Comparison

SecureMyEmail vs PolicyVector Mobile

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

Head to head
About

SecureMyEmail

Easily encrypt any email address with military-grade, end-to-end encryption. Send secure messages and attachments to anyone, even if they don't use the app. Features include self-destructing messages and HIPAA/GDPR compliance.

Highlights
  • PGP email encryption for any address
  • End-to-end encrypted email and attachments
  • Self-destructing ephemeral messages
  • Zero-knowledge encryption
  • Manage multiple email addresses
  • HIPAA and GDPR compliant
  • Full PGP compatibility
Features
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Encrypt all your **current** email addresses, business and personal, with SecureMyEmail. - Fast Company - "SecureMyEmail makes really private email surprisingly simple." - TechRepuiblic - "SecureMyEmail is email encryption for everyone." - techradar pro - "SecureMyEmail is an easy-to-use, advanced platform that applies military-grade encryption to your email correspondence." The SecureMyEmail™ secure email app for iOS (iPhone and iPad) provides easy PGP email encryption for any email address so everyone can enjoy the privacy of end-to-end encryption without having to switch their email provider. **Free Forever. Or, enjoy a 30-Day Free Trial** - Encrypt a Gmail, Yahoo, or Microsoft (Hotmail, Outlook.com, Live, MSN) email for free. - All other users receive a 30-day free trial and may encrypt up to 8 email addresses - Free encrypted email use will be confirmed to you at signup. **Send Encrypted Email and Attachments to Anyone** - Recipients don’t have to use SecureMyEmail. - Recipients can also reply and reply all, including to other non-users. - Email and attachments remain fully encrypted end-to-end for everyone. **Self-destructing ephemeral messages** Email sent to non-users can be set to self-delete from 1 hour up to 30 days. **Zero-Knowledge End-to-End Encrypted Email** Nobody but your recipient(s) — not your email provider, Internet company, identity thieves,  advertisers, snoopy governments, or even us — can ever read your encrypted email and attachments. **Super Easy to Set Up and Use** It’s like setting up any other email software. **Secure and Manage Multiple Email Addresses** Encrypt up to 8 personal and business email addresses. **Use for all your Email or in Conjunction with other Clients** You can use SecureMyEmail as your primary email software or just use for encryption. You can keep using your favorite email app or webmail. We keep everything synced. **HIPAA and GDPR Compliant Email** Our encrypted email is perfect for HIPAA and GDPR requirements. Surpasses all encryption standards to keep personal and patient data safe and private. **Swiss Privacy** SecureMyEmail systems and servers are housed in Switzerland data centers. **Full PGP Compatibility** - Creates genuine PGP keys that you can use with other PGP software and websites. - Invite other PGP users for free for direct communication. **Advanced Crypto Features** Although super simple to use, we do have some goodies for the cryptographically savvy. Encryption key management, on-demand key regeneration, import/export of PGP keys, etc. Read our terms of service at: https://www.securemyemail.com/legal/terms/ We’d love to hear your comments, questions, and concerns! Please email us at: info@securemyemail.com

About

PolicyVector Mobile

Features
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PolicyVector Mobile brings your policy library and study materials to iPhone and iPad. Browse your imported policy PDFs, highlight text, add notes, and create outlines and flashcards directly from your policies. Review confidential policies with built-in redaction tools and approve redacted copies for AI-assisted study. Study flashcards using the Leitner Method, listen to outlines, take multiple-choice tests, and rehearse Oral Board responses. Practice with a partner or use speech recognition and checklist feedback. Listen on the go with background audio and CarPlay support. Create AI-generated multiple-choice tests from selected chapters or entire manuals using your own OpenAI API key. Confidential chapters are eligible only when an approved redacted copy is available. Generated tests sync with your connected PolicyVector devices. OpenAI API usage is billed separately to your OpenAI account. PolicyVector is free to download and includes a demo mode. Full access requires an active PolicyVector license. Purchase one year of access within the app with a one-time payment and no automatic renewal, or sign in with an existing license. PolicyVector Mobile works as a standalone study tool or alongside PolicyVector on desktop. Your purchase includes a license for one desktop computer, with additional AI tools for policy review and study preparation that require a desktop or laptop computer to function. Optional end-to-end encrypted Live Sync keeps your library and study materials connected across devices. You can also import encrypted study bundles from Files, Google Drive, or OneDrive. A built-in Demo Mode lets you explore sample study materials without an account.

Screenshots

SecureMyEmail4 screens
PolicyVector Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PolicyVector Mobile at none against SecureMyEmail's 3. PolicyVector Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). SecureMyEmail's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. SecureMyEmail sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PolicyVector Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SecureMyEmail ships an update every 2 months, PolicyVector Mobile every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SecureMyEmail versus PolicyVector Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecureMyEmailPolicyVector Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB385 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWiTopiaJOHN KENNETH DAUBNER

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SecureMyEmail

Subscriptions2
  • SecureMyEmail$3.991 Month
  • SecureMyEmail$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • SecureMyEmail Lifetime Plan$99.99
None

PolicyVector Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SecureMyEmail free?
SecureMyEmail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PolicyVector Mobile free?
PolicyVector Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SecureMyEmail or PolicyVector Mobile have ads?
Neither SecureMyEmail nor PolicyVector Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SecureMyEmail or PolicyVector Mobile?
SecureMyEmail ships an update every 2 months, and PolicyVector Mobile every 4 days. Most recently, SecureMyEmail was updated on October 8, 2026 and PolicyVector Mobile on October 10, 2026.

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