# Encrypted Email vs SplitterUp

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SplitterUp at 100% against Encrypted Email's 47%. SplitterUp also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Encrypted Email's advantage is ratings volume (49K vs 17) and chart position (#69 vs unranked). On price, ads, 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 SplitterUp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SplitterUp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encrypted Email has 49K ratings behind it against 17, 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 100% of SplitterUp's.

Encrypted Email ships an update every 11 days, SplitterUp every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Encrypted Email | SplitterUp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encrypted-email-proton-mail/id979659905/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitterup/id6756684367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | — |
| Size | 272 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) | [All Day Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862313448) |

## What reviewers say

### Encrypted Email

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

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Free · Productivity, #84 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


### SplitterUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitterup/id6756684367)

Effortlessly track shared expenses and settle debts with friends and groups. This app simplifies splitting bills for trips, households, or one-off purchases, ensuring fair financial management. Features include direct splitting, receipt scanning, and bank transaction import.

**Highlights:** Create groups for trips or households, Split directly between friends, Quick Split for one-off expenses, Divide costs equally, by amount, or percentage, Import transactions from bank accounts, Scan receipts and assign items, Track balances and record payments

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bank Import | $0.99 | per month |
| Bank Import Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Encrypted Email free?

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

### Is SplitterUp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Encrypted Email or SplitterUp?

SplitterUp is rated higher. Encrypted Email averages 4.8 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while SplitterUp averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Encrypted Email or SplitterUp have ads?

Neither Encrypted Email nor SplitterUp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Encrypted Email or SplitterUp?

Encrypted Email ships an update every 11 days, and SplitterUp every 3 days. Most recently, Encrypted Email was updated on October 23, 2026 and SplitterUp 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.*