Comparison

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes vs Encrypted Email

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

Head to head
About

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

Secure your sensitive information with robust 256-bit AES encryption. This app prioritizes privacy with zero-knowledge, offline-only storage and no cloud integration or analytics. It offers a simple, secure way to keep your notes protected from unauthorized access.

Highlights
  • 256-bit AES encryption
  • Zero-knowledge security
  • Offline-only storage
  • Password strength indicator
  • Dark themed UI
  • No cloud integration
Currently charting
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NoteCrypt combines strong 256-bit AES encryption, and rugged simplicity. NoteCrypt will prevent even the most determined and well-resourced attacker from accessing your notes, even if they physically possess and can unlock your device. NoteCrypt goes to extreme lengths to secure your notes: - Applies 256-bit AES encryption to the full notes database - Uses the PBKDF2 key derivation and stretching function - Does not store your password, making your notes impossible to decrypt without it - Does not have cloud integration or login - Does not use analytics - Uses 'salt' to prevent 'rainbow table' attacks - Foils 'known plaintext' attacks by encrypting big blocks of data including metadata - Erases the in-memory copy of your notes when leaving the app - Prevents notes showing in the app switcher - Does not support Touch ID so as to not compromise on security NoteCrypt also has the following usability features: - Simple, no-nonsense design - Provides an indicator on the strength of your password - Allows you to change your password - Dark themed UI In summary, NoteCrypt works the hardest to secure your notes.

About

Encrypted Email

This encrypted email service from Switzerland prioritizes user privacy with end-to-end encryption. It offers robust security features to protect your communications from phishing, spam, and tracking, allowing you to manage your inbox with ease.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Password-protected emails
  • Multiple account support
  • Inbox organization (folders, labels)
  • Dark mode
  • Phishing and spam protection
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Proton Mail is the encrypted email app trusted by over 100 million people. Get a secure, private email address protected by end-to-end encryption, with no ads, no AI training and no inbox scanning. Based in Switzerland and protected by some of the world's strictest privacy laws. Your inbox, your rules. Why choose Proton Mail for secure email • Free encrypted email: create a free @proton.me or @protonmail.com email address • Password-protected emails: send encrypted emails to anyone, even people who don't use Proton • Spam, phishing and tracker protection: with built-in spam filters, phishing alerts and email tracker blocking • Organize your inbox: with folders, labels and simple swipe gestures • Offline mode: read, write and organize emails offline, and everything syncs when you're back online • Private categories: keep important emails in focus with automatic, private categories • Multiple accounts: switch between multiple Proton Mail accounts in one secure email app • Get up to 1 GB of free email storage, or up to 15 GB with Mail Plus Secure email with encryption Everything in your inbox is stored with zero-access and end-to-end encryption, emails between Proton users can only be read by you and your recipient. Proton Mail can't read or scan your messages. Our open-source apps use OpenPGP encryption and are independently audited. A private alternative to temp mail Need a temp mail address for a sign-up? Create up to 10 free hide-my-email aliases on the web. They forward to your inbox, keep your real email address private, and can be disabled or deleted at any time. Switch to secure email Easy Switch moves your email to your new secure inbox with no manual exporting or importing. Connect Gmail to use your Gmail address alongside your Proton email in one secure inbox, or set up auto-forwarding from as many Gmail accounts as you like. The Wall Street Journal: "Proton Mail offers encrypted email, which makes it virtually impossible for anyone to read it except the sender and the recipient." How can Proton Mail be free? We believe everyone deserves private email. Free accounts are funded by our community of paid subscribers. Upgrade for more email storage, more addresses and custom domains. Follow Proton for the latest news and offers: Facebook: /proton X: @protonprivacy Reddit: /protonmail Instagram: /protonprivacy Learn more: https://proton.me/mail Our open-source code: https://github.com/ProtonMail

Screenshots

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes3 screens
Encrypted Email4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Encrypted Email at Free against NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's $2.99. Encrypted Email also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (50K vs 59). NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 47%) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On rating, ads, chart position 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

Encrypted Email is free to download; NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes costs $2.99 up front. Encrypted Email sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes against 4.8 for Encrypted Email. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encrypted Email has 50K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes's written reviews are positive against 47% of Encrypted Email's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes ships an update every 38 months, Encrypted Email every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes versus Encrypted Email: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteCrypt Encrypted NotesEncrypted Email
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (59 ratings) — better4.8 (50K ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better46.8% of reviews
Number of ratings5950K — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#76#64 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB272 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp NurseryProton AG

Customer experience

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

All ratings56 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%

Encrypted Email

All ratings49,380 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews1,703 reviews
Positive46.8%
Neutral13.7%
Negative39.5%

Bugs and requests

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Encrypted Email

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and lost email data
  • Unreliable push notifications
  • Inconsistent user experience between app and web

Requested features

4 requests
  • Conversation threading and email previews
  • Customizable notification sounds
  • Offline email access
  • Improved syncing across devices

In-app purchases

None

NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Encrypted Email

Subscriptions4
  • Mail Plus 1 month$5.991 Month
  • Unlimited 1 month$14.991 Month
  • Mail Plus 12 months$47.901 Year
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  • Unlimited 1 year$119.001 Year
One-time2
  • Mail Plus (1 year)$59.99
  • Proton Unlimited$149.99

Questions

Is NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes free?
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Encrypted Email free?
Encrypted Email is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or Encrypted Email?
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes is rated higher. NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Encrypted Email averages 4.8 from 50K ratings.
Do NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or Encrypted Email have ads?
Neither NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes nor Encrypted Email shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or Encrypted Email?
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes ships an update every 38 months, and Encrypted Email every 11 days. Most recently, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes was updated on October 29, 2026 and Encrypted Email on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes or Encrypted Email?
NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes currently peaks at #76 in the App Store charts, and Encrypted Email at #64. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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