# Encrypted Email vs KaChat

Encrypted Email and KaChat both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of KaChat's written reviews are positive against 47% of Encrypted Email's. KaChat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Encrypted Email's advantage is ratings volume (50K vs 39) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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. KaChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Encrypted Email against 4.9 for KaChat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Encrypted Email has 50K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Encrypted Email's written reviews are positive against 94% of KaChat's.

Encrypted Email ships an update every 11 days, KaChat weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Encrypted Email | KaChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encrypted-email-proton-mail/id979659905/reviews) | **[4.9 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kachat/id6759102359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 272 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) | [Cyber Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841001762) |

## What reviewers say

### Encrypted Email

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

**Currently charting:** #62 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


### KaChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kachat/id6759102359)

This secure messaging app utilizes the Kasia protocol and KASPA BlockDAG network for instant communication. It offers a private and efficient way to connect with others.

**Highlights:** Secure instant messaging, Kasia protocol integration, KASPA BlockDAG network, Cross-platform support

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Encrypted Email free?

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

### Is KaChat free?

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

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

KaChat is rated higher. Encrypted Email averages 4.8 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while KaChat averages 4.9 from 39 ratings.

### Do Encrypted Email or KaChat have ads?

Neither Encrypted Email nor KaChat shows ads.

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

Encrypted Email ships an update every 11 days, and KaChat weekly. Most recently, Encrypted Email was updated on October 25, 2026 and KaChat 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.*