# Proton Mail vs SWIFT Authenticator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SWIFT Authenticator at none against Proton Mail's 6. SWIFT Authenticator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). Proton Mail's advantage is ratings volume (48K vs 1) and chart position (#65 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Proton Mail sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. SWIFT Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

SWIFT Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Mail has 48K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proton Mail | SWIFT Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-mail-encrypted-email/id979659905/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-authenticator/id1471136535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#65** | — |
| Size | 272 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) | [SWIFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/455992480) |

## What reviewers say

### Proton Mail

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

**Currently charting:** #65 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


### SWIFT Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-authenticator/id1471136535)

This app provides secure and quick access to SWIFT applications and services using two-factor authentication. It allows for unlimited generation of time-based one-time passwords and supports multiple accounts in one view. The tool facilitates compliance with security frameworks and works offline.

**Highlights:** Fast, one-time setup via QR code, Access multiple SWIFT products and accounts, Unlimited TOTP generation, All TOTP codes in one screen, Facilitates SWIFT security compliance, Works fully offline

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proton Mail free?

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

### Is SWIFT Authenticator free?

SWIFT Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Proton Mail or SWIFT Authenticator?

SWIFT Authenticator is rated higher. Proton Mail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while SWIFT Authenticator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Proton Mail or SWIFT Authenticator have ads?

Neither Proton Mail nor SWIFT Authenticator shows ads.

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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.*