# Cleanfox vs Trimbox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cleanfox at none against Trimbox's 16. Cleanfox also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 53%) and ratings volume (27K vs 5.9K). Trimbox's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trimbox sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.19 per 7 days. Cleanfox asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cleanfox against 4.7 for Trimbox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27K and 5.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Cleanfox's written reviews are positive against 53% of Trimbox's.

Cleanfox ships an update every 3 weeks, Trimbox every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cleanfox | Trimbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanfox-email-cleaner/id1136298377/reviews)** | [4.7 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trimbox-email-cleaner/id6466923521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 5.9K |
| Positive reviews | **71.7% of reviews** | 52.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FOXINTEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136298376) | [Trimbox LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707945566) |

## What reviewers say

### Cleanfox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanfox-email-cleaner/id1136298377)

This app helps you declutter your inbox by deleting unwanted emails and unsubscribing from newsletters with a simple swipe. It organizes your subscriptions, identifies senders filling your inbox, and offers powerful spam protection. Recover accidentally deleted emails and even plant trees by referring friends.

**Highlights:** Delete thousands of emails with one tap, Unsubscribe from unwanted newsletters, Organize subscriptions in one place, Identify senders filling your inbox, Undo accidental deletions, Spam protection, Plant trees by referring friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Trimbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trimbox-email-cleaner/id6466923521)

This app helps you declutter your inbox by identifying and unsubscribing from unwanted mailing lists with a single click. You can also bulk delete old emails from specific senders to free up storage space and focus on important messages.

**Highlights:** One-click unsubscribe from mailing lists, Bulk delete old emails from senders, Identify mailing list and spam emails, Block unwanted senders, Regain inbox storage space, Securely stored personal data

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $4.19 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.59 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $13.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $15.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $27.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $31.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and efficient email cleaning
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Able to delete thousands of emails in minutes
- 👍 Helps declutter inbox
- 👍 Convenient way to unsubscribe from unwanted emails

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent unsubscribe functionality
- 💰 Paid subscription required after limited free usage
- 🐛 Errors and failures when trying to delete/unsubscribe
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
- 🐛 Deleting important emails by mistake

**Reported bugs**

- Failing to delete or unsubscribe from emails as expected
- Syncing issues with certain email providers
- Deleting entire email history instead of just unwanted messages

**Requested features**

- Ability to select and unsubscribe from multiple emails at once
- Support for more email providers beyond just Gmail
- Improved error handling and recovery options
- Clearer communication around subscription model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cleanfox free?

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

### Is Trimbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cleanfox or Trimbox?

Cleanfox is rated higher. Cleanfox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Trimbox averages 4.7 from 5.9K ratings.

### Do Cleanfox or Trimbox have ads?

Neither Cleanfox nor Trimbox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cleanfox or Trimbox?

Cleanfox ships an update every 3 weeks, and Trimbox every 9 days. Most recently, Cleanfox was updated on September 24, 2026 and Trimbox on September 24, 2026.

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