# Encrypted Email vs Spark Mail

Encrypted Email and Spark Mail both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Spark Mail's written reviews are positive against 47% of Encrypted Email's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Encrypted Email sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Spark Mail sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Encrypted Email against 4.6 for Spark Mail. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50K and 83K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Encrypted Email's written reviews are positive against 61% of Spark Mail's.

Encrypted Email ships an update every 10 days, Spark Mail weekly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Encrypted Email | Spark Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encrypted-email-proton-mail/id979659905/reviews)** | [4.6 (83K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-mail-ai-email-assistant/id997102246/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 50K | **83K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | #99 |
| Size | 288 MB | 393 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) |

## What reviewers say

### Encrypted Email

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

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Free · Productivity, #71 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This secure email service offers end-to-end encryption and a private inbox, free from ads and AI training. It protects against spam, phishing, and trackers, with features for organizing emails and offline access. Based in Switzerland, it adheres to strict privacy laws.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encryption, No ads, AI training, or inbox scanning, Spam, phishing, and tracker protection, Offline email access, Password-protected emails, Hide-my-email aliases

**In-app purchases (4)**

| 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 |

**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


### Spark Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-mail-ai-email-assistant/id997102246)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Streamline your email and calendar management with an AI-powered assistant. Organize multiple accounts, declutter your inbox with smart sorting, and use AI to draft replies, summarize threads, and manage your schedule efficiently.

**Highlights:** Unified inbox for multiple email accounts, AI-powered email summarization and drafting, Smart Inbox for prioritizing emails, Calendar management and meeting scheduling, Gatekeeper for sender screening, Team collaboration on emails, Integrations with productivity apps

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spark Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Spark Plus Monthly | $10.00 | per month |
| Spark Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Spark Pro Monthly | $20.00 | per month |
| Get Spark Premium | $41.99 | per year |
| Spark Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Get Spark Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Spark Plus Annual | $99.00 | per year |
| Get Spark Premium | $119.99 | per year |
| Spark Pro Annual | $199.00 | per year |
| Regular Powerbank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Powerbank | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Powerbank | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent email management features
- 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface
- 📂 Effective email organization and categorization
- ⏱️ Efficient workflow with snooze, scheduling, and templates
- 💻 Seamless cross-device experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync and stability issues
- 🔒 Concerns over privacy and data usage
- 💰 Aggressive push for paid subscription
- 📥 Unreliable notification delivery
- 🔍 Inconsistent search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Emails disappearing from the inbox
- Delayed email delivery and sync
- Crashes and freezes when opening the app
- Issues with Exchange calendar and account sync
- Incorrect email grouping and threading

**Requested features**

- Improved spam filtering and email blocking
- Option to disable email threading
- Better calendar integration and management
- Customizable email signatures and layouts
- Expanded third-party app integrations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Encrypted Email free?

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

### Is Spark Mail free?

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

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

Encrypted Email is rated higher. Encrypted Email averages 4.8 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Spark Mail averages 4.6 from 83K ratings.

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

Neither Encrypted Email nor Spark Mail shows ads.

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

Encrypted Email ships an update every 10 days, and Spark Mail weekly. Most recently, Encrypted Email was updated on November 2, 2026 and Spark Mail on November 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Encrypted Email or Spark Mail?

Encrypted Email currently peaks at #67 in the App Store charts, and Spark Mail at #99. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*