Comparison

VPN Windscribe vs Forge

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

Head to head
About

VPN Windscribe

This app offers a secure and private internet connection with advanced encryption and a strict no-logs policy. It allows users to bypass geo-restrictions for streaming and access content globally, while also blocking trackers and malicious sites for a safer browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Post-quantum encryption
  • High-speed 10 Gbps servers
  • Streaming access to global content
  • Tracker & threat blocking
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Firewall kill switch
  • Anti-censorship mode
Features
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Windscribe VPN is a privacy-focused VPN app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV, built by Windscribe Limited, an independently owned company founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Canada. Windscribe encrypts your traffic, replaces your IP address with one from 69+ countries, and unblocks sites and streaming libraries restricted in your region. WHO WINDSCRIBE IS FOR • Travellers who need a home-country IP abroad, or a US IP from anywhere. • Anyone using public Wi-Fi in airports, hotels or cafes. • Streamers who want Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max, Peacock, Paramount+, ESPN+, Sling TV, BBC iPlayer, DAZN and FuboTV from other countries. • Students and staff on restrictive networks, where Stealth and Wstunnel work when standard VPN traffic is blocked. • People who want a free VPN with no credit card, no ads and no email required to sign up. FREE VS PRO Starter (free): 10 GB of data per month and servers in 10 countries (US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway, Romania and Hong Kong), with AES-256 encryption, kill switch and the full ad and tracker blocker. No credit card. No ads. No email required. P2P and port forwarding are not included. Pro (paid): unlimited data, 69+ countries, P2P file sharing without throttling, and port forwarding for game servers and remote device access. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Protocols: WireGuard, OpenVPN UDP, OpenVPN TCP, IKEv2, Stealth, Wstunnel. • Encryption: AES-256 with Perfect Forward Secrecy. Post-quantum encryption on WireGuard protects today's traffic from future decryption. • 10 Gbps server ports for 4K streaming, large downloads and low-latency gaming. • DNS leak protection and an always-on kill switch that cuts all traffic if the tunnel drops. • R.O.B.E.R.T.: a configurable DNS-level blocker for ads, trackers, malware and phishing domains. • Speed: TechRadar's April 2026 tests ranked Windscribe the fastest free VPN (1,594 Mbps on WireGuard) and third fastest paid VPN overall (2,263 Mbps). WHAT WINDSCRIBE STORES Windscribe does not log your IP address, browsing history, DNS queries, connection timestamps or traffic. It stores three non-identifying data points: date last used, bandwidth used in the last 30 days, and activated app versions. INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION • Court-tested: on 11 April 2025 a court in Athens, Greece dismissed criminal charges against Windscribe co-founder Yegor Sak. Windscribe had no user data to hand over; the no-logs policy held as a legal defence. • Infrastructure audit: PacketLabs audited the server stack in June 2024, covering 20 repositories and roughly 80,000 lines of code, plus pen testing. • Open source: the full iOS app source code is published at github.com/Windscribe/iOS-App. • Transparency report: every DMCA and law enforcement request is published in real time. • PCMag Editors' Choice, rated 4.5 out of 5, August 2025. SERVER LOCATIONS (PRO) Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, United States, Uruguay, Vietnam. ONE ACCOUNT, EVERY DEVICE One account covers iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV, plus Windows, Linux, Android TV & phones, and browsers. Connect free in under a minute, or go Pro for unlimited data. WireGuard is a registered trademark of Jason A. Donenfeld.

About

Forge

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Forge is a self-mastery system built around one question: Who do you want to become? A paid Forge subscription is required to access the full Forge experience. Monthly and annual plans are available. Define your Identity. Set your Mission. Establish the Standards that move you forward - and identify the Leaks that pull you away. Then turn intention into structure. Use Planner to organize your Standards and tasks across the day. Plan manually or use Plan the Day for a guided approach. When it is time to execute, NOW / NEXT keep your current and upcoming actions in sight without adding noise. Each day, Forge gives you a simple system: - Begin with direction. - Plan when you will act. - Execute your Standards. - Track your Leaks honestly. - Close the day with reflection. - Build a record of Alignment over time. Forge turns intention into evidence. History reveals your patterns. Streaks show what you consistently uphold. Weekly Review gives you a clear view of where you are progressing - and where you are drifting. No feeds. No gamification. No motivational noise. Just your Mission, your Standards, your actions, and the record they create. Direction -> Action -> Evidence. Never Stop Moving. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VPN Windscribe4 screens
Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Forge at every 5 days against VPN Windscribe's every 3 weeks. VPN Windscribe's advantage is chart position (#89 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. VPN Windscribe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Forge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VPN Windscribe ships an update every 3 weeks, Forge every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
VPN Windscribe versus Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVPN WindscribeForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (35K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings35K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#89 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWindscribe LimitedDavid Sigl

Bugs and requests

VPN Windscribe

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Inability to connect to certain servers
  • WiFi disconnection issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more server locations
  • Improve compatibility with older devices
  • Introduce a dark mode option
  • Provide better customer support

Forge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

VPN Windscribe

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Subscription$29.991 Year
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  • Pro yearly$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly2 variants$48.991 Year
  • Windscribe Pro$69.991 Year
2 purchases

Forge

Subscriptions2
  • Forge Membership Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Forge Membership Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is VPN Windscribe free?
VPN Windscribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forge free?
Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VPN Windscribe or Forge have ads?
Neither VPN Windscribe nor Forge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VPN Windscribe or Forge?
VPN Windscribe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Forge every 5 days. Most recently, VPN Windscribe was updated on October 4, 2026 and Forge on September 23, 2026.

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