Comparison

VainApp vs Encrypted Email

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

Head to head
About

VainApp

Features
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The multimedia broadcasts are freely and readily accessible to all users, simply by downloading the VainApp, with or without user registration. However, operators on the Vain platform must be authenticated and they must operate within the stipulated guidelines. The Vain platform has been designed to facilitate the establishment of a trusted system, so as to promote effective national and international collaboration among its users. Permitted project groups can broadcast to local, national or global audiences as appropriate. Vetted project groups can set up online businesses and provide professional services, locally or globally. Registered users can also chat or share their multimedia blogs with relations, friends and other contacts. VainWorld Principles Since antiquity, access to information and knowledge has been vital for societal progress. And now that many people can rapidly generate and broadcast large quantities of data, the quality of information is ever more important. The Vain platform provides powerful tools and processes which help to ensure that published information is relevant, reliable, and societally beneficial. VainWorld User Benefits Generally, Vain users and the whole society will benefit from having a trusted social media platform: - for sports, entertainment, & fashion; - for quality news & information; - for shopping & eCommerce; - for professional & business services. Vain validation and approval processes protect individuals and the wider society from: - deliberate misinformation or fake news; - misuse of the internet; and - personal harassment or insults. Project groups may set up broadcast channels, publish magazines, conduct eCommerce, organize team sports, education, and other social and business projects, with the ability to target local, national or global audiences. Users can generate advert revenue from their blogs, magazines, and multimedia broadcasts, as well as direct revenue from their businesses on the Vain platform.

About

Encrypted Email

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
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Mailfence is an encrypted email service that offers a secure and private Email suite with Drive and Workspaces. Restore Privacy says : "Mailfence is a fully-featured alternative to Gmail. Whether you are a regular privacy-conscious user or managing a business team, Mailfence can cater to your needs." The Mailfence app consists of different tools all integrated in an easy to use interface. Messages: • Create a @mailfence.com or @mf.me email address • Send and receive emails • Send and receive OpenPGP encrypted emails • Send Password-protected Emails to anyone • Switch between multiple mailboxes • Keep your inbox tidy and clean with folders, labels and swipes • Receive new email notifications • Your Mailfence email account can also be accessed in POP, IMAP & SMTP via third party email clients Drive / Cloud Storage: • Access your private and shared documents • Manage them with folders and labels • Share your documents with Mailfence users via workspaces / groups • Share documents by making them accessible publicly • Your Mailfence Drive can also be accessed in WebDAV via third party clients Calendar : • Access your private and shared calendars • Create and accept meetings • Layer different calendars • Share your Calendar publicly • Get reminders by email • Your Calendar can also be accessed through CalDAV or ActiveSync via third party clients Contacts / Address book : • Access your private and shared contacts • Manage your contacts with labels and comments • Search in your private and shared address books • Access your mailing lists • Your Mailfence Contacts can also be accessed through CardDAV or ActiveSync via third party clients Why use Mailfence? • No tracking : No ads, no spams, no trackers, no solicitations, no backdoor, free from government surveillance. • Privacy protection : State of the art security features protect your email privacy at all times. • An integrated suite of tools : Messages, Documents, Groups. • Legal protection : Belgian privacy protection law is strong. Only local judges can request information and they must have a court order. It rarely happens. • Workspaces : Share mailboxes, drives and collaborate in shared workspaces. Advanced sharing rights managed by group administrator. • Interoperable : User decides whether to encrypt emails or not. Interoperable with any other OpenPGP encrypted email. • Standard protocols : Interoperability with standard clients : Outlook, Mac Mail, Thunderbird,…. • Individual or teams : Ideal for individual users or professionals. Mailfence in the press: • In an article Kim Komando of Fox News wrote about Mailfence, "It's a great option for small business owners and ordinary users alike." • Lifehacker wrote, "Mailfence is a solid choice with office apps, it's more email- and calendar-focused compared to the comprehensive app suite of Kolab Now." • The ProPrivacy's Ray Walsh mentions in his article “Mailfence is a solid and easy-to-use email provider that is ideal for beginners." • Restore privacy's Sven Taylor wrote, “Mailfence has all the features and options that you are likely to need, whether you are looking to manage the mail for an entire organization, or just want great service for personal use” • Lifewire writes : “Mailfence is a security-centric email service that features end-to-end encryption to ensure nobody but you and your intended recipient can read your messages." For more information, check : • site : https://mailfence.com • support site : https://kb.mailfence.com • blog: https://blog.mailfence.com

Screenshots

VainApp4 screens
Encrypted Email4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Encrypted Email at 13.4 against VainApp's 18.2. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VainApp ships an update every 5 weeks, Encrypted Email every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VainApp versus Encrypted Email: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVainAppEncrypted Email
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—41.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—76 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.213.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB34 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAdam AikutaContactoffice Group

Bugs and requests

VainApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Encrypted Email

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • 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
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  • Account deactivated too quickly
  • Cannot sign up with valid recovery email
  • Account hacked
  • Cannot delete account
  • iPad app glitch: page scrolls up while typing
  • Notifications not working
  • Cannot send emails with attachments
  • Spam notifications even for spam emails
  • IMAP connectivity issues
  • App logs out from all devices frequently

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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
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  • Improved dark mode rendering
  • Sender icons
  • Landscape mode on iOS
  • Printing from mobile app
  • Calendar and notes integration in mobile app
  • Block sender feature
  • Ability to add other email providers

In-app purchases

None

VainApp

No in-app purchases

None

Encrypted Email

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VainApp free?
VainApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Encrypted Email free?
Encrypted Email is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VainApp or Encrypted Email have ads?
Neither VainApp nor Encrypted Email shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VainApp or Encrypted Email?
VainApp ships an update every 5 weeks, and Encrypted Email every 2 months. Most recently, VainApp was updated on July 17, 2026 and Encrypted Email on September 23, 2026.

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