BurnPony

NorseHorse | Note

6 Downloads 10 Views v1.4 2.49 MB 4.1+

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Editor's Overview

BurnPony is a note application developed by NorseHorse, packaged as a single Android APK of version 1.4 weighing in at 2.49 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

Install Checklist

Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
File size is a light 2.49 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
This build is signed by "NorseHorse" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

About this app

Send a secret without making the other person install anything.

Write a note, set the self-destruct rules, share one link. The note is
encrypted on your device with AES-256-GCM before anything is uploaded, and
it decrypts only in the recipient's browser. The decryption key travels in
the part of the link after the #, which browsers never send to any server —
so the server stores ciphertext it cannot read, plus a note ID, a view
count, and an expiry. No accounts, no names, no analytics.

WHAT YOU CONTROL
• Views: burn after 1 reading, or allow up to 100
• Expiry: 5 minutes to 30 days, changeable later, counted from now
• Optional passphrase, stretched with PBKDF2 and mixed into the key —
send it through a different channel than the link
• Auto-hide: the revealed note re-hides after a timer
• Read receipts, disclosed to the recipient before they reveal the note —
BurnPony does not do silent read tracking
• A private label for your own list; it never leaves your device
• QR code for in-person handoff: the whole link, key included, transfers
with no network at all

HONEST LIMITS
Whoever has the full link (and passphrase, if set) can read the note. A
recipient can always copy or photograph a note while it is visible.
Self-destruction limits future access; it does not control the moment of
reading.

OPEN
The app, the server, the viewer, and the wire-format specification are
open source (Apache-2.0), with cross-implementation test vectors shared
with the iOS app and the web viewer. Self-hosters can point the app at
their own server from Settings. Protocol: https://burnpony.app/protocol

BurnPony is part of the pony family of privacy tools: encryption you can
inspect instead of taking a developer's word for it.

Details

Version	v1.4
Size	2.49 MB
Developer	NorseHorse
Category	Note
Package	com.burnpony.android
Android	4.1+
Last Updated	Oct 29, 2026
Downloads	6

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BurnPony free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does BurnPony require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is BurnPony safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by NorseHorse. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update BurnPony?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

How to Download & Install BurnPony

Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
Open the downloaded com.burnpony.android.apk file from your Downloads folder.
Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
Open «BurnPony» by NorseHorse and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

Note: this page hosts or links to the installer only. The application name, icon and description are provided for identification. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.