# MailCat vs Magic Packet

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Packet at 73% against MailCat's 13%. Magic Packet also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). MailCat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

MailCat costs $3.99 and Magic Packet $2.29 up front. Magic Packet sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MailCat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Packet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Packet has 104 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of MailCat's written reviews are positive against 73% of Magic Packet's.

MailCat ships an update every 4 months, Magic Packet every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MailCat | Magic Packet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.29** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailcat/id459361669/reviews) | **[4.5 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-packet-wol-wake-on-lan/id1488937601/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **104** |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | **72.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#192** |
| Size | 4 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seimitsusakufu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/459361672) | [Nikita Somenkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488937600) |

## What reviewers say

### MailCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailcat/id459361669)

This app helps organize your inbox by automatically categorizing emails using machine learning and custom rules. It can filter spam and move messages to designated mailboxes, supporting IMAP accounts.

**Highlights:** Machine learning spam filtering, Rule-based email categorization, IMAP account support, Move emails to specified mailboxes, Blacklist and spam learning data, Multiple account switching

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magic Packet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-packet-wol-wake-on-lan/id1488937601)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Remotely power on, off, or restart your computer from your local network or the internet. Ideal for accessing your PC for remote control, managing servers, or ensuring devices are ready when needed.

**Highlights:** Wake, turn off, and restart computers, Remote control over internet, Siri commands support, Interactive widgets, Host availability check, Apple Watch support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a dinner | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MailCat free?

MailCat costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic Packet free?

Magic Packet costs $2.29, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MailCat or Magic Packet?

Magic Packet is rated higher. MailCat averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Magic Packet averages 4.5 from 104 ratings.

### Do MailCat or Magic Packet have ads?

Neither MailCat nor Magic Packet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MailCat or Magic Packet?

MailCat ships an update every 4 months, and Magic Packet every 6 days. Most recently, MailCat was updated on October 30, 2026 and Magic Packet on October 29, 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.*