# PaperKarma - Stop Junk Mail

> Clean your Mailbox & Opt Out

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1231098843](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1231098843)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1231098843`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** JET Internet LLC
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (1,127 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.2.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-06
- **First published:** 2017-06-14
- **Size:** 62 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/paperkarma-stop-junk-mail/id1231098843)
- **Website:** [https://www.paperkarma.com](https://www.paperkarma.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.paperkarma.com/privacy](https://www.paperkarma.com/privacy)

## Description

PaperKarma turns junk mail into unsubscribe actions. Just snap a photo of the mail, have the app identify the mailer, and confirm—PaperKarma handles the opt-out behind the scenes. It supports multiple name/address variations and can help you reduce clutter, save time, and protect your privacy.

As the largest Do Not Mail registry in the USA, PaperKarma continually expands its database with new mailers daily. The app offers a free trial with four free requests, followed by subscription options (monthly, 6 months, yearly, or a LifeTime plan).

## Rankings

- #53,573 — Overall
- #91 — mail

## Review summary

User reviews are mixed: many report a dramatic reduction in junk mail and successful unsubscribing, with results that improve over time. However, the logo/photo recognition feature is repeatedly unreliable, and the app suffers from crashes, slow processing, and bugs, especially after OS updates. Adding new mailers and keeping lists in sync is tedious, and support is often slow. The app can be worth it for those who see consistent results, but many users cite inconsistent performance.

### Pros

- Significant reduction in junk mail over time
- Unsubscribe requests successfully stop mailers
- Long-term overall decrease even when traveling or away
- Streamlines mail management and saves time

### Cons

- Photo/logo recognition is unreliable and often inaccurate
- App reliability issues: crashes and broken functionality after OS updates
- Difficulties adding new mailers/addresses; data entry bugs and syncing problems
- Submissions can fail or remain pending; processing delays allow mail to continue arriving
- Support is frequently unresponsive or slow

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1231098843)