# Encrypted Email vs Atomic Mail

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Encrypted Email at 49K against Atomic Mail's 286. Encrypted Email also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and chart position (#72 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Encrypted Email holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encrypted Email has 49K ratings behind it against 286, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Encrypted Email's written reviews are positive against 51% of Atomic Mail's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Encrypted Email ships an update every 11 days, Atomic Mail every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Encrypted Email | Atomic Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encrypted-email-proton-mail/id979659905/reviews)** | [4.5 (286 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomic-mail-private-email/id6749544617/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 286 |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | **51.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 272 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) | [Atomic Mail](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831027051) |

## What reviewers say

### Encrypted Email

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

**Currently charting:** #72 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


### Atomic Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomic-mail-private-email/id6749544617)

This secure email application prioritizes user privacy with advanced encryption, zero-access architecture, and robust spam protection. It offers a fast, modern client for personal and business use, without trackers, profiling, or data selling.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, Zero-access protection, Alias support, Password-protected messages, Self-destructing messages, AI spam & phishing protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Atomic Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Atomic Plus Yearly | $59.90 | per year |
| 4-symbols | $90.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Encrypted Email free?

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

### Is Atomic Mail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Encrypted Email or Atomic Mail?

Encrypted Email is rated higher. Encrypted Email averages 4.8 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Atomic Mail averages 4.5 from 286 ratings.

### Do Encrypted Email or Atomic Mail have ads?

Neither Encrypted Email nor Atomic Mail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Encrypted Email or Atomic Mail?

Encrypted Email ships an update every 11 days, and Atomic Mail every 2 weeks. Most recently, Encrypted Email was updated on October 22, 2026 and Atomic Mail on October 22, 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.*