Encrypted Email vs PilotDocs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- OpenPGP encrypted emails
- Password-protected emails
- Integrated cloud storage (Drive)
- Shared calendars and contacts
- Workspaces for collaboration
- No tracking or ads
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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
PilotDocs
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PilotDocs is the document manager built specifically for pilots. Keep your licences, medical certificates, ratings, passports, visas and aircraft documents organised in one secure place with automatic expiry reminders. Built by a pilot, for pilots. Whether you're a student pilot, private pilot, commercial pilot or airline crew, PilotDocs helps you stay current so you can focus on flying—not paperwork. STAY AHEAD OF EXPIRY DATES • Automatic reminders 30, 7 and 1 day before expiry, plus on the day itself • Instantly see which documents are current, expiring soon or expired • Dashboard overview of your document status • Notification centre highlights documents needing attention STORE ALL YOUR AVIATION DOCUMENTS • Organise pilot licences, passports, visas, medical certificates, training certificates, ratings, aircraft documents and more • Attach photos from your camera or photo library • Import and view PDF documents • Record document numbers, issuing authority, issue dates, expiry dates and notes • Quickly search, sort and favourite important documents EXPORT PROFESSIONAL PDF REPORTS • Generate clean, branded PDF reports • Export a single document, an entire category or your complete document library • Optionally include document attachments • Share via AirDrop, Mail, Messages or any compatible app PRIVATE & SECURE • Protect your documents with Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode • No accounts required • No advertising • No analytics • No tracking • Your documents remain on your device and are protected using iOS security WORKS OFFLINE PilotDocs works completely offline. No internet connection is required to manage your documents. PILOTDOCS PRO Upgrade to PilotDocs Pro to securely sync your documents across your Apple devices using your personal iCloud account and enjoy automatic cloud backup. Your data remains encrypted and private. Designed for pilots. Built by a pilot. Download PilotDocs today and never miss another document renewal. Terms of Use: https://charteronesolutions.com/pilotdocs/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Encrypted Email at none against PilotDocs's 2. Encrypted Email also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. PilotDocs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Encrypted Email asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Encrypted Email | PilotDocs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (76 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 76 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Contactoffice Group | Carel Van der Merwe |
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
PilotDocs
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Encrypted Email
No in-app purchases
PilotDocs
- PilotDocs Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- PilotDocs Pro Yearly$19.991 Year









