Comparison

Junkman vs Splitter

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

Splitter

Features
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Splitter is the simplest, most beautiful way to save your favorite videos and keep them organized in one place. Just copy a video link, press and hold the button, and Splitter saves the video to your personal library — fast. No clutter, no confusing menus, no account required. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • One-tap simplicity — press and hold to save, that's it • Auto-save to your gallery — turn it on and every video lands in your camera roll automatically • Lightning-fast saving with a clean progress view • Built-in player — watch your saved videos right inside the app • Organize with ease — rename, share, or delete any video in a tap • A premium, modern design that's a joy to use • Private by design — your videos stay on your device MANAGE YOUR LIBRARY Everything you save lives in your Videos tab. Rename clips so they're easy to find, share them with friends, save them to your gallery, or remove the ones you no longer need. SPLITTER PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium for an ad-free experience and to support future updates: • Remove all ads • Support ongoing development • Priority access to new features Premium is available as a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • A monthly subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. • Any unused portion of a free period is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://splitter.smmoll.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://splitter.smmoll.com/privacy.html IMPORTANT Splitter is a personal tool for saving and organizing videos you own or have the right to use. Please respect the rights of content owners and only save content you are permitted to. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you at support@smmoll.com

Screenshots

Junkman4 screens
Splitter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Junkman at none against Splitter's shown. Splitter's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 Splitter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Junkman ships an update every 3 weeks, Splitter daily. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Junkman versus Splitter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJunkmanSplitter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (117 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews
Number of ratings117 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKerem ErkanSemih Malkoc

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

Splitter

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
3 purchases

Splitter

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium 3 Months$2.493 Months
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is Junkman free?
Junkman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Splitter free?
Splitter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Junkman or Splitter have ads?
Splitter shows ads; Junkman does not.
Which is updated more often, Junkman or Splitter?
Junkman ships an update every 3 weeks, and Splitter daily. Most recently, Junkman was updated on September 20, 2026 and Splitter on September 15, 2026.

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