Comparison

Proton Drive vs Nudge

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

Nudge

This app helps couples and partners manage shared responsibilities with gentle, persistent reminders. It facilitates task completion without direct confrontation, supporting daily routines and medication tracking. Premium features offer enhanced reminder options and unlimited usage.

Highlights
  • Send reminders to partner
  • Repeat reminders until task completion
  • Track medications and routines
  • Share task inbox
  • Urgent reminder intervals (Premium)
Features
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Nudge is the app for couples and partners who want to stay on top of shared tasks — without the awkward "did you do that yet?" conversation. Pair with your partner and send gentle reminders straight to their phone. Whether it's taking out the trash, picking up groceries, or remembering medications — Nudge keeps you both accountable without the drama. FEATURES • Send nudges to your partner for any task • Get reminded on repeat until the task is done • Track medications and daily routines • Set urgent 15-minute reminder intervals (Premium) • Share a task inbox with your partner • Works without sharing accounts or passwords NUDGE PREMIUM Unlock unlimited nudges, unlimited partner tasks, urgent 15-min reminders, 10 reminder loops, and unlimited medication tracking for $4.99/month or $29.99/year. Perfect for couples, roommates, caregivers, or anyone who needs a kind but persistent reminder system. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRb5DW7gmfPAdUe_Dwmz4S3iBZn0Tcmzit9uKd-ue4fPurtHHst4TY_nagehvzm8ah8e3iL2q0RQ2Xh/pub

Screenshots

Proton Drive4 screens
Nudge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nudge at 5.0 against Proton Drive's 4.1. Proton Drive's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 1) and chart position (#201 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Nudge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nudge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Drive has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Proton Drive ships an update fortnightly, Nudge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Proton Drive versus Nudge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProton DriveNudge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#201 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB41 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperProton AGKristofer Huffman

Customer experience

Proton Drive

All ratings1,261 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral8.4%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews909 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral21.8%
Negative41.3%

Nudge

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

Nudge

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
2 purchases

Nudge

Subscriptions2
  • Nudge Premium$4.991 Month
  • Nudge Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Proton Drive free?
Proton Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nudge free?
Nudge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Proton Drive or Nudge?
Nudge is rated higher. Proton Drive averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Nudge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Proton Drive or Nudge have ads?
Neither Proton Drive nor Nudge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Proton Drive or Nudge?
Proton Drive ships an update fortnightly, and Nudge every 2 weeks. Most recently, Proton Drive was updated on November 1, 2026 and Nudge on October 24, 2026.

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