Try core features free. OpenPGP encryption on your device. Encrypt text, manage keys, and use Chunk Mode for large-file encryption up to 750 MB on iPhone and iPad.
Pocket PGP brings OpenPGP encryption to your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Mac: direct, private, and under your control.
Create, import, and manage PGP keys directly on your device. Encrypt, decrypt, sign, and verify messages with greater privacy and control. Core cryptographic operations run locally on your device, without relying on external servers for the actual encryption and decryption process.
Features:
- Create OpenPGP key pairs directly on your device
- Import public and private keys as plain text or from .asc files
- Encrypt messages for one or multiple recipients
- Decrypt messages locally on your device
- See signature verification details, including which key signed a message
- Sign cleartext messages
- Verify clear-signed PGP messages
- Optionally remember private-key passphrases on this device after successful decryption
- Share results after encrypting, decrypting, signing, or verifying
- Encrypt and decrypt regular files up to 125 MB on iPhone and iPad
- Encrypt and decrypt regular files up to 200 MB on Apple Silicon Macs
- Create and open app-specific Pocket PGP .ppgp packages with Chunk Mode
- Use Chunk Mode for larger files up to 750 MB per package
- Organize and manage your keyring with ease
- Switch the app language between English and German
Pocket PGP is channel-independent. Encrypt or sign your content first, then share or send it through email, messaging apps, notes, cloud drives, or any other channel.
Regular file encryption uses OpenPGP-compatible file encryption. For larger files, Chunk Mode creates Pocket PGP .ppgp packages. These packages are app-specific and can be opened with Pocket PGP.
The app can be downloaded and tested for free with plain text encryption. The free version is limited to a maximum of two stored keys and does not include file-encryption.
In-App Purchases:
- Premium unlocks unlimited key storage and bulk import
- File Encryption unlocks regular file encryption and decryption
(maximum supported file size: 125 MB per file on capable iPhone and iPad, 200 MB on Apple Silicon Macs)
- Chunk Mode unlocks app-specific large-file .ppgp packages
(maximum supported file size: 750 MB per package)
- Pro Bundle unlocks Premium, File Encryption, and Chunk Mode in one purchase
No user accounts. No cloud key storage. No analytics tracking. Your private keys stay under your control.
This is a great app and the developer is even better. The app takes a little bit of experience to use efficiently, but the benefits are worth the effort. The app does everything you really need it to do, including text and file encryption/decryption. The developer listens to their users and even accepts comments and suggestions with a can-do attitude, level of respect, and willingness to improve their app like no other app developer I have ever experienced. I want to buy app’s from this developer just to support them. Hey, I’m the first to complain about an app or a developers’ attitude, but I’m also the first to compliment them.
Developer Response
Thank you very much for this incredibly kind review. I really appreciate both your support and the time you have taken to provide helpful feedback. Comments like this are a huge motivation for me to keep improving Pocket-PGP.
Lone Diamond
A Strange Alien
To Anyone PGP Software Hunting:IT’S RIGHT HERE! was more than happy to buy Premium once I tested it somewhat.This is the first PGP app I have downloaded where my imported key worked (Not everyone uses RSA) and displayed the correct information on input. I am grateful for the ECC support all in itself.Nothing quite like it in the App Store. At first glance, it looks questionable (I’ve been let down so many times) but then the features unfold and the efficiency begins to ooze… it deserves Five Stars.Love your work, so far! Will there be a plain SHA signature option in the near future?EDIT: I see where you say you can sign/verify, but I cannot seem to find the option to only sign text with an encrypted signature.EDIT 2: That was fast — and it works perfectly! (You can ignore my question in that previous submission. My brain derped for a moment.)Recommendation: Smoother iPad UI
Developer Response
Thank you so much, this really means a lot.It is especially nice to hear this from someone who clearly knows encryption and PGP well. Support for ECC keys was very important to me, so I’m really glad that worked properly for you.And yes, you are absolutely right about sign-only text. That is something I plan to add in the next update. Realistically, I expect to have it ready within 1–2 weeks, and I’m going to prioritize it now that I know it is something people want.Thank you again for the kind words and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review.EDIT: I’m really glad to hear that the solution worked as intended. =) I also know the current iPad experience still has some rough edges, and I’m actively working on a fully native version of the app. That should make the overall experience much smoother and better across the board.
This update improves reliability and OpenPGP compatibility:
• Improved key storage when locking and reopening the app.
• Added support for importing binary .gpg and .pgp key files.
• Improved decryption of compressed files, with size limits adapted to your device.
• Fixed decryption of messages containing both visible and hidden recipients.
• Added a dedicated Reset Vault option with clear confirmation and device passcode verification.
• Fixed the Select Key window extending beyond the screen on smaller displays.
Version 2.8
The developer, MAGNUS FINSTAD, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
Seller
MAGNUS FINSTAD
Size
8.1 MB
Category
Utilities
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
