Comparison

iPGMail vs Chimeo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iPGMail

This app simplifies PGP encryption for iOS users, allowing easy sending and receiving of encrypted emails and files. It supports the OpenPGP standard, key management, and various import methods for keys and messages.

Highlights
  • PGP encryption and decryption
  • Send and receive encrypted emails
  • Encrypt and decrypt files
  • Create and manage PGP keys
  • Import keys from various sources
  • Supports OpenPGP standard
Features
Currently charting
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iPGMail is a complete OpenPGP client for iPhone and iPad. Encrypt, decrypt, and digitally sign email and files using the same RFC 9580 / RFC 4880 standard you already use with GnuPG, Mailvelope, Thunderbird, ProtonMail's PGP exports, and any other OpenPGP-compatible tool. Bring your existing PGP identity to iOS or generate a new one in the app. Your private keys are stored in a private local database with the highest data-protection class and are unlocked only by Touch ID or Face ID. All cryptography runs locally — your keys and message content never leave your device. CRYPTO & INTEROPERABILITY • OpenPGP v4 and v6 (RFC 9580 / RFC 4880, RFC 6637) — fully interoperable with GnuPG, Mailvelope, Thunderbird, ProtonMail PGP exports, and any other compliant tool • Post-quantum encryption (RFC 9980): import, encrypt to, and verify signatures from hybrid ML-KEM + ML-DSA keys, which pair NIST-standardized post-quantum algorithms with proven elliptic-curve cryptography • Optional post-quantum key generation: create v6 ML-DSA-65 + ML-KEM-768 or ML-DSA-87 + ML-KEM-1024 keys (turn on in Settings › Advanced) • Public-key algorithms: RSA, DSA, ECDSA, EdDSA (Ed25519, Ed448), ECDH (Curve25519, X448), ML-KEM, ML-DSA • Symmetric ciphers including AES-256, with modern AEAD encryption on PGP v6 (SEIPDv2) messages • PGP/MIME for encrypted email; standard ASCII-armored output for any plain-text channel • Detached and inline signatures; sign-only mode for authenticated but readable messages • Symmetric (password-based) file encryption • Encrypt to multiple recipients in a single message, mixing classic and post-quantum keys EMAIL • Send encrypted email directly from the app via SMTP — works with iCloud, Gmail, Outlook / Hotmail, Yahoo, AOL, Fastmail, GMX, Yandex, mail.ru, QQ, Comcast, and any custom SMTP server • Google OAuth2 for password-free Gmail authentication • Reply with quoted plaintext ("> " prefix) so encrypted threads read like normal email • Or hand off to your default mail app via the standard iOS share sheet KEY MANAGEMENT • Generate new keypairs in-app with strong defaults (ECC or RSA) • Import existing public and private keys (ASCII-armored or binary) • Search SKS / hkps key servers and Keybase to find recipient keys • Attach your public key to outgoing messages so recipients can import it directly • Inspect key flags, expiration, signatures, and user IDs FILES • Encrypt and decrypt files up to 100 MB per file (200 MB total per message), with on-screen progress • Quick Look preview of decrypted content in-place • Receive encrypted attachments directly from iOS Mail.app — no copy/paste required • Read .pgp, .gpg, .asc, and .sig files from anywhere via the Files app, AirDrop, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or the system clipboard • Open URL handler for the x-ipgmail:// scheme so other apps can hand work to iPGMail iPAD-OPTIMIZED • Sidebar navigation and full keyboard shortcut support • Optimized layouts for Split View and Stage Manager PRIVACY POSTURE • Private keys are stored locally in a secured private database and unlocked only by Touch ID / Face ID • All encryption, decryption, signing, and verification happens on-device • No account creation, no cloud middleman, no third-party access to your message content • Open standard — your keys and messages stay portable to any other OpenPGP tool, on any platform WHO IT'S FOR Built for journalists, activists, security professionals, lawyers, developers, and anyone who already uses PGP on the desktop and wants the same workflow on iOS. Bring your existing key, decrypt your inbox, sign and send — without surrendering custody of your keys to anyone.

About

Chimeo

This app connects you with local organizations like schools and businesses, delivering real-time alerts and updates directly to your phone. Customize notifications to stay informed about events, closures, and important announcements without missing critical information.

Highlights
  • Follow local organizations
  • Receive instant push notifications
  • Customize alert preferences
  • Search and follow verified groups
  • Get announcements for closures and events
  • Manage notifications with toggles
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Chimeo – Stay Informed About Your Community Chimeo is the easiest way to stay connected with the organizations that matter most to you. From schools and businesses to local clubs and community groups, Chimeo delivers real-time alerts and updates—straight to your phone. Stay Connected • Follow local organizations, schools, PTOs, HOAs, businesses and more to stay informed about what you care about • Receive instant push notifications for important updates • Customize your alerts to match your interests Discover What Matters • Search and follow verified organizations in your area • Get important announcements like closures, events, and safety alerts • Explore new groups and stay informed on local happenings Control Your Alerts • Manage notifications with simple toggles • Choose which groups and topics to follow • Stay updated without the noise Why Chimeo? Life moves fast, and important information can get lost. Chimeo makes sure you never miss critical updates from the organizations you trust—whether it’s a school closing, a road closure, a community event, or a special announcement. Join today and experience a simpler, faster way to stay informed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iPGMail4 screens
Chimeo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Chimeo at Free against iPGMail's $3.99. Chimeo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). iPGMail's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (235 vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Chimeo is free to download; iPGMail costs $3.99 up front. Chimeo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. iPGMail asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chimeo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPGMail has 235 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPGMail ships an update every 2 weeks, Chimeo every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
iPGMail versus Chimeo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPGMailChimeo
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (235 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings235 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#166 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWyllys IngersollJedidiah Crisp

Customer experience

iPGMail

All ratings235 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews256 reviews
Positive67.2%
Neutral9.4%
Negative23.4%

Chimeo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iPGMail

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when importing certain private keys
  • Issues with sending/receiving encrypted attachments
  • Problems with key server integration and key management

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save password/passphrase
  • Automatic deletion of local decrypted files
  • Better integration with iOS Mail app
  • Support for more encryption algorithms beyond RSA

Chimeo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iPGMail

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Chimeo

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Plan Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Pro Premium Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Pro Plan Yearly$120.991 Year
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  • Pro Premium Yearly$299.991 Year

Questions

Is iPGMail free?
iPGMail costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chimeo free?
Chimeo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iPGMail or Chimeo?
Chimeo is rated higher. iPGMail averages 4.3 out of 5 from 235 ratings, while Chimeo averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do iPGMail or Chimeo have ads?
Neither iPGMail nor Chimeo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPGMail or Chimeo?
iPGMail ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chimeo every 2 months. Most recently, iPGMail was updated on October 24, 2026 and Chimeo on October 24, 2026.

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