Lockmagic vs Encrypted Email
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lockmagic
Securely encrypt and share emails, documents, and files without managing passwords or keys. This solution offers end-to-end encryption, real-time access notifications, and the ability to recall or block shared content at any time.
- End-to-end encryption
- Password-free sharing
- Access notifications
- Message recall
- Set expiry times
- Secure document signing
- Cloud storage integration
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LockMagic is a patented identity-based information security solution that provides end-to-end encryption of emails, documents and files. There are no passwords to share or encryption keys to manage, all you need is the email address of other people you are sharing with. Lockmagic 2nd-level cybersecurity functionality provides: - End-to-End encryption from any device to any device - Send secure, encrypted email messages to anyone in the World - Receive notification as soon as anyone accesses your content - Recall or block access to secure messages at anytime - Set expiry time to control messages lifetime. - Securely receive, fill, sign and reply to PDF and Office documents - Share secure content using messaging apps or cloud storage. - Secure content stored in the mobile device or iCloud Each recipient is required to sign in before accessing secure content. Recipients can register using any email address or any other non-email formatted string like a name or phone number. You will be notified instantly whenever anyone accesses your secure content. Protect your content and always be sure your content is stored encrypted in other people devices and cannot be compromised. You will be able to find out if people are forwarding your emails to others. You can also block access to the entire message at any time. In case you made a mistake by adding unintended content or recipients you still have control to recall the message. In other words, Lockmagic enables read-receipt and recall functionality regardless of the recipient email system or how the secure content is shared.
Encrypted Email
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.
- OpenPGP encrypted emails
- Password-protected emails
- Integrated cloud storage (Drive)
- Shared calendars and contacts
- Workspaces for collaboration
- No tracking or ads
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Mailfence is an encrypted email service that offers a secure and private Email suite with Drive and Workspaces. Restore Privacy says : "Mailfence is a fully-featured alternative to Gmail. Whether you are a regular privacy-conscious user or managing a business team, Mailfence can cater to your needs." The Mailfence app consists of different tools all integrated in an easy to use interface. Messages: • Create a @mailfence.com or @mf.me email address • Send and receive emails • Send and receive OpenPGP encrypted emails • Send Password-protected Emails to anyone • Switch between multiple mailboxes • Keep your inbox tidy and clean with folders, labels and swipes • Receive new email notifications • Your Mailfence email account can also be accessed in POP, IMAP & SMTP via third party email clients Drive / Cloud Storage: • Access your private and shared documents • Manage them with folders and labels • Share your documents with Mailfence users via workspaces / groups • Share documents by making them accessible publicly • Your Mailfence Drive can also be accessed in WebDAV via third party clients Calendar : • Access your private and shared calendars • Create and accept meetings • Layer different calendars • Share your Calendar publicly • Get reminders by email • Your Calendar can also be accessed through CalDAV or ActiveSync via third party clients Contacts / Address book : • Access your private and shared contacts • Manage your contacts with labels and comments • Search in your private and shared address books • Access your mailing lists • Your Mailfence Contacts can also be accessed through CardDAV or ActiveSync via third party clients Why use Mailfence? • No tracking : No ads, no spams, no trackers, no solicitations, no backdoor, free from government surveillance. • Privacy protection : State of the art security features protect your email privacy at all times. • An integrated suite of tools : Messages, Documents, Groups. • Legal protection : Belgian privacy protection law is strong. Only local judges can request information and they must have a court order. It rarely happens. • Workspaces : Share mailboxes, drives and collaborate in shared workspaces. Advanced sharing rights managed by group administrator. • Interoperable : User decides whether to encrypt emails or not. Interoperable with any other OpenPGP encrypted email. • Standard protocols : Interoperability with standard clients : Outlook, Mac Mail, Thunderbird,…. • Individual or teams : Ideal for individual users or professionals. Mailfence in the press: • In an article Kim Komando of Fox News wrote about Mailfence, "It's a great option for small business owners and ordinary users alike." • Lifehacker wrote, "Mailfence is a solid choice with office apps, it's more email- and calendar-focused compared to the comprehensive app suite of Kolab Now." • The ProPrivacy's Ray Walsh mentions in his article “Mailfence is a solid and easy-to-use email provider that is ideal for beginners." • Restore privacy's Sven Taylor wrote, “Mailfence has all the features and options that you are likely to need, whether you are looking to manage the mail for an entire organization, or just want great service for personal use” • Lifewire writes : “Mailfence is a security-centric email service that features end-to-end encryption to ensure nobody but you and your intended recipient can read your messages." For more information, check : • site : https://mailfence.com • support site : https://kb.mailfence.com • blog: https://blog.mailfence.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lockmagic at 4.8 against Encrypted Email's 3.8. Lockmagic also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Encrypted Email's advantage is ratings volume (76 vs 4). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lockmagic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 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.
Lockmagic ships an update monthly, Encrypted Email every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lockmagic | Encrypted Email |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | 3.8 (76 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 41.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 76 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohamed Ahmed Hassan | Contactoffice Group |
Customer experience
Lockmagic
Encrypted Email
Bugs and requests
Lockmagic
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Encrypted Email
Reported bugs
15 issues- 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
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- Account deactivated too quickly
- Cannot sign up with valid recovery email
- Account hacked
- Cannot delete account
- iPad app glitch: page scrolls up while typing
- Notifications not working
- Cannot send emails with attachments
- Spam notifications even for spam emails
- IMAP connectivity issues
- App logs out from all devices frequently
Requested features
12 requests- 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
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- Improved dark mode rendering
- Sender icons
- Landscape mode on iOS
- Printing from mobile app
- Calendar and notes integration in mobile app
- Block sender feature
- Ability to add other email providers
In-app purchases
Lockmagic
No in-app purchases
Encrypted Email
No in-app purchases
Questions
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