# Proton Mail vs Radosť

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Radosť at none against Proton Mail's 6. Proton Mail's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (47K vs 39). On price, rating, monetization model 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. Radosť asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Proton Mail against 4.7 for Radosť. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Mail has 47K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Proton Mail's written reviews are positive against 33% of Radosť's.

Proton Mail ships an update every 11 days, Radosť monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proton Mail | Radosť |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-mail-encrypted-email/id979659905/reviews)** | [4.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radost/id1522301482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **46.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 272 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) | [O2 Slovakia, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/653472723) |

## What reviewers say

### Proton Mail

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

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Productivity, #83 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


### Radosť

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radost/id1522301482)

Manage your mobile plan with this digital operator app. Enjoy commitment-free service with flexible tariffs and automatic card payments. The first 7 days are free.

**Highlights:** Digital in-app operator, Commitment-free service, Flexible tariffs, Automatic card payments, 7-day free trial, 4G and 5G network support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proton Mail free?

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

### Is Radosť free?

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

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

Proton Mail is rated higher. Proton Mail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while Radosť averages 4.7 from 39 ratings.

### Do Proton Mail or Radosť have ads?

Radosť shows ads; Proton Mail does not.

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

Proton Mail ships an update every 11 days, and Radosť monthly. Most recently, Proton Mail was updated on September 26, 2026 and Radosť on September 11, 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.*