Comparison

Easy PGP vs GPG Decrypt

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

Head to head
About

Easy PGP

This app provides robust PGP encryption and decryption for mobile devices. It allows users to generate, import, and export keys, encrypt and decrypt messages, and digitally sign and verify content, all while operating completely offline for maximum privacy.

Highlights
  • PGP key pair generation
  • Key import/export
  • Message encryption/decryption
  • Digital signatures
  • Signature verification
  • Offline operation
  • Secure key storage
Features
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EasyPGP is a user-friendly and secure application that brings the power of PGP encryption to your mobile device. Whether you need to protect sensitive communications or verify the authenticity of messages, EasyPGP offers a complete encryption solution that respects your privacy. COMPLETELY OFFLINE All operations are performed locally on your device. Your data never leaves your phone, ensuring maximum privacy and security. SUPERIOR PRIVACY Your keys and messages are encrypted with your device's secure storage and are only accessible to you. USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN Modern, intuitive interface makes PGP encryption accessible to everyone without sacrificing security. KEY FEATURES: - Generate PGP Key Pairs Easily create new PGP key pairs with customizable encryption settings. - Import/Export Keys Import existing keys or export keys for backup and cross-device usage. - Encrypt Messages Protect your messages with strong PGP encryption using recipient public keys. - Decrypt Messages Securely read encrypted messages using your private key. - Digital Signatures Sign messages to prove authenticity and ensure message integrity. - Signature Verification Verify the authenticity of signed messages from others. - Secure Key Storage All keys are stored securely on your device with optional biometric or PIN protection. - No Internet Required Works entirely offline, ensuring your encryption activities remain private. - Light/Dark Theme Choose between light and dark themes for comfortable usage in any environment. EasyPGP is perfect for: - Journalists protecting sources and sensitive communications - Business professionals securing confidential information - Privacy-conscious individuals - Activists and human rights defenders - Anyone who values secure communications Our commitment to privacy: - No server-side operations - Optional anonymous crash reporting that can be disabled EasyPGP makes the powerful security of PGP encryption accessible to everyone, regardless of technical expertise. Download today and take control of your digital privacy!

About

GPG Decrypt

Securely decrypt GPG-encrypted files on your iPhone or iPad. Transfer your encrypted documents and private key, then use the app to view sensitive content without permanent storage on your device.

Highlights
  • Decrypt GPG-encrypted files
  • Support for private key authentication
  • Secure file handling
  • Display-only decryption
  • Asymmetric encryption support
Features
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This app is designed to allow you to read on your iPhone, files that have been encrypted on your Mac using GPG. The workflow is: 1. Encrypt a file on your Mac using GPG (AEAD - Authenticated Encryption with Associated Data, is not supported at the moment, see support page). 2. Transfer the encrypted file and your private key to your iPhone (using iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, or any other cloud storage service) 3. Use this app to decrypt and view the file content on your iPhone This is particularly useful for securely accessing sensitive documents on your iPhone without storing the decrypted content permanently on the device. Features - Decrypt GPG-encrypted files - Support for private key authentication - Secure file handling with security-scoped resources - Display-only decryption (no persistent storage of decrypted content) Usage 1. Select the encrypted file you want to decrypt 2. Select your private key file 3. Enter the passphrase for your private key 4. Tap "Decrypt" to decrypt the file 5. The decrypted content will be displayed on screen. It is not saved to your device. GPG ([GNU Privacy Guard](https://gnupg.org/)) is a widely used open-source implementation of the OpenPGP standard. This app only supports asymmetric encryption (public/private key). It cannot decrypt files that were encrypted using symmetric encryption (password-only encryption). Using GPG on Mac OS - Install GnuPG: brew install gnupg - Generate a new GPG key: gpg --full-generate-key - Choose option 1 (RSA and RSA) - Choose 4096 bits - Choose 0 (key does not expire) - Enter your name and email - Enter a secure passphrase - Export your private key (required for decryption on iPhone): gpg --export-secret-keys --armor your-email@example.com > private_key.asc - Replace `your-email@example.com` with the email you used when creating the key - Enter your passphrase when prompted - The private key will be saved to `private_key.asc` - Transfer this file to your iPhone for use with the app - Encrypting a file: gpg --encrypt --recipient your-email@example.com your_file.txt - This creates `your_file.txt.gpg` - Transfer this encrypted file to your iPhone for decryption with the app Decrypting a file on Mac: gpg --decrypt your_file.txt.gpg > decrypted_file.txt - This will prompt for your private key passphrase - The decrypted content will be saved to `decrypted_file.txt` Transferring files to iPhone You can transfer the encrypted file and private key to your iPhone using various cloud storage services: - iCloud Drive - Dropbox - Google Drive - OneDrive - Or any other cloud storage service that provides iOS file access Security - All file operations use security-scoped resources - Passphrase is never stored - Files are copied to the app's documents directory for processing - Decrypted content is only displayed and not saved to the device - No persistent storage of sensitive information

Screenshots

Easy PGP4 screens
GPG Decrypt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Easy PGP at 54% against GPG Decrypt's 0%. Easy PGP also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 16.0). GPG Decrypt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Easy PGP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GPG Decrypt asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy PGP ships an update every 6 days, GPG Decrypt every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Easy PGP versus GPG Decrypt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy PGPGPG Decrypt
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSabri BASOGLULaurent Ach

Customer experience

Easy PGP

All ratings20 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.2%

GPG Decrypt

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Easy PGP

One-time1
  • Easy PGP Premium$5.99
None

GPG Decrypt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Easy PGP free?
Easy PGP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPG Decrypt free?
GPG Decrypt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Easy PGP or GPG Decrypt have ads?
Neither Easy PGP nor GPG Decrypt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Easy PGP or GPG Decrypt?
Easy PGP ships an update every 6 days, and GPG Decrypt every 3 days. Most recently, Easy PGP was updated on September 9, 2026 and GPG Decrypt on June 1, 2026.

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