# Instaclean vs Trimbox

The clearest difference is rating: Trimbox at 4.7 against Instaclean's 2.6. Trimbox also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 18%) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 41). Instaclean's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Trimbox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trimbox has 5.9K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Instaclean's written reviews are positive against 53% of Trimbox's.

Instaclean ships an update every 3 weeks, Trimbox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instaclean | Trimbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaclean-bulk-mail-cleaner/id1474068436/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trimbox-email-cleaner/id6466923521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **5.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **52.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vumonic Datalabs OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448019545) | [Trimbox LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707945566) |

## What reviewers say

### Instaclean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instaclean-bulk-mail-cleaner/id1474068436)

This app helps you manage your inbox by unsubscribing from unwanted newsletters and bulk deleting emails. It allows you to block senders, delete all past emails from a sender, and clear out entire folders to free up storage. Declutter your email efficiently and reclaim your inbox.

**Highlights:** Unsubscribe from newsletters, Block unwanted senders, Bulk delete emails by sender, Clear entire folders, Delete large emails, Manage multiple accounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Instaclean free?

Instaclean 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, Instaclean or Trimbox?

Trimbox is rated higher. Instaclean averages 2.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Trimbox averages 4.7 from 5.9K ratings.

### Do Instaclean or Trimbox have ads?

Neither Instaclean nor Trimbox shows ads.

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

Instaclean ships an update every 3 weeks, and Trimbox every 9 days. Most recently, Instaclean was updated on June 14, 2026 and Trimbox on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*