Comparison

Junkman vs e

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

Head to head
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/

About

e

This application serves as an interactive platform for a leading conglomerate to connect with its consumers. It highlights the company's commitment to quality, innovation, and social responsibility across various sectors like building products, consumer goods, and healthcare. Users can engage with the company's initiatives in sports, culture, art, science, and education.

Highlights
  • Consumer interaction platform
  • Showcases social responsibility projects
  • Highlights company's commitment to quality
  • Promotes innovation
  • Information on various business sectors
Features
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Eczacıbaşı, çağdaş, kaliteli ve sağlıklı yaşamın öncüsüdür. Kaliteyi bir yaşam biçimi olarak benimseriz. Yaptığımız her işte, ürettiğimiz her üründe ve sunduğumuz her hizmette en üst kalite düzeyini hedef alırız. Müşteri, kalite anlayışımızın odak noktasıdır. Topluma ve çevreye olan saygımızın bir sonucu olarak, kuruluşumuzun, toplumsal yaşamın her alanında hizmet verme geleneğini sürdürürüz. Kuruluşumuzun kültüre ve sanata, eğitime, bilime ve spora yaptığı katkıların gururunu paylaşırız. Eczacıbaşı Topluluğu olarak var olduğumuz günden bu yana yaratıcı ve özgün fikirlere değer veriyoruz. İnovasyonu; yönetilen, faydaları ölçülebilen, sürdürülebilir ve rekabette hep bir adım önde olmamızı sağlayan bir kurum kültürü olarak görüyor ve bunu sistematik olarak geliştirmek için sürekli çalışıyoruz. Bizim için inovasyonun anlamı; tüm insanlık için değer yaratan yenilikçiliktir. Biliyoruz ki inovasyon, kuruluşlarımıza ve tüm insanlara yeni değerler katmaktan ve bunu sürdürülebilir bir biçimde devam ettirebilmekten geçiyor. Eczacıbaşı bugün, temel olarak yapı ürünleri, tüketim ürünleri ve sağlık alanlarında, ulusal ve uluslararası pazarlara yönelik olarak çalışan bir sanayi kuruluşları topluluğudur. Topluluk yapısında, bu temel sektörler dışında finans, bilgi teknolojileri, kaynak teknolojileri, doğal kaynaklar ve gayrimenkul geliştirme alanında etkinlik gösteren kuruluşlar da yer alıyor. Spor, kültür sanat, bilim, eğitim alanlarında sahip olduğumuz sosyal sorumluluk projeleri insanlara aktarımı için ve hitap ettiğimiz tüketiciyle için etkileşimli bir ortamda buluşmak için bu uygulamayı tasarladık.

Screenshots

Junkman4 screens
e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: e at 5.0 against Junkman's 4.3. e also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). Junkman's advantage is ratings volume (120 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Junkman sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. e asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

e holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Junkman has 120 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Junkman ships an update every 3 weeks, e every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Junkman versus e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJunkmane
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (120 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings120 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKerem ErkanEczacıbaşı Bilişim

Customer experience

Junkman

All ratings120 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews187 reviews
Positive59.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative34.2%

e

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

e

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

e

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Junkman free?
Junkman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is e free?
e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Junkman or e?
e is rated higher. Junkman averages 4.3 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while e averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Junkman or e have ads?
Neither Junkman nor e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Junkman or e?
Junkman ships an update every 3 weeks, and e every 2 months. Most recently, Junkman was updated on October 16, 2026 and e on October 2, 2026.

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