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User Experience Report

Week of April 7th, 2025

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Top Insights This Week

Week of April 7th, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
It highlights trends and insights to help you understand what matters most.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of Proton Mail - Encrypted Email's key feedback

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Email Loading Issues

A significant number of users, approximately 20%, report issues with emails not loading or appearing in the inbox until the cache is cleared or the app is refreshed. This problem affects the app's core functionality, causing frustration among users who expect timely access to their emails.

The app shows notifications for new emails, but they don't appear in the inbox until I manually refresh.

2

Search Functionality Problems

Around 10% of users experience difficulties with the search feature, which fails to locate emails even when the correct sender names are entered. This issue hampers the usability of the app, as reliable search is essential for managing emails effectively.

The search bar doesn't work properly, making it hard to find emails by sender names.

3

App Crashes and Freezes

Approximately 15% of users report frequent app crashes and freezes, particularly when composing messages or navigating away from the app. This instability disrupts the user experience and requires users to restart the app frequently.

The app crashes every time I compose a message, forcing me to restart and lose progress.

4

Limited Free Tier Functionality

About 5% of users express dissatisfaction with the limitations of the free tier, feeling that essential features are locked behind a paywall. This perception of a 'walled-garden' can deter users who seek a fully functional free email service.

Basic organization tools are locked behind a paywall, making the free tier less usable.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Proton Mail - Encrypted Email
Proton Mail receives mixed feedback. Users appreciate its strong privacy features and security, but many report issues with app functionality, such as frequent crashes, slow loading times, and unreliable email notifications. Some users also express dissatisfaction with the app's user interface and the need for more intuitive features.

#2 RUNNER UP

Tutanota
Tutanota is praised for its strong privacy and security features, with many users appreciating its ad-free experience. However, some users report issues with app functionality, such as slow performance and lack of certain features like search and email organization tools. Despite these issues, many users remain loyal due to its privacy focus.

#3 Straggler

Mailfence
Mailfence is appreciated for its strong privacy features and user-friendly interface. However, users express frustration over the lack of certain functionalities, such as spam filtering and integration with other email apps. Some users also report issues with app stability and the need for more customization options.
Competitors Analysis
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Proton Mail - Encrypted Email
#1 Users Choice
Proton Mail receives mixed feedback. Users appreciate its strong privacy features and security, but many report issues with app functionality, such as frequent crashes, slow loading times, and unreliable email notifications. Some users also express dissatisfaction with the app's user interface and the need for more intuitive features.
Tutanota
#2 Runner-up
Tutanota is praised for its strong privacy and security features, with many users appreciating its ad-free experience. However, some users report issues with app functionality, such as slow performance and lack of certain features like search and email organization tools. Despite these issues, many users remain loyal due to its privacy focus.
Mailfence
#3 Straggler
Mailfence is appreciated for its strong privacy features and user-friendly interface. However, users express frustration over the lack of certain functionalities, such as spam filtering and integration with other email apps. Some users also report issues with app stability and the need for more customization options.

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Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Device Logout
Users are unable to sign out of all devices simultaneously, which is crucial for security when suspicious activity is detected. Implementing a global logout feature would enhance user control over account security.
Please add option to sign out of every device so if we receive a failed attempt email we can sign out of every device right there.
Search Functionality
The search feature is unreliable, failing to locate emails even when correct details are provided, which severely impacts usability. Enhancing the search algorithm is essential to meet user expectations for core email functionalities.
Email Refresh Issues
Emails do not refresh automatically, requiring users to clear cache or manually refresh, which disrupts the user experience. Addressing this issue is critical to ensure timely email delivery and user satisfaction.
The inbox doesn’t show new mail until you Clear Cache.
App Crashes
Frequent app crashes and freezes during email composition lead to data loss and user frustration. Stabilizing the app's performance is necessary to maintain user trust and engagement.
This app really freezes every time I’m composing a message, total lock up.
Limited Free Tier
The free tier is perceived as unusable due to restrictions on receiving authentication emails, pushing users towards paid plans. Re-evaluating the free tier's limitations could improve user retention and satisfaction.
I didn’t get that email but I did get one from proton saying they blocked an authenticate email because I wasn’t paying.
Accessibility Concerns
The inability to adjust font size poses significant accessibility challenges for users with visual impairments. Introducing customizable font settings would enhance inclusivity and user experience.
It's pretty wild that there isn't a way to change the font size you write in.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Device Logout
Users are unable to sign out of all devices simultaneously, which is crucial for security when suspicious activity is detected. Implementing a global logout feature would enhance user control over account security.
Search Functionality
The search feature is unreliable, failing to locate emails even when correct details are provided, which severely impacts usability. Enhancing the search algorithm is essential to meet user expectations for core email functionalities.
Email Refresh Issues
Emails do not refresh automatically, requiring users to clear cache or manually refresh, which disrupts the user experience. Addressing this issue is critical to ensure timely email delivery and user satisfaction.
App Crashes
Frequent app crashes and freezes during email composition lead to data loss and user frustration. Stabilizing the app's performance is necessary to maintain user trust and engagement.
Limited Free Tier
The free tier is perceived as unusable due to restrictions on receiving authentication emails, pushing users towards paid plans. Re-evaluating the free tier's limitations could improve user retention and satisfaction.
Accessibility Concerns
The inability to adjust font size poses significant accessibility challenges for users with visual impairments. Introducing customizable font settings would enhance inclusivity and user experience.

Quotes of the week

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The persistent issues with the search bar have reached a point where they’re seriously impacting usability. Despite multiple updates, search still fails to function properly with the latest OS. Reliable search is not just a feature—it’s a core function of any email service.
Swaggmasta 810
Week of April 7th, 2025
Often receive push notifications alerting that I have a new email. When I click on the notification or open the email app, the new email is not there and the app says the last time it updated was over an hour ago. This seems like very basic stuff for an email app and is a very frustrating UX.
Rbv18
Week of April 7th, 2025
I love Proton Mail as a service, but the app on iPadOS doesn’t make very good use of the screen real estate. I would love it if we could see the left hand navigation menu always on display much like it is on the web interface.
rlhyde05
Week of April 7th, 2025

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The persistent issues with the search bar have reached a point where they’re seriously impacting usability. Despite multiple updates, search still fails to function properly with the latest OS. Reliable search is not just a feature—it’s a core function of any email service.
Candice Wu
App Store
Often receive push notifications alerting that I have a new email. When I click on the notification or open the email app, the new email is not there and the app says the last time it updated was over an hour ago. This seems like very basic stuff for an email app and is a very frustrating UX.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
I love Proton Mail as a service, but the app on iPadOS doesn’t make very good use of the screen real estate. I would love it if we could see the left hand navigation menu always on display much like it is on the web interface.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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