# YouMail vs AuthBand

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AuthBand at none against YouMail's 12. AuthBand also leads on ads (none vs shown). YouMail's advantage is chart position (#166 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YouMail sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. AuthBand asks for nothing beyond the download.

YouMail ships an update fortnightly, AuthBand every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouMail | AuthBand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (100K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youmail-spam-call-blocker/id308331524/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **100K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 228 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YouMail, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/308331527) | [Anton Lukin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896712109) |

## What reviewers say

### YouMail

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

**Currently charting:** #166 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 (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YouMail Plus (inactive) | $7.99 | 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 (inactive) | $71.99 | per year |
| YouMail Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| YouMail Plus FT | $79.99 | per year |
| YouMail Essentials | $144.99 | per year |
| YouMail Solo (inactive) | $179.99 | 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


### AuthBand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authband/id6770057950)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouMail free?

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

### Is AuthBand free?

AuthBand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do YouMail or AuthBand have ads?

YouMail shows ads; AuthBand does not.

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

YouMail ships an update fortnightly, and AuthBand every 3 weeks. Most recently, YouMail was updated on November 1, 2026 and AuthBand on October 15, 2026.

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