Comparison

Photier vs Junkman

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

Head to head
About

Photier

This platform allows for the easy distribution and secure access of photos from various events. It aims to redefine the photo-sharing experience with new features and improved performance.

Highlights
  • Photo distribution
  • Secure photo access
  • Event photo sharing
  • Improved performance
  • New features
Features
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Photier 3.0 Welcome to Photier 3.0! Get ready to experience brand-new features, improved performance, and enhanced convenience. We’re here to redefine your experience! Whether you're capturing memories at a wedding, a marathon, or a corporate event, Photier ensures your photos are always accessible and secure.

About

Junkman

This app intelligently filters incoming text messages, categorizing them as normal, junk, transaction, or promotional. It utilizes advanced machine learning and a dedicated spam database to block unwanted messages, operating entirely offline for enhanced privacy. Users can also create custom rules for precise control over message filtering.

Highlights
  • AI-powered message classification
  • Spam and threat database
  • Customizable rule lists with Regex support
  • Offline operation
  • Reporting extension for incorrect classifications
  • Time schedules for filtering
Features
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Junkman is the most powerful SMS filtering app for iOS. It can classify incoming messages as normal, junk, transaction or promotion. It will not classify old messages. It works completely locally on your device without the need for any network connectivity. It is written to filter all kinds of unwanted text messages, including betting, political, scam messages and company advertisements. Junkman primarily uses a state-of-the-art machine learning algorithm called Smart Filter, that is trained with thousands of messages in English, French and Turkish languages. This results in an artificial intelligence which can classify the message contents. The Smart Filter can differentiate between normal (conversations etc.), transaction (bank OTP messages, shipping information, doctor appointments, etc.) and junk (promotional, gambling, unsolicited, spam etc.) messages instantly. It treats all promotion messages as junk. Junkman also has a spam and threat database with special filters to detect and filter the most invasive junk messages without the need for the Smart Filter. In case you would like to override the classification of the automated filters, you can add rules to one of the Allowed, Junk, Transaction and Promotion lists in the app. The rule lists let you write much more powerful rules than most of the competing apps. They can work on both the sender or the content of a message and they accept any input including regular expressions (Regex). They are also simpler to manage than other apps. If you think the Smart Filter did not classify one or more messages correctly, you can report them from the Messages app (iPhone only) for review. The more wrong classifications you report, the better the Smart Filter gets! Features of Junkman: • Smart Filter: A state-of-the-art machine learning algorithm that can classify any message in English or Turkish as normal, junk or transaction • Spam and Threat Database: A database that includes special filters which can be updated immediately using instant notifications when necessary • Proactive Filter: A special algorithm to directly filter the most invasive junk messages without the need for the Smart Filter • Rule lists, supporting any input, including powerful regular expressions (Regex) • Time schedules to customize filtering times • Under Attack Mode: A mode that can help with text message attacks • Reporting Extension support to report messages that you think were not classified correctly by the Smart Filter (iPhone only) • Configuration testing that lets you check any message to see the classification in real time • iCloud sync support for sender lists to sync information between your devices • Detailed VoiceOver design for better accessibility support • Dark mode support • Interoperability with Begone - Spam Call Blocker and Directory Junkman is the successor of SMS Checker app. ----- Junkman works completely locally on your device. It does not collect, store or transmit any data you enter into it. It does not collect, store or transmit any information from the messages it filters. Junkman respects the privacy of its users with utmost importance. End user license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Photier4 screens
Junkman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Photier at 4.8 against Junkman's 4.4. Photier also leads on ratings volume (514 vs 117) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Photier sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Junkman sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photier holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 514 and 117 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Photier's written reviews are positive against 60% of Junkman's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Photier versus Junkman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotierJunkman
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (514 ratings) — better4.4 (117 ratings)
Positive reviews64.8% of reviews — better60.2% of reviews
Number of ratings514 — better117
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaksam Fotograf ve Bilisim Teknolojileri Ticaret Anonim SirketiKerem Erkan

Customer experience

Photier

All ratings511 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative31.5%

Junkman

All ratings117 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews186 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative33.9%

Bugs and requests

Photier

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Junkman

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App stops filtering after iOS updates without user notification
  • Filtering fails silently with no indication to user
  • Unread message count shows incorrectly
  • Rule checker feature was removed in recent updates
  • Transaction filter overrides junk filter incorrectly
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  • App requires manual restart after updates to resume filtering
  • False positives on legitimate delivery and payment notifications
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 26.1 and later versions
  • Messages remain in junk even after adding sender to allowed list

Requested features

10 requests
  • Ability to move or recover misclassified messages from junk folder
  • Automatic local notifications when filtering stops working
  • Whitelist/allowlist feature for trusted contacts
  • Option to automatically delete spam instead of just filtering
  • Simplified one-click spam reporting process
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  • Better documentation of smart filter behavior
  • Unified filter rule list with priority/precedence system
  • Separate filter profiles for different filtering levels
  • Support for additional languages and regional spam patterns
  • Sandbox rule testing without requiring actual messages

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Photier

Subscriptions1
  • Photier Plus+$19.991 Year
One-time20
  • 1 Photo$0.99
  • Large Package$9.99
  • 2 Photo$20.00
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  • 3 Photo$30.00
  • 30 USD$30.00
  • 4 Photo$40.00
  • 45 USD$45.00
  • 5 Photo$50.00
  • 50 USD$50.00
  • 6 Photo$60.00
  • 60 USD$60.00
  • 7 Photo$70.00
  • 70 USD$70.00
  • 8 Photo$80.00
  • 80 USD$80.00
  • 90 USD$90.00
  • 9 Photo$100.00
  • 10 Photo$100.00
  • 100 USD$100.00
  • 200 USD$200.00
7 purchases

Junkman

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Pack7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Pack7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time5
  • Small cup of tea$0.99
  • Large cup of tea$1.99
  • Teapot!$2.99
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  • Samovar!!$4.99
  • Pro Pack - Lifetime$124.99

Questions

Is Photier free?
Photier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Junkman free?
Junkman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Photier or Junkman?
Photier is rated higher. Photier averages 4.8 out of 5 from 514 ratings, while Junkman averages 4.4 from 117 ratings.
Do Photier or Junkman have ads?
Neither Photier nor Junkman shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photier or Junkman?
Photier ships an update every 3 weeks, and Junkman every 3 weeks. Most recently, Photier was updated on September 17, 2026 and Junkman on September 20, 2026.

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