# Gryphon Connect — Gryphon Online Safety

> Family-focused digital security and parental control app for home networks. (iPhone/iPad app by Gryphon Online Safety, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gryphon-connect/id1493367815 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gryphon Online Safety, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179803718)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 544 App Store ratings · 149 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 88 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2020-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gryphon-connect/id1493367815/reviews.md

## What is Gryphon Connect?

Gryphon Online Safety is on a mission to provide families with the digital security they need to feel safe and in control of their online experiences, without compromising on the speed and power necessary for a household full of devices. Gryphon routers are equipped with Advanced Internet Protection to protect home networks from hackers, malware, and other vulnerabilities. Comprehensive and intuitive parental controls, which can be operated via the Gryphon mobile app, make Gryphon routers one of the most effective options for monitoring children’s online safety and providing healthy limits on screen time.


Benefits
- Easy install (Less than 10 minutes)
- Super-fast connection
- Comprehensive network protection
- Extensive parental control capabilities
- Content filtering 
- Set individual profiles for each child
- Secure real-time request and approval
- Screen time management
- Individual control for popular Apps like Snapchat, YouTube, and Instagram
- Visual browsing history even if your child deletes their history in their browser
- Network-level malware and ransomware protection
- Device management
- Traffic prioritization

Terms of Service: https://gryphonconnect.com/terms-of-service/

Privacy Policy: https://gryphonconnect.com/privacy-web/

## Key features

- Advanced internet protection
- Comprehensive parental controls
- Content filtering
- Screen time management
- Individual app control
- Visual browsing history
- Network-level malware protection

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gryphon AX Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Gryphon Tower Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Gryphon Tower Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Gryphon AX Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Gryphon AX Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Gryphon Guardian Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Gryphon Guardian Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Gryphon Tower Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Gryphon Tower Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Gryphon Tower Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Gryphon Tower Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Gryphon Tower Premium | $89.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #196 in Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Gryphon Connect?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great coverage and speed
- 🔒 Reliable and secure
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Fantastic hardware
- 🔒 Excellent parental controls

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy app with constant issues
- ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive app
- 🔁 Inconsistent and unreliable
- 💸 Overpriced for the experience
- 🤯 Poor customer support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App constantly crashes and freezes
- Parental controls not working as expected
- Devices not showing up correctly
- Schedules and settings not saving properly
- Frequent disconnections and network issues

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More granular parental controls
- Improved app stability and performance
- Better device management and monitoring
- Compatibility with more VPNs

## Recent user reviews (10 of 149)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gryphon-connect/id1493367815/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Slow

*2026-07-09, version 05.0003.55*

Slow to work. Will block stuff but half the time the internet is so slow or won’t work that it makes keeping minors connected challenging. Anything I try to do in the app to make changes and improve the function the app says request timed out or unable to complete request.

### 1/5 — Non existent technical support

*2026-05-22, version 05.0003.55*

I can not even begin to count the hours I have wasted trying to troubleshoot the multiple bugs and glitches on this app.  It is virtually IMPOSSIBLE to get a person on the phone when you need to.  The level of support you get on chat is awful.  The router itself works but the buggy and clunky app, with absolutely no support, negates any positives.  Save yourself the headache and avoid gryphon.

### 5/5 — Great product for all families

*2026-05-19, version 05.0003.55*

I have been struggling with managing all the devices and things we need to filter for our kids who end up finding all the work arounds. Gryphon router has been able to do it all including our TV (firestick). And I can shut down the internet at night very easily so our kids can’t sneak screen which happens! I was having difficulty with initial set up because I didn’t realize my old router needed to stay in place because it was a bundle with my modem. Bryan - Gryphon Customer support was great and walked me through it all and the troubleshooting. Thank you Bryan!

### 5/5 — Meh

*2026-05-12, version 05.0003.55*

Meh

### 2/5 — Great until you hit a glitch

*2026-04-29*

I have used gryphon since the covid pandemic. The hardware works great. The app is glitchy and not user friendly. Since the company started crowdfunding, I have noticed a huge downgrade in service. You can’t call and speak to anyone, you always have to leave a voice mail. The chat feature rarely gets responded to in a timely manner and when it does, they just assume you’re waiting on the chat page for hours to get a response. Emailing customer support is hit or miss. If you respond to their initial response, you can wait 24 hours or longer to get a follow up response. So an issue drags on for days, sometimes weeks at a time. I’ve been locked out of the app after an update since yesterday. I’ve left voicemails, sent emails and reached out via chat. It’s 7 pm and I’m still waiting on a response to my last email that was sent yesterday at 9 pm. I called them at 10:18 am est (the number on the app states they are open 9am-9pm est), received a message stating they were not open and left a message. Still no response. If I currently didn’t have a router and 3 mesh routers I would trash it all and explore other options.

### 3/5 — Very Good, But…

*2026-03-02*

Overall good app with strong parental controls and mesh management, but it really needs some fixes and power‑user options.

The most urgent issue is the **random sign‑outs**, which are very annoying and should be permanently fixed, along with the frequent “request timed out” errors and occasional slow responses in the UI. The app should also let us change settings per mesh node instead of globally — for example, schedule WiFi off for just one satellite, turn off the LED on only one unit, and run a speed test per individual mesh device. More technical data on the main dashboard would be very helpful, such as gateway latency, a live speed/throughput graph per router, and an option to enforce WPA3‑only for better security.

For advanced users, it would be amazing to have built‑in OpenVPN profile support so the whole home can use VPN without needing a separate VPN router and dealing with double/triple NAT. There should also be an option to disable NAT or switch a Gryphon from router mode to bridge mode for cleaner integration with existing networks. All these advanced options could sit under an “Expert Mode” section with a clear warning, plus there should be a way to swap the main router (promote another node to primary) using a cloud or offline backup, so we don’t have to rebuild everything from scratch if the main unit fails.

If these issues are fixed and features added, Gryphon Connect would go from “good” to a top‑tier solution for both families and advanced users.

### 2/5 — The App Needs Serious Improvement

*2026-02-18*

We have been using Gryphon for a few years and I had really hoped by now we would see some improvement in the functionality. We have had to completely remove restrictions at times for devices to be usable, and at times the app won’t work and we cannot remove the limits so the devices are just not functional. Our devices will often switch over from their assigned profiles and move to another, more restricted one and then the device itself cannot be found to be switched back. Our work devices have had this happen which makes work very difficult. At times, I think it’d be easier to just toss the Gryphon in the trash along with all the devices and go to the library.

I hate to be harsh because this has so much potential, but the app makes it nearly impossible to use at times and can cause far more stress than it’s worth.

### 5/5 — Outstanding product and customer support

*2026-02-18, version 05.0003.40*

We have had Gryphon for two years and are very pleased with its performance and ease of managing multiple users. The one time we needed some assistance, customer support was flawless and followed up to ensure the issue was resolved. Great product and team.

### 5/5 — Great product and customer service

*2026-02-11, version 05.0003.40*

I have been using the product for many years now and has this in multiple places. It works well. The customer service support is excellent.

### 1/5 — App no longer being updated

*2026-02-04, version 05.0003.40*

Help! The last app update was over 1 year ago. This creates a real problem. The only way to manage the routers is via the app, but now the app times out and is unable to consistently sync settings between app and routers.

## Frequently asked questions about Gryphon Connect

### What does Gryphon Connect do?

Gryphon Connect provides families with digital security and control over their home network. It offers advanced protection against hackers and malware, along with comprehensive parental controls to monitor children's online activities and manage screen time.

### What are the key features of Gryphon Connect?

Key features include advanced network protection, content filtering, screen time management, individual app control for popular platforms like Snapchat and YouTube, visual browsing history, and network-level malware protection.

### Is Gryphon Connect free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use, offering access to its features. However, the functionality is tied to Gryphon routers, which are a hardware purchase. The app supports in-app purchases for potential additional services or features.

### What devices are compatible with Gryphon Connect?

The app is designed to manage Gryphon routers, which are hardware devices that protect your home network. The mobile app itself is compatible with mobile devices that can download and run applications, allowing you to control your network from anywhere.

### How does Gryphon Connect help with children's online safety?

It allows parents to set up individual profiles for each child, filter content, manage screen time, and even control usage for specific apps like Snapchat and Instagram. The visual browsing history feature provides insights even if a child attempts to delete their history.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 05.0003.55 — 2026-04-28

- UI improvements
- Bug fixes

### 05.0003.54 — 2026-04-23

- UI improvements
- Bug fixes

### 05.0003.40 — 2024-06-05

- Bug fixes
- UI improvements

### 05.0003.39 — 2024-02-16

- Internal bug fixes and UI improvements

- Passport App linking or wallet creation feature

- New dashboard delivers immediate access to the most common day-to-day tasks and easier network management.

- Control user screen times, temporarily pause daily internet schedules, and give reward time right from the dashboard.

- Enhanced user interface design makes the app easier to read (and use) than ever.

- Redesigned navigation simplifies management of parental controls, user insights, and devices

### 05.0003.38 — 2024-02-12

- Internal bug fixes and UI improvements

- Passport App linking or wallet creation feature

- New dashboard delivers immediate access to the most common day-to-day tasks and easier network management.

- Control user screen times, temporarily pause daily internet schedules, and give reward time right from the dashboard.

- Enhanced user interface design makes the app easier to read (and use) than ever.

- Redesigned navigation simplifies management of parental controls, user insights, and devices

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All apps by Gryphon Online Safety, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1179803718

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