Comparison

Encrypted Email vs EtherMail

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

Head to head
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

About

EtherMail

This app offers a secure and private Web3 email experience, allowing users to manage all their communications in one inbox. It provides anonymity, spam protection, and rewards for viewing relevant ads, or an ad-free option.

Highlights
  • Web3 wallet as email
  • Anonymous and secure communication
  • Relevant content filtering
  • Ad rewards or ad-free option
  • Phishing and spam protection
  • Unified Web2 and Web3 inbox
Features
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Say goodbye to noisy chat applications with thousands of groups. Your single point of communication for web3 is here. Introducing EtherMail. Receive relevant content from the communities you belong to, directly into your inbox. Use your web3 wallet as an email, stay anonymous and secure. Save time by only reading relevant content that’s meant to reach you. No more spam or unwanted ads: get rewarded for seeing ads that resonate with you, or have an ad-free experience. Your Inbox, your rules. Enjoy a Gmail-like experience giving you traditional or fully anonymous and encrypted email-to-wallet and wallet-to-wallet communication. EtherMail is the smartest way to handle your email inbox, providing maximum phishing and spam protection. With EtherMail, you'll have one inbox to manage all your Web2 and Web3 mailing. You’re the reason we’ve created EtherMail. Help us shape the future of communications, and make your email more relevant, private, and secure. Be part of our awesome community - give us feedback, discuss/share ideas, and test new features. EtherMail is reimagining email for web3: A smart Web3 email Inbox to manage all your communications, seamlessly. Download now!

Screenshots

Encrypted Email4 screens
EtherMail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EtherMail at 4.7 against Encrypted Email's 3.8. EtherMail also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 42%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Encrypted Email's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EtherMail holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EtherMail has 408 ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Encrypted Email's written reviews are positive against 71% of EtherMail's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Encrypted Email versus EtherMail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncrypted EmailEtherMail
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (76 ratings)4.7 (408 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews71.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings76408 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB63 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperContactoffice GroupEthermail Mobile

Customer experience

Encrypted Email

All ratings44 ratings
Positive56.8%
Neutral6.8%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative46.2%

EtherMail

All ratings408 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative24.6%

User reviews

Encrypted Email

From 76 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Secure and private email
  • 👍 Clean and simple interface
  • 🚫 No ads, no spam
  • 🇪🇺 European-based service
  • ✨ Minimalist design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login issues
  • 🐛 Emails going to spam
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🐛 Signup blocks privacy-minded users
  • 🐛 Poor customer support for free users

EtherMail

From 408 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Excellent interface
  • 🚀 Innovative
  • 🚀 Awesome
  • 🚀 Great app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work on iOS
  • 🐛 Notifications not working
  • 🐛 Inbox not showing messages
  • 🐛 Allocation removed without explanation
  • 🐛 Rewards not received

Bugs and 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

EtherMail

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Inbox not functioning properly
  • Emails not being delivered

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved customer support

In-app purchases

None

Encrypted Email

No in-app purchases

None

EtherMail

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Encrypted Email free?
Encrypted Email is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EtherMail free?
EtherMail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Encrypted Email or EtherMail?
EtherMail is rated higher. Encrypted Email averages 3.8 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while EtherMail averages 4.7 from 408 ratings.
Do Encrypted Email or EtherMail have ads?
Neither Encrypted Email nor EtherMail shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Encrypted Email or EtherMail?
Encrypted Email ships an update every 2 months, and EtherMail every 2 weeks. Most recently, Encrypted Email was updated on September 23, 2026 and EtherMail on September 2, 2026.

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