Comparison

Cleanfox vs Chuck

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cleanfox

This app helps you declutter your inbox by deleting thousands of unwanted emails and unsubscribing from newsletters with a single tap. It organizes your subscriptions, frees up storage space, and offers powerful spam protection. Plus, you can plant trees by referring friends.

Highlights
  • Delete thousands of emails with one tap
  • Unsubscribe from newsletters
  • Organize subscriptions
  • Free up storage space
  • Spam protection
  • Works with all email providers
  • Plant trees by referring friends
Features
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Drowning in spam and newsletters? Missing important emails in the clutter? Running out of storage space? Cleanfox is a free email cleaner and unsubscribe app that helps you take back control of your inbox in minutes and boost your productivity. Our spam email blocker lets you delete thousands of unwanted emails with one tap, unsubscribe from emails you never read, and finally see what matters. TRUSTED BY MILLIONS "This app is 100% free - no ads, no restrictions and no limitations on how much you can use it." - The Economic Times "Cleanfox is an app that helps users unsubscribe from newsletters, and has so far 'cleaned' over 30 million emails." - Tech.eu CLEAN YOUR INBOX IN SIMPLE SWIPES Cleanfox is your inbox cleaner that shows you all your subscriptions in one place. Just swipe left or right to decide what to do with each newsletter: • Unsubscribe: never receive emails from that sender again • Keep: stay subscribed and keep old emails • Delete: stay subscribed but remove old emails to free up storage It's that simple! Our mail spam cleaner makes it easy to clean spam in minutes. SMART EMAIL ORGANIZATION Our email organizer automatically groups your newsletters and shows you: • Which subscriptions you never open • How many emails each sender has sent you • Which ones are filling up your inbox This free inbox cleaner makes it easy to spot spam you forgot you signed up for and achieve a clean inbox instantly. ACCIDENTALLY DELETED SOMETHING IMPORTANT? Don't worry! Cleanfox has a reverse button so you can easily undo any deletion. Your important emails are always recoverable. POWERFUL SPAM PROTECTION Our free email spam blocker provides spam protection that stops unwanted senders permanently. Unsubscribe from emails free with one tap: no costs, no limits. Say goodbye to cluttered inboxes forever with our mailbox cleaner. WORKS WITH ALL EMAIL PROVIDERS Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail, Hotmail, iCloud, AOL - our inbox clean solution supports every email service. Manage multiple accounts in one place and clean them all at once. REAL RESULTS FROM REAL USERS - "It's so easy to use and has cut out all my unwanted emails." - "This app is hands down one of the most useful apps I've ever used." - "It is by far the easiest, fastest way or app to delete & unsubscribe from emails you do not want." - "My email is finally much more manageable. The best is: it's free." YOUR PRIVACY IS PROTECTED • GDPR compliant - we follow strict European privacy standards • We never read or sell your personal emails - your data stays safe and private • 100% transparent - learn exactly how we protect your information We're a 100% free service published by NielsenIQ, which specializes in e-commerce market research. We design our products to respect user privacy. BONUS: PLANT TREES WHILE YOU CLEAN For every friend you refer to Cleanfox, you can plant a tree in Zambia. Clean your inbox and help reforestation efforts at the same time. WHY CLEANFOX? • Free clean email inbox cleaner - no ads, no hidden fees, no premium tiers required • Email unsubscribe app with simple swipe gestures • Spam email blocker that stops unwanted senders permanently • Email organizer that groups and manages subscriptions automatically • Mail spam cleaner that bulk deletes thousands of emails instantly • Free up storage space with our mailbox cleaner • Free inbox cleaner that works with all email providers • Unsubscribe from emails free - no costs, no limits • Stop missing important emails buried in clutter • GDPR compliant DOWNLOAD NOW Join millions of users who've reclaimed their inboxes. Download Cleanfox today and experience the cleanest, most organized inbox of your life. Support: support@cleanfox.io Social Media: @cleanfoxapp Website: www.cleanfox.io

About

Chuck

This app helps you declutter your inbox by quickly processing thousands of emails. It uses on-device AI to intelligently group and suggest emails for deletion, archiving, or unsubscribing, all while keeping your data private. It functions as a full email client, allowing you to read, reply, and compose messages across all your connected accounts.

Highlights
  • On-device AI for private email analysis
  • Batch delete, archive, and unsubscribe
  • Unified inbox for multiple accounts
  • AI-powered suggestions for cleanup
  • Full email client functionality
  • Smart notifications for important emails
Features
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Chuck is email with superpowers. Clean up thousands of emails in seconds. Swipe through batches, bulk delete, archive, and unsubscribe — all processed privately on your device. Unlike other email apps, Chuck never reads your email content. Our on-device AI analyzes only metadata (senders, subjects, timestamps) to intelligently group and suggest what to clean up. Your emails stay on your phone, never on our servers. ALL YOUR ACCOUNTS IN ONE PLACE Connect Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud, AOL, Microsoft 365, Fastmail, and any standard IMAP account. See all your inboxes in one unified view and clean them all at once. AI-POWERED BATCH PROCESSING • Swipe left or right to delete or archive hundreds of emails at once • AI Select suggests messages you can safely remove, trained privately on your device • Group by Sender, Subject, or Time to find and act on email in bulk • Filter by contact, attachments, starred, unread, and more UNSUBSCRIBE & DECLUTTER • Unsubscribe from mailing lists with one tap • Mark as Spam, Snooze, or Move to folders and labels • Star, flag, and organize across all your accounts FULL EMAIL CLIENT Chuck isn't just a cleanup tool — it's your everyday email app. Read, reply, compose, and manage email across all your accounts with a clean, fast interface. Use it alongside Apple Mail or as your primary client. SMART NOTIFICATIONS Get notified about the emails that matter. Chuck learns your priorities and filters out the noise, so you only see what's important. FREE & PRO Use Chuck free with a generous daily email cleanup quota. Upgrade to Chuck Pro for unlimited processing, multiple accounts, AI filters, advanced sorting, custom signatures, and more. If you're enjoying Chuck, please leave a review — it really helps! A big thank you to everyone who has left a five star review :) About Subscription billing: • If you choose to upgrade (optional), your iTunes account will be charged as soon as you confirm the purchase. Chuck Pro subscription is billed monthly or yearly. • Your subscription will automatically renew after 1 month or 1 year, unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You can manage your subscription and turn-off auto-renewal by going to your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Help/Questions? Email us at support@chuck.email Privacy Policy: https://chuck.email/privacy Terms of Use: https://chuck.email/terms

Screenshots

Cleanfox4 screens
Chuck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cleanfox at none against Chuck's 10. Cleanfox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (72% vs 58%). Chuck's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chuck sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Cleanfox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cleanfox against 4.8 for Chuck. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Cleanfox's written reviews are positive against 58% of Chuck's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cleanfox ships an update every 3 weeks, Chuck weekly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cleanfox versus Chuck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCleanfoxChuck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (27K ratings) — better4.8 (15K ratings)
Positive reviews71.7% of reviews — better58.4% of reviews
Number of ratings27K — better15K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFOXINTEL410 Labs

Customer experience

Cleanfox

All ratings27,322 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews1,736 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative24.3%

Chuck

All ratings15,043 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews279 reviews
Positive58.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative31.9%

User reviews

Cleanfox

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for managing email clutter
  • 🔥 Saves time and effort
  • 💚 Environmentally conscious
  • 🎉 Satisfying experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🔍 Limited search/filter options
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 💰 Unclear pricing/subscription model
  • ⚠️ Unreliable unsubscribe functionality

Chuck

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient email cleaning and organization
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Bulk unsubscribe and delete features
  • 🚀 Quickly cleans large inboxes
  • 👍 Helpful for managing multiple email accounts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sync and connectivity issues
  • 🔍 Limited folder/account access in free version
  • 💰 Subscription required for advanced features
  • 🐛 Unreliable unsubscribe functionality
  • 🐛 Slow email loading and performance issues

Bugs and requests

Cleanfox

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Endless scanning/loading issues
  • Login/authentication problems
  • Emails not actually deleted after using the app
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to selectively delete/keep emails
  • Option to view email contents before deleting
  • Undo/restore deleted emails
  • Automatic email categorization and organization
  • Improved integration with various email providers

Chuck

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to connect to certain email providers
  • Emails disappearing or not properly deleted
  • Inconsistent behavior when managing multiple accounts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to view and manage email folders
  • Customizable email sorting and filtering options
  • Improved search and retrieval of past emails
  • Drafts and email composition capabilities
  • Syncing and backup across devices

In-app purchases

None

Cleanfox

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Chuck

Subscriptions10
  • Chuck Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Chuck Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Chuck Pro (Monthly)$5.991 Month
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  • Chuck Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Chuck Pro (Monthly)$8.991 Month
  • Chuck Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Chuck Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Chuck Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Chuck Pro Yearly$69.991 Year
  • Chuck Pro (Yearly)$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Cleanfox free?
Cleanfox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chuck free?
Chuck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cleanfox or Chuck?
Cleanfox is rated higher. Cleanfox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Chuck averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.
Do Cleanfox or Chuck have ads?
Chuck shows ads; Cleanfox does not.
Which is updated more often, Cleanfox or Chuck?
Cleanfox ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chuck weekly. Most recently, Cleanfox was updated on November 10, 2026 and Chuck on November 10, 2026.

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