Comparison

Tuta Mail vs Secure Vault

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

Head to head
About

Tuta Mail

Secure your communications with an encrypted email service offering end-to-end encryption for emails and contacts. Enjoy features like anonymous registration, an ad-free experience, and a free encrypted calendar. Protect your privacy with a service developed and hosted in Germany.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Anonymous registration
  • Ad-free experience
  • Free encrypted calendar
  • Quantum-safe encryption
  • Open source code
Features
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PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY WITH TUTA MAIL – FREE, SECURE & ENCRYPTED EMAIL Take control of your email with Tuta Mail, the world’s most secure email service, trusted by over 10 million users. With end-to-end encryption, your emails and contacts stay private. Fast, open source, and free: Tuta Mail is built with the highest security standards. WHY CHOOSE TUTA MAIL? Stay Secure • Quantum-Safe Encryption: Your entire mailbox and contacts are fully end-to-end encrypted – only you can access them. • Zero Tracking: We never track or profile you. Your data is yours. • Anonymous Registration: Sign up without providing a phone number or personal details – for free or pay anonymously with cash or cryptocurrency. • Open Source: Our code is publicly available for independent security review. Boost Your Productivity • Free Secure Email: Get a free email address with @tutamail.com, @tutanota.com, @tutanota.de, @tuta.io, or @keemail.me and 1 GB of free storage. • Exclusive Domain: Upgrade to a paid plan to create a short @tuta.com email address. • Auto-Sync: Your emails and contacts sync seamlessly across the app, web, and desktop clients. • Offline Access: Read and manage your encrypted emails even without an internet connection. • Contacts App: Sync your Tuta contacts to your phone. Simple & Intuitive • User-Friendly Interface: Clean, modern design with light and dark mode. • Quick Swipe Gestures: Easily organize emails with swipe-to-archive or swipe-to-trash. • Full-Text Search: Securely search your encrypted emails. • Smart Notifications: Delete or move emails directly from notifications to save time. BONUS: FREE ENCRYPTED CALENDAR APP Your Tuta Mail account includes a free encrypted calendar, giving you the same privacy for scheduling and event management. Stay organized while keeping your data safe. WHO IS BEHIND TUTA MAIL? Freedom fighters committed to protecting freedom of speech and your right to privacy! • Developed & Hosted in Germany: Adheres to strict GDPR data protection laws. • Private by Design: We can’t access your data – secure password reset ensures your privacy. • Secure Transmission: Industry-leading security with TLS, PFS, DMARC, DKIM, DNSSEC, and DANE for safe email delivery. TRUSTED BY SECURITY EXPERTS "Tuta provides an exceptional level of security and privacy... If security is your priority, there’s not much better than Tuta." — TechRadar "Since Tuta is open source and has amazing products in development, I moved my email there." — Journalist Dan Arel "Tuta’s email security is unmatched. Its mobile apps are fast and user-friendly, with fair pricing and a free option." — CyberSynchs JOIN MILLIONS WHO TRUST TUTA MAIL Keep Your Email Private: Download Tuta Mail today and join millions who trust us for secure, encrypted communication. Website: https://tuta.com Open Source Code: https://github.com/tutao/tutanota Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Secure Vault

Features
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Secure Vault is a private document vault for iPhone, built for people who want to keep important documents organized, searchable, signed and protected. Store passports, IDs, driver licenses, bank cards, contracts, diplomas, certificates, insurance papers and other personal documents in one secure place. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Secure Vault is built around local-first privacy. Your documents are stored on your device and encrypted on disk. The app does not require an account, does not use its own backend, and does not collect analytics. You stay in control of your files. SCAN AND IMPORT DOCUMENTS Add documents in multiple ways: • Scan paper documents with the camera • Import PDF files from Files • Import photos from your photo library • Convert scans and images into PDF documents OCR TEXT RECOGNITION Secure Vault uses Apple Vision to recognize text from scans and PDFs directly on your device. Recognized text can be used for: • Searching documents • Viewing extracted content • Copying selected text fragments • Auto-filling document information when possible The app can help detect useful information such as document type, document number, issue date and expiration date. ORGANIZE YOUR VAULT Keep your documents structured with beautiful folders and metadata. You can organize documents by: • Folder • Document type • Tags • Title • Expiration date • Custom fields Supported document types include passports, national IDs, driver licenses, tax IDs, bank cards, contracts, diplomas, certificates, insurance documents, vehicle documents and more. CUSTOM SECURE FIELDS Different documents need different information. Secure Vault supports custom fields so you can store exactly what you need. For sensitive information, such as document numbers, card data, CVC or PIN codes, values are encrypted. SIGN PDF DOCUMENTS Create a signature once and place it on your document. You can: • Draw a signature with your finger • Type a text-based signature • Place the signature on any PDF page • Move, resize, rotate and adjust opacity • Save the signed PDF back into your vault EXPIRATION REMINDERS Secure Vault helps you stay ahead of document expiration dates. You can receive local reminders before a document expires, including: • 30 days before • 7 days before • 1 day before • On the expiration day Reminders are handled locally using iOS notifications. ENCRYPTED BACKUPS Create an encrypted backup package and save it manually to Files, iCloud Drive or another storage provider. Backup packages are encrypted locally with a backup password chosen by you. This allows you to restore your vault if you change or lose your device. IMPORTANT: Keep your backup password safe. Secure Vault cannot recover forgotten backup passwords. Secure Vault Premium unlocks: • Unlimited encrypted documents • Unlimited scans and imports • Unlimited OCR document storage • PDF signing tools • Encrypted backup packages • Expiration reminders for all documents Secure Vault is designed for personal privacy, document organization and peace of mind. Subscription Plans: - Payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - Manage or cancel your subscription from your user settings in the App Store at any time after purchasing. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://sunteame.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://sunteame.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Tuta Mail4 screens
Secure Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tuta Mail and Secure Vault are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Tuta Mail sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Secure Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Tuta Mail versus Secure Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTuta MailSecure Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTutao GmbHSUN TEAME PTE. LTD.

Bugs and requests

Tuta Mail

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login credentials not working
  • Accounts being locked or deleted unexpectedly
  • Inability to restore deleted accounts
  • Syncing issues between devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Pinch-to-zoom functionality
  • Improved email organization tools (labels, folders, etc.)
  • Offline access mode
  • Ability to set custom notification sounds
  • Separate app for calendar and contacts
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  • PGP encryption support

Secure Vault

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Tuta Mail

Subscriptions4
  • Revolutionary (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Legend (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Revolutionary (Yearly)$39.991 Year
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  • Legend (Yearly)$99.991 Year
3 purchases

Secure Vault

Subscriptions3
  • One Week Premium$3.997 Days
  • One Month Premium$8.991 Month
  • One Year Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Tuta Mail free?
Tuta Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Secure Vault free?
Secure Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tuta Mail or Secure Vault have ads?
Neither Tuta Mail nor Secure Vault shows ads.

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