id581802970/reviews.md

## What is MailWasher Mobile?

MailWasher Mobile helps stop spam and other unwanted email. MailWasher enables you to preview all your email and delete it before it reaches your email program. Comprehensive anti spam filters are used, along with white lists and blacklists. 

MailWasher previews your email at the server, so you can view, mark for delete, add to blacklist or friends list. Then press the 'Wash' button to remove the unwanted emails. 

MailWasher works fast and is quick and easy to use.

Common swiping actions are used:
- Pull down to refresh/check for new messages
- Swipe an email across to add to or remove from friends list/blacklist 
- Click on an email to preview it fully. 

MailWasher previews your email in plain text for security. 

POP3  and IMAP email accounts are supported.

The Account Setup Wizard helps with the setup, or you can download the Desktop version of MailWasher Pro and sync your accounts and blacklist/friendslist entries. Get the desktop version here: http://cdn.firetrust.com/downloads/mailwasher_pro/7/mailwasher_pro_setup_7_4_1_21112014.exe

## Key features

- Preview emails on server
- Delete unwanted emails before download
- Comprehensive anti-spam filters
- White list and black list management
- Mark emails for deletion
- Swipe gestures for actions
- Plain text email preview for security

## What do users think of MailWasher Mobile?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Effective spam filtering
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure email handling
- 💡 Sync with desktop version

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unreliable connection and sync issues
- 👎 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
- 🔍 Difficulty setting up accounts
- 🚫 App not updated in years

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Accounts disappearing or not syncing properly
- Inconsistent performance and app crashes
- Inability to log in or set up new accounts

**Most requested features**

- Automatic spam filtering without manual intervention
- Ability to manage blacklists and whitelists from mobile
- Seamless integration with email clients
- Cloud-based sync and subscription model

## Recent user reviews (10 of 201)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailwasher-mobile/id581802970/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Just Not good enough

*2026-05-14, version 2.0.0.4*

Too much work to keep egregious email out of my inbox.

### 3/5 — MailWasher

*2025-11-24, version 2.0.0.4*

I have used MailWasher for years, and it can’t be beat. I just recently started using MailWasher Mobile. This needs a major upgrade. It seems to hang when retrieving emails. I am a pid user.

### 1/5 — Sync doesn’t function

*2025-11-05, version 2.0.0.4*

I user to use an older version of MailWasher and was very happy with it.  When I read the advert about the new version and how it can sync with mobile devices, I bought it. I was disappointed to find that the sync does not work on MailWasher Mobile and that it appears to be a known issue. It is not a positive image for MailWasher and makes the Mobile App useless.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2025-11-04, version 2.0.0.4*

I’ve used the desktop version many years ago and loved it. So I downloaded the mobile version thinking it would be as good. Sadly I’m unable to setup any of my Hotmail accounts. I’ve tried various didn’t settings with no luck. The help link is totally useless.

### 1/5 — Total Garbage

*2025-04-05, version 2.0.0.4*

This app is total garbage that hadn’t been updated in 10 years. Why is this app even available if firetrust is no longer supporting the app.

### 1/5 — Not as good as PC version.

*2025-03-13, version 2.0.0.4*

Setting up mobile version was easy but it shows no new emails for both email accounts. App doesn’t do anything so to prevent spam emails from appearing. Decided to remove app from iPad

### 1/5 — Why oh why oh why ….

*2025-02-09, version 2.0.0.4*

… have the developers allowed this app to ruin their reputation? I have used the registered PC version for years with complete satisfaction. It gets regular updates, and on the odd occasion when I’ve needed support it has been excellent and well worth the licence fee - and yet the mobile version for IOS has been totally neglected, despite assurances from the developers that they “will be updating it”. That unfulfilled promise has worn far too thin. The mobile version is frankly useless - sorry Nick & team but you need to get your act together.

### 1/5 — Appli non fonctionnelle

*2024-12-18, version 2.0.0.4*

Après téléchargement, l’appli se lance et ça s’arrête là. Dès qu’on essaye de le paramétrer, elle se ferme tout simplement. Plateforme : iPad 9.x

### 1/5 — Connection

*2024-09-08, version 2.0.0.4*

The app does not work I can’t set up a login

### 1/5 — Nothing like pc version

*2024-05-31, version 2.0.0.4*

Will not renew my Mailwasher pro subscription. I purchase it expecting it to work on my iPhone as well as it works on my pc. 
Most of my email is obtained on iPhone. Mail washer Pro works great on my pc but kind of useless on iPhone or iPad.

## Frequently asked questions about MailWasher Mobile

### What does MailWasher Mobile do?

MailWasher Mobile allows you to preview all your emails on the server before they are downloaded to your device. It helps you identify and delete spam or unwanted messages, preventing them from cluttering your inbox. You can also mark emails for deletion, add senders to your friends list, or blacklist them.

### How does MailWasher Mobile filter spam?

The app utilizes comprehensive anti-spam filters to identify unwanted emails. Additionally, it supports white lists and blacklists, allowing you to manually control which senders are always allowed or always blocked. This dual approach helps to effectively manage your incoming mail.

### Is MailWasher Mobile free to use?

Yes, MailWasher Mobile is available for free. The application does not contain advertisements or in-app purchases, offering a completely free experience for managing your email.

### What email accounts does MailWasher Mobile support?

MailWasher Mobile supports both POP3 and IMAP email accounts. This broad compatibility ensures that you can manage a wide range of email services through the application.

### How do I use MailWasher Mobile to clean my inbox?

After setting up your email account, MailWasher Mobile will show you a preview of your emails on the server. You can then swipe emails to add them to your friends or blacklist, or click on an email to preview its content fully. Finally, press the 'Wash' button to remove all selected unwanted emails.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0.4 — 2014-12-10

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Everything is new - this is a complete rewrite, so there's a new user interface for starters. Now includes IMAP email account support and you can add all your email accounts. 
NOTE: Your old username/password login for version 1.4 will no longer work, you will need to create a new 'Firetrust login' using an email address and password, and then re-add your email accounts.

### 1.4 — 2013-10-08

Speed improvements and bug fixes

### 1.21 — 2013-07-30

Bug fix for notifications error popup at login. 
Also, sorry we had a recent server error which meant some people got 'parse errors' and other problems. This has now been fixed.

### 1.2 — 2013-07-20

* Reset MailWasher ID password
* Trash bin
* Source view in email preview
* Performance improvements at startup (no white screen)
* Notifications for new email
* Now shows: Logged in as 'user'
* Manual account setup option
* Improved friendslist and blacklist icons
* Many other small improvements

### 1.1 — 2013-04-11

Performance improvements
Help section
Internet connection testing
Open email links in browser of choice
Improved grid hit logic
Display "No Emails" if none exist
Force error messages to top
Fixed setting icon
Fixed API access
Fixed blank login screen when no internet connection
Added version number to settings screen

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