# Encrypted Email vs PDF Masker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Encrypted Email at 47% against PDF Masker's 0%. Encrypted Email also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). PDF Masker's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Encrypted Email sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and PDF Masker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Encrypted Email holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encrypted Email has 50K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Encrypted Email's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Masker's.

Encrypted Email ships an update every 11 days, PDF Masker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Encrypted Email | PDF Masker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encrypted-email-proton-mail/id979659905/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-masker-secure-redaction/id6748043661/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **46.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 272 MB | 14 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) | [Kazuhisa Kobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580882000) |

## What reviewers say

### Encrypted Email

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

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Free · Productivity, #90 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


### PDF Masker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-masker-secure-redaction/id6748043661)

Easily mask sensitive keywords in PDF files before sharing. Import PDFs, specify multiple keywords, and customize redaction colors. Export as text or image-based PDFs for secure data sharing.

**Highlights:** Import PDFs via Share menu, Bulk keyword redaction, Export as text or image PDF, Multiple keyword support, Customizable redaction color, Save keyword histories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Encrypted Email free?

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

### Is PDF Masker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Encrypted Email or PDF Masker?

Encrypted Email is rated higher. Encrypted Email averages 4.8 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while PDF Masker averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Encrypted Email or PDF Masker have ads?

PDF Masker shows ads; Encrypted Email does not.

### Which is updated more often, Encrypted Email or PDF Masker?

Encrypted Email ships an update every 11 days, and PDF Masker monthly. Most recently, Encrypted Email was updated on October 28, 2026 and PDF Masker on October 24, 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.*