# SpamBlocker vs SaneBox

The clearest difference is rating: SaneBox at 4.6 against SpamBlocker's 2.8. SaneBox also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 21%) and ratings volume (652 vs 6). SpamBlocker's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpamBlocker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SaneBox sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SaneBox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SaneBox has 652 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of SpamBlocker's written reviews are positive against 61% of SaneBox's.

SpamBlocker ships an update every 3 months, SaneBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpamBlocker | SaneBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spamblocker/id570617592/reviews) | **[4.6 (652 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanebox-ai-email-cleaner/id1497929071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **652** |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | **61.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seimitsusakufu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/459361672) | [SaneBox](https://appshunter.io/developer/652172061) |

## What reviewers say

### 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### SaneBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanebox-ai-email-cleaner/id1497929071)

This app enhances your email management experience by automatically sorting important messages, hiding distractions, and allowing you to unsubscribe from unwanted emails. It connects to any email service and learns your preferences to declutter your inbox.

**Highlights:** Automatic inbox sorting, AI-powered email analysis, Distraction filtering, One-click unsubscribe, Email follow-up reminders, Do Not Disturb mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Snack - Legacy | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Snack | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Lunch - Legacy | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Lunch | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Dinner | $35.99 | per month |
| Yearly Snack - Legacy | $58.99 | per year |
| Yearly Snack | $58.99 | per year |
| Yearly Lunch - Legacy | $98.99 | per year |
| Yearly Lunch | $98.99 | per year |
| Yearly Dinner | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Brings sanity to inbox
- 🚀 Time-saving email management
- 👍 Customizable and intuitive
- 👍 Helpful for neurodivergent and chronically ill users
- 👍 Great for autistic individuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Challenging setup and learning curve
- 🐛 Emails sometimes get redirected or lost
- 🐛 Aggressive marketing and difficulty unsubscribing
- 🐛 Performance issues over time
- 🐛 Lack of transparency and control over email sorting

**Reported bugs**

- Emails disappearing or getting redirected
- Folders and settings not working as expected
- Aggressive marketing and difficulty unsubscribing

**Requested features**

- More transparent and customizable email sorting
- Improved integration with email clients
- Better mobile experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpamBlocker free?

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

### Is SaneBox free?

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

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

SaneBox is rated higher. SpamBlocker averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SaneBox averages 4.6 from 652 ratings.

### Do SpamBlocker or SaneBox have ads?

Neither SpamBlocker nor SaneBox shows ads.

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

SpamBlocker ships an update every 3 months, and SaneBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, SpamBlocker was updated on November 1, 2026 and SaneBox on November 7, 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.*