Mail1Click vs Encrypted Email
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mail1Click
This secure email service uses strong encryption to protect your communications. Send and receive encrypted messages with anyone, even those without the app. Access your encrypted mailbox via your device or a web interface.
- Strong encryption (RSA 4096-bit, AES 256-bit)
- Send encrypted emails to any address
- Receive encrypted emails from Mail1Click users
- Web mail interface access
- One-click account activation
- Free tier up to 25 MB storage
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Mail1Click is a free a secure mail service that uses strong encryption to keep your communications safe. It uses asymmetric encryption by Rsa keys long 4096 bit sending emails, it signs and encrypts the email automatically. You can send encrypted message to any normal email address, you can receive encrypted email from any Mail1Click users and you can receive email from any normal email address. All emails with files attached are stored fully encrypted by AES 256. You can access your encrypted mailbox using your device or by the web mail interface available at: https://www.mail1click.com Mail1click is very easy to use, you can activate your account in only one click and it's completely free up to 25 MB of space used. You can increase the usable space to 10 gigabytes for a monthly fee of 2.99$, using the in-app purchase option. The subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at lease 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours priors the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Term of use: https://www.mail1click.com/mail1click_terms_of_use.php Privacy Policy: https://www.mail1click.com/mail1click_privacy_policy.php
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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mail1Click at 5.0 against Encrypted Email's 3.8. Mail1Click also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.4). Encrypted Email's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (76 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Mail1Click sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Encrypted Email asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mail1Click 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Mail1Click ships an update every 6 weeks, Encrypted Email every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mail1Click | Encrypted Email |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.8 (76 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 41.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 76 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kryptotel fz llc | Contactoffice Group |
Customer experience
Mail1Click
Encrypted Email
Bugs and requests
Mail1Click
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
Mail1Click
- Premium Subscription 10 Gigabytes 1 Month$2.991 Month
Encrypted Email
No in-app purchases
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