Comparison

Proton Drive vs QWERTY mini Std ENG

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Proton Drive

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
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Proton Drive provides private and secure storage for your files and photos. With Proton Drive you can protect important documents, automatically back up cherished memories, and access your content across devices. All Proton Drive accounts come with 5 GB of free storage and you can upgrade to up to 1 TB of storage at any time. Trusted by over 100 million users, Proton Drive gives you an end-to-end encrypted vault where only you—and the people you choose—can access your files and photos. Proton Drive features: - Secure storage - Get 5 GB of free encrypted cloud storage with no file size limits. - Share content using secure links with password and expiration settings. - Keep your files and photos safe with PIN or biometric protection. - Access important files and photos even if your device is lost or damaged. Easy to use - Automatically back up photos and videos in their original quality. - Securely organize your cherished memories into albums. - Rename, move, and delete your personal files securely within the app. - Create, edit and collaborate on docs. - View your important files and memories – even when offline. - Restore files with version history. Advanced privacy - Stay private with end-to-end encryption – even Proton can’t view your content. - Secure your metadata, including filenames, sizes, and modification dates. - Protect your content with Swiss privacy laws, the strongest in the world. - Trust in our open-source code that is public and verified by experts. Secure up to 5 GB of free storage for your personal files, photos, and videos with Proton Drive.  Stay ahead with our releases and updates by connecting with us! - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/protonprivacy - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protonprivacy/ - X/Twitter: https://x.com/ProtonDrive - Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProtonDrive/ Terms of Service: https://proton.me/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://proton.me/legal/privacy

About

QWERTY mini Std ENG

This keyboard app offers a streamlined 16-key layout designed for comfortable and efficient typing on mobile devices. It features unique input methods like double-tap and simultaneous taps to reduce typos and finger fatigue.

Highlights
  • 16-key reduced layout
  • Double tap for second character
  • Simultaneous tap for edge keys
  • Larger key size for comfort
  • Reduced typos and finger fatigue
  • Local keyboard, no data collection
Features
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Thank you for visiting our store. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and will do our best to update and improve any areas that may be lacking. QWERTY mini works as a local keyboard. No data is collected. Unlike standard QWERTY (26 keys), QWERTY mini reduces the layout to just 16 keys in 2 rows, keeping typing natural and efficient. Main Features Double tap: easily input the second character of each key. Simultaneous tap: quickly input the first or second character using 4 edge keys. (Example: O + T/G = T, L + T/G = G) Why not standard QWERTY? (26 keys) Designed for typewriters and ten-finger typing, the QWERTY keyboard has too many small keys on smartphones. This causes frequent typos, slower typing speed, and high finger fatigue. QWERTY mini solution (16 keys) Key size increased by 66% (25% wider, 33% taller) Comfortable thumb movement on mobile screens Faster typing with fewer errors Note International patent application (PCT/KR2025/099177), published under WIPO.

Screenshots

Proton Drive4 screens
QWERTY mini Std ENG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Proton Drive at 4.1 against QWERTY mini Std ENG's 3.0. Proton Drive also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). QWERTY mini Std ENG's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Proton Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Drive has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Proton Drive's written reviews are positive against 0% of QWERTY mini Std ENG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Proton Drive ships an update fortnightly, QWERTY mini Std ENG every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Proton Drive versus QWERTY mini Std ENG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProton DriveQWERTY mini Std ENG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.3K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProton AGKKeyboard

Customer experience

Proton Drive

All ratings1,188 ratings
Positive74.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews905 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral21.9%
Negative41.1%

QWERTY mini Std ENG

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Proton Drive

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

QWERTY mini Std ENG

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Proton Drive

Subscriptions7
  • Drive Lite 1 month$0.991 Month
  • Drive Plus 1 month$4.991 Month
  • Drive Plus 1 TB (1 month)$9.991 Month
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  • Proton Unlimited 1 month$14.991 Month
  • Drive Plus 1 year$47.901 Year
  • Drive Plus 1 TB (1 year)$95.991 Year
  • Proton Unlimited 1 year$119.001 Year
One-time2
  • Drive Plus$59.99
  • Proton Unlimited$149.99
None

QWERTY mini Std ENG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Proton Drive free?
Proton Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QWERTY mini Std ENG free?
QWERTY mini Std ENG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Proton Drive or QWERTY mini Std ENG?
Proton Drive is rated higher. Proton Drive averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while QWERTY mini Std ENG averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Proton Drive or QWERTY mini Std ENG have ads?
Neither Proton Drive nor QWERTY mini Std ENG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Proton Drive or QWERTY mini Std ENG?
Proton Drive ships an update fortnightly, and QWERTY mini Std ENG every 6 months. Most recently, Proton Drive was updated on October 26, 2026 and QWERTY mini Std ENG on October 24, 2026.

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