# YouMail vs Textkiller

The clearest difference is ads: Textkiller at none against YouMail's shown. YouMail's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and chart position (#132 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YouMail sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Textkiller sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YouMail holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouMail has 100K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of YouMail's written reviews are positive against 37% of Textkiller's.

YouMail ships an update fortnightly, Textkiller every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouMail | Textkiller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (100K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youmail-spam-call-blocker/id308331524/reviews)** | [4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **100K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | **42.8% of reviews** | 36.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 228 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YouMail, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/308331527) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### YouMail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youmail-spam-call-blocker/id308331524)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Block unwanted spam calls and texts, identify unknown callers, and protect your online privacy. This app helps you regain control of your phone number by reducing your digital footprint and screening suspicious calls.

**Highlights:** Spam call blocking, Robocall blocking, Caller ID for unknown numbers, Scam text protection, Privacy scan for exposed info, Voicemail protection, Second phone number

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YouMail Plus (inactive) | $9.99 | per month |
| YouMail Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| YouMail Plus FT | $9.99 | per month |
| YouMail Essentials | $14.99 | per month |
| YouMail Solo (inactive) | $17.99 | per month |
| YouMail Complete | $24.99 | per month |
| YouMail Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| YouMail Plus FT | $79.99 | per year |
| YouMail Essentials | $144.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app, blocks spam calls
- 👍 Customizable greetings and voicemail
- 🚀 Effective at reducing spam calls
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to set up
- 👍 Helpful for older family members

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues, need to re-download app
- 🐛 Clumsy and not fully seamless
- 🔋 Drains battery and adds charges
- 🐛 Blocks wanted calls from certain numbers
- 🔒 Privacy concerns, accesses contacts

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with spam list
- Inability to deactivate or reactivate service
- Blocks wanted calls from certain numbers

**Requested features**

- Ability to block spam texts
- More granular control over blocked numbers
- Improved integration with phone's native features


### Textkiller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355)

This app automatically blocks unwanted spam text messages, protecting you from scams and telemarketing. It offers customizable filtering options, a constantly updated global block list, and a privacy-first approach to keep your inbox clean and your personal information secure.

**Highlights:** Automatic spam text elimination, Global block list updated constantly, Predictive SMS blocking algorithm, Customizable blocking (keywords, email, number ranges), Block and Allow lists, Report spam to train algorithm, Privacy-first algorithm

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Textkiller Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TextKiller Pro with Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Protection | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Protection | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Protection | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Protection | $69.99 | per year |
| Textkiller Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| Textkiller Pro with Free Trial | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Protection | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stops spam texts
- 👍 Filters messages effectively
- 💡 Keyword blocking
- 🚀 Works well when functioning
- 👍 Useful for reducing spam

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working after updates
- 🐛 Issues with premium features
- 🔍 Concerns about privacy and data access
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during setup
- Keyword blocking not working as expected
- Junk messages still getting through
- Issues contacting support

**Requested features**

- Sync blocked list across devices
- Automatically delete junk messages
- Better integration with Apple Watch
- More transparency on how filtering works


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouMail free?

YouMail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Textkiller free?

Textkiller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YouMail or Textkiller?

YouMail is rated higher. YouMail averages 4.7 out of 5 from 100K ratings, while Textkiller averages 4.3 from 13K ratings.

### Do YouMail or Textkiller have ads?

YouMail shows ads; Textkiller does not.

### Which is updated more often, YouMail or Textkiller?

YouMail ships an update fortnightly, and Textkiller every 2 weeks. Most recently, YouMail was updated on November 11, 2026 and Textkiller on November 11, 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.*