iPGMail makes PGP encryption easy for iOS users. It offers an intuitive interface that enables users to easily send and receive private PGP encrypted messages via email. The app also allows you to encrypt and decrypt files both locally or cloud based.
It supports the OpenPGP standard (RFC 9580, RFC 6637) and allows the user to create and manage both public and private (RSA, DSA, ECDSA, EDDSA, ECDH) PGP keys and send and receive PGP encrypted messages.
PGP Keys and Messages can be passed to iPGMail several ways:
* From the iOS Mail.app - The iOS mail application will pass PGP attachments to iPGMail directly, eliminating the need to do an awkward copy-and-paste. NOTE: PGP messages that are part of the main body of an email will still have to be copy-and-pasted, only properly tagged attachments can be passed automatically.
* Directly from the system clipboard. Copy-and-paste the PGP message text from any file, webpage, or message, and it can be imported and decrypted by the app.
* Finder App - Connect your device to a Mac and open up the standard Finder app. Select the device on the left and then you can copy files to and from the app using standard Finder actions.
* AirDrop - Transfer key files from your Mac OS/X system (10.10 or later) to your iPhone/iPad (iOS 7+) using AirDrop feature.
* DropBox - You can link iPGMail to a dropbox account and transfer files to and from your dropbox file space. This means you can encrypt and protect your dropbox files or share files with others through your existing dropbox Public interface.
* Keybase.IO - You can import public keys from http://keybase.io by using the "+" button on the public key listing and then searching for users registered in keybase.io.
iPGMail now allows you to easily reply to encrypted text-based messages and includes the original text with "> " prefixed to the lines. This allows for more email like conversational exchanges, all with strong OpenPGP cryptographic protection.
iPGMail supports PGP key generation or import. The key database is secured using the highest level of iOS file protection and are only accessible when in use by the app. Using your own private PGP keys, you can encrypt and/or digitally sign any messages. Optionally, your public key can be attached to any message you send from the app so that the recipient can then import it into their own keychain, either on the phone or on any computer with PGP support.
iPGMail will import your private keys so you can reuse your existing PGP identity and keys on your iPhone or iPad. Both public and private keys can be imported through the interfaces listed above.
iPGMail allows the user to search public SKS PGP keyservers to find registered public keys for other people with whom the user can then send email that is digitally signed and/or encrypted encoded in OpenPGP ASCII Armor.
This app is ideal for securing your files or for sending secure email messages to specific parties without worrying about it being viewed by anyone other than the designated recipient.
The OpenPGP standard is described here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretty_Good_Privacy
I maintain a GnuPG encrypted file with important information which I share between my Linux and Windows systems. I want to be able to have access to that file anywhere, especially when I’m traveling, when I have my iPad or iPhone. IPGMail allowed me to copy over my encrypted file to both IOS devices along with my secret key file (which I deleted as soon as I imported it), and now I can decrypt and view the file anytime I need the information in it. Exactly what I needed! Previously I had been using OpenGP, but that is no longer available in the App Store and doesn’t work on IOS 12.
Excellent, indispensable app...
Sarassine
Very grateful to the talented developer for this little gem. It has become an essential part of my daily workflow. I wish he provided a way for us to tip him regularly, so that he remains motivated to maintain the app. There is nothing like it in the App Store. I hope it will live on for many more years. Thank you, Mr. Ingersoll, for creating high-quality software that respects user privacy, works flawlessly, and has a modern, fluid interface.
Key Import Issues?
Camerapersonguy
I’ve been having issues recently while attempting to import one of my GPG private keys. Specifically, when importing, I get an error saying “Authentication Failed”. I’m able to do this without fail on a different private key that I generated not that long ago. The only difference between the two is that the first secret key I attempted to import was extended as it expired earlier this year. It works perfectly fine with the GPG software, so wondering if there is an incompatibility with keys which have had their expiration extended? It would be nice if this could be addressed and resolved as I use the app on a regular basis.
Developer Response
Email support at info@ipgmail.com, if you can recreate the issue with a key that can be shared, it will be easier to diagnose and debug the issue.
Ehh not great all purpose
Pgp meh
Adding a Public PGP to encrypt isn't easy hence the low review. Other apps it's a simple copy paste, but they aren't capable of modern encryption methods. This one as I understand it is capable of the modern encryption methods but isn't as simplified as the other apps. Forced to use my laptop to do that in the simplified way I can do.Can't say it isn't possible but it's not friendly to people who aren't super competant (me admittedly.)I'm sure many of the features work for what it's designed for but given the limited PGP options on iOS this isn't super easy and not worth the money if that's what you're seeking
Developer Response
You can definitely copy-and-paste your keys and message into the app to be saved and added to the app keyring. If you have issues or questions, follow up with email to info@ipgmail.comthanks!
- Updated UI for iPad and MacOS to use sidebar navigation instead of tabs.
- added keyboard shortcuts for iPad and MacOS builds when keyboard is attached.
Version 2026.16.1
The developer, Wyllys Ingersoll, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
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Information
Seller
Wyllys Ingersoll
Size
21.5 MB
Category
Utilities
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
