Comparison

Spam Text Blocker vs Temp Mail

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spam Text Blocker

Features
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Stop Spam. Stay Protected. Spam Text Blocker helps you filter spam, scam, phishing, smishing, robotexts, and unwanted SMS messages before they clutter your inbox. Features • Block spam and junk messages • Detect phishing and scam texts • Filter robotexts automatically • Silence promotional SMS • Filter unknown senders • Create custom filtering rules • Designed to help keep important bank verification messages and one-time passcodes (OTP) out of Junk, except in Under Attack Mode, which sends every text from unknown senders to Junk • Fast and lightweight: texts are checked on your iPhone How Filtering Works iOS only passes texts from senders who aren't in your contacts to the filter. Each text is checked on your iPhone against the rules you create and, with Premium, against a spam model for the language you pick: words, phrases, sender names and link patterns that are common in spam, scam and phishing texts. Depending on your rules and the filter sensitivity you choose, a text goes to Junk, Promotions or Transactions, or stays in your inbox. Free and Premium • Free: your own rules (always allow a sender or word, or send it to Junk, Promotions or Transactions) and the Test a Message screen. • Premium (auto-renewable subscription or one-time purchase): the spam model, filter sensitivity levels and Under Attack Mode. Works seamlessly with Apple's SMS Filter extension to help keep your Messages app clean and organized. Download Spam Text Blocker and enjoy a safer, cleaner messaging experience. Privacy Policy: https://brawny-elk-a07.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-SMS-Filter-Junk-Spam-Blocker-397fce579189806f96f5e4ee81816b59 Terms of Use (EULA): https://brawny-elk-a07.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-for-SMS-Filter-Junk-Spam-Blocker-397fce579189803ba6a0fe72a4953bc2

About

Temp Mail

Create temporary, receive-only email addresses instantly for online sign-ups and verifications. Protect your real inbox from spam and unwanted messages. Addresses automatically expire to maintain privacy.

Highlights
  • Disposable email addresses
  • Receive OTP and confirmation emails
  • One-tap copy address
  • Auto-expiring inboxes
  • Local notifications for new mail
  • Face ID lock for privacy
  • Pro feature: Inbox recovery
Features
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UseBurner Mail creates disposable, receive-only email addresses on iPhone—perfect for sign-ups, OTP codes, and one-time verifications without exposing your real inbox. WHY USEBURNER MAIL • Instant burner address—no account signup required • Receive OTP and confirmation emails fast • Copy address in one tap • Auto-expire so temporary mail doesn’t linger forever • Local notifications when new mail arrives • Face ID lock and sender blur for extra privacy • Recovery QR (Pro) to restore an inbox before it expires FREE • 1 active temporary inbox • ~1 hour lifetime • Supported by ads USEBURNER MAIL PRO • Up to 5 active mailboxes • Extended lifetime up to 24 hours • Ad-free experience • Recovery QR + Restore HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app and get a burner address instantly 2. Copy it into any website or app that needs email 3. Receive the OTP or confirmation in UseBurner Mail 4. When you’re done, let it burn—or create a new address Receive-only by design. You can’t send mail from disposable addresses (helps prevent abuse and keeps the service reliable). FAQ • Can I send email? No—receive only. • Do inboxes expire? Yes. Free ~1 hour; Pro up to 24 hours. • Can I restore an inbox? Yes with Pro using the recovery QR/token before expiry. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS & LEGAL: Available in Monthly, Yearly (with 1-week Free Trial!), and Lifetime (one-time purchase) access plans. Privacy Policy: https://useburnermail.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://useburnermail.com/terms

Screenshots

Spam Text Blocker4 screens
Temp Mail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Spam Text Blocker at none against Temp Mail's shown. Spam Text Blocker also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spam Text Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Temp Mail sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spam Text Blocker ships an update fortnightly, Temp Mail monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spam Text Blocker versus Temp Mail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpam Text BlockerTemp Mail
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—84.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammed Emin AydinAdrian Pompa Pena

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Spam Text Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$29.99
3 purchases

Temp Mail

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Spam Text Blocker free?
Spam Text Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Temp Mail free?
Temp Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spam Text Blocker or Temp Mail have ads?
Temp Mail shows ads; Spam Text Blocker does not.
Which is updated more often, Spam Text Blocker or Temp Mail?
Spam Text Blocker ships an update fortnightly, and Temp Mail monthly. Most recently, Spam Text Blocker was updated on November 5, 2026 and Temp Mail on November 5, 2026.

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