# Tuta Mail vs Proton Mail

Tuta Mail and Proton Mail both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Tuta Mail's written reviews are positive against 46% of Proton Mail's. Proton Mail's advantage is ratings volume (47K vs 3.7K) and chart position (#67 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tuta Mail sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Proton Mail sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tuta Mail against 4.8 for Proton Mail. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Mail has 47K ratings behind it against 3.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Tuta Mail's written reviews are positive against 46% of Proton Mail's.

Tuta Mail ships an update weekly, Proton Mail every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tuta Mail | Proton Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuta-mail-secure-email/id922429609/reviews) | **[4.8 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-mail-encrypted-email/id979659905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K | **47K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.0% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#67** |
| Size | 84 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tutao GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/922429608) | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) |

## What reviewers say

### Tuta Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuta-mail-secure-email/id922429609)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revolutionary (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Legend (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Revolutionary (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Legend (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure email service
- 💡 Encrypted subject lines and contacts
- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 🚀 Reliable and fast
- 🔒 End-to-end encryption

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🐛 Inconsistent email delivery
- 🐛 Unreliable search functionality
- 🐛 Inability to export emails
- 🐛 Frequent app disconnections

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Proton Mail

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

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Free · Productivity, #85 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 Tuta Mail free?

Tuta Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Proton Mail free?

Proton Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tuta Mail or Proton Mail?

Proton Mail is rated higher. Tuta Mail averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Proton Mail averages 4.8 from 47K ratings.

### Do Tuta Mail or Proton Mail have ads?

Neither Tuta Mail nor Proton Mail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tuta Mail or Proton Mail?

Tuta Mail ships an update weekly, and Proton Mail every 11 days. Most recently, Tuta Mail was updated on September 24, 2026 and Proton Mail on September 25, 2026.

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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.*