Comparison

Encrypted Email vs Chirpme

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

Chirpme

Stay informed with timely updates from businesses, schools, and communities. Subscribe to channels using codes or QR scans and manage all your notifications in one organized feed. Personalize your experience with themes and notification controls.

Highlights
  • Simple channel subscription
  • Organized notification feed
  • Customizable notification tags
  • Discover public channels
  • Personalized themes and controls
  • Privacy-focused subscription management
Features
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Chirpme is the simplest way to stay informed. Subscribe to notification channels from businesses, organizations, schools, and communities you care about, and receive timely updates directly on your device. Visit chirpme.app to create your channel and dashboard SIMPLE SUBSCRIPTION • Enter a channel code or scan a QR code to subscribe instantly • No complicated setup - just enter the code and you're connected • Manage all your subscriptions in one place ORGANIZED NOTIFICATIONS • View all your notifications in a clean, easy-to-read feed • Mark notifications as read or unread • Create custom tags to organize and categorize your notifications • Swipe to quickly manage your inbox DISCOVER NEW CHANNELS • Browse popular public channels • Find channels from organizations you trust • See what's trending in your community PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE • Choose from Dark, Light, or Alert themes • Pause notifications from specific channels when you need a break • Back up your tags to the cloud and restore them on any device PRIVACY FOCUSED • You control which channels you subscribe to • Unsubscribe anytime with a single tap • Delete your account and all data whenever you want FOR PUBLISHERS & DEVELOPERS: • Visit chirpme.app to create your channel and dashboard • Send beautiful notifications with images and rich content • Schedule notifications for optimal delivery times • Use our flexible REST API to automatically send updates from your apps, websites, or workflows • Perfect for SaaS alerts, monitoring systems, community updates, and more

Screenshots

Encrypted Email4 screens
Chirpme4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chirpme at 5.0 against Encrypted Email's 3.8. Chirpme also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Encrypted Email's advantage is ratings volume (76 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chirpme holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encrypted Email has 76 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Encrypted Email ships an update every 2 months, Chirpme every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Encrypted Email versus Chirpme: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncrypted EmailChirpme
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (76 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings76 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.413 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperContactoffice GroupAndrew Hayes

Customer experience

Encrypted Email

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

Chirpme

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Chirpme

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Encrypted Email

No in-app purchases

None

Chirpme

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Encrypted Email free?
Encrypted Email is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chirpme free?
Chirpme is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Encrypted Email or Chirpme?
Chirpme is rated higher. Encrypted Email averages 3.8 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Chirpme averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Encrypted Email or Chirpme have ads?
Neither Encrypted Email nor Chirpme shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Encrypted Email or Chirpme?
Encrypted Email ships an update every 2 months, and Chirpme every 8 days. Most recently, Encrypted Email was updated on October 15, 2026 and Chirpme on September 29, 2026.

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