PGPony
Utilities
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Now with a guided welcome tour, one-tap key generation, in-app Help & FAQ, contextual tips on every tab, and tactile haptic feedback throughout.
PGPony makes PGP encryption easy, private, and powerful — and every feature is free.
Generate keys, encrypt messages and files, sign with Ed25519, and communicate securely — all from your iPhone.
Whether you're a journalist protecting sources, a developer signing commits, or anyone who values privacy, PGPony puts modern encryption in your pocket with a friendly interface.
Now with full GnuPG compatibility — import your existing keys and start encrypting immediately.
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GENERATE & MANAGE KEYS
Create Ed25519 + Cv25519 or RSA 2048/4096 key pairs. Import keys from files, clipboard, QR codes, or keyserver. Search and download keys from keys.openpgp.org. Upload your public key for others to find. View fingerprints, algorithms, expiration dates, and key details. Link keys to your iOS Contacts with auto-matching by email. Create unlimited key pairs for different identities — work, personal, projects.
ENCRYPT, DECRYPT & SIGN
Encrypt messages and files with any public key. Decrypt messages with your private key. Ed25519 digital signatures verified by GnuPG. AEAD encryption (OCB mode) for modern security. Full round-trip interop with GnuPG 2.4, Sequoia PGP, and more. Copy results with automatic clipboard clearing.
SHARE SHEET EXTENSION
Encrypt or decrypt text selected in any app. No need to leave Safari, Notes, or Mail. Compact recipient picker in the extension UI. The fastest way to encrypt on iOS.
CONTACTS INTEGRATION
Auto-match imported keys to your Contacts by email. Contact photos displayed in keyring, encrypt view, and recipient picker. One-tap keyserver discovery for your contacts' public keys. See at a glance which contacts have PGP keys.
SECURITY FIRST
Face ID / Touch ID lock with configurable auto-lock. Private keys stored in the iOS Keychain (hardware-backed). iCloud Keychain sync across your Apple devices. Key expiration reminders via local notifications. No analytics, no tracking, no data collection. No accounts, no sign-up required. 100% on-device encryption — nothing leaves your phone.
ALL FEATURES INCLUDED
Everything is free with no restrictions:
▸ Ed25519 + Cv25519 modern key generation
▸ RSA 2048 & 4096 key generation
▸ Text and file encryption & decryption
▸ Unlimited key pairs
▸ Share Sheet extension (encrypt/decrypt from any app)
▸ iCloud Keychain sync
▸ Key server search, import & upload
▸ QR code key exchange
▸ Contacts integration & auto-matching
▸ Biometric lock (Face ID / Touch ID)
▸ Key expiration reminders
▸ Auto-clearing clipboard
▸ Dark mode support
PGPony is built by an indie developer who cares about your privacy. Your keys, your messages, your data — always yours.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://pgpony.norsehor.se/eula.html
Privacy Policy: https://pgpony.norsehor.se/privacy.html
Ratings & Reviews
A friendlier first launch and a more polished feel throughout.
- New five-step welcome tour with optional inline key generation
- Help & FAQ in Settings with 13 common questions answered
- Security & Encryption reference screen explaining the crypto stack
- Contextual tips on each main tab for first-time visitors
- Send Feedback and Rate PGPony shortcuts in Settings → Support
- Subtle haptic feedback when copying, encrypting, and decrypting
- Welcome tour is replayable from Settings → About
The developer, Kevin Stewart, 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.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Kevin Stewart
- Size
- 5.8 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- PGPony Pro $2.99
- Copyright
- © Kevin Stewart 2026
