# MailWasher Mobile vs Textkiller

The clearest difference is rating: Textkiller at 4.3 against MailWasher Mobile's 2.0. Textkiller also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 82) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). MailWasher Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Textkiller sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. MailWasher Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Textkiller holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Textkiller has 13K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of MailWasher Mobile's written reviews are positive against 37% of Textkiller's.

MailWasher Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Textkiller every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MailWasher Mobile | Textkiller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailwasher-mobile/id581802970/reviews) | **[4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textkiller-spam-text-blocker/id1514005355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 82 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.4% of reviews | **36.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firetrust Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/581802973) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### MailWasher Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailwasher-mobile/id581802970)

Preview and delete unwanted emails before they reach your inbox. This app uses anti-spam filters, white lists, and blacklists to manage your mail server-side. Easily mark emails for deletion, add senders to friends or blacklists, and refresh your inbox with simple swipe gestures.

**Highlights:** Preview emails on server, Delete unwanted emails before download, Comprehensive anti-spam filters, White list and black list management, Mark emails for deletion, Swipe gestures for actions, Plain text email preview for security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective spam filtering
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure email handling
- 💡 Sync with desktop version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable connection and sync issues
- 👎 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
- 🔍 Difficulty setting up accounts
- 🚫 App not updated in years

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts disappearing or not syncing properly
- Inconsistent performance and app crashes
- Inability to log in or set up new accounts

**Requested features**

- Automatic spam filtering without manual intervention
- Ability to manage blacklists and whitelists from mobile
- Seamless integration with email clients
- Cloud-based sync and subscription model


### 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 (12)**

| 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 | $29.99 | per year |
| 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 |
| Annual Premium Protection | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Protection | $89.99 | 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 MailWasher Mobile free?

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

### Is Textkiller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MailWasher Mobile or Textkiller?

Textkiller is rated higher. MailWasher Mobile averages 2.0 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Textkiller averages 4.3 from 13K ratings.

### Do MailWasher Mobile or Textkiller have ads?

Neither MailWasher Mobile nor Textkiller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MailWasher Mobile or Textkiller?

MailWasher Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Textkiller every 2 weeks. Most recently, MailWasher Mobile was updated on October 22, 2026 and Textkiller on October 23, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*