Comparison

Junkman vs Captionary

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

Captionary

Features
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Captionary - Sosyal Medya Aciklama Uretici Sosyal medya paylasimlariniz icin mukemmel aciklamalar olusturun! AI destekli teknolojimiz ile aninda, ozgun ve etkileyici caption'lar uretin. OZELLIKLER: - 12 farkli kategori (Motivasyon, Ask, Eglence, Seyahat, Moda, Sanat, Muzik, Fitness, Doga, Girisimcilik, Minimal, Ozel Gunler) - Aninda caption uretimi - Kopyala-yapistir kolayligi - Kullanici dostu arayuz - Turkce icerik PREMIUM OZELLIKLER: - Sinirsiz kullanim - Hashtag onerileri - Karanlik mod - Gelismis caption kalitesi - Reklamsiz deneyim KULLANIM: 1. Kategori secin 2. "Aciklama Olustur" butonuna basin 3. Mukemmel caption'inizi alin 4. Tek tikla kopyalayin ve paylasin NEDEN CAPTIONARY? - Hizli ve kolay kullanim - Yuksek kaliteli icerik - Turkce dil desteği - Premium ozellikler - Reklamsiz deneyim Sosyal medya varliginizi guclendirin! Captionary ile mukemmel aciklamalar artik cok kolay. Indirin ve hemen kullanmaya baslayin! Terms of Use (EULA): https://burakturali.github.io/privacy-policy/terms-of-use Privacy Policiy : https://burakturali.github.io/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Junkman4 screens
Captionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Junkman at none against Captionary's shown. Junkman also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases 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. Junkman sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Captionary sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Junkman versus Captionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJunkmanCaptionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (122 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings122 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKerem ErkanBurak TURALI

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

Captionary

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
1 purchases

Captionary

Subscriptions1
  • Premium2 variants$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Junkman free?
Junkman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Captionary free?
Captionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Junkman or Captionary have ads?
Captionary shows ads; Junkman does not.

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