Proton Authenticator vs Secria Mail
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Proton Authenticator
Securely manage your two-factor authentication codes with an open-source, end-to-end encrypted authenticator app. It offers seamless cross-device syncing, effortless import from other apps, and robust backup options, all protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Take control of your digital security with a trusted and private solution.
- End-to-end encrypted iCloud sync
- Effortless import from other authenticators
- Secure backup and export
- Swiss privacy by design
- Open source and transparent
- Offline support
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Get the authenticator trusted by millions — from Proton Mail, the world's largest encrypted email provider. Proton Authenticator is open source, end-to-end encrypted, and protected by strict Swiss privacy laws. Protect all your new accounts and strengthen security on your existing ones. Proton Authenticator keeps your 2FA codes secure, accessible, and completely private — with full control over where your data is stored. KEY FEATURES Local-First Storage:Your 2FA codes are stored entirely on your device, giving you complete control over your data. Effortless Import: Migrate from Google Authenticator, Authy, or any other app in seconds. Secure Backup & Export: Retain full control of your data with easy backup and restore options. Swiss Privacy by Design: Built under Switzerland's strongest data protection regulations. Open Source & Transparent: Auditable code. No tracking. No ads. Take control of your digital security with encryption you can trust. Free to use: No Proton account required, ad-free. Offline support: On mobile and desktop apps No other 2FA app provides this combination of security and privacy. Trusted by millions. Built by Proton. Take control of your digital security today. Terms of service: https://proton.me/legal/terms Learn more: https://proton.me
Secria Mail
Experience secure, end-to-end encrypted email with a zero-knowledge architecture. Your communications remain private, protected by advanced post-quantum cryptography. Designed for ultimate user privacy.
- End-to-end encryption
- Zero-knowledge architecture
- Post-quantum cryptography
- Private messaging
- Privacy-focused design
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End-to-end encrypted email with zero-knowledge architecture. Your messages stay private, even from us. Every feature is designed with your privacy in mind, using NIST post-quantum cryptographic standards. Terms of Use: https://secria.me/app-tos
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Secria Mail at 100% against Proton Authenticator's 56%. Secria Mail also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Proton Authenticator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (242 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. Secria Mail sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Proton Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Secria Mail holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Authenticator has 242 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Proton Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Secria Mail's.
Proton Authenticator ships an update weekly, Secria Mail every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Proton Authenticator | Secria Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (242 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 242 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Proton AG | Secria, Inc. |
Customer experience
Proton Authenticator
Secria Mail
Bugs and requests
Proton Authenticator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sync/login loop on iPad
- 2FA input broken on non-iPhone devices
- Screen strobing on iPad
- Duplicate entries after import
Requested features
5 requests- PIN unlock for desktop
- Alphabetical sorting option
- Export function (not just Proton-specific backup)
- Native macOS app
- Option to hide item icons
Secria Mail
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Proton Authenticator
No in-app purchases
Secria Mail
- Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Monthly$11.991 Month
- Plus Yearly$49.001 Year
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- Pro Yearly$119.001 Year
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