AgePony: File Encryption

AgePony: File Encryption

Quantum-safe encrypt and sign

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Released
June 2, 2026
Updated
October 28, 2026

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Securely encrypt, sign, and manage files using advanced post-quantum cryptography. Protect your data with robust encryption methods, verify file authenticity, and keep sensitive information private on your device without relying on servers or accounts.

✓Post-quantum encryption (ML-KEM-768)
✓File signing and verification
✓Encrypt to various recipients
✓Support for any file size
✓Passphrase-locked notes
✓Biometric and PIN app lock
✓Local-first, zero-backend design
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What's New in AgePony

5.1.0

October 28, 2026

AgePony 5.1.0 fixes setup on iPhones with Face ID turned off and adds a Face ID only lock. New - Face ID only lock: the device passcode can no longer open the vault. If you've set an AgePony password, it still works when Face ID can't. - In Face ID only mode, a hardware key can also require Face ID on every use. - On iOS 26, new quantum-safe hardware keys keep both halves in the Secure Enclave, and the ML-KEM and X-Wing steps run on Apple's CryptoKit. Earlier iOS versions keep AgePony's own code, and existing keys keep working. - Hardware security keys ask for the PIN first, so a decrypt takes one tap. - Key pickers show each key's type and the start of the key, so two keys with similar names are easy to tell apart. Changed - A plainer design throughout, with error messages in plain words and a code where one helps. - AgePony is now tested against the 147 shared age test vectors. Fixed - Setup no longer stops with "Keychain refused the request" on iPhones that have a passcode but Face ID turned off. If iOS won't protect the vault with Face ID or the passcode, setup offers an AgePony password instead. - A vault set up with only the passcode moves to Face ID once Face ID is turned on. - Post-quantum keys now refuse a malformed key share that the test vectors turned up. - A file that finished decrypting after you closed the screen is no longer left behind. The 5.0.1 notes called the September review a full security audit. It was an internal security review, not an independent audit. The full report is published in the AgePony source repository. Everything still runs on your device. No tracking, no ads.

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Cant Start the App

I keep getting a keychain error. I have uninstalled the keychain, reset it on the device and in the cloud with no luck. I hope this can be fixed.

Response from developer

Sorry for the trouble, and for the slow reply. 4.0.1 is the current version, and a fresh install from the App Store sets up cleanly on my phone, so something about your device is different. AgePony keeps its vault key in the Keychain behind Face ID, Touch ID or the device passcode. If the phone has no passcode set, iOS refuses to save the key and setup fails with a Keychain error. Turning on a passcode in Settings > Face ID & Passcode should let setup finish. Resetting iCloud Keychain won't affect it either way, since AgePony's key never leaves the device. If you already have a passcode set, email me at NorseHorse@norsehor.se with the exact error text and your iOS version and I'll dig into it with you. NorseHorse

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FAQ

What is AgePony's primary function?

AgePony is a mobile application designed for modern file encryption and signing, utilizing the age protocol. It allows users to encrypt any file for specific recipients, sign files to prove authenticity, and manage sensitive data locally on their device.

Does AgePony use post-quantum cryptography?

Yes, AgePony incorporates post-quantum cryptography with hybrid ML-KEM-768 + X25519 recipients. This ensures that files encrypted today remain private even if current encryption standards become vulnerable to quantum computers in the future.

Can AgePony encrypt files of any size?

Yes, AgePony supports encrypting, decrypting, signing, and verifying files of any size. The application handles large files efficiently by not holding them entirely in memory, treating a 1 GB video similarly to a text file.

How does AgePony handle file signing?

AgePony allows you to prove a file's origin and integrity. You can sign files for detached verification or encrypt and sign simultaneously. Signatures are automatically verified upon decryption, ensuring the file has not been altered.

What are the security features of AgePony?

AgePony offers robust security, including biometric (Face ID/Touch ID) or PIN/password app locking, with configurable auto-lock timers. It also features an optional duress password that can silently wipe the vault if compromised.

Does AgePony have ads?

No, AgePony is ad-free. The application is built with a local-first, zero-backend approach, meaning it does not contain advertisements, telemetry, analytics, or third-party SDKs.

Is AgePony available on other platforms besides iPhone?

Based on the provided data, AgePony is currently supported on iPhone. Information regarding availability on other platforms like Android or desktop is not specified.

How often is AgePony updated?

AgePony was last updated on August 26, 2026, with version 4.0.0. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance for the application.