# Spamdrain vs SpamBlocker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spamdrain at 61% against SpamBlocker's 14%. Spamdrain also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 6). SpamBlocker's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spamdrain sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.29 per month and SpamBlocker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spamdrain holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spamdrain has 1.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Spamdrain's written reviews are positive against 14% of SpamBlocker's.

Spamdrain ships an update every 2 months, SpamBlocker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spamdrain | SpamBlocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spamdrain-clean-email/id346767120/reviews)** | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spamblocker/id570617592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **61.3% of reviews** | 13.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SpamDrain AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/346767123) | [Seimitsusakufu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/459361672) |

## What reviewers say

### Spamdrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spamdrain-clean-email/id346767120)

This app offers a powerful AI-driven spam filter for iPhone and iPad, protecting your inbox from junk and malicious emails 24/7. It works across all devices and operating systems, ensuring you only receive the emails you want.

**Highlights:** AI-powered spam filtering, Blocks junk and malicious emails, Works across all devices and OS, 24/7 inbox protection, Real-time email checking, View and manage blocked messages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $5.29 | per month |
| Starter Yearly | $25.99 | per year |
| 1 year SpamDrain for one email address | $25.99 | one-time |
| Starter | $25.99 | one-time |
| Yearly SpamDrain+ protection for 1 email address | $37.99 | one-time |
| Yearly SpamDrain protection for 2 email addresses | $52.99 | one-time |
| Plus | $52.99 | one-time |
| Yearly SpamDrain+ protection for 2 email addresses | $75.99 | one-time |
| Yearly SpamDrain protection for 3 email adresses | $77.99 | one-time |
| Yearly SpamDrain protection for 4 email addresses | $103.99 | one-time |
| Yearly SpamDrain+ protection for 3 email addresses | $113.99 | one-time |
| Yearly SpamDrain protection for 5 email addresses | $129.99 | one-time |
| Yearly SpamDrain+ protection for 4 email addresses | $151.99 | one-time |
| Yearly SpamDrain+ protection for 5 email addresses | $169.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective spam filtering
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 🚀 Reduces time spent on email
- 👍 Helpful daily reports

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Blocks legitimate emails
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🔍 Lack of customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Emails disappearing from blocked list
- Inability to log in or access account
- Continued spam after uninstalling app

**Requested features**

- Bulk actions for blocked emails
- Integration with more email providers
- Customizable spam detection rules
- Improved reporting and analytics


### SpamBlocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spamblocker/id570617592)

This app helps manage unwanted emails by reassigning spam mailboxes and filtering incoming messages. It uses machine learning and rule-based systems to identify and block junk mail, supporting IMAP/POP3 accounts. It does not have mail sending capabilities.

**Highlights:** Spam/Trash mailbox reassignment, Machine learning spam filtering, Rule-based filtering (sender, subject), IMAP/POP3 support, HTML image blocking, Multi-account support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad&Limitation | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spamdrain free?

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

### Is SpamBlocker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spamdrain or SpamBlocker?

Spamdrain is rated higher. Spamdrain averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while SpamBlocker averages 2.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Spamdrain or SpamBlocker have ads?

Neither Spamdrain nor SpamBlocker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spamdrain or SpamBlocker?

Spamdrain ships an update every 2 months, and SpamBlocker every 3 months. Most recently, Spamdrain was updated on October 22, 2026 and SpamBlocker on October 15, 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.*