PGPony: PGP Encryption Keys

NorseHorse

About this app

PGPony brings real OpenPGP encryption to Android. Generate PGP keys, encrypt messages, and decrypt with your private key — all 100% offline. No account, no server, no tracking. Fully compatible with GnuPG, OpenKeychain, and other OpenPGP tools.

Whether you need PGP encryption for journalism, code signing, secure messaging, or just learning how end-to-end encryption works, PGPony gives you a clean, modern PGP client that fits in your pocket.

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KEY FEATURES
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PGP KEY MANAGEMENT
- Generate Ed25519 + Curve25519 PGP key pairs — modern, fast, secure
- Import and export keys in standard ASCII-armored OpenPGP format
- Compatible with GnuPG, GPG, OpenKeychain, and other PGP tools
- Manage multiple PGP identities side by side
- Optional passphrase protection on private keys

ENCRYPT AND DECRYPT MESSAGES
- Encrypt text messages for one or many recipients
- Decrypt PGP messages from anyone using your private key
- Sign messages with Ed25519 for authenticity
- One-tap copy of ciphertext to clipboard
- Auto-clearing clipboard so sensitive data doesn't linger

EASY KEY EXCHANGE
- Share your public PGP key as a QR code, file, or plain text
- Scan a friend's QR code to import their key instantly
- Save contacts so you don't have to re-import next time
- Send keys through any app that supports sharing

PRIVACY BY DESIGN
- 100% offline encryption — no server, no account, no telemetry
- Private keys stored in encrypted storage backed by Android Keystore
- Optional biometric lock (fingerprint or face unlock)
- No Internet permission required for core encryption features
- Open standards: RFC 4880 + RFC 9580 (OpenPGP)

BUILT ON BOUNCY CASTLE
- Industry-standard Java cryptography library (v1.78.1)
- Fully interoperable with GnuPG — gpg --import works both ways
- Ed25519 signatures and Curve25519 encryption
- AEAD OCB mode for modern symmetric encryption

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WHO PGPONY IS FOR
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- Journalists, researchers, and activists handling sensitive information
- Developers and sysadmins who need PGP for code signing or releases
- GnuPG users who want a mobile PGP companion that matches their desktop workflow
- Anyone curious about end-to-end encryption who wants a clean place to learn OpenPGP

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WHY PGPONY
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Most "secure messaging" apps ask you to trust their servers. PGPony doesn't have any. Your PGP keys are generated on your device, stored on your device, and never leave unless you explicitly share them. There's no account to create, no email to verify, no analytics SDK watching you.

If you can use GnuPG on the desktop, you already know how to use PGPony. If you've never touched PGP encryption before, PGPony is built to be the easiest place to start.

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COMPATIBILITY
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- Android 8.0 (API 26) and newer
- Optimized for phones and tablets
- Dark theme throughout
- No Internet permission required

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PRIVACY COMMITMENT
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PGPony does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. Your PGP keys never leave your device unless you explicitly share them. We don't run a key server, we don't have an account system, and we don't include any analytics or tracking SDKs.

Read the full privacy policy at pgpony.norsehor.se/privacy.

Made by an indie developer in Alabama. Questions, bug reports, or feature requests? Tap Send Feedback inside the app, or write to [e-mail].

What’s new

Version 1.15.1