# Proton Mail vs COSGOTV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: COSGOTV at none against Proton Mail's 6. COSGOTV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.2). Proton Mail's advantage is ratings volume (48K vs 2) and chart position (#66 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. COSGOTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

COSGOTV 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Proton Mail ships an update every 11 days, COSGOTV every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proton Mail | COSGOTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-mail-encrypted-email/id979659905/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosgotv/id1630825112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 46.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 272 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) | [Citizens for Self-Governance](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248810421) |

## What reviewers say

### Proton Mail

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

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Free · Productivity, #89 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


### COSGOTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosgotv/id1630825112)

This tool empowers grassroots activists to connect with state legislators and organize voter outreach campaigns. It facilitates text messaging for liberty-oriented goals, supporting a national movement to propose constitutional amendments.

**Highlights:** Legislator engagement, Voter outreach missions, Text message campaigns, Grassroots activism, Liberty-oriented goals

**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 COSGOTV free?

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

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

COSGOTV is rated higher. Proton Mail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while COSGOTV averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Proton Mail or COSGOTV have ads?

Neither Proton Mail nor COSGOTV shows ads.

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

Proton Mail ships an update every 11 days, and COSGOTV every 2 weeks. Most recently, Proton Mail was updated on September 29, 2026 and COSGOTV on June 7, 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.*