# Proton Drive vs AxCrypt File Encryption (New)

The clearest difference is rating: AxCrypt File Encryption (New) at 5.0 against Proton Drive's 4.1. AxCrypt File Encryption (New) also leads on iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.0). Proton Drive's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Proton Drive sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and AxCrypt File Encryption (New) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AxCrypt File Encryption (New) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Drive has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proton Drive | AxCrypt File Encryption (New) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-drive-cloud-storage/id1509667851/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axcrypt-file-encryption-new/id6746769422/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 235 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) | [AxCrypt AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157695908) |

## 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


### AxCrypt File Encryption (New)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axcrypt-file-encryption-new/id6746769422)

Securely encrypt and decrypt sensitive files, passwords, and personal data with military-grade AES-256 encryption. Access and share protected content across cloud services and devices, with a built-in password manager for added peace of mind.

**Highlights:** AES-256 file encryption, Cloud storage integration, Secure file sharing, Built-in password manager, Cross-platform access, User-friendly interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AxCrypt Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| AxCrypt Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proton Drive free?

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

### Is AxCrypt File Encryption (New) free?

AxCrypt File Encryption (New) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Proton Drive or AxCrypt File Encryption (New)?

AxCrypt File Encryption (New) is rated higher. Proton Drive averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while AxCrypt File Encryption (New) averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Proton Drive or AxCrypt File Encryption (New) have ads?

Neither Proton Drive nor AxCrypt File Encryption (New) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Proton Drive or AxCrypt File Encryption (New)?

Proton Drive ships an update fortnightly, and AxCrypt File Encryption (New) fortnightly. Most recently, Proton Drive was updated on September 26, 2026 and AxCrypt File Encryption (New) on September 8, 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.*