# Proton Drive vs GLYPH

The clearest difference is rating: GLYPH at 4.6 against Proton Drive's 4.1. GLYPH also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9). Proton Drive's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 20). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Proton Drive sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. GLYPH asks for nothing beyond the download.

GLYPH holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Drive has 1.3K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proton Drive | GLYPH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-drive-cloud-storage/id1509667851/reviews) | **[4.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glyph-secure-collaboration/id1589508705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 235 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) | [Sentriqs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6822774526) |

## What reviewers say

### Proton Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-drive-cloud-storage/id1509667851)

Securely store and back up your files and photos with end-to-end encryption. Access your content across devices, share securely with password protection, and enjoy peace of mind with Swiss privacy laws. Offers free storage with upgrade options.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted storage, Automatic photo and video backup, Secure link sharing with passwords, PIN/biometric protection, Offline file access, File version history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drive Lite 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Drive Plus 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Drive Plus 1 TB (1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Proton Unlimited 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| Drive Plus 1 year | $47.90 | per year |
| Drive Plus 1 TB (1 year) | $95.99 | per year |
| Proton Unlimited 1 year | $119.00 | per year |
| Drive Plus | $59.99 | one-time |
| Proton Unlimited | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 💡 Integrated with iOS Files app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📥 Slow upload/download speeds
- 🗂️ Lacking key features like search and sorting

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and errors
- Inconsistent file syncing across devices
- Unable to access files uploaded from desktop
- Issues with offline file access

**Requested features**

- Automatic photo/video backup
- Ability to edit documents within the app
- Seamless integration with other apps for file sharing
- Linux desktop client


### GLYPH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glyph-secure-collaboration/id1589508705)

This app provides ultra-secure collaboration tools for teams, focusing on affordable, regulatory-compliant privacy and data protection. Its advanced encryption defends against cyber threats, ensuring efficient and secure operations.

**Highlights:** Ultra-secure collaboration tools, End-to-end encryption, Regulatory compliance, Data protection, Advanced cyber threat defense, Affordable privacy

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proton Drive free?

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

### Is GLYPH free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Proton Drive or GLYPH?

GLYPH is rated higher. Proton Drive averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while GLYPH averages 4.6 from 20 ratings.

### Do Proton Drive or GLYPH have ads?

Neither Proton Drive nor GLYPH shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Proton Drive or GLYPH?

Proton Drive ships an update fortnightly, and GLYPH fortnightly. Most recently, Proton Drive was updated on October 28, 2026 and GLYPH on October 24, 2026.

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