# Keepd vs Encrypted Email

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Keepd at 87% against Encrypted Email's 42%. Keepd also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.0 vs 3.8). Encrypted Email's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (76 vs 4). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Keepd sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Encrypted Email asks for nothing beyond the download.

Keepd holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encrypted Email has 76 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Keepd's written reviews are positive against 42% of Encrypted Email's.

Keepd ships an update weekly, Encrypted Email every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Keepd | Encrypted Email |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepd/id1042907503/reviews)** | [3.8 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encrypted-email-mailfence/id1628808776/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 98 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StayPrivate Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053238974) | [Contactoffice Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563748897) |

## What reviewers say

### Keepd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepd/id1042907503)

Securely store and organize your essential photos, emails, files, notes, and videos. Access your private content across all devices and share it easily with others through private spaces or read-only links.

**Highlights:** Secure private storage, Cross-device access, Email forwarding for automatic saving, Private notes creation, Collaborative private spaces, Shareable read-only links

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Registration | $0.99 | per year |
| Standard Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Saver | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Collector | $4.99 | per month |
| Hoarder | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan | $9.99 | per month |


### Encrypted Email

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encrypted-email-mailfence/id1628808776)

This app provides a secure and private email service with integrated cloud storage, calendar, and contacts. It offers end-to-end encryption and password-protected emails for enhanced privacy. Ideal for individuals and businesses seeking a secure communication and collaboration platform.

**Highlights:** OpenPGP encrypted emails, Password-protected emails, Integrated cloud storage (Drive), Shared calendars and contacts, Workspaces for collaboration, No tracking or ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure and private email
- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 🚫 No ads, no spam
- 🇪🇺 European-based service
- ✨ Minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 Emails going to spam
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Signup blocks privacy-minded users
- 🐛 Poor customer support for free users

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to reach servers on phone app
- App scrolls text off screen while typing
- Emails going to spam folder
- Login failures on iOS
- App doesn't recognize login/password after update

**Requested features**

- Allow account creation with VPNs/privacy tools
- More specific error messages during signup
- Grace period and human review for signup false positives
- Ability to mark emails as 'not spam'
- Folder creation within the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Keepd free?

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

### Is Encrypted Email free?

Encrypted Email is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Keepd or Encrypted Email?

Keepd is rated higher. Keepd averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Encrypted Email averages 3.8 from 76 ratings.

### Do Keepd or Encrypted Email have ads?

Neither Keepd nor Encrypted Email shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Keepd or Encrypted Email?

Keepd ships an update weekly, and Encrypted Email every 2 months. Most recently, Keepd was updated on October 7, 2026 and Encrypted Email on October 11, 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.*