# NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes vs Encrypted Email

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes | Encrypted Email |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecrypt-encrypted-notes/id897154139/reviews)** | [4.8 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encrypted-email-proton-mail/id979659905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **50K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 46.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #80 | **#66** |
| Size | 1 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Nursery](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872320324) | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) |

## What reviewers say

### NoteCrypt Encrypted Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecrypt-encrypted-notes/id897154139)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Encrypted Email

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encrypted-email-proton-mail/id979659905)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Free · Productivity, #92 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mail Plus 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| Mail Plus 12 months | $47.90 | per year |
| Unlimited 1 year | $119.00 | per year |
| Mail Plus (1 year) | $59.99 | one-time |
| Proton Unlimited | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🔒 Excellent security and privacy
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 💡 Expanding ecosystem of Proton services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow email loading times
- 📝 Lacking advanced email management features
- 💰 Expensive paid plans

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Conversation threading and email previews
- Customizable notification sounds
- Offline email access
- Improved syncing across devices


## Frequently asked 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 #80 in the App Store charts, and Encrypted Email at #66. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*