# Proton Mail vs SecureMyEmail

The clearest difference is rating: Proton Mail at 4.8 against SecureMyEmail's 3.5. Proton Mail also leads on ratings volume (47K vs 37) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). SecureMyEmail's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Proton Mail sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and SecureMyEmail sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Proton Mail holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Mail has 47K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Proton Mail's written reviews are positive against 43% of SecureMyEmail's.

Proton Mail ships an update every 11 days, SecureMyEmail every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proton Mail | SecureMyEmail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-mail-encrypted-email/id979659905/reviews)** | [3.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securemyemail/id1026199012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47K** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **46.2% of reviews** | 43.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 272 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) | [WiTopia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1026199011) |

## What reviewers say

### Proton Mail

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

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Free · Productivity, #88 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


### SecureMyEmail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securemyemail/id1026199012)

Easily encrypt any email address with military-grade, end-to-end encryption. Send secure messages and attachments to anyone, even if they don't use the app. Features include self-destructing messages and HIPAA/GDPR compliance.

**Highlights:** PGP email encryption for any address, End-to-end encrypted email and attachments, Self-destructing ephemeral messages, Zero-knowledge encryption, Manage multiple email addresses, HIPAA and GDPR compliant, Full PGP compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SecureMyEmail | $3.99 | per month |
| SecureMyEmail | $29.99 | per year |
| SecureMyEmail Lifetime Plan | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proton Mail free?

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

### Is SecureMyEmail free?

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

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

Proton Mail is rated higher. Proton Mail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while SecureMyEmail averages 3.5 from 37 ratings.

### Do Proton Mail or SecureMyEmail have ads?

Neither Proton Mail nor SecureMyEmail shows ads.

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

Proton Mail ships an update every 11 days, and SecureMyEmail every 2 months. Most recently, Proton Mail was updated on September 24, 2026 and SecureMyEmail on September 21, 2026.

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