# Mailroom by PackageX vs Encrypted Email

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mailroom by PackageX at free against Encrypted Email's freemium. Mailroom by PackageX also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 42%). Encrypted Email's advantage is ratings volume (111 vs 19) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Mailroom by PackageX against 3.9 for Encrypted Email. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encrypted Email has 111 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Mailroom by PackageX's written reviews are positive against 42% of Encrypted Email's.

Mailroom by PackageX ships an update fortnightly, Encrypted Email every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mailroom by PackageX | Encrypted Email |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailroom-by-packagex/id1441409759/reviews)** | [3.9 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encrypted-email-mailfence/id1628808776/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **111** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 75 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PackageX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441408747) | [Contactoffice Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563748897) |

## What reviewers say

### Mailroom by PackageX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mailroom-by-packagex/id1441409759)

Automate mailroom and front desk operations with AI-powered photo scanning. Instantly extract delivery information, match packages to recipients, and manage notifications and alerts. Track all inbound and outbound items with contactless pickup options.

**Highlights:** AI-powered package scanning, Automated recipient notifications, Inbound/outbound tracking, Contactless proof of pickup, Cloud-based operation, Searchable delivery logs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Mailroom by PackageX free?

Mailroom by PackageX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Encrypted Email free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mailroom by PackageX or Encrypted Email?

Mailroom by PackageX is rated higher. Mailroom by PackageX averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Encrypted Email averages 3.9 from 111 ratings.

### Do Mailroom by PackageX or Encrypted Email have ads?

Neither Mailroom by PackageX nor Encrypted Email shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mailroom by PackageX or Encrypted Email?

Mailroom by PackageX ships an update fortnightly, and Encrypted Email every 2 months. Most recently, Mailroom by PackageX was updated on October 24, 2026 and Encrypted Email on October 24, 2026.

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